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Camera User Guide
Flowchart and Reference Guide
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
• Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse
side of this cover.
• Please see the user’s guide for the printer for
operating instructions for Card Photo Printer CP-10.
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 ...................................................................................5 Quick Start .......................................................................................10 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components ....................................................... 12 Front View ................................................................... 12 Back View .................................................................... 13 Operation Pan
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Table of Contents 2 Reviewing an Image Immediately after Recording It ...... 33 Changing the Default Review Setting ............................ 34 Adjusting the Zoom (Angle of View) ............................... 35 Telephoto/Wide Angle ................................................. 35 Digital Zoom ................................................................ 35 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................... 36 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings.
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Table of Contents 3 Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Displaying the Print Settings Menu .................................. 63 Setting the Print Style ....................................................... 64 Selecting Images for Printing............................................ 65 Resetting Print Settings ..................................................... 68 Printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 .............................. 69 Printing ................
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Table of Contents 4 Appendices Care and Maintenance of the Camera ............................. 90 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 91 List of Messages................................................................. 95 Specifications ..................................................................... 98 Index ................................................................................ 101 Canon Customer Support Help Desk ....................
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5 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 6 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 7 • 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 8 • 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 9 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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10 Quick Start Charge the Battery Pack ( p. 15) Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into the electrical outlet. The charge indicator will glow orange while the battery pack is charging and change to green when it is fully charged. • Please note that the battery charger shape varies between regions. Charge Indicator Install the Battery Pack ( p. 17) Slide the battery cover to open it and press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in. Batte
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Quick Start 11 Slide the mode switch to (shooting) ( p. 25). Focus ( p. 32) Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will focus automatically and beep twice. Shoot ( p. 32) Press the shutter button down fully. One beep will sound when the image has been shot. View the Image ( p. 33) The image you shoot will appear in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. If you keep the shutter button held down and press the button, the image will remain display
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12 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View =Optical Viewfinder Window p. 26 =AF Auxiliary Light Emitter =Red-Eye Reduction Lamp p. 39 =Self-Timer Lamp p. 43 =Flash p. 39 =Microphone p. 49 =Terminal Cover =DIGITAL A/V OUT (Digital/Audio/Video Out) Terminal =Lens pp. 69, 84, 88 * To connect Card Photo Printer CP-10 (Optional), use the direct interface cable provided with the printer. To connect a computer, use the USB interface cable supplied with the camera. Use the s
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Preparing the Camera 13 Back View =Viewfinder p. 26 =Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover p. 20 =CF Card Slot Cover p. 20 =Strap Eyelet p. 23 =Battery Cover p. 17 =DC Coupler Terminal Cover p. 19 =LCD Monitor p. 27 =Tripod Socket
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Preparing the Camera 14 Operation Panel =Main Switch p. 24 =Indicators =Shutter Button p. 32 =Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto) / (Wide Angle) p. 35 Replay: (Magnify) / (Index) pp. 53 - 55 =Mode Switch p. 25 = (Display) Button p. 27 = (Menu) Button = (Macro)/ (Infinity) / (Right) Button p. 41 = (Continuous) / (Self-Timer) / (Left) Button p. 42 = (Flash)/ (Set) Button p. 39 Indicators • The indicators will glow or flash at various stages when the main s
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Preparing the Camera 15 Charging the Battery Pack Recharge the battery pack with battery charger CB-2LS or CB-2LSE 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. CB-2LS CB-2LSE Charging Indicator Charging Indicator • Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. • The charging indicator will glow orange while the battery pack is charg
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Preparing the Camera 16 Handling Precautions • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when the battery pack is in it. There is a danger of the battery pack flying out. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause the ba
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Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1L (supplied) as shown below. • Please recharge the battery pack ( p. 15) 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. • When the camera’s indicat
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Preparing the Camera 18 Battery Performance Recordable Images Replay Time LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off Battery Pack NB-1L Approx. 120 shots Approx. 270 shots Approx. 85 min. (fully charged) • The actual performance may vary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the shooting mode. • Excludes movie data. • At low operating temperatures, the battery performance may drop and the low battery icon may appear sooner than at high temperatures. To improve performance at these