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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
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Camera User Guide
• Please start by reading the Precautions on page 7 of this
manual.
• Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on
installing the software and downloading images.
• Please also read the printer user guide included with your
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Reference Flowchart and Reference Guides Page On ●● ●● ●● –– ●● ●● This Guide Digital Zoom 85 Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*– – ●* ●* ●* ●* Shooting with the Camera Exposure Compensation – ● ●● ●● ▲ ●● ●● – 101 Evaluative Metering ●● ●● ●●● ● ●* ●* ●* ●* Light Metering Software Starter Guide Center-Weighted Averaging –– –– –– –– ●● ●● 99 System Spot Metering –– –– –– –– ●● ●● Installing the Software (3) (4) White Balance – ● ●● ●● ▲ ●● ●● ● 103 Photo Effect – ● ●● ●● ▲ ●● ●● ● 108 This Guide (5) (5) (5
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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 not const
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About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , or . Using the Flash : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43) 3What settings are available under each function? and Will my sett
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About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want Quick Start to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Introduces you to all of the camera components, and Preparing the Camera, explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions. Also explains how to set the Basic Functions camera’s start-up image, start-up sound and shutter sound. Describes shooting
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Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read this First 6 Quick Start 14 Components Guide 16 Preparing the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ............................................................... 24 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................26 Setting the Language ..................
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Night Scene Mode ..........................................................72 Fast Shutter ....................................................................73 Slow Shutter ...................................................................74 Stitch Assist Mode ..........................................................75 Movie Mode ....................................................................79 Macro Mode ....................................................................81 Self-Timer
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Protecting Images ................................................................131 Erasing 132 Erasing Images Individually.................................................132 Erasing All Images ...............................................................133 Formatting a CF Card ..........................................................134 Printing 136 About Printing ....................................................................136 Selecting from the Print Order Menu .................
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Appendices 191 Replacing the Date Battery .................................................191 Using the Optional Battery Kits ...........................................193 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter ....................197 Camera Care and Maintenance ..........................................203 Troubleshooting ...................................................................204 Specifications 211 Index 220 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 224 5
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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 CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood 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, its power su
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WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in ser
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• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the Power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has no
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• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. • Do not attempt to disas
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• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. • Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-u
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• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation. 12
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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 airtight
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Quick Start Install the batteries 1 (p. 20). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 21). Install the CF card (p. 24). 2 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. Push the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the 3 camera on (p. 30). Hold the ON/OFF button down until the indicator next to the
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Turn the mode dial to 5 (p. 60). Focus (p. 40). 6 Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press 6, 7 and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps twice when the focus is set. Shoot (p. 40). 7 Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. View the recorded image. 8 The recorded image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds (p. 62). For information about how to view other images that you have already t
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Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 42, 85, 118, 119) Shutter Button (p. 40) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) ON/OFF button (p. 30) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 38) Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 41) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 68) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 83) Flash (p. 67) Terminal Cover Ring Release Lens Button Ring Microphone Date Battery Holder (p. 191) (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 165) 2 Terminal* DC IN Terminal (p. 195) 16
