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                        Camera User Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 1  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM
Battery Charger CB-2LY
This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease 
to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the 
manufacturer or be discarded.
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
Camera User Guide
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 2  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger  (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC9 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer  (This Guide) Solution Disk Card Support” Leafl
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 3  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 mach
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 4  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58 Take good people shots IF V w P Portraits At night Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 56) (p. 56) (p. 57) (p. 58) (p. 58) Take good landscapes J U , O Landscape Sunsets Night Scene Foliage (p. 57) (p. 58) (p. 56) (p. 57) Shoot v
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 5  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ● Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 119 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 6  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 Returning the Camera to Default  Settings....................................... 51 Read This First ..................................3 Low Level Memory Card  What Do You Want to Do?
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 7  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio Red-Eye Correction.......................101 (Image Quality)........................... 72 Adjusting the Flash Exposure  Shooting in RAW............................. 74 Compensation...........................102 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 75 Adjusting the Flash Output............103 Changing the ISO Speed................ 76 Checking for Shut Eyes.................103 
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 8  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Table of Contents Trimming........................................136 9 Useful Information............ 159 Adding Effects with the  Using Household Power................ 160 My Colors Function ...................137 Troubleshooting ............................ 161 Correcting the Brightness  (i-Contrast) ................................138 List of Messages that Appear  Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......139 on the Screen .....
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 9  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button, and control ring  are represented by the following icons. (Up button) (FUNC./SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) Ê (Control ring) Ï • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 10  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 11  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Safety Precautions • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This 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  distribu
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 12  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers. This could result in injury. 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 locati
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 13  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in  A mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping  the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight again
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 14  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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  marks on the battery and  charger, then insert the battery by sliding it  in  and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug  and plug  the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into  CB-2L
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 15  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots 220 5 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 ba
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 16  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. 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 battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks  into place
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 17  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 2GB 8GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are b
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 18  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards  • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked  position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take  or erase images. 18 C O P Y                                     
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 19  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 Ê dial  to set a value. Make the 
                    
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                        EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book  Page 20  Thursday, August 27, 2009  3:06 PM 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 Ê 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. ● To close the menu, press the n