Basic Guide
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Compatible Memory Cards
Preliminary Notes and Legal
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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Table of Contents
Contents: Basic Operations
Safety Precautions
Warning
Caution
•Do not attach any hard objects to the camera
Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to
4 shooting, playback, and saving on a computer
Initial Preparations
Inserting the Battery
1 Open the cover
2 Insert the battery
3 Close the cover
Removing the Battery
Inserting the Batteries
1Open the cover
2 Insert the batteries
3Close the cover
Compatible Batteries
Inserting the Memory Card
1Check the card’s write-protect
tab
2 Open the cover
3 Insert the memory card
Setting the Date and Time
1Turn the camera on
2Set the date and time
3Set the home time zone
4 Finish the setup process
Display Language
1 Enter Playback mode
2 Access the setting screen
3Set the display language
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting Movies
Start shooting
Finish shooting
Viewing
2 Browse through your images
3Play movies
Erasing the Images
1Choose an image to erase
Erase the image
Using the Software
System Requirements
Installing the Software
What you will need:
1Download the software
2Begin the installation
4Install the files
Saving Images to a Computer
3 Save the images to the
1 Connect the camera to the
computer
2 Turn the camera on to access
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System Map
Camera Basics
Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and
4 describes shooting and playback options
On/Off
Shutter Button
Optical Viewfinder
Shooting Display Options
FUNC. Menu
MENU Menu
Indicator Display
Smart Auto Mode
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control
4 over shooting
Shooting (Smart Auto)
Resize the subject and
recompose the shot as needed
Still Images/Movies
Still Images
Movies
Scene Icons
Common, Convenient Features
Using the Self-Timer
1 Configure the setting
2Shoot
Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake
Configure the setting
Customizing the Self-Timer
1Choose [$]
Deactivating the Flash
Adding a Date Stamp
Image Customization Features
Red-EyeCorrection
Changing Movie Image Quality
Helpful Shooting Features
Customizing Camera Operation
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots
enhanced with unique image effects or captured using
4 special functions
Specific Scenes
Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control)
Applying Special Effects
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
2Choose the area to keep in focus
3For movies, choose the movie playback speed
4Return to the shooting screen and shoot
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-MinuteClips)
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)
Choose [ ]
Choose a color tone
Shooting in Monochrome
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
1Choose [N]
2Choose the shutter speed
3 Check the exposure
4 Shoot
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
Shooting in Program AE (<P> Mode)
Image Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
1Deactivate the flash (=41)
2 Lock the exposure
3Compose the shot and shoot
Changing the Metering Method
Changing the ISO Speed
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Color and Continuous Shooting
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Face AiAF
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
1Choose [Tracking AF]
2Choose a subject to focus on
Center
Shooting with Servo AF
Changing the Focus Setting
Flash
Using Eco Mode
Other Settings
Magnifying the Area in Focus
2Check the focus
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots
1 Access the [Review image after
Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots
1Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (=65)
2Configure the setting
Playback Mode
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways
Viewing
Browsing and Filtering Images
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation
2 Choose the second condition for image display or navigation
3 View the filtered images
Image Viewing Options
Protecting Images
Choosing Images Individually
1Choose [Select]
3Protect the image
Specifying All Images at Once
1Choose [Select All Images]
Erasing Images
Rotating Images
Deactivating Auto Rotation
Editing Still Images
Correcting Red-Eye
1Choose [Red-EyeCorrection]
3 Correct the image
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Setting Menu
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for
4 greater convenience
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Hiding the Start-upScreen
Formatting Memory Cards
1Access the [Format] screen
2Choose [OK]
3Format the memory card
File Numbering
Date-BasedImage Storage
Lens Retraction Timing
Power-SavingAdjustment
World Clock
1Specify your destination
2Switch to the destination time zone
Date and Time
Checking Certification Logos
Adjusting Other Settings
Restoring Defaults
Accessories
Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the
camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories
4 and other compatible accessories sold separately
Optional Accessories
Flash Unit
High-PowerFlash HF-DC2
Other Accessories
AV Cable AVC-DC400
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Using Optional Accessories
Powering the Camera with Household Power
1Make sure the camera is off
3Insert the coupler
5Connect the power cord
3 Insert the coupler
Printing Images
Configuring Print Settings
1 Access the printing screen
Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping)
1Choose [Cropping]
2Adjust the cropping frame as needed
Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing
1Choose [Paper Settings]
2Choose a paper size
3Choose a type of paper
4Choose a layout
Printing Movie Scenes
1Access the printing screen
2 Choose a printing method
Movie Printing Options
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Configuring Print Settings
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
1Choose [Select Images & Qty.]
3 Specify the number of prints
Setting Up Printing for All Images
Clearing All Images from the Print List
Adding Images to a Photobook
Adding Images Individually
Adding All Images to a Photobook
Removing All Images from a Photobook
Using an Eye-FiCard
Disabling Eye-FiTransfer
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.]
4 Appendix
Helpful information when using the camera
Troubleshooting
Power
Display on a TV
Shooting
[] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (=41)
Shots are out of focus
Subjects in shots look too dark
Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out
Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (=35)
Shooting Movies
Playback
Memory Card
Computer
Eye-FiCards
On-ScreenMessages
File Error
Print error
Ink absorber full
On-ScreenInformation
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (=68)
Functions and Menu Tables
FUNC. Menu
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4 Shooting Menu
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3 Set up Menu
2 Print Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
1 Playback Menu
Handling Precautions
Specifications
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time
Number of Shots per Memory Card
Recording Time per Memory Card
Flash Range
Shooting Range
Continuous Shooting Speed
Shutter Speed
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Index
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Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Trademark Acknowledgments
About MPEG-4Licensing
Disclaimer