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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Neck Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST NS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After ins
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Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back 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. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Th
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................24 4 Take good people shots Iw V P Portraits Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 63) (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes J S Landscape Aquarium Sports (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 63) O t Foliage Low Light Fireworks (p. 64) (p. 61) (p. 64) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors Poster Effect With faded colors (p. 64) (p. 65) (p. 73) Fish-eye Effect Miniature Effect (p.
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures......................................................................27 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................129 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................133, 134 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................32 ● Quickly search pictures......................................................126, 127 ● Erase pictures ......................
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Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 MENU – Basic Operations .............. 48 Read This First ..................................3 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Table of Contents ..................
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Table of Contents Focus Bracketing 4 Choosing Settings (Focus-BKT Mode)..........................99 Yourself..............................75 Changing the Metering Method.....100 Shooting in Program AE ................. 76 Shooting with the AE Lock ............101 Adjusting the Brightness Shooting with the FE Lock.............102 (Exposure Compensation) .............. 76 Auto Exposure Bracketing Turning the Flash On ...................... 77 (AEB Mode)...................................102 Sh
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Table of Contents Choosing Images for Printing 7 Using Various Playback and (DPOF).......................................... 155 Editing Functions............ 125 Print Added Images....................... 158 Quickly Searching Images.............126 9 Customizing Camera Viewing Images in Filtered Settings ............................159 Playback ........................................127 Viewing Slideshows.......................129 Changing Camera Settings........... 160 Checking the Focus.
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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. Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Warning • Do not trigger the flash in close
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Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully
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Safety Precautions Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). 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. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stu
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Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are represented by the following icons. FUNC./SET button Up button Left button Right button Down button Control dial ÷ Front dial • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your f
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Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). ● For CB-2LZE: Plug the power cord into CB-2LZ the charger, then plug the other end into a power outle
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge. Slightly depleted, but sufficient. (Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery. “Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery. Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue wit
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the Label wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ). What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect t
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Adjusting the Screen Position Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Adjusting the Screen Position Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward 180°( ). ● Close the screen ( ). Adjust the position of the screen Approx. 180° • You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as you like for the shooting Approx.
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Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to set a value. Complete the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set
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Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time ba
