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Let's Get Started! I 1

Let's Get Started!

This guide is divided into the following two sections.

This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the

basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by

familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features

to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are

described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a

television to view images.

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Table of Contents

Items marked with a_ are lids or chars that summarize camera functions

or procedures.

Please Read .................................... 6

Preparations ................................. 10

Shooting Still Images (Bin Mode) .................. 15

Viewing Still Images ........................... 18

Erasing ...................................... 19

Printing ..................................... 20

Embedding the Date in the Image Data ........... 22

Shooting Movies (F_] Standard Mode) ............... 24

Viewing Movies ............................... 26

Downloading Images to a Computer ............. 27

System Map .................................. 34

Components Guide 40

Indicators ...................................... 43

Basic Operations 44

_Menus and Settings .............................. 44

_lnformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus... 46

Using the LCD Monitor ............................ 53

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 55

[] E$3Using the Optical Zoom ...................... 55

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ......... 55

_- Using the Flash ............................... 59

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ..................... 60

Using the Self-Timer ........................... 61

Changing the Recording Pixets (Still Images) .......... 63

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Changing the Compression (Still Images) ............. 64

Adjusting the ISO Speed ....................... 65

Shooting Using the Mode Dial 66

Mode Dial ...................................... 66

Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................. 67

Shooting in the Manual Mode ...................... 70

_,a Movie Shooting .............................. 71

Advanced Shooting Functions 75

_;_Continuous Shooting ........................... 75

Setting the Flash ................................ 76

Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions ......... 78

Selecting an AF Frame Mode ...................... 82

Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 84

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 86

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .............. 88

Shooting with FE Lock ............................ 89

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation (Still Images) .... 90

Switching between Metering Modes ................. 91

Setting a Slow Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) ..... 92

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................. 94

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 97

Setting the Display Overlays ....................... 99

Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) .... 100

Registering Settings to the [_v Button ............ 101

Playback/Erasing 103

O,Viewing Magnified Images ..................... 103

_:Viewing tmages in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 104

Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects

(Focus Check Display) ......................... 105

Jumping to Images ........................... 107

Organizing tmages by Category (My Category) ........ 109

Viewing Movies ................................ 110

Rotating Images in the Display .................... 112

Playback with Transition Effects ................... 113

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Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................. 114

Red-Eye Correction Function ...................... 115

Resizing Images ............................... 120

Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................. 122

Protecting Images .............................. 124

Erasing All Images .............................. 125

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 126

Setting the DPOF Print Settings ................... 126

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................ 130

Configuring the Camera 132

Power Saving Function .......................... 132

Formatting Memory Cards ........................ 134

Resetting the File Number ........................ 135

Creafing an Image Desfination (Folder) .............. 137

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ................... 139

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........... 140

Connecting to a TV 141

Shooting/Playback Using a TV .................... 141

Troubleshooting 143

List of Messages 154

Appendix 158

Safety Precautions .............................. 158

Preventing Malfunctions .......................... 164

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) .............. 167

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 171

Replacing the Date Battery ....................... 173

Camera Care and Maintenance .................... 175

Specifications .................................. 176

Index 185

_'Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 190

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Symbol Conventions in this Guide

Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.

If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.

[1_ " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's

operation.

" This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings

at time of purchase.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result,

the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the

actua camera.

You can use SDmemory cards, SDHC(SD High Capacity)memory

_'_" cards,MultiMediaCards, MMCpluscards and HCMMCpluscards in

I_ this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as

memory cards in this guide.

6 I Please Read

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 a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use

and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or

contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.

Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from

performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a

camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights

even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it

back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to

a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support list supplied with your camera,

Please Read I7

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body

may become warm. Please Deaware 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 image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your

region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 141).

Language Setting

Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the

language setting.

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