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  • Page 1 CaHOH _¢&_o% !,, US 50 0 H5 Cam÷ra User Geide Before be sure to read this c including orecautions, This guide will familiarize with how to use the camera correctly. Keep the guide handy for future reference,...
  • Page 2 Before use, make sure t he following items are included inthe package. Ifanything ismissing, contact your camera dealer. Battery Pack NB=9L Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LB/2LBE interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card Solution Disk A memory card is not included (p.
  • Page 3 Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,...
  • Page 4 ® _ Lens _ Power button @ Zoom lever ® Mode switch Shooting: [-_3(telephoto) / [] (wide _ [] (Playback) button angle) (_) Lamp Playback: O, (magnify) / _ (index) @ Flash Shutter button _ Microphone Indicator @ Speaker (_): Important information you should know...
  • Page 5 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide _ Battery cover @ Movie button (_ DC coupler terminal cover [] (Exposure compensation) / Up button @_Tripod socket @ _ (Macro) / Left button Screen (LCD monitor) @ ,_ (Flash) / Right button Memory card cover @ DISP.
  • Page 6 Contents On-Screen Messages ...._ Appendix ......On-Screen Information ....200 Troubleshooting ......Functions and Menu Tables ..204 Handling Precautions ....index ..........
  • Page 7 !ii!! iii i!ii Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ......Shooting people well SmoOth Skin (p. 80) (p. 81) (p. 83) Matching specific scenes _ Sc_nes Lo_: ight Under Water FireWorks (p. 80/ (p. 81) (p. 81) (p. 81) Applying special effects Vivid _oiors (p.
  • Page 8 Contents: Basic Operations View images (Playback Mode) ........... Automatic playback (Slideshow) ..........On a TV ..................On a computer ................Browse through images quickly ..........Erase images ................Shoot movies ................ 44, 101 View movies ................Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback ......Print pictures ................
  • Page 9 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use only the recommended battery. Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities CD-ROMs.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions in regular use, small amounts of smoke be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter...
  • Page 12 Prepare for shooting as follows. SA_ttachin_g Strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ((_)), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded (®). Ho|ding Camera Place the strap around your wrist.
  • Page 13 Initial Preparations /Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. insert the battery. After aligning the A marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery...

  • Page 14: Close The Cover

    Initial Preparations To protect battery keep it in optimal condition, not charge it continuously for more than hours. For battery chargers that use a power cord, not attach the charger to other objects. Make sure that it can always move freely.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery

    Initial Preparations Insert a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 164)..Open the cover. Slide the cover ((_) and open it ((_).

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    Initial Preparations Removing the Memory Card ..Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release memory card. The memory card will pop up. L/j Setting Date Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on.
  • Page 17 Initial Preparations Set the local time zone. Press the 4)' buttons to choose your local time zone. Finish the setup process. After a Press the @ button when finished. confirmation message, the setting screen ......_CJf:_ : no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power 14_'...

  • Page 18: Changing The Date And Time

    InRial Preparations Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the ?T tab. Press the Av buttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the @ button.

  • Page 19: Set The Display Language

    Initial Preparations The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the @ button, and then MENU immediately press the button, Set the display language. Press the A'_ buttons to choose language,...
  • Page 20 ..i i _i_i_i_ii i i iiiii i! !i_ii_ii_il _!!!!ii!i:i!:_ i_i_i_iiiiiiii iiiiii ii!i_ i_i _i _ii iii_i i:_ _ i _i_i_!:_i_ !iiiili i_i lii iiiii !i !ili!i_i!i _i_i_ ! _ ii_ ! _:_ iiliil ii !i! i_i_ _i _ _ ii_ii_i iiiii I i ii iii ill i!ii il iii I_ Follow these instructions...
  • Page 21 Trying the Camera Out Shoot. Shooting Still images (_Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after ..................focusing, and AF frames are displayed indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames @Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down.

  • Page 22: Shooting Movies

    Trying the Camera Shooting Movies (_ Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [O Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom Elapsed Time edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
  • Page 23 Trying the Camera After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. :;:; Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. Your last shot is displayed. Browsethrough your images. To view the previous image, press the button.
  • Page 24 Trying the Camera Play movies. Press the @ button, press the .,L'v" buttons to choose _ , and then press the @ button again. Playback now begins, and after the movie is finished, _'_,_ is displayed. To adjust the volume, press the ._'_ buttons during...
  • Page 25 This guide can be referenced from the ImageBrowser EX Help function. ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.

  • Page 26: System Requirements

    Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows 7 SPl _ rai _ Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more...
  • Page 27 Included Software, PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software...
  • Page 28 included Software, PDF Manuals Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation...

  • Page 29: Connect The Camera To The Computer

    For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the _ link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] then click [OK]. Double click _.
  • Page 30 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista orXP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose JAilPrograms] _- ]Canon Utilities] _- [CameraWindow] _- [CameraWindow].
  • Page 31 Included Software, PDF Manuals _Using the PDF Manuals Use the included CD-ROM to install the PDF manuals, and a shortcut for the camera manual will be created on the desktop. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. i_:_aynoiL; o ssibie _ oii_siail _ o_{wa r _ii_6 _uaisonooi_ p_ers .....

  • Page 32: Included Accessories

    "1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product andlor accidents such as fire, etc., caused...

  • Page 35: Power Saving

    Shooting Mode Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode Press the [] button to turn the camera and view your shots. To turn the camera off, press the [] button again.
  • Page 36 To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
  • Page 37 Press the v button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 200. Information is displayed No information is displayed you are shooting under !ow light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.

  • Page 38: Choose An Option

    Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 206 - 207) or playback mode (p. 21I). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. Choose a menu item. Press the Av buttons to choose...
  • Page 39 Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (0), playback (F_I), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp.
  • Page 40 The indicator on the top of the camera (p. 4) lights up or blinks depending the camera status. Connected to a computer (p. 28), or display off Green ..Starting up recording/reading/transmitting images or Bhnk{ng shooting long exposures (p. 97) When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory...
  • Page 43 For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Press the power button. ii? ..i¸ ..The startup screen is displayed. Enter _ mode. Set the mode switch to _;_).
  • Page 44 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shoot. Shooting Still images (_)Focus. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames (_ Shoot.
  • Page 45 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shooting Movies (_Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ORec] displayed with the elapsed time. Elapsed Time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

  • Page 46: Still Images

    Shoot,n0,nSm A iiiii @ Still ImageslMovies To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the v button down while turning the camera on), press the MENU button and choose [Mute] on the _1' tab, and then press the buttons to choose [Off].
  • Page 47 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode @ Movies The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording...
  • Page 48 ShootinginSma A iiiii /_, Scene icons In _ mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 50). Background Normal Backlit...

  • Page 49: Continuous Shooting Scenes

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode The background color of _, [ 7, and _ is dark blue, and the background color of _ is orange. When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed. When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.

  • Page 50: Image Stabilization

    S.oot,n0,nSma A iiiii In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not look as expected. Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot. butt0n[ cl_oose _ ..in the menu, and then choose E_. _ Image Stabilization icons...
  • Page 51 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode _' On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames displayed around...
  • Page 52 When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x enlargement. Move the zoom lever toward E_-I. Hold the lever until zooming stops. Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor (where the image is not noticeably...
  • Page 53 Common, Convenient Features With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. Press the @ button, choose in the menu, and then choose the _i_ option (p.

  • Page 54: Using The Self=Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Common, Convenient Features @ Using the Self=Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have )ressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
  • Page 55 Common, Convenient Features When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.
  • Page 56 Common, Convenient Features the Sheet=.e D atea.d Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17). Configure the setting.
  • Page 57 Common, Convenient Features Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Specify Tracking AF. Press the A button. is displayed in the center of the screen. Choose a subject to focus on. Aim the camera so that _ is on the desired...
  • Page 58 If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person's face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In _ mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.

  • Page 59: Register Face Information

    Using Face Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. A white frame on the person's face indicates that the face is recognized.
  • Page 60 Using Face ID The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. Enter a name. Press the @ button. Press the ,,Lv _ _, buttons to choose character, and then press the @ button enter it. Up to 10 characters can be used. Choose 4= or =t_ and press the @ button to...
  • Page 61 Using Face Continue registering face information. To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 - 3. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling,...
  • Page 62 Os,ng ace iiiii differs drastically from the registered face information. Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces.
  • Page 63 Using Face @ Changing the Name or Birthday Access the [Edit Profile] screen. Following steps 1 - 3 on p. 63, choose [Edit Profile] and press the @ button. input changes. Press the Av buttons to choose an item, and follow steps 4 - 5 on p.
  • Page 64 Using Face Choose the name of the person to overwrite. Press the A'_'4_ buttons to choose name of a person to overwrite, and then press the @ button. If 4 or less face information slots are registered, follow step 5 on p. 65 to add more face info.
  • Page 65 Using Face @ Erasing Face information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p. 59, choose [Check/ Edit Info] and press the @ button. Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase. Press the ,_v,_ _ buttons to choose name of the person whose...
  • Page 66 Using Face _J Erasi.g Registered information You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. :; Access the [Erase Info] screen. Follow step 1 on p. 59 and choose [Erase I nfo].
  • Page 67 ® _!_ii _iiiiiil;i_!i_iiii iii_i!!_ii;_i i_;i_;!'i_i_ Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows, Configure the setting. Press the @ button, choose 4:3 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). Once the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated.
  • Page 68 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ ,mo0ocostom,zo,, iiiii Changing image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide.
  • Page 69 image Customization Features Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. MENU Press the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the O tab, and then press the button (p. 40). Configure the setting. Choose [Red-Eye Corr.],...
  • Page 70 image Customization Features _Correeting Greenish image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.
  • Page 71 image Customization Features 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. Press the @ button, choose in the menu, and choose...

  • Page 72: Using The Wind Filter

    image Customization Features /_ Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Configure the setting. MENU Press the button,...
  • Page 73 ® Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. MENU Press the button, choose [Grid Lines] on the O tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 74 Helpful Shooting Features _Y Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. Configure the setting. MENU Press the button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the 0 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
  • Page 75 F_ is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Choose I-q. Press the @ button, choose A_j in the menu, and choose r-]. Configure the setting. MENU Press the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the O tab, and then choose [On] (p.

  • Page 76: Red-Eye Reduction

    Customize shooting functions on the 0 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "MENU Menu" (p. 40). Deactivating AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway...
  • Page 77 Customizing Camera Operation YChanging the image Display Period After Shot_ Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Press the MENU button, choose [Review] the Q tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). To restore the original setting,...
  • Page 79 Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. ::: Enter II_ mode. Set the mode switch to II_. Choose a shooting mode. Press the @ button, choose P in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p.
  • Page 80 Specific Scenes ;=_Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. "_ Shoot under water (Underwater) Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 174). This mode can correct white balance match...

  • Page 81: Correcting White Balance

    Specific Scenes :q _-_ __i-__o _ sls_ o_s_yiooi_g _ _in yi_ _cau sei_ _i_5s___ _ii_ii0_i;s ..increased to suit the shooting conditions. _-" mode resolution is M (1824 x 1368) and cannot be changed. i_Si_!i_i_!_!i!i_i_i_!i_!i!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ ¸_ l _l_l_i_i_!_ii_!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @ Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in ;,!_ mode (p.
  • Page 82 Specific Scenes (Smooth Skin) _Y IVlaking Skin Look Smoother You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone), [Darker Skin Tone)) can be chosen as follows. Choose ÷_. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose ++_.
  • Page 83 Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 to choose shooting mode. Shoot. In _, _J_, _, and t_ modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
  • Page 84 Applying Special Effects Shooting with a Fish=Eye Lens Effect /,, (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose _d_. Choose effect level. Press the v button, press the 4 _ buttons choose an effect level, and then press the @...
  • Page 85 Applying Special Effects Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.

  • Page 86: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time

    Applying Special Effects @ Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. 20]( Approx. 3 sec. zoom before shooting. 2. To move the frame, press the 4)' buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the A'v- buttons.
  • Page 87 Applying Special Effects Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached the camera.
  • Page 88 iiiiiiiii_ A00,y,o0speo 0,,ects iiii Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose []. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose Choose a color tone. Press the v button, press the _)' buttons choose a color tone, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 89 Applying Special Effects Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Choose _'A. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose ,fA. Access the setting screen. Press the v button.
  • Page 90 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ App,y,o0spoo,o iiiii ..;_iiiii!i_iliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiii_iii!iii_i il; ii_i_i_i_iiil;!i_ii:i;!:;:ii::_iiiiii!i;jjiill !!!, ;_i;!i_i!i!!i;i !i_iii;! i_:;:ii::i:;i;i;;!;_;iji i!!_ _ _ii_i_iii!i_iiiii!:;i ¸ ii ! _i iiiii iii Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Choose IS.
  • Page 91 Applying Special Effects Specify the new color. Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the ), button. The specified color is recorded. Specify the range of colors to repJace. Press the Av buttons to adjust the range. To replace only your specified color,...

  • Page 92: Clip Recording

    _Y_A_u'to Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file.

  • Page 93: Auto Shooting After Smile Detection

    Special Modes for Other Purposes _"Au_t'o Shooting After Face Detection @ Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without pressing the shutter button. Choose Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose and then press the v button.

  • Page 94: Using The Wink Self=Timer

    Special Modes for Other Purposes @ Using the Wink Self=Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Choose ¢'_. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p.

  • Page 95: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Special Modes for Other Purposes @ Using the Face Self=Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 115). This is useful when including yourself in group...

  • Page 96: Shooting Long Exposures

    Special Modes for Other Purposes _: E ve fii_yo_;r ¸ _ ceis_o_dei e _e_a_ _u]oi__e¸¸ 0 i_ersifi _e¸¸ sho o ii_g a_ e al..the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. To change the number of shots, press the _'_ buttons after choosing ¢1_in step 1.

  • Page 97: During Playback

    Special Modes for Other Purposes High-Speed Continuous Shooting You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide.
  • Page 98 Special Modes for Other Purposes Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 132) and ungrouped (p. 133). Protecting (p. 139) a grouped image wit! protect all images in the group. Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (p.
  • Page 99 Special Modes for Other Purposes ®_Shooting Stitch Assist images Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama. Choose _ or _h. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose r_ or Take the first shot.
  • Page 100 ;iiiii!!ii!_!iiiiiiii!i!ii!!i!iii!i!_!_i_!_ii _iiiiiii ¸i¸i!iiiiiiiiii_ /_ Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Choose "_=_. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose Choose a frame rate. Press the @ button, choose [_ in the menu,...
  • Page 101 Shooting Various Movies y Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose $_'. Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose _='.
  • Page 102 Battery Charger CB-2LBE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter.

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