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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
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Battery Charger CB-2LY
This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease
to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the
manufacturer or be discarded.
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
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Camera User Guide
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 2 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM 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-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap Strap Mount IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC8 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer (This Guide) Solution Disk Card S
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 3 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Read This First Test Shots 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 m
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 4 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 59 Take good people shots IF Vw P Portraits With nightscapes Kids and pets At the beach With snowscapes (p. 56) (p. 57) (p. 57) (p. 58) (p. 58) Take good landscapes J U O Landscapes Sunsets Foliage (p. 56) (p. 57) (p. 58) Shoot var
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 5 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM What Do You Want to Do? ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 82 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 View ● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 6 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM 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. m FUNC. Menu – Basic Checking the Package Contents .......2 Operations................................. 47 Read This First ..................................3 n Menu – Basic Operations.... 48 What Do You Want to Do? .
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 7 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Table of Contents Changing the Image Quality 6 Using Various Functions (Compression Ratio) ................. 70 for Shooting Movies ........... 95 b Adjusting the Brightness Changing the Movie Mode ..............96 (Exposure Compensation) ........ 72 Changing the Image Quality............96 W Continuous Shooting ................. 72 AE Lock/Exposure Shift...................97 Changing the ISO Speed................ 73 Oth
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 8 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..129 9 Useful Information............ 139 Changing Functions.......................130 Using Household Power................ 140 Changing Shooting Functions........134 Changing the Strap ....................... 141 Changing Playback Functions .......137 Changing the Front Cover............. 143 Changing the Start-up Image Troubleshooting ............................ 1
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 9 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated 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 po
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 10 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Safety Precautions Battery, Battery Charger • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 11 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • This camera cannot be used underwater at a depth greater than 10 m (33 ft.), or in hot springs and other mineralized waters. This may cause damage or water leakage. • When opening the cover on the beach or in a windy area, take care that sand or dust does not get inside
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 12 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM 12 C O P Y
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 13 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in ƒ (Auto) mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 • After attaching the strap to the strap mount, insert the strap mount into the camera and turn until it clicks. There
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 14 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera You can enjoy using this camera in the rain, on the beach, while skiing, or underwater within a depth of 10 m (33 ft.). However, it can not be used in hot springs or other mineralized waters. Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, batteries, memory cards, or saved data caused by water leakage due to mistaken oper
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 15 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care • Attempting to wipe sand or dirt directly off the camera's surface may cause scratches. • If the camera is dirty, or if you have been using it in water, wash it completely with fresh water (e.g. tap water below 30 °C (86 °F)) as soon as possible. After using this camera at the beach it is recom
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 16 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. The charge lamp lig
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 17 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots LCD monitor on.* 220 shots Playback Time (Hours) 6 hours * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 18 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Using your finger or the wrist strap fastener, move the lock in the direction of arrow , while simultan
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 19 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Press the cover closed as shown in the figure until it clicks into place. ● Be sure the lock has returned to the correct position as shown in the figure. • Do not open the covers when the camera is wet or submerged in water. If the camera is wet, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth until it is completely dry. • Be sure that the waterproof seals and the areas aroun
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(EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 20 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. 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 Shoo
