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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
Battery Charger CB-2LZ
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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. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Interface Cable AV Cable Neck Strap NS-DC9 IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer (This Guide) Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. Aft
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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 machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images record
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 59 Take good people shots IF VwP Portraits At night Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 56) (p. 56) (p. 57) (p. 58) (p. 59) Take good landscapes J U , O Landscape Sunsets Night Scene Foliage (p. 57) (p. 59) (p. 56) (p. 58) Shoot various other scenes S y ’ t Indoors Sports Fireworks Underwater Aquarium
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What Do You Want to Do? ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 91 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . 103 View ● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ● 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 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 50 Read This First ..................................3 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ....................................
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Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio Setting the Shutter Speed .............100 (Image Quality) ............................... 74 Setting the Aperture Value ............101 Shooting in RAW............................. 76 Setting the Shutter Speed and Shooting Close-ups Aperture Value ..............................102 (Macro)............................................ 77 Correcting the Brightness and Changing the ISO Speed................ 78 Shooting (i-Contrast) .................
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Table of Contents Viewing Images on 9 Useful Information............ 161 a High-Definition TV.......................129 Using Household Power................ 162 Protecting Images..........................130 Using the Lenses Erasing All Images.........................133 (Sold Separately) .......................... 163 Organizing Images by Category Changing the Ring Color (My Category)................................135 (Sold Separately) .......................... 165 Rotating Images.......
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Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • 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. (Up button) (FUNC./SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Suppleme
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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 possibility of serious injury or death. Denotes the possibility of injury.
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Safety Precautions Battery, Battery Charger • Use only the recommended battery. • 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 the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth
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Safety Precautions • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage. • When using the separately sold optional lenses, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using the flash, be careful not to cove
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A 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 • 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
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Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. The battery is not charged at time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use. 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-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 outl
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Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken LCD Monitor On 390 Number of shots LCD Monitor Off 1000 Playback Time (Hours) 7 • 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 Summa
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the supplied battery and a commercially available 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. ● Slide the cover , and open it . Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click. 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. 17 C O P Y
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2GB 8GB Number of shots 749 2994 • 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 Shooting mode (p. 25). Number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards
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Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or play back images. You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the LCD monitor to suit your shooting conditions. Open the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor. ● Rotate the LCD monitor 180° toward the lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor away from you). Approx. 180° Approx. 90° Approx. 170° Close the LCD monitor. ● Close the LCD monitor with the screen facing outwards. Always
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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. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set,
