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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
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Customizing the Camera
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Shooting oAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode) OReduces image blur with the IS Mode oAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift OFace Detect AF ideal for photographing images of people oAutomatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Playback OOrganizes Images by Category OPlays movies with sound oAuto plays slideshows Editing ORed-Eye Correctio
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I Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Mode Dial • Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out. • [] and [] are both indicated by []. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. may This mark denotes issues that affect the camera's operation. _] his mark
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I Table of Contents Items marked with a_j_ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ...................................... 5 Safety Precautions ................................. 6 Preventing Malfunctions ............................ 11 Using the LCD Monitor ............................. 12 LCD Monitor Brightness ............................ 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............. 15 Using the Viewfinder .............................. 18 Pow
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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock. AFLock) .. 51 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................ 53 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ........... 54 Switching between Metering Modes ................... 55 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................. 56 Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) .......... 57 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................... 59 Shooting in a My Colors Mode ........................ 62 Changing Colors .................
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Changing My Camera Settings ....................... 113 Registering My Camera Settings ..................... 114 Camera ........................................ 116 When the power isturned on....................... 116 LCD monitor .................................... 117 Shooting ....................................... 118 Shooting Movies ................................. 122 Playback ....................................... 123 Battery/Battery Charger ........................... 124 TVmonitor ou
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I Handling Precautions I_I_ I_I_':_I I 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 memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be reco
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Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 104). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the language setting. OBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. OThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended t
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_,,,,_ _,_, ,,_ ,_,,,,,,_,,,_,,__,, _ _,, __,, __,, _ _,, ,_,__,,,__,_ _ ,, _ _i i ¸,__ _, _,__ _ _ _ _ ,,_,_, __,__, _,__, _,_ _, _,_ _, _,_ _, _,__, _,__, _,_ _ • Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. • Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed
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• Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. • The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. • Use only recommended battery and accessories. Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
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• 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. • Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by
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chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, • Do not connect compact power adapters or battery excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not
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• 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. • When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to
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I BeforeUsingthe Camera--BasicOperations _/_IZ -- _i_%_i_ ¸ _i_ii_/_iz i_i,_i_, _i_i_. _i_ _ i • The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. • The LCD monitor does not shut off in the [] or _,_, mode. • The LCD monitor is set to the detailed display (Information View) in the _, _, _, [_, [] or [] mode. • The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in magnified display (p. 80), or index playback mode (p. 81 ). 12.
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Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Defaultsetting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC,/SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the t
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LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. eChanging Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26) eChanging Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LeD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP. button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP. button for more than one second again. - The next
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Shooting information (Shooting mode) [] Digital Tele-converter/Zoom Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) ] Spot Frame []l_[][]_t[][][] ] [] AF Frame (p. 49) (ITfd_I.. li_).1 ISO Speed (p. 69) 81BIE! Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) ilWMMllill Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic p. 16) [] [] I'_ Auto Rotate (p. 73) Rec. Movie Recording (p. 42) il_"lLow Battery (p. 130) AE Look (p. 53) Aperture Setting.! [] FE Lock (p. 54) 3:2 Guide (p. 41) [] AF Lock (p. 51) Grid Lines (p.41) [
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J_z_,z _y -: _m_i_i_m_,?_ ....... i - _i_i_¸ • :_,,••t_,y_,z _i_•?_,y_,•_ If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon [] displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Set the IS mode to a setting other than [Off] (p. 32). - Raise the ISO speed (p. 69). - Set the Auto tSO Shift to [Oo_ (p. 70). Select a setting other than [O] (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14). - Attach the camera to a tripod or
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Detailed My Category(p. 82) Exposure Compensation(p.56) Flash (BasicGuide p. 14) Histogram (p. 18) Macre/Infinity(Basic Guidep. 15) [_1_lm[ml[_.l[][ _l_My Colors(Shooting)(p.62), i mmDm[Dl l[] [] [] Color Accent/ColorSwap(p. 64) ShootingMode (pp.35, 42, 47, 64, 66, Basic Guidepp. 11- 13) m Immlmmm lm l My Colors(Playback)(p. 92) [ [ mlMetering Mode (p. 55) [] Imagewith Red-EyeCorrection _---_ ISOSpeed (p.69) (p. 89)/MyColors effect(p. 92) mMm[t [ oDomm[ RecordingPixels/Frame Rate White Balance(
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Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 56). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image The viewfinder (Basic Guide p
