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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).
Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User
Guide.
CDI-E171-010 XXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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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
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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. 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 the recorded image and does no
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About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the Self-timer mode can be used in the following shooting modes. • Auto • Manual • Special Scene • Movie • Digital Macro • My Colors • Stitch Assist Using the Self-timer : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this
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Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide Components Guide...............................................
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Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 74 Continuous Shooting ................................................................... 75 Postcard Date Imprint Mode.............................................................. 76 Using the Self-timer ..................................................................... 78 Shooting a Movie........................................................................ 81 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stit
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Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 142 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................ 146 Computer System Requirements ................................................ 146 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ......................................... 152 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images Without Installi
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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 SD memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorde
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. • In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power
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• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may r
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• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or elec
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• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • 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. • The battery charger and compact power adapter are
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Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. • Do not store the equipment in humi
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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 equipment in an airt
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Components Guide Components Guide Front View AF-assist Beam (p. 46) Microphone (p. 124) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65) Self-timer Lamp (p. 78) Viewfinder Window (p. 43) Speaker Flash (p. 64) Lens Wrist Strap Mount * Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap DIGITAL Terminal (p. 147) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 155) * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneou
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Back View LCD Monitor (p. 36) Viewfinder Window (p. 43) Battery Compartment (SD card/battery Tripod Socket compartment) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 22, 24) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 169) 14
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Components Guide Operation Panel Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Zoom Lever Power Button (p. 34) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 44) Playback: Indicators (p. 17) (Index) (p. 115)/ (Magnify) (p. 114) Shutter Button (p. 45) Mode Dial (p. 16) MENU Button (p. 49) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 47) (Print/Share) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 36) Button (p. 18) (Metering) Button (p. 94)/ (Jump) Button (p
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Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select a shooting or playback function. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Shoots with settings selected by the camera Auto (p. 59). You select the exposure compensation, white Manual balance or photo effect settings (p. 69). Special Effective for shooting in 9 varying conditions Scene (p. 66). Movie Shoots movies with sound (p. 81). To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) • Play back or delete images from the SD card (pp. 113, 131) • The lens retracts approxim
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Components Guide Holding the Camera Images become blurred if the camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera as shown below to avoid camera movement when shooting. Hold the camera firmly with both hands and let your elbows rest at your sides. Place your finger on the shutter button as you hold the camera. • Make sure that your hair or fingers do not obstruct the lens, flash, self- timer lamp, microphone or speaker. • Fix the camera onto a tripod when shooting infinity s
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The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) • Downloading images: See p.145 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or print
