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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety
Precautions before using the camera.
• 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 from which you purchased the camera. AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap Camera WS-800 Stereo AV Cable Interface Cable AVC-DC400ST IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the d
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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 .........................23 4 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................28 Take good people shots Iw C P Portraits Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 58) (p. 58) (p. 59) (p. 60) Shoot various other scenes J t O Landscape Low Light Foliage Fireworks (p. 58) (p. 59) (p. 60) (p. 60) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors Poster Effect Fish-eye Effect Miniature E
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures......................................................................26 1 ● Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................113 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................117 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................32 ● Quickly search 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 MENU – Basic Operations .............. 45 Read This First ..................................3 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 46 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 47 Table of Contents ..................
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Table of Contents Changing the Focusing Range Adjusting the Flash Exposure (Macro)............................................ 69 Compensation .................................94 Changing the Recording Pixel Adjusting the Flash Output..............95 Setting (Image Size) ....................... 70 Checking for Shut Eyes...................95 Changing the Compression Ratio Changing the Color and (Image Quality) ............................... 70 Shooting ........................................
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Table of Contents Trimming........................................129 10 Useful Information ...... 151 Adding Effects with the My Colors Replacing the Date/Time Function.........................................130 Battery........................................... 152 Correcting the Brightness Using Household Power................ 153 (i-Contrast).....................................131 Troubleshooting ............................ 154 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......132 List of Messages T
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Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. Up button FUNC./SET button Left button Right button Control dial Down button • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental inform
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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 Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • 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. • Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places. - Places subject to s
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Safety Precautions • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 12 C OP Y
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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 images and movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory 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 when using a commercially available card read
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. 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 direction could damage the camera. Label Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ). What if [Memory card locked] appea
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Removing 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 That Can Be Taken Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Power Source (Supplied) (Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 130 370 7hr. 9hr. Playback Time * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions,
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display Summary Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. “Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4GB 16GB Number of Shots 1231 5042 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending o
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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. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set a value. Complete the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set
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Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● 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  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even wh
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Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button. Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if
