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Camera User Guide
• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
• Keep the guide handy for future reference.
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Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger Camera (with terminal cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable Wrist Strap Strap Mount IFC-400PCU WS-DC8 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Getting Started Solution Disk Card • A memory card is not included (p. 2). PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p. 28).
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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. • Al
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Indicator Lamp Power button Flash GPS antenna 1 (Playback) button Lens Shutter button Shoulder strap/carabiner strap mount • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as “th
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Tripod socket Zoom button Memory card/battery cover Shooting: j (wide angle) Playback: g (index) Memory card/battery cover lock Speaker Waterproof seal Zoom button n button Shooting: i (telephoto) Release button Playback: k (magnify) Strap mount Movie button Terminal cover Mode selection / Up button Terminal cover lock e (Macro) / Left button Waterproof seal FUNC./SET button AV OUT (Audio/video output) / h (Flash) / Right button DIGITAL terminal l (Disp
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Contents Package Contents .............................2 4 Other Shooting Modes.....77 Compatible Memory Cards................2 Specific Scenes............................... 78 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information.......................................3 Applying Special Effects.................. 82 Part Names and Conventions in Special Modes for Other Purposes....................................... 90 This Guide .......................................4 Shooting Various Movies .............
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Contents Using Optional Accessories.......... 168 On-Screen Messages....................198 Printing Images............................. 177 On-Screen Information..................200 Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 190 Functions and Menu Tables..........204 Handling Precautions ....................212 Index..............................................213 9 Appendix.........................193 Troubleshooting ............................ 194 7 C OP Y
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)............................. 54 Shooting people well IP Portraits (p. 79) Against Snow (p. 79) Matching specific scenes t S Night Scenes Low Light Under Water Underwater Fireworks (p. 79) (p. 79) (p. 78) Close-ups (p. 78) (p. 79) Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect (p. 82) (p. 82) (p. 83) Miniature Effect (p. 83) Toy Camera Effect Monochrome (p. 85) (p. 86) Focus on faces .........
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Contents: Basic Operations 1 View View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 122 Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 132 On a TV ...................................................................................... 168 On a computer.............................................................................. 29 Browse through images quickly.................................................. 128 Erase images..
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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 • 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 product 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. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit
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Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera You can enjoy using this camera in the rain, on the beach, while skiing, or underwater within a depth of 10 m (33 ft.). However, it can not be used in hot springs or other mineralized waters. Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, batteries, memory cards, or saved data caused by water leakage due to mistaken operation of the product. This camera is subjected to Canon standard testing.
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Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care • Rinse off the camera if there is liquid or sand on it after use. The liquid may soil or corrode the camera, and wiping the camera when sand is on it may scratch it. • After using the camera under water (especially in the ocean) or in sandy or dirty environments, promptly rinse it well under fresh water, such as tap water no warmer than 30 °C (86 °F). Foreign mater
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. After attaching the strap to the strap mount, insert the strap mount into the socket on the camera and turn until it clicks. To remove the strap mount, hold the release button while turning the strap mount counterclockwise. Release Button Holding the Camera To avoid dropping the camera, be sure to place the strap around your wrist when shooting. This camera will sink in water. When shooting, kee
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Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. After aligning the marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing 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 the CB-2L
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Initial Preparations • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Inserting the Battery and Memory Ca
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Initial Preparations Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Label Be careful not to damage the waterproof seal when inserting the memory card. Close the cover. Lower the cover in the direction of the arrow and press it until it clicks into the closed position. Make sure the lock retur
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Initial Preparations 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 it clicks, and then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times
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Initial Preparations Set the date and time. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Press the op buttons to specify the date and time. When finished, press the m button. Set the local time zone. Press the qr buttons to choose your local time zone. Finish the setup process. Press the m button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the
