Summary of the content on the page No. 1
DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).
Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
CDI-E176-010 XXXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to thi
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 and Viewfinder The LCD monitor and viewfinder are 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes that support that operation. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes. • (Auto) • (Manual) • (Special Scene) • (Movie) • (Landscape) • (My Colors) Mode Dial : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this guide an SD memory card (Secure D
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or 1 procedures. 2 Read This First 3 Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera 4 Components Guide.................................................................................................12 Operation Panel......................................................................................................14 5 Installing the Batteries.............................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Moving Even Closer (Super Macro Shooting) ........................................................ 57 Using the Self-timer .........................................................................................59 Using the Digital Zoom ........................................................................................... 61 Continuous Shooting ....................................................................................... 62 Shooting a Movie .......................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Chapter 8 Camera Settings 1 Setting the Power Saving Function.......................................................................123 Setting the Auto Rotate Function..........................................................................124 2 Resetting the File Number ....................................................................................125 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)......................................................... 127 3 Chapter 9 Additional Features
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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 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 i
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
About the Memory Card Store the memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Warnings Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that 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 inf
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
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 batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the eq
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire injury and damage to the surroundings. Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. 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. 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 mag
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Read This First 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Preparing the Camera Components Guide DC IN Terminal p. 163 Neck Strap Mounts AF-assist Beam Flash p. 40 DIGITAL Terminal Microphone (L) p. 133 p. 115, 116 Self-timer Lamp p. 59 Tally Lamp p. 64, 77 Lens Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 40 Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot Cover p. 18 Microphone (R) Ring Release p. 115, 116 Battery Cover Button p. 157 Tripod Socket p. 16, 164 p. 159 The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p. 132) Interface
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Preparing the Camera 1 Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. Remove th
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Operation Panel Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 33 Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) p. 43 (Self-timer)/ MF (Manual Focus) (Continuous) Button Button p. 111 p. 59, 62 Power/Mode Indicator A/V OUT(Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 140 OFF Button Shutter button Mode Lever p. 24 p. 34 Omni Selector (Flash)/ (Up) (Down) (Microphone) Button (Left) (Right) p. 40, 115 SET/(AF Frame Selector) Button p. 88 Indicator MENU Button p. 74 Movie Button p. 64 FUNC. (Function)/
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Preparing the Camera I m e a 1 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. : Auto p. 33 Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone p. 49 The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. Creative Zone p. 84 : Portrait The user selects exposure, : Landscape aperture or other settings to : Night Scene achieve special effects. : Special Scene : Program AE : My Colors : Shutter-speed priority AE : Stitch Assist
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Installing the Batteries Install the batteries to get ready for shooting. Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. The use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 163). The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 160). Battery Performance (p. 169) For information about the Battery and Charge
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Preparing the Camera While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is 1 unreliable and their use is not recommended. Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices. The partially used batteries may leak. Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. Before
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Battery Status Indications The following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera. The batteries are discharged and the camera can no longer operate. Change the batteries. Replace the batteries immediately. Installing the Memory Card Write-Protect Tab The memory card has a write-protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data
