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Downloading Images to a Computer

Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

DIGITAL Terminal

USB Port

USB Cable

USB Cable

1Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it.

2Insert the connector until it clicks.

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•You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection.

•Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port.

Set the camera’s mode swith to the position and turn the camera’s power on.

The LCD monitor will turn on in replay mode and then blank out when the connection to the computer is complete.

Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for the subsequent procedures.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides Charging the Date/Time Battery Camera Body TemperatureAbout the LCD Monitor Video Format Question? Look Here First About This GuideConventions Used in the Text Table of Contents Shooting Changing My Camera Settings Registering My Camera Settings Downloading Directly from a CF Card Connecting the Camera to a ComputerSetting the Print Settings Direct Print Function Index 154 Specifications 148Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 Please Read Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Install the Battery Pack p Charge the Battery Pack pInstall the CF Card p Quick Start Section View the Recorded Image p Focus pShoot p Front View Components Guide Back View Battery Cover pLCD Monitor p Tripod Socket Operation Panel Shooting mode dial p Indicators p Power LampIndex p Magnify p Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Battery charger model names and types vary by region Charging the Battery PackCharge Indicator Preparing the Camera Cool, dry place. Recharge it Handling PrecautionsReplace the terminal cover Slide the battery cover closed Installing the Battery Pack Battery pack Battery pack immediately Battery Pack Charge Installing a CF Card Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Setting the Date and TimeHandling Precautions for CF Cards Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Shooting Mode Auto Power Down FunctionReplay Mode Turning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to Switching between Shooting/Replay Shooting Mode on the mode switch Using the LCD MonitorPress of the button Detailed Information View Off Single Image Replay p Replay Mode on the mode switchDetailed Multi Image Function, p that shows the distribution of the brightness Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Movie mode, only the resolution shows not compression Spot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame pReplay Mode Standard Display Information Displayed Histogram Function Replay Mode Detailed DisplayHistogram Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the ViewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function Pressing the Shutter Button Indicator StatusPressing Halfway AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On AF-assist Beam Pressing FullyShots cannot be taken while the flash is charging Telephoto/ Wide Angle Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in telephoto Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button Selecting Menus and SettingsPress Press the button Mode Switch Set to Menu will display Mode Switch Set to Selecting Mode Menu Switching between the Rec Selecting Menus and Settings Cont’d Or button Setting Options Completing Procedure Set up MenuCompleting Procedure Items Set with Button Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Basic Functions Theme My Camera Settings Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera Select an item in the My Camera menu Registering CF Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera Settings Start-up Image Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, Shutter SoundsUse the or button to select the image you wish to register Use the or buttons to select Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up Image Recording Format Shooting Selecting a Shooting ModeCamera features the following shooting modes Select Changing the Review Duration Resolution Purpose Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsResolution Compression Purpose Shooting Flash settings Setting availableCan be selected for the first Image only Shooting in or Mode Shooting in ModeBe careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Red-Eye Reduction Display or Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Combined optical and digital zoom factor displays Using the Digital ZoomPress the button to zoom back out Use this mode to shoot continuously with a Use this mode to view images as you shootContinuous Shooting While shooting continuously Use the or button to select 10 sec. or 2 sec Using the Self-timerChanging the Self-timer Countdown Time Framing a Subject Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Shooting a Movie See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Shooting with the Focus Lock Method Locking the Focus AF Lock All the way Release the focus lock by pressing the / button Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Turn on the LCD monitor Set the flash to and focus on Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock No frame Switching between Autofocus ModesOff Greater certainty Switching between Light Metering Modes Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Available Shutter Speeds Setting the White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Before selecting the mode You can shoot with different photo effects Changing the Photo Effect Adjusting the ISO Speed Setting the Auto Rotate Function You can select the way file numbers are assigned Resetting the File NumberAbout File and Folder Numbers Folder File Capacity Displaying Images Individually Replaying Magnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay Switching between Sets of Nine Images Images with a Viewing Movies Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming Play Selecting Switch to the movie editing mode pEditing Movies New File saves the edited movie File or OverwriteData is left unchanged Overwrite saves the edited movie Rotating Images in the Display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Exiting the Sound Memos Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Starting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide Shows Selecting Images for Slide Shows Pausing/Resuming a Slide ShowFast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Replaying Play Time Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsRepeat Been displayed or continues until stopped You can protect important images from accidental erasure Protecting Images Erasing Single Images Erasing Erasing All Images Formatting CF Cards About Printing Printing Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing 100 Print Menu SettingsSet the Mode Switch to 101 Set up File No. p Reset pPrint Type p Number of Copies p Power off p Connecting a PrinterTo a Power Outlet 102 Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer103 104 Will display when the printer is correctly connectedThis shows when a BJ printer is connected Movies cannot be printed Printing105 106 Canceling PrintingPrinting Errors Setting the Print Style Setting the Number of Print Copies107 Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Paper Image SettingsBorders Date 109 Setting the Printing Area Trimming Rotating the Trimming Frame Moving the Trimming Frame Selecting Images for Printing Setting the Dpof Print Settings111 Menu Single Images 112Standard/ Both Index All the Images on a CF Card 113 114 Use the or button to select Set up Print Type 115Select Standard, Index or Both File No 116 Resetting the Print Settings 117 Printing with Dpof Print Settings Card Size 118Size Postcard Size 119 Image Transmission SettingsSelecting Images for Transferring Selected for Transfer 120 121 Shooting/Replaying with a TV 122 Downloading Images to a Computer 123 124 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card FUNC. Menu Lists of Menu Options and Messages126 Item/Menu ScreenOptionsReference Item/Menu Screen Options Rec. Menu127 128 129 Play Menu 130 Set up MenuItem/Menu Screen Print Order 131 132 Language My Camera Menu133 134 Sets the sound emitted when any button Sound emitted Sound not emitted 135 Button for Resetting Settings to Their Default Values136 137 List of Messages 138 139 140 Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately141 Lock DR-500 142 Using a Car Battery Charger Optional Camera Body Camera Care and MaintenanceLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 144 Troubleshooting 145 146 147 148 Specifications 149 Test Criteria Battery Pack NB-1LH fully charged150 151 152 Battery Pack NB-1LH 153 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Optional Printing Print Style Index154 Shutter Speed 71 Single Image Replay 80 Slide Show 155Messages List of Messages Disclaimer 156 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC NoticeRéglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio 157 158 159 160 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Auto 161Stitch Movie Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect Canon INC CDI-E081-010