Canon 107 manual Safety Precautions, Camera, Use only recommended power sources

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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.

Warning

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Caution

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Caution

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide.

To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.

Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Camera Body Temperature Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots and DisclaimerWhat Do You Want to Do? 4Shoot Take good people shotsShoot various other scenes EShoot/View Movies 1View2Print 3Other Table of Contents 107 Conventions Used in this Guide Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Battery and Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Do not place the battery near petsPage Getting Started Remove the cover Insert the battery Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverInsert the memory card Inserting the Battery and Memory CardClose the cover What if Memory card locked appears on the screen?Remove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardApproximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Complete the setting Setting the Date and TimeTurn on the camera Set the date and timeChanging the Date and Time Date/Time batteryDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tabEnter Playback mode Setting the Display LanguageDisplay the settings screen Set the display languageDisplay the menu Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Format the memory cardPress halfway lightly to focus Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress fully all the way to shoot Press the m buttonChoose a mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot Focus Twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focusedShoot Press the shutter button fullyBright Including Blue Dark Scene IconsWhat if What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?Viewing Images Switching to Shooting modeChoose an image You can view the images you have taken on the screenChoose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Press the qr buttons to display an image to eraseSet the mode switch to E Enter E modeTwice and the indicator will light green Shooting MoviesStop shooting Magnifying the subject while shootingEstimated Shooting Times Choose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie You can view the movies you have shot on the screenSystem Requirements Transferring Images to a Computer for ViewingWindows MacintoshBegin installation Install the SoftwarePreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM driveOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerTurn off the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the cameraTransfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with CameraCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Power Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesUsing accessories abroad FlashOther Accessories Printers Separately Sold AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Page Learning More Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting modeComponents Guide Indicator IndicatorColors Status Operation Status Screen Display Switching the DisplayShooting PlaybackScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Overexposure Warning during PlaybackHistogram during Playback FUNC. Menu Basic Operations Choose a shooting modeDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemChoose a tab Menu Basic OperationsPress the qr buttons to choose an option Press the n button Normal screen will reappearChanging the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Using the l Button Using the MenuChanging the Screen Brightness Choose LCD BrightnessChoose Reset All Returning the Camera to Default SettingsReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Playback Power Saving Function Auto Power DownShooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Choose the desired shooting mode Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose the Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot ITake portraits PortraitVTake shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Special Scenes’Take indoor shots Indoor Take shots in low light conditions Low LightOTake shots of foliage Foliage Shoot underwater UnderwaterPTake shots of people in snow Snow TTake shots of fireworks FireworksTurning the Flash Off What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Press the r button Choose You can shoot with the flash turned offMove the zoom lever toward Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove it toward i again What if the zoom factor appears in blue?Digital Tele-Converter Accept the settingChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomTo restore to the original setting, choose Off in Step Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Press the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Using the Face Self-TimerPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraChoosing Settings Yourself Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose GShooting in Program AE Choose G in on p and press the m buttonEnter Exposure Compensation mode Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness Press the o buttonShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Turning the Flash OnChoose h Choose uChoose e Shooting Close-ups MacroAbout the Zoom Bar How can I take better close-ups?Choose the recording pixel setting Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper SizeRecording Pixels Compression RatioChanging the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance function Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors Choose My ColorsChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Press the l button to accept the setting Choose a Drive modeContinuous Shooting Custom ColorShooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerChoose Î Choose the settings Customizing the Self-TimerChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame Mode CenterYou can reduce the AF frame size Choose AF-Point Zoom Magnifying the Focal PointCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Choose the Metering mode Changing the Metering ModeShooting with the AF Lock Lock the focusShooting with the FE Lock Shooting with the AE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposureChoose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-ContrastChoose Flash Settings Adjust the settingRed-Eye Correction Choose … Shooting with Slow SynchroChoose ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresChoose the shutter speed Confirm the exposureUsing Various Functions for Shooting Movies You can choose between two image quality settings Choose the image quality settingChanging the Image Quality Image Quality TableChange the exposure AE Lock/Exposure ShiftPress the shutter button halfway to focus Press the o button again to release the lockZooming in Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p Other Shooting FunctionsSummary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Playback FunctionsPage Using Various Playback Editing Functions Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index DisplayMove the zoom lever toward g Searching from a large number of imagesSwitch images Searching for Images Using the Jump DisplayChoose a jump method N buttonViewing Slideshows Make the settingChoose Slideshow Choose StartSwitch frames Press the lbutton, and switch to the focus check display pChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationChanging Image Transitions Magnifying ImagesMove the zoom lever toward k Choose TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Choose Protect Protecting ImagesProtect images 100Choose Erase all Erasing All ImagesErase all images 101Choose Rotate Rotating ImagesRotate the image 102Choose Resize Resizing ImagesChoose an image size Save the new imageSave as a new image and display Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast104 Follow Steps 4 and 5 on pChoose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image 105106 107 PrintingTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesChoose an image to print 108Print images 109Printing Images Choose Print Settings Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing the Number of CopiesSet the number of prints 111Printing Images with Dpof Settings Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections 113 Customizing Camera SettingsTurning Off the Start-up Image Changing Camera SettingsChanging the File Number Assignment 114Creating Folders by Shooting Date Changing Camera SettingsChanging the Lens Retract Time 115Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time116 Turning off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 117Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting 118Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the Overlay119 Changing Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback120 121 Useful InformationConnect the power cord Using Household PowerInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerPower TroubleshootingTV output Shooting124 Playback Shooting moviesComputer 125126 List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenNaming error Communication errorLens Error 127Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display128 Playback Detailed Information Display 129Information Displayed on the Screen 130 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode131 Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeMenus Shooting Menu132 Menus 133Playback Menu Set up Menu134 Options/Summary Ref.Handling Precautions Handling PrecautionsPrint Menu 135136 Specifications137 SpecificationsSpecifications Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE138 139 IndexIndex 140Index 141Disclaimer