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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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Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the sof
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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 Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................29 Take good people shots Iw C P Portraits Kids and pets At the beach Against snow Facial expressions (p. 65) (p. 65) (p. 67) (p. 67) (p. 78) Shoot various other scenes J Landscape Night Scene Low Light (p. 65) (p. 66) (p. 66) O S t Underwater Foliage Fireworks (p. 67) (p. 67) (p. 67) Shoot with specia
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What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures......................................................................27 1 Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................29 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................126 Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................132 Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................33 Quickly search 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 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations.... 46 Read This First ..................................3 MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48 Table of Contents ....................
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Table of Contents High-Speed Continuous Shooting Using the GPS Function (High-speed Burst)........................ 79 ..................................102 SX230 HS Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 80 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera ............................ 107 5 Choosing Settings Yourself..............................81 Setting the Shutter Speed .............108 Shooting in Program AE ................. 82 Setting the Aperture Value ............109 Turning the Flash On ...........
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Table of Contents Changing Image Transitions..........131 10 Customizing Camera Viewing Images on a TV................132 Settings ............................163 Protecting Images..........................135 Changing Camera Settings........... 164 Erasing All Images.........................138 Changing Shooting Function Tagging Images as Favorites ........140 Settings ....................................... 171 Organizing Images by Category Changing Playback Function (My Category).........
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Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. FUNC./SET button Up button Left button Right button Down button Control dial • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information •
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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 • Turn 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 possible to suffer hearing loss from
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Safety Precautions • 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 stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you di
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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 images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding
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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-2LX: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into CB-2LX the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots Number of Shots Approx. 210 Playback Time Approx. 4 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge. Slightly depleted, bu
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * 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 even when using a commercially availab
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Battery lock 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
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be t
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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  dial to set a value. Once all settings are complete, press the m button. Set the home time zone. Press
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Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 on p. 19 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time.
