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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section, before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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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-9L Battery Charger Camera CB-2LB/CB-2LBE (with Terminal Cover) Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After
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Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer 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 Th
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................25 4 Take good people shots Iw V P Portraits Kids and pets Facial Expressions At the beach Against snow (p. 61) (p. 61) (p. 68) (p. 62) (p. 63) Shoot various other scenes O t Night Scene Low Light Foliage Fireworks (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 63) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors Poster Effect Fish-eye Effect Miniature Effect (p. 63) (p. 63) (p. 69) (p. 70) ● Focus on faces.....
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures......................................................................28 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................110 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................115 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................33 ● Quickly search pictures..............................................................108 ● Erase 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 MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47 Read This First ..................................3 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Table of Contents ..................
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Table of Contents Checking for Shut Eyes...................91 4 Choosing Settings Changing the Color and Shooting ...92 Yourself...............................71 Shooting Long Exposures ...............95 Shooting in Program AE ................. 72 Shooting Stitch Assist Images.........96 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)................................ 72 6 Using Various Functions for Turning the Flash On ...................... 73 Shooting Movies................ 97 Changing the
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Table of Contents Organizing Images by Category 9 Customizing Camera (My Category)................................123 Settings.............................141 Rotating Images.............................126 Changing Camera Settings........... 142 Resizing Images ............................127 Changing Shooting Function Trimming........................................128 Settings ......................................... 147 Adding Effects with the My Colors Changing Playback Function Funct
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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. FUNC./SET button Up button Right button Left button Down button Control dial  • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental informat
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Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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. Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Warning • Do not trigger the flash in close
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Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully
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Safety Precautions Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuc
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase 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 • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by th
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Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). ● For CB-2LBE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. CB-2
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Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots Approx. 150 Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. Playback Time • 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 Summary Sufficient
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially avai
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Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. 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 in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ). Removing the Battery ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction o
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Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). 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 memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in
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Inserting the Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera s
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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. Complete the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set
