CDP-E494-010

© CANON INC. 2012

English Getting Started

•Before use, be sure to read this guide.

•Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.

•Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

Package Contents

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Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.

Camera

AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)

Wrist Strap WS-800

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Getting Started (this guide)

* Power cord also included.

PDF Manuals and Camera Software 2

Install PDF manuals and software from the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Note that Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

•Insert the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and follow the installation instructions.

•After installation, you can access the Camera User Guide by double-clicking the desktop shortcut icon.

•For software instructions, refer to the Camera User Guide or the ImageBrowser EX Help.

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

• SD memory cards*  • SDXC memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*  • Eye-Fi cards

*Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Open the cover.

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zzSlide the switch () and open the cover ().

Insert the batteries.

3-2

zzInsert the batteries as shown.

Check the card's write-protect tab and

3-3

insert the memory card.

 

zzShooting is not possible with cards that have a write-protect tab () in the locked position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

zzInsert the memory card with the label () facing as shown until the lock clicks shut.

zzTo remove the memory card, push it in until you feel a click, and then slowly release it.

Close the cover.

3-4

zzLower the cover () and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ().

Setting the Date and Time

Turn the camera on.

4-1

zzPress the power button to turn the camera on. The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

Set the date and time.

4-2

zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an option, and then adjust the setting, either by pressing the <o><p> buttons or turning the <5> dial.

Specify your home time zone.

4-3

zzPress the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose your home time zone.

zzPress the <m> button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed.

Change the date and time.

1 Press the <n> button.

2 Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab.

3 Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the <m> button.

4Follow step 4-2 to configure the setting, and then press the <n> button.

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Display Language

Enter Playback mode.

5-1

zzPress the <1> button.

Access the setting screen.

5-2

zzPress and hold the <m> button, and then immediately press the <n> button.

zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a language, and then press the <m> button.

Shooting

Turn the camera on and enter <A> mode. 6-1

zzPress the power button and set the mode dial to <A>.

Compose the shot.

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zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto) as you watch the screen, and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle).

Shoot still images.

6-3

zzPress the shutter button lightly ().

zzThe camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Press the shutter button all the way down ().

Shoot movies.

6-4

zzPress the movie button to start shooting, and press it again to stop.

Viewing

Enter Playback mode.

7-1

zzPress the <1> button.

Browse through your images.

7-2

zzTo view the previous or next image, press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial.

zzMovies are identified by a [

] icon. To play movies, go to

step 7-3.

 

lay movies.

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zz ress the <m> button to access the movie control panel, choose [ ] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the <m> button again.

zzMovie playback begins, and you can adjust the volume as needed by pressing the <o><p> buttons.

zzAfter the movie is finished, [] is displayed.

Erase the images.

1 Press the <a> button.

2 After [Erase?] is displayed, press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Erase], and then press the <m> button.

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