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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
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Camera User Guide
• Please start by reading the “Read This First” section on page
6 of this manual.
• Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct
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Reference Page Flowchart and Reference Guides On ● ●●● ● ● –– ●●● ● Digital Zoom 82 Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*– – ●* ●* ●* ●* This Guide Exposure Compensation – ●●● ● ● ▲ ● ●●●–99 Shooting with the Camera Evaluative Metering ● ●●● ● ● ●● ●* ●* ●* ●* Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging – ––– – ––– ●●● ● 97 System Software Star Spot Metering ter Guide – ––– – ––– ●●● ● (3) (2) White Balance – ●●● ● ● ▲ ● ●●● ● 102 Installing the Software Photo Effect – ●●● ● ● ▲ ● ●●● ● 107 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (
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Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not const
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About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , , , or . Using the Flash Available in the following modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3What settings are available under each function? 3Will my settings remain in effect even after
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Quick Start Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Playback, Erasing Print Settings, Transferring Connecting My Camera Settings Menu and Message Lists Appendix 1
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Table of Contents : These pages include summaries of the functions or operation of the camera. Read This First 6 Quick Start 14 Components Guide 16 Preparing the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 24 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................26 Setting the Language .............................................
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Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ........................ 72 Movie Mode .................................................................... 76 Macro Mode .................................................................... 78 Self-Timer .............................................................................. 80 Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 82 Continuous Shooting ............................................................. 8
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Erasing 136 Erasing Images Individually.................................................136 Erasing All Images ...............................................................137 Formatting a CF Card ..........................................................138 Print Settings 140 About Printing ......................................................................140 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ...................................142 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 148 Selec
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Camera Care and Maintenance ..........................................191 Troubleshooting 192 Specifications 199 Index 208 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 212 5
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Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distribu- tors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. • In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera, its power su
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WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in ser
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• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has no
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• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. • Do not attempt to disas
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• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. • Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-u
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• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation. 12
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Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight
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Quick Start Install the batteries 1 (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). Install the CF card (p. 24). 2 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. • Push the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press 3 the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (p. 31). Hold the ON/OFF button do
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Turn the mode dial to 5 (p. 56). Focus (p. 44). 6 Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press 6, 7 and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set. Shoot (p. 45). 7 Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. View the recorded image. 8 The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds (p. 58). For information about how to view other images that you have already t
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Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125) Shutter Button (p. 44) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) Power Indicator (p. 31) ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Speaker Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 42) AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 66) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 80) Flash (p. 64) Terminal Cover Ring Release Lens Ring Button Microphone (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 155) 2 Terminal* 16
