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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide 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. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC10 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 installat
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Read This First Test Shots 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 The images record
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58 Take good people shots IF VwP Portraits At night Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 56) (p. 57) (p. 57) (p. 57) (p. 58) Take good landscapes U O Sunsets Foliage (p. 57) (p. 58) Shoot various other scenes Ht y Z Indoors Fireworks Aquarium Low light (p. 57) (p. 57) (p. 58) (p. 58) ● Focus on faces .
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ● Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 108 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 119 ● Protect pictures from a
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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 Returning the Camera to Default Settings..................... 51 Read This First ..................................3 Low Level What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Memory Card Formatting .......... 52 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Pow
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Table of Contents Changing the ISO Speed................ 74 Other Shooting Functions..............101 Adjusting the White Balance........... 75 Playback Functions .......................102 Continuous Shooting....................... 76 Editing ...........................................103 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ............................... 77 7 Using Playback and Other Shooting Using the Two Second Functions........................... 105 Self-Timer .....................
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Table of Contents 8 Customizing the Camera ..137 9 Useful Information............ 149 Changing Functions.......................138 Using Household Power................ 150 Changing Shooting Functions........143 Troubleshooting ............................ 151 Changing Playback Functions .......146 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen.......................... 154 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ..................................147 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .......
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated 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 Caution Denotes the possibility of
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Safety Precautions • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the spe
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Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • 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 camera to malfunction. • In regula
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 place 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. Be sure tha
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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. Basic Touch Operations Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice. Used in Playback mode to switch to Index Display. 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 mag
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Using the Touch Panel Available Touch Operations Shooting Mode Choose a subject to focus on (Touch AF) Choose an appropriate Shooting mode for the scene Change the flash mode Shoot vertically* *Appears when you hold the camera vertically Correct the brightness (exposure compensation) Playback Mode Switching the Display Magnified Display/ Registering Commonly Index Display Used Functions (Touch Actions) Do not install commercially available screen protectors. Since the camera uses a pressur
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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 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. CB-2LYE T
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Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots 240 6 Playback Time (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 Good. Slightly depleted, but suff
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it . Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct directio
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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. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2GB 8GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken w
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Setting the Date and Time What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. 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. T
