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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.
• 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 where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-DC10 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Getting Started Solution Disk Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the softw
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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 w P I V Portraits Kids and pets Facial expressions At the beach Against snow (p. 64) (p. 65) (p. 81) (p. 65) (p. 66) Shoot various other scenes O t Night Scene Low Light Foliage Fireworks (p. 65) (p. 65) (p. 65) (p. 66) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect (p. 69) (p. 70) (p. 75) Creative Light Effect Monochrome Super viv
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What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures......................................................................28 1 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................124 Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................133 Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................34 Quickly search pictures..............................................................120 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 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations.... 46 Read This First ..................................3 MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Table of Contents ....................
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Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings 7 Using Various Functions for Yourself...............................83 Shooting Movies.............. 111 Shooting in Program AE ................. 84 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies.........................................112 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............ 85 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Turning the Flash On ...................... 85 Effect)..........................................113 Adjusting
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Table of Contents Adding Effects with the My Colors 11Useful Information ...........177 Function.......................................148 Correcting the Brightness Using Household Power................ 178 (i-Contrast)...................................149 Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 179 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......150 Troubleshooting ............................ 181 List of Messages That Appear 9 Printing ............................. 151 on the Screen...................
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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). • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used
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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 • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from
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Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it
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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 • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be su
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Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen. Used for playback operations such as switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of magnified images. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operat
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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-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into CB-2LY the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots Number of Shots Approx. 180 Playback Time Approx. 4 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 depleted, b
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards * • 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 even when using a commercially availa
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 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 correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong di
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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. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4GB 16GB Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 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. Touch the option you want to set. op will appear. Touch op to set a value. Complete the setting. Touch Ú. Once the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. P
