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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Shooting Using the Mode Dial
Advanced Shooting Functions
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 224–229).
CDI-E328-010 XX07NiXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : This Guide Confirming the package contents Prepare the camera for use Camera User Guide Getting Started Using the camera Learn more about the camera Camera User Guide Learning More Connect the camera Camera User Guide to other devices • Connecting to a printer Direct Print User • Connecting to a TV set Guide • Connecting to a computer Software Starter Guide ZoomBro
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Confirming the Package Contents 1 Confirming the Package Contents Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact the dealer for assistance. b c a Battery Pack NB-2LH Battery Charger (With Terminal Cover) Digital Camera CB-2LW/CB-2LWE def Memory Card Interface Cable AV Cable (32MB) IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300 ghi Neck Strap Canon Digital Camera NS-DC6 Solution Disk Warranty Card User Guides j • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • S
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Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents 3 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . 71 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents 4 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Shooting with FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Using the ND Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). 133 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents 5 Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 198 Setting the DPOF Print Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Advanced Shooting Functions 131 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Mode: Shooting ( )/ See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 286). Playback ( ) Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous Available shooting modes shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. 1 Select AEB. 1.
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Please Read 7 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 recorded in
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Please Read 8 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 imag
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Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map
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Preparations 10 Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet. Charge Indicator Charging: lights orange 3. Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Charge Indicator Charging Complete: lights green To protect the battery and prolong its life, do no
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Getting Started Preparations 11 Installing the Battery 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b a 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and insert the battery until it locks. Battery Lock b a 3. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). a b To Remove the Battery Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery Battery Lock out.
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Preparations 12 Inserting the Memory Card 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b a 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Write Protect Tab Back (For SD memory card) • Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the card for the correct orientation. 3. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). a b Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to
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Getting Started Preparations 13 To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Attaching the Neck Strap Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same a steps on the other side of c the camera. b In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before using the camera.
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Preparations 14 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Power Button Button Buttons Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button. 3. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display order. 1. Use t
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Getting Started Preparations 15 A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the
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Shooting Still Images 16 ( Mode) Shooting Still Images Shutter Button Power Button Microphone Button Mode Dial Indicators 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Getting Started
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Getting Started Shooting Still Images 17 4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green • An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. AF Frame 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and
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Shooting Still Images 18 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. Keep the shutter button pressed fully. Press the button while the recorded image is displayed. Confirm that the camera beeps. You can shoot by pressing the shutte
