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Camera User Guide
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• Make sure you read this guide 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-5L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable STEREO AV CABLE Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After
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Read This First Test Shots 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 The images record
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................24 4 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................29 ● Shoot to match special conditions...........................................54-55 Take good people shots IF CwP Portraits At night Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 54) (p. 54) (p. 54) (p. 56) (p. 56) Shoot various other scenes JHt O Landscape Indoors Foliage Fireworks Low light (p. 54) (p
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures...................................................1 ...................27 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) ........................................................30 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).......................30, 113 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................117, 118 ● Look at my pictures on a computer......................................34 – 37 ● Quickly search 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 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Read This First ..................................3 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ........................................... 50 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Low Level Memory Card Convent
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Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....................... 76 Changing the Image Quality..........103 Changing the Tone of AE Lock/Exposure Shift.................104 an Image (My Colors) ..................... 77 Other Shooting Functions..............105 Shooting Using the Two Playback Functions .......................106 Second Self-Timer .......................... 78 Editing ...........................................107 Customizing the Self- Timer............................................
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Conventions Used in This Guide Using the Eye-Fi Card................... 157 9. Customizing Troubleshooting ............................ 159 Camera Settings............. 143 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen................................ 162 Changing Camera Settings............144 Information Displayed on the Changing Shooting Function Screen........................................... 164 Settings..........................................149 Functions Available in Each Changing Pl
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated 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 Denotes the possibility of injury.
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Safety Precautions • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only
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Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or 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 stuck to the front of the unit. P
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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 images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to 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 again
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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-2LX: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet . ∆ For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into CB-2LX the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. The cha
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Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots 260 6 Playback Time (Hours) • 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 charge. Slightly deple
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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 a
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ∆ Slide the cover and open it . Insert the battery. ∆ Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then 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 Battery Lock 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 c
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ∆ Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ∆ Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4GB 16GB 1058 4334 Number of Shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be tak
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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 s
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Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ∆ Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time ba
