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Camera User Guide
This camera has three basic functions:
Shooting Replaying Downloading Images to a Computer
This guide explains the shooting and replay functions.
The downloading function is covered separately in the Software Starter Guide.
• Please read the precautions on the next page
before using your camera for the first time.
ENGLISH
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Precautions 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. With more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specifications, less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red or green dots. This has no effect on the record
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1 Table of Contents Read This First Please Read.......................................................................... 4 Safety Precautions ...............................................................4 Warnings .............................................................................5 Cautions ...............................................................................7 Preventing Mulfunctions ....................................................8 Preparing the Camera Guide to Compon
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Table of Contents 2 Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off ................................................ 22 Switching between the Shooting/Replay Modes ............. 23 Using the Optical Viewfinder ........................................... 23 Using the LCD Monitor ..................................................... 25 Shooting Mode ............................................................ 25 Replay Mode ................................................................ 26 Information D
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Table of Contents 3 Replaying/Erasing Displaying Images Singly (Single Image Replay) .............. 46 Zooming an Image ....................................................... 46 Displaying Images in Sets of Nine (Multi Image Replay) . 47 Switching between Sets of Nine Images ........................ 47 Rotating Images in the Display ......................................... 48 Automating Playback (Auto Play) .................................... 49 Protecting Images .............................
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4 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you shoot images of subjects of importance to you, we strongly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Canon digital camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) resulting in the failure of an image to be recorded
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Read This First 5 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
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Read This First 6 • 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 not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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Read This First 7 • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only rec
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Read This First 8 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 equipm
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9 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View =Optical Viewfinder Window p. 23 =AF Auxiliary Light Emitter =Red-Eye Reduction Lamp p. 36 =Self-Timer Lamp p. 37 =Flash p. 36 =DIGITAL/VIDEO OUT Terminal* p. 45 =DIGITAL/VIDEO Terminal Cover =Lens * Used to connect the camera to a TV or computer. Open the cover and use the supplied video cable to connect to a TV or use the supplied interface cable to connect to a computer.
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Preparing the Camera 10 Back View =Optical Viewfinder p. 23 =Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover p. 16 =CF Card Slot Cover p. 17 =Strap Holder p. 18 =Battery Cover p. 14 =DC Coupler Terminal Cover p. 16 =LCD Monitor p. 25 =Tripod Socket
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Preparing the Camera 11 Operation Panel =Indicators =Main Switch p. 22 =Shutter Button p. 30 =Zoom Lever p. 31 =Mode Switch p. 23 = (Display) Button p. 25 = (Menu) Button = (Macro) / (Infinity) / (Right) Button p. 39 = (Continuous) / (Self-Timer) / (Left) Button p. 37 = (Flash) / (Set) Button p. 36 Indicators • The indicators will light or flash when the main switch is pressed or at various stages as the shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to
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Preparing the Camera 12 Charging the Battery Pack Recharge the battery pack with battery charger CB-2L or CB-2LE the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message is displayed. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. AC Power Cord CB-2L CB-2LE • Insert the battery pack into the charger as shown and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. • The charging indicator will flash red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady red when
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Preparing the Camera 13 Handling Precautions • Do not charge the battery pack in poorly ventilated areas. • Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1L in this charger. • The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the camera power off. This will shorten battery life. To conserve the battery pack, remove it from the camera during extended periods of disuse and store it in its case in a cool, dry place. Recharge it full
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Preparing the Camera 14 Installing the Battery Pack Install rechargeable Battery Pack NB-1L in the camera as shown below. • Please recharge the battery pack ( p. 12) before you use it for the first time. • Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. • Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. • To remove the battery pack, press the battery lock and pull the battery pack out. Battery Lock • Slide the battery cover closed. • The came
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Preparing the Camera 15 • Never open the battery cover or remove the battery pack when the main switch is on. • Remove the battery pack from the camera when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for approximately three weeks. • Please use the AC adapter (optional) for this camera for extended periods of use ( p. 16). Battery Performance Recordable Images Replay Time LCD
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Preparing the Camera 16 Using the AC Adapter (optional) It is recommended that you use the optional Canon AC adapter Kit ACK300, which includes the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS300, the DC Coupler DR-300 and the power cord, when using the camera for extended periods of time to shoot or connect to a computer. • Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the electrical outle
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Preparing the Camera 17 Installing a CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. • Slide the lock down and open the CF card slot cover. • Insert the CF card until the slot’s eject button fully extends. Close the CF card slot cover. • To remove the CF card, push the eject button and pull the CF card out. CF Card Eject Button CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Quality FC-8M FC-16M FC-30M FC-48M Super-Fine / Large (1600 x 1200 pixels)4
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Preparing the Camera 18 • Never open the CF card cover while the main switch is on. • When the indicator flashes green, the camera is recording, reading or deleting images to and from the CF card. Never turn off the power or remove the CF card while the indicator flashes green. • Please note that CF cards from other manufacturers, or CF cards which have been edited with application software using other formats, may not operate correctly in the camera. Handling Precautions for CF Cards • CF cards
