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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly .
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer . Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger Camera (with terminal cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE W rist Strap Interface Cable WS-DC1 1 IFC-400PCU DIGIT AL CAMERA W arranty Card * Solution Disk Getting Started (CD-ROM) * Contains software and PDF manuals (= 27). • A memory card is not included (see below). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory card
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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • T ake and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded 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 memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Lamp Shooting: / Power button Flash Playback: / Control ring T ripod socket Microphone Memory card/battery cover Lens DC coupler terminal cover Mode dial Shutter button • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera but
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Strap mount button * Screen (LCD monitor) <1 (Playback )> button Indicator / < (Wireless LAN)> / Up button < (Ring function selector)> / button / / Left button Indicator Control dial Movie button FUNC./SET button Speake r / Right button DIGIT AL terminal TM / Down button HDMI termi
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Table of Contents Package Contents .... ............ .........2 Geotagging Images on the Camera .... ............ ........................ 78 Compatible Memory Cards .... ........2 Other Information .... ............. ........ 78 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information .... ............. ....................3 Organization of Camera User Advanced Guide ............. 85 Guide .... ............ .............................3 Part Names and Conventions in 1 Camera Basics .
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T able of Contents 4 P Mode ................................ 165 7 Setting Menu ...................... 261 Shooting in Program AE Mode Adjusting Basic Camera (
Mode) .... ............. ............... 166 Functions .... ............ ...................262 Image Brightness (Exposure 8 Accessories .......................277 Compensation) .... ............ .......... 166 Color and Continuous T ips on Using Included Shooting .... ............. ..................
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) .... ........... ..................... 96 Shooting people well I P Portraits Against Snow Smooth Skin (= 137) (= 138) (= 141) Matching specific scenes S t Night Scenes Under W ater Fireworks (= 137) (= 138) (= 138) Applying special ef fects V ivid Colors Poster Ef fect “Aged” Photos Fish-Eye Ef fect (= 142) (= 142) (= 144) (= 145) Miniature Ef fect T oy Camera
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Contents: Basic Operations z z Use Face ID .... ........... .............................................. ................... 1 13, 222 z z Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) .... ........... ................. 136 1 V iew z z V iew images (Playback Mode) .... ............ ........................................... 216 z z Automatic playback (Slideshow) .... ........... ......................................... 234 z z On a TV .... ............ ....................
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Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below . Always ensure that the product is used correctly . • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. •
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Safety Precautions The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water . • T urn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other de
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Safety Precautions Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor . • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may
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Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer 13 C OP Y
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. z z Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). z z The strap can also be attached to the left side of the camera. Holding the Camera z z Place the strap around your wrist. z z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it f
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Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger . Be sure to charge the battery initially , because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. 1 Remove the battery cover a nd insert the battery in the charger . z z Remove the cover from the battery , align the ▲ marks on the battery and charger , and insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). 2 Charge the battery . z z CB-2LX: Flip
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Initial Preparations • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery , see “Specifications” (= 333). Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 267). 1 Check the card’ s write-prot
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Initial Preparations 4 Insert the memory card. z z Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. z z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. T erminals 5 Close the cover . z z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or
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Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/T ime] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. Y ou can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 1 12). 1 T urn the camera on. z z Press the power button. X X Th
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Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ T ime] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • T o set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then choose [ ] by pressing the buttons or turning the <7> dial. • Y ou can also set the date and time by touching the desired setting on the screen in step 2 and then touching [o][p], followed
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Initial Preparations • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’ s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately , = 278), even if the camera is left of f. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/T ime] screen will be displayed when yo
