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DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
CEL-SF3C210 © 2005 CANON INC.
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Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Attaches the separately sold wide converter or tele-converter lens to shoot Playback Plays movies with sound Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing e
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Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 135). 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. This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating
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Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide .
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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . .51 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Handling Precautions 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 memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be reco
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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 no
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Warnings Equipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of
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Battery Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage
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Others 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. Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter and conv
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Equipment When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. Flash 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 bu
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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 When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature cha
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Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap aWrist Strap Mount bSpeaker cMicrophone (p. 79) dAF-assist Beam (p. 24) eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) fSelf-Timer Lamp (p. 35) gViewfinder Window (p. 19) hFlash (Basic Guide p. 9) iRing jRing Release Button kLens 12
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Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide Back View aLCD Monitor (p. 15, Basic Guide p. 3) bViewfinder (p. 19) cA/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) dDC IN Terminal (p. 111) eDIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) fTerminal Cover gMemory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) hBattery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) iBattery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) jTripod Socket 13
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Operation Panel aIndicators (p. 20) bPower Lamp cPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5) dZoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) eShutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) fShooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 6) gMode Switch h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) iMENU Button (p. 23) jFUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) kDISPLAY Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jum
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Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press . 1 The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed Detailed (Information View) Off No Information In the shooting mode, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained ev
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Spot AE Point Frame (p. 53) AF Frame (p. 45) * Low Battery (p. 105) Zoom Magnification* (p. 31) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 9) Auto Rotate (p. 70) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 37) Shooting Mode Grid Lines* (Basic Guide p. 6 – 8) (p. 25) (p. 59) (p. 39) ISO Speed (p. 66) * * * * (p. 37) (p. 41 – 44, 69) White Balance (p. 55) • Stills: Recordable Shots Shooting Method (p. 32
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Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the ISO speed (p. 66) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 79) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 81) Compress
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Detailed ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 54) Metering Mode (p. 52) White Balance (p. 55) Histogram ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 67) Shooting Mode Flash Output (p. 67) (Basic Guide p. 6 – 8) Photo Effect (p. 58) (p. 59) (p. 39) * (p. 37) (p. 41 – 44) My Colors (p. 59) ISO Speed (p. 66) Manual Focus (p. 48) Shutter Speed (p. 41) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) File Size Resolution/Frame Rate (Movies) Resolution (Still Image) (p. 29) (p. 30) Movie Length Shown on Movies Aperture
