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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 . AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Camera DIGIT AL CAMERA W arranty Card * Solution Disk Getting Started W rist Strap (CD-ROM) WS-800 * Contains software and PDF manuals (= 25). • A memory card is not included (see below). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
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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. • Ima
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Power button Lamp Mode dial Lens Flash Zoom lever Speake r Shooting: / Date/time battery holder T ripod socket Playback: / Memory card/battery cover Lock release switch Strap mount DC coupler cable port Shutter button • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appea
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) / / Left button button Control dial / FUNC./SET button button / Right button Movie button / <1 (Playback )> button TM Down button HDMI terminal Indicator DIGIT AL terminal button < (ISO speed)> / < (Filter button image display)> /
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Table of Contents Package Contents .... ............ .........2 Helpful Shooting Features .... ....... 59 Compatible Memory Cards .... ........2 Customizing Camera Operation .... ............ .....................62 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information .... ............. ....................3 3 Other Shooting Modes ........65 Organization of Camera User Guide .... ............ .............................3 Brightness/Color Customization Part Names and Conventions
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T able of Contents Protecting Images .... ............. .....120 Erasing Images .... ............. .........124 Rotating Images .... ............. ........127 Image Categories .... ............ ...... 129 Editing Still Images .... ............ ....133 Editing Movies ..... ............ ........... 139 7 Setting Menu ......................141 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions .... ............ ...................142 8 Accessories .......................155 Replacing the
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) .... ........... .....................42 Shooting people well I P Portraits Against Snow (= 67) (= 68) Matching specific scenes t Low Light Fireworks (= 67) (= 68) Applying special ef fects V ivid Colors Poster Ef fect Fish-Eye Ef fect (= 71) (= 71) (= 72) Miniature Ef fect T oy Camera Ef fect Monochrome (= 72) (= 74) (= 75) z z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode
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Contents: Basic Operations 1 V iew z z V iew images (Playback Mode) .... ............ ............................................110 z z Automatic playback (Slideshow) .... ........... ..........................................118 z z On a TV .... ............ .............................................. ................................ 159 z z On a computer .... ........... .............................................. ........................26 z z Browse through images
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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. Denot
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Safety Precautions • 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 devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is p
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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. 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 hi
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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 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 from moving. If yo
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Initial Preparations Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries 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 (= 146). 1 Check the card’ s write-protect tab. z z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward)
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Initial Preparations 5 Close the cover . z z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately , = 157). • Due to the inconsistent performance of other batteries, use of specified batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially in cold weather . • For
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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 (= 52). 1 T urn the camera on. z z Press the power button. X X The [Da
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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 <5> dial. Changing the Date and T ime Adjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. z z Press the button. 2
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Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. z z Press the <1> button. 2 Access the setting screen. z z Press and hold the button, and then immediately press the button. 3 Set the disp lay language. z z Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a language, and then press the button. X X Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displa
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Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 T urn the camera on. z z Press the power button. X X The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter mode. z z Set the mode dial to . z z Aim the camera