Benutzerhandbuch für Canon SD450

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• For information on included items and items sold separately

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• Preparations

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• Shooting

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• Playback/Erasing

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• Menus and Settings

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• Handling precautions, references to the various shooting and playback functions

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• Printing

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  • 2. Installing the Battery.

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    • 1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it (, ).

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    • 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow () and insert the battery until it locks.

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  • 3. Inserting the Memory Card.

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    • 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

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    • 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover (, ).

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    • 1. Press the power button ().

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    • 2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value ().

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    • 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ().

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    • 1. Slide the mode switch to (playback).

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    • 2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button.

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    • 3. Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button.

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  • Shooting

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• Conventions Used in this Guide

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  • * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

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  • Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

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• Table of Contents

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• Handling Precautions

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  • Test Shots

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  • Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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  • Warranty Limitations

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  • For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your cam...

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  • Camera Body Temperature

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  • About the LCD Monitor

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  • Video Format

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  • Language Setting

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    • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage y...

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    • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

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      • • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation.

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

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    • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described ...

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    • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera ...

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    • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

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    • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liqui...

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    • Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camer...

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      • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clea...

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      • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.

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      • Use only recommended power accessories.

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      • Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects o...

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      • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

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    • Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.

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      • Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.

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      • The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.

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      • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.

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      • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing.

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      • Use only recommended battery and accessories.

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    • Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, result...

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      • Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outle...

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      • Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery c...

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    • Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

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      • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

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      • The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do...

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    • There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.

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      • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct...

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    • Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or e...

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      • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense ligh...

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    • In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

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      • Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker o...

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    • Such items may lose data or stop working.

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      • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to in...

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      • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.

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      • Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.

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    • Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

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      • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temper...

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      • Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over ...

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      • Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.

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    • The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or othe...

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      • When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or bat...

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    • The battery can run down.

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      • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

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      • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting.

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    • The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the fl...

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      • Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession.

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    • Doing so could result in burns.

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      • Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong...

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    • Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

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      • When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation b...

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    • Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water drop...

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      • Stop using the camera immediately.

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    • Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapt...

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  • Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide

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    • The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.

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      • Attaching the Wrist Strap*

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  • Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

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    • Shooting Mode Playback Mode

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    • ( or ) ()

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    • Method 1

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    • Method 2

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      • Exposure Compensation (p. 50)

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      • Protection Status (p. 82)

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      • Exposure Compensation (p. 50)

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      • A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recogni...

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      • JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards

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      • RAW image

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      • Unrecognized data type

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        • Sample Histograms

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        • Shows the center of the image

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      • Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.

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    • Upper Indicator

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    • Lower Indicator

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      • Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD mon...

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      • Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.

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      • Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected ima...

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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    • FUNC. Menu

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    • Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus

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      • Slide the mode switch to or .

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      • Press the FUNC./SET button.

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      • Use the or button to select a menu item.

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      • Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.

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      • Press the FUNC./SET button.

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        • (My Camera) Menu

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      • Press the MENU button.

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      • Use the or button to switch between menus.

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      • Use the or button to select menu items.

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      • Use the or button to select an option.

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      • Press the MENU button.

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        • Shooting Mode

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        • Basic p. 5

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        • My Colors

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        • p. 57

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        • Movie Mode

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        • p. 41

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        • Metering Mode

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        • p. 49

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        • Exposure Compensation

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        • p. 50

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        • Compression

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        • p. 33

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        • Long Shutter Mode

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        • p. 51

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        • Frame Rate (Movie)

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        • p. 34

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        • White Balance

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        • p. 53

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        • Resolution (Still Image)

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        • p. 32

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        • Photo Effect

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        • p. 56

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        • Resolution (Movie)

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        • p. 34

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        • AiAF

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        • On*/Off

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        • p. 45

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        • Self-timer

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        • 10 seconds*/ 2 seconds/ Custom Timer (Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10)

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        • p. 39

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        • AF-assist Beam

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        • On*/Off

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        • –

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        • Digital Zoom

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        • On/Off*

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        • (On in standard movie mode.)

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        • p. 36

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        • Review

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        • Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold

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        • Basic Guide p. 6

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        • Save Original

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        • On/Off*

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        • p. 59

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        • Grid Lines

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        • On/Off*

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        • You can display grid lines (splits screen into nine areas) to make it easier to judge the horizon...

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        • Date Stamp

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        • Off*/Date/Date & Time

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        • p. 38

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        • Long Shutter

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        • On/Off*

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        • p. 51

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        • Stitch Assist

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        • Left to right*/ Right to left

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        • p. 43

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        • Protect

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        • p. 82

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        • Slide Show

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        • p. 78

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        • Rotate

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        • p. 75

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        • Print Order

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        • p. 83

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        • Sound Memo

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        • p. 76

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        • Transfer Order

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        • p. 87

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        • Erase All

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        • p. 82

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        • Transition

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        • p. 76

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        • Mute

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        • On/Off*

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        • Set to [On] to silence the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. Howeve...

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        • Volume

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        • Off/1/2*/3/4/5

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        • Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and pl...

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        • Start-up Vol.

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        • Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.

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        • Operation Vol.

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        • Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter butto...

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        • Selftimer Vol.

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        • Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.

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        • Shutter Volume

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        • Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play...

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        • Playback Vol.

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        • Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos.

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        • LCD Brightness

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        • -7 to 0* to +7

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        • Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to th...

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        • Power Saving

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        • p. 22

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        • Auto Power Down

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        • On*/Off

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        • Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses witho...

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        • Display Off

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        • 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3min.

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        • Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed.

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        • Time Zone

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        • Home*/World

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        • p. 24

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        • Date/Time

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        • Basic Guide p. 4

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        • Clock Display

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        • 0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min.

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        • p. 16

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        • Format

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        • p. 23

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        • File Numbering

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        • Auto Reset/ Continuous*

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        • p. 66

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        • Create Folder

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        • p. 65

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        • Create New Folder

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        • Check mark (On)/

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        • Creates a folder for the next shooting session.

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        • Auto Create

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        • Off*/Daily/ Monday–Sunday/ Monthly

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        • You can also set a creation time.

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        • Auto Rotate

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        • On*/Off

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        • p. 64

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        • Language

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        • Basic Guide p. 4

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        • Video System

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        • NTSC/PAL

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        • p. 89

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        • Reset All

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        • p. 31

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        • Theme

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        • Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.

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        • p. 90

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        • Start-up Image

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        • Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on.

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        • Start-up Sound

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        • Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.

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        • Operation Sound

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        • Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.

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        • Selftimer Sound

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        • Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.

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        • Shutter Sound

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        • Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies.

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        • My Camera Menu Contents

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        • (Off)/ */ /

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          • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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  • Shooting

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    • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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      • * Paper sizes vary according to region.

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    • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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      • * Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the f...

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      • * The resolution and frame rate are fixed in the and modes.

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    • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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    • Stills: zoom up to approximately 12 times

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    • Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 12 times

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      • The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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    • *Recommended Memory Card

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      • • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary accordin...

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      • • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

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    • To Cancel Continuous Shooting

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      • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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      • The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode.

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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    • LCD Monitor Display

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      • : [Off]

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      • : [Date]/[Date & Time]

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        • l Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 30).

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    • To Cancel the Self-Timer

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      • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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      • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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      • - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.

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      • - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.

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      • - The interval between shots lengthens when the built- in memory of the camera fills.

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      • - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.

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        • • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 117).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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        • l You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies...

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          • - Try not to touch the microphone.

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          • - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be rec...

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          • - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting condit...

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    • 1. Press the button. The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in t...

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    • 2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure. Press the button again to release the setting. Also,...

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      • The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.

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      • l You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode.

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • - Green: Shooting preparations complete

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        • - Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])

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      • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

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      • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.

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      • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

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      • Subjects that are moving quickly

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      • Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of l...

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      • To Release the AF Lock

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        • You must set the flash to []. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.

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      • To Release the AE Lock

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      • To Release the FE Lock

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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      • To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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      • To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode

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        • The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutte...

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          • - Exposure Compensation

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          • - Metering

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          • - AE Lock

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          • - FE Lock

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          • - ISO speed: Auto

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          • - Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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        • This setting cannot be adjusted when the or photo effect is selected.

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        • Shooting close-ups

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        • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)

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        • Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

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          • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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          • - ISO Speed

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          • - Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white ...

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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              • * The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.

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              • * You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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              • Stills

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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          • - Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting.

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          • - The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image. If ...

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          • - Since two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately ha...

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 26).

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            • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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            • l This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check t...

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              • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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              • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total numbe...

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          • - Images from continuous shooting

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          • - Self-timer images (custom)

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          • - Stitch Assist mode images

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          • - My Colors images ([Save Original] set to [On])

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        • Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicat...

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        • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image t...

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  • Playback/Erasing

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    • Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11).

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    • To Cancel the Magnified Display

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      • Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

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    • To Return to Single Image Playback

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      • Jumps over 10 images at a time.

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      • Jumps over 100 images at a time.

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      • Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.

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      • Jumps to a movie.

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      • Displays the first image in each folder.

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    • To Return to Single Image Playback

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      • Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.

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      • Ends playback and returns to single image playback

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      • Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for deta...

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      • Play

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      • Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.)

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      • Displays the first frame

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      • Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down)

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      • Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down)

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      • Displays the last frame

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      • Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 73)

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        • Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that ar...

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          • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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          • l Movies cannot be rotated.

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      • The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed.

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      • Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next...

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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      • Exit

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      • Record

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      • Pause

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      • Play

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      • Erase

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      • Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button.

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        • l You cannot attach sound memos to movies.

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      • Plays all images on a memory card in order.

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      • Plays images bearing a specified date in order.

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      • Plays images in a specified folder in order.

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      • Plays movie files only, in order.

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      • Plays still images only, in order.

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      • –

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      • Plays the images selected for each slide show, Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3, in order (p. 80).

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        • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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      • The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom.

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      • The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image.

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      • Portions of the new image move horizontally, then the image expands to display the full image.

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        • 1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 80), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SE...

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        • 2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button.

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        • 3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

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        • Play Time

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        • Repeat

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          • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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          • l Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

            84
            • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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• Print Settings/Transfer Settings

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  • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

    85
  • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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  • l The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print se...

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  • Print Type

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  • Standard

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    • Prints one image per page.

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  • Index

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    • Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format.

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  • Both

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    • Prints the images in both the standard and index formats.

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  • Date

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    • Adds the date to the print.

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  • File No.

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    • Adds the file number to the print.

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      • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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    • - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

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    • - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printa...

      88
      • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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      • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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• Viewing Images on a TV set

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  • - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others

    91
  • - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others

    91
  • If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.

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• Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

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  • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

    92
  • See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

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  • l The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings.

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    • - Movies

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    • - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 76)

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• Troubleshooting

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  • Power is not turned on.

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    • Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).

      95
  • Memory card slot/battery cover is open.

    95
    • Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 2).

      95
  • Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the battery pack" message displays).

    95
    • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera (Basic Guide p. 2).

      95
    • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) (p. 109).

      95
  • Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.

    95
    • Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 105).

      95
  • The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed.

    95
    • The camera's orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction.

      95
  • The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect".

    95
    • When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD memory card, slide the tab upward (p. 107).

      95
  • The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low.

    95
    • Recharge the built-in battery immediately (Basic Guide p. 4).

      95
  • The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.

    96
    • This does not constitute a malfunction and has no effect on images that have been shot.

      96
  • Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.

    96
    • This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).

      96
  • Subject is too bright.

    96
    • This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. Thi...

      96
  • A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.

    96
    • Raise the ISO speed (p. 63) or set the flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the...

      96
  • This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show i...

    96
    • These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (p. 83).

      96
  • Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see wh...

    97
    • There is no effect on the recorded image.

      97
  • Mode switch is set to (playback).

    97
    • Set the mode switch to or (Basic Guide p. 6).

      97
  • Flash is charging.

    97
    • The indicator will light orange when it is charged. You can then press the shutter button (p. 22).

      97
  • Memory card is full.

    97
    • Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 2).

      97
    • If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space.

      97
  • Memory card is not formatted correctly.

    97
    • Format the memory card (p. 23).

      97
    • If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest...

      97
  • SD memory card is write protected.

    97
    • Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 107).

      97
  • Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.

    97
    • Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shot...

      97
  • AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].

    98
    • In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to ass...

      98
  • The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.

    98
    • Setting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the cam...

      98
  • Subject is out of focal range.

    98
    • Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 113).

      98
  • The subject is hard to focus on.

    98
    • Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot (p. 46).

      98
  • Insufficient light for shooting.

    98
    • Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic Guide p. 9).

      98
  • Subject is dark in contrast to the background.

    98
    • Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 50).

      98
    • Use AE lock or use the spot metering function (pp. 47, 49).

      98
  • Subject is too far away for flash to reach.

    98
    • Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114).

      98
    • Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 63).

      98
  • Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.

    99
    • Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114).

      99
  • Subject is bright in contrast to the background.

    99
    • Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting (p. 50).

      99
    • Use AE lock or use the spot metering function (pp. 47, 49).

      99
  • Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.

    99
    • Change the shooting angle.

      99
  • Flash is set to on.

    99
    • Set the flash to (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 9).

      99
  • ISO speed is too high.

    99
    • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible...

      99
    • In , , , and modes, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.

      99
  • Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly...

    99
    • This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.

      99
  • Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.

    100
    • Use the (auto with red-eye reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 9). For this mode to be effective, the...

      100
    • Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching ...

      100
  • The memory card's performance has dropped.

    100
    • To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in ...

      100
  • Memory card was formatted in another device.

    100
    • Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 23).

      100
  • Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.

    100
    • First close the memory card slot/ battery cover and then turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 2).

      100
  • The following types of memory cards are used.

    101
    • Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded ...

      101
  • If free space in the camera's built-in memory becomes too scarce, the "!" symbol will display on ...

    101
    • Try the following procedures.

      101
  • Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode.

    101
    • Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Note the digital zoom is avail...

      101
  • You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.

    102
    • Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using t...

      102
  • File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.

    102
    • Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software ...

      102
  • Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.

    102
  • Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on s...

    102
  • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with ...

    102
  • Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, m...

    102
    • To check the images at the original frame rate, you are recommended to play the movie back on the...

      102
  • Memory card was formatted in another device.

    103
    • Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 23).

      103
  • Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 C/73 F).

    103
    • Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 2).

      103
  • Battery life exceeded.

    103
    • Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 2).

      103
  • Incorrect video system setting.

    103
    • Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 30).

      103
  • Shooting in Stitch Assist mode.

    103
    • The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the Stitch Assist mode (Basic Gu...

      103
• List of Messages

  104
  • Busy...

    104
    • Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up.

      104
  • No memory card

    104
    • You turned on the camera without a memory card installed.

      104
  • Card locked!

    104
    • The SD memory card is write-protected.

      104
  • Cannot record

    104
    • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed, or attempted to attach a sound m...

      104
  • Memory card error

    104
    • Memory card has experienced an anomaly.

      104
  • Memory card full

    104
    • Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more image settings or ...

      104
  • Naming error!

    104
    • The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory that...

      104
  • Change the battery pack.

    105
    • Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or re...

      105
  • No image.

    105
    • No images recorded on memory card.

      105
  • Image too large.

    105
    • You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.

      105
  • Incompatible JPEG format.

    105
    • You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.

      105
  • Corrupted Data.

    105
    • You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.

      105
  • RAW

    105
    • You attempted to play back a RAW image.

      105
  • Unidentified Image

    105
    • You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data ty...

      105
  • Cannot magnify!

    105
    • You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wi...

      105
  • Cannot rotate

    105
    • You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wit...

      105
  • Incompatible WAVE format.

    105
    • A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco...

      105
  • Cannot register this image!

    106
    • You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.

      106
  • Protected!

    106
    • You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo.

      106
  • Too many marks.

    106
    • Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer settings or slide show settings. C...

      106
  • Cannot complete!

    106
    • Could not save the print, transfer or slide show settings.

      106
  • Unselectable image.

    106
    • You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.

      106
  • Exx

    106
    • (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A ...

      106
• Appendix

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  • The following icon and message will display.

    107
  • Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period.

    107
  • Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with ...

    107
  • Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.

    107
  • The battery may be short circuiting.

    107
    • Fig. A

      107
  • These conditions can damage the battery.

    107
  • You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig....

    108
    • Fig. C

      108
  • Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cy...

    108
  • It can be recharged at any point.

    108
    • • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 C (41 – 104 F) is recommended.

      108
    • • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery's charge state.

      108
  • Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.

    108
    • Slide the switch up.

      109
    • • Locations subject to dust or sand

      109
    • • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

      109
    • • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

      110
    • • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the...

      110
    • • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.

      110
    • • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate corre...

      110
      • Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

        111
        • l The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mod...

          112
  • Charge becomes Severely Limited

    113
  • Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0C/32F)

    113
  • Non-Use over Extended Periods

    113
  • Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances m...

    114
    • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Ca...

      114
    • Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other prob...

      114
      • Number of Images Shot

        118
      • Playback Time

        118
      • LCD Monitor ON

        118
      • (Based on the CIPA standard)

        118
      • LCD Monitor Off

        118
      • Approx. 150 images

        118
      • Approx. 500 images

        118
      • Approx. 3 hours

        118
      • Resolution

        119
      • Compression

        119
      • SDC-16M

        119
      • SDC-128M

        119
      • SDC-512MSH

        119
      • (Large)

        119
      • 2592 x 1944 pixels

        119
      • 190*

        119
      • (Middle 1)

        119
      • 2048 x 1536 pixels

        119
      • (Middle 2)

        119
      • 1600 x 1200 pixels

        119
      • 217*

        119
      • (Small)

        119
      • 640 x 480 pixels

        119
      • (PostCard Date Imprint Mode)

        119
      • 217*

        119
      • Resolution

        119
      • Frame Rate

        119
      • SDC-16M

        119
      • SDC-128M

        119
      • SDC-512MSH

        119
      • Standard

        119
      • 640 x 480 pixels

        119
      • 6 sec.

        119
      • 1 min. 4 sec.

        119
      • 4 min. 9 sec.

        119
      • 14 sec.

        119
      • 2 min. 7 sec.

        119
      • 8 min. 14 sec.

        119
      • My Colors

        119
      • 320 x 240 pixels

        119
      • 20 sec.

        119
      • 3 min. 1 sec.

        119
      • 11 min. 42 sec.

        119
      • 40 sec.

        119
      • 5 min. 55 sec.

        119
      • 22 min. 53 sec.

        119
      • Fast Frame Rate

        119
      • 320 x 240 pixels

        119
      • 10 sec.

        119
      • 1 min. 32 sec.

        119
      • 5 min. 59 sec.

        119
      • Compact

        119
      • 160x 120 pixels

        119
      • 1 min. 39 sec.

        119
      • 14 min. 29 sec.

        119
      • 55 min. 57 sec.

        119
      • Resolution

        120
      • Compression

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      • (2592 x 1944 pixels)

        120
      • 2503 KB

        120
      • 1395 KB

        120
      • 695 KB

        120
      • (2048 x 1536 pixels)

        120
      • 1602 KB

        120
      • 893 KB

        120
      • 445 KB

        120
      • (1600 x 1200 pixels)

        120
      • 1002 KB

        120
      • 558 KB

        120
      • 278 KB

        120
      • (640 x 480 pixels)

        120
      • 249 KB

        120
      • 150 KB

        120
      • 84 KB

        120
      • (1600 x 1200 pixels)

        120
      • –

        120
      • 558 KB

        120
      • –

        120
      • Resolution

        120
      • Frame Rate

        120
      • File size

        120
      • Standard

        120
      • (640 x 480 pixels)

        120
      • 1980 KB/sec.

        120
      • 990 KB/sec.

        120
      • My Colors

        120
      • (320 x 240 pixels)

        120
      • 660 KB/sec.

        120
      • 330 KB/sec.

        120
      • Fast Frame Rate

        120
      • (320 x 240 pixels)

        120
      • 1320 KB/sec.

        120
      • Compact

        120
      • (160 x 120 pixels)

        120
      • 120 KB/sec.

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• INDEX

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  • A

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  • B

    122
  • C

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  • D

    122
  • E

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  • F

    122
  • G

    122
  • H

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  • I

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  • J

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  • L

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  • M

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  • P

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  • R

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  • S

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  • T

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  • V

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  • W

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  • Z

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    • • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accu...

      128
    • • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described he...

      128
    • • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...

      128
    • • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken o...

      128
    • • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.

      128
    • • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United...

      128
    • • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...

      128
    • • SD is a trademark.

      128
    • • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of thei...

      128
  • FCC Notice

    129
    • Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

      129
    • Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio

      129
      • Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

        129
• Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

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