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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
• Please start by reading the Precautions on page 4 of this manual.
• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the
software and downloading images.
• Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer.
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Reference Flowchart and Reference Guides Page (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) * * ** * * * * Auto ● ● ●●●● ●● –– –– This Guide AF Frame Center Point ● ● ●●●● –– ●* ●* ●* ●* 74 Manual – –– –––– – ● ●●● Shooting with the Camera Manual Focus – ● ●●●● ●●● ●●● 100 Macro Mode ●● – ●●● ●●● ●●● 63 Software Starter Guide On ● ● ●●●● –– ● ●●● Digital Zoom 65 Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*– – ●* ●* ●* ●* Installing the Software Exposure Compensation – ● ●●●● ▲ ●● ●● – 79 (2) Evaluative Metering ● ● ●●●● ●
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Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not const
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About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look Here First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 36) 3 What settings are available under each function? and Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180) 3 How do I go about printing? A
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About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to Quick Start shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Introduces you to all of the camera components, and Preparing the Camera, explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, Basic Functions among other basic functions. Also explains how to set the camera’s start-up image, start-up sound and shutter sound. Describes shooting
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Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................................................................................. 8 Components Guide................................................................... 10 Front View ................................................................................... 10
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Fast Shutter ......................................................................... 57 Slow Shutter ........................................................................ 58 Stitch Assist Mode................................................................ 59 Movie Mode ........................................................................ 62 Macro Mode........................................................................ 63 Self-Timer ...................................................
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Automated Playback (Slide Show)................................................ 114 Protecting Images ....................................................................... 118 Erasing .................................................................................... 119 Erasing Images Individually .......................................................... 119 Erasing All Images ...................................................................... 120 Formatting a CF Card ...................
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Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
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Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in se
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• Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to
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• Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects on top of the terminals. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation o
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Quick Start Charge the Battery (p. 15). 1 Charge the battery using the supplied battery charger. The charging is complete when the charge indicator turns from red to green. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions. Charge indicator Install the Battery (p. 17). 2 Open the CF card slot/battery cover. Hold back the battery lock in the direction of the arrow using the corner of the battery pack, then insert the battery pack into the compartment until it is locked. Terminal
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Focus (p. 33). 6 Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. Shoot (p. 33). 7 Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. View the recorded image (p. 47). 8 The recorded image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. Keep your finger on the shutter button, or press on the multicontroller while the image is displayed to continue to display the image af
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Components Guide Front View Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 32) Zoom Lever Shooting: Shooting Mode Dial (p. 13) (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 35 Replaying: AF-assist Beam (p. 34) (Zoom in)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 54) (Zoom out) p. 106 Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) Shutter button (p. 33) Microphone (p. 113) Flash (p. 54) Speaker (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 144) Lens Cover (p. 24) Lens Terminal* Terminal Cover (p. 126, 127) * To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the follow
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Back / Bottom View Strap Mount Viewfinder (p. 32) Attaching the Wrist Strap* DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 162) CF Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 17, 19) Tripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera. 11 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
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Controls Power/Mode Indicator (p. 24) (Exposure) / (White Balance) / (Function) Button (p. 36, 79, 80) Power/Replay Lever (p. 24, 26) (Flash) / (Index) Button (p. 54, 107) (Macro) / Multicontroller (p. 14, 74) (Jump) Button (p. 63, 108) (Menu) Button (p. 37) (Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button (Display) Button (p. 28) (p. 77, 90, 92, 113) (Manual Focus) / LCD Monitor (p. 28) (Single image erase) Button (p. 98, 100, 119) ● Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shut
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Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 45) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 56) : Landscape (p. 56) : Night Scene (p. 57) : Fast Shutter Speed (p. 57) : Slow Shutter Speed (p. 58) : Stitch Assist (p. 59) : Movie (p. 62) • Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects. : P
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Operating the Multicontroller The multicontroller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down. Use C or D to select a menu item on the LCD monitor. Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor left and right. Use B or A to select a menu item on the LCD monitor. Confirming a menu selection or moving the AF frame. Press or . 14
