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CDZ-E364
7_o.,e,-Shot A GSO 15
Camera
User Guide
Componen!s Gu!d e
Basic Operations
CommonlyuseciSi_ooiing Funciions
Shooiing Using
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various S hootirig a ethoas
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Troubleshooting ......................................
Lis{of
Messages ...................................
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDZ-E364 7_o.,e,-Shot A GSO 15 Camera User Guide Componen!s Gu!d e Basic Operations CommonlyuseciSi_ooiing Funciions Shooiing Using ....various S hootirig a ethoas Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting ........Lis{of Messages ........Appendix...
  • Page 2 Direct Print User Guide • Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set • Connecting to a computer Software Smiter Guide ZoomBrowser ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canonjp/ Imaging/information- e.html...
  • Page 3 Batteries (x4) Card (32MB) AV CableAVC-DC300 Interface Cable IFC=400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC4 Canon Digital Camera Warranty Solution Disk Card You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera wth the nc uded memory card. You can use SD* memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) ,_'_"...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a_" are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read Preparations ........Shooting Still Images (_) Mode) ....Viewing Still Images ....... Shooting Movies (Fr_] Standard Mode) ....Viewing Movies ........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Using the Self-Timer ......Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) ..Changing the Compression (Still Images) .... Configuring the Postcard Mode ....Embedding the Date in the Image Data ....Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ....
  • Page 6 Table of Contents • Symbol Conventions in this Guide Mode switch position Available shooting modes _,rpt_x_at_y _:2) _ h_n in _he LeO _i_o_ operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase.
  • Page 7 Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    Getting Started o Preparations OShooting Still Images eViewing Still Images o Shooting Movies oViewing Movies e Erasing oPrinting o Downloading Images to a oSystem...
  • Page 9 I Preparations _ Installing Batteries ! = Slide the battery cover lock (_) and hold it open while sliding the cover (_) and opening it (_). Battery Cover Lock __!/_(_) 2= Install four batteries.
  • Page 11 I Preparations Memory l Inserting Card 1 = Slide the battery cover lock (_) and hold it open while sliding the cover (_) and opening it (_). Battery Cover Lock Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back (Only SD memory cards) Protect...
  • Page 12 Preparations I 11 Close the cover (_), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (_). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
  • Page 13 12 I Preparations l Opening Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. ! = Opened right to left 180 degrees.
  • Page 14 Preparations I 13 J Setting Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Step 3 and 4. Power Button ÷1÷1÷1+ B_ons ! = Press the power button.
  • Page 15 14 I Preparations (p. 69). • You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images • A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Install the batteries into the camera at time of purchase, or recharge batteries for about 4 hours using the separately-sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600.
  • Page 16 Shooting Still Images I 15 Indicators PowerBu_on Shutter Button Mode Dial 1 = Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2= Select a shooting mode.

  • Page 17: Shooting Still Images (_) Mode)

    16 J Shooting Still images 4= Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it Shooting Preparations beeps twice and the indicator Complete: lights green lights green (orange when the flash fires). •...
  • Page 18 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. o Keep the shutter button pressed fully.

  • Page 19: Viewing Still Images

    I Viewing Still Images Mode Switch 1. Set the mode switch to [] (Playback). The last recorded image will display. 2= Use the ÷ or "I, button to display the image wish view. • Use the ÷ button to move to the previous image and the "!, button to move to the next image.

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies (Fr_] Standard Mode)

    Shooting Movies I 19 Microphone Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Mode Dial 1 = Press the power button. 2= Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to O (Shooting). 2, Set the mode dial to ,m (Movie), 3.
  • Page 21 I Shooting Movies 4= Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound Shooting Preparations twice and the indicator will Complete: lights green light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically when you press the button halfway.

  • Page 22: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies I 21 Mode Switch "t'l'!'l ÷ l ÷ Buttons Button 1 = Set the mode switch to [] (Playback). 2= Use the 4" or ÷ button to display a movie and press the button. • Imageswith a _"_ icon are movies.

  • Page 23: Erasing

    I Erasing Button Mode Switch " _ Button 1 = Set the mode switch to r_ (Playback). 2_ Use the 4- or .k button to select an image to erase and press the _ button. 3= Select [Erase] and press the _ button.
  • Page 24 Printers .2 PIXMA Sedes Interface Cable Bubble Jet Pdnters "1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant pdnters in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 card photo printers.

  • Page 25: 24 I Printing

    24 I Printing Turn on the printer. 3= Set the camera's mode switch to [] (Playback) press the power button. • The r_,,v button will light blue. • A [], or [] icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer).
  • Page 26 Downloading images to a Computer Prepare Items • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.

  • Page 27: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Preparing to Download Images t = Installing the software. • Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation], Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. installation is complete.
  • Page 28 Downloading Images to a Computer 2= Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. • Slip a fingernail under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
  • Page 29 I Downloading Images to a Computer • Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] click [OK]. f the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWind0w], [CameraWindow] [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will disptay.
  • Page 30 Downloading Images to a Computer • Macintosh The following window wilI appear ....when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. if it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).
  • Page 31 I Downloading Images to a Computer Transfers and saves all images to the AIIImages computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the Newlmages images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans. Transfers and saves to the computer only the Images images with DPOF Transfer Order settings.
  • Page 32 Downloading Images to a Computer a Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2= Use the 4= or + button to select or [] and press (or (_)) button. 3= Use the ÷ or 4' button to select images to download and press the _ (or _) button.

  • Page 33: System Map

    32I System Supplied with Camera ..,,_t Cc_,_ I WS-DC4 Battery and Charger AC Adapter ACK60O CBK4-3O0 Waterproof Case WP-DC18 • Battery Charger CB-5AHI CB-5AHE • AA-size NiMH batteries • Compact Power 3AH (x4) Waterproof Case Adapter NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of4 Weight WW-DCl CA-PS50O...
  • Page 34 I 33 System High-Power Flash Wide Converter Tele-converter HF-DC1 WC-DC58B TC-DC58C LA-DC58J C°nversionLens Adapter Direct Interface Cable (SELPHY Sedes) Direct Pnnt Compatible Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA Series) .4 SD Memory Card .6 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Wlndows/Macir_osh Video IN Terminal ,,,,,,, TVNideo "1 Also available for purchase separately.
  • Page 35 34 I SystemMap Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. • Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and tele- converter to the camera.
  • Page 36 Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide).
  • Page 38 Learning More...

  • Page 39: Components Guide

    I Components Guide • Front View ®®® ® ® ® ® (_ Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 45) (_ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 89) (_ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) Viewfinder Window (p. 39) (_ Flash (p. 62) (_ Ring (p. 186) (_ Ring Release Button (p.
  • Page 40 I 39 Components Guide • Back View (_) LCD Monitor (p. 49) (_) Viewfinder (_ A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) Terminal (p. 157) (_) Wrist Strap Mount (p. 9) (_) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 23, 27) (_ Terminal Cover (_ DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 184) (_) Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p.

  • Page 41: Indicators

    40 I Components Guide • Controls (_ _,_,_ (Print/Share) Sutton (p. 121) (_ Indicators (p. 41) (_ Power Sutton (p. 13) (_ Power Lamp (_ Shutter Sutton (p. 16) Zoom Lever (pp. 57, 130) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/E_ (Telephoto) Playback: _ (Index)/ O.

  • Page 42: Power Saving Function

    Components Guide J Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice) Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning), charging...

  • Page 43: Basic Operations

    Operations Basic I Menus Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes, or camera settings such as the print, date/time, and sound settings are set using the FUNC./ SET button or the MENU button. • _ Button (Func. Menu) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. •...
  • Page 44 Basic Operations • 0 Button (Rec•, Play, Print Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu You can switch the ÷ or ,_ button. he eeo monos wi,h This example shows the Rec.
  • Page 45 44 I Opera_ions Basic I Menus Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Reference Reference Menu Item Menu Item Page Page White Balance p. 111 Metering Mode p.
  • Page 46 I 45 Basic Operations Contents/ Menu Item Options Reference Page Safety FE On*/Off p. 120 Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 110 Safety Shift On/Offf p. 86 Auto ISO Shift Off*/_N Button/On p. 106 MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 99 Safety MF On*/Off p.
  • Page 47 46 I Opera4ions Basic Print Menu Play Menu Reference Reference Menu Item Menu Item Page Page Print Auto Play p. 139 Red-EyeCorrection p. 140 Select Image & Qty. Resize p. 145 Select All Images p. 150 Clear All Selections Sound Memo p.
  • Page 48 I 47 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Contents/Reference Page Playback VoL Adjusts the playback volume of movies and sound memos. Start-up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is powered Power Saving ). 41 Auto Power On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera...
  • Page 49 (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/ CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than IWl, return the mode to [Auto]...
  • Page 50 I 49 Basic Operations i Using Monitor ..t;resst.e u,on ......The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode (1_1) Playback Mode (r-_) _NoSnt_r_ma radion) No Inf_mation ('nfOrDetit_nedView Starldard I Derailed camera power is turned off. • The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the •...
  • Page 51 I Basic Opera4ions l Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) ] Spot AE Point Frame/ ,_ ] [] AF Frame p. 104 ISO Speed White Balance p. 111 Drive Mode pp. 64, 88 My Colors p. 114 Flash Exposure p.
  • Page 52 Basic Ope_tions p.70 Image Stabilizer p. 126 Create Folder pp. 19, Stills: Recordable Shots 197, Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (_) Camera Shake Warning [](Red) pp. 51, pp. 101, AE Lock/FE L_ck 15-1/2000 pp. 83,87 Shutter Speed F2.8-F8.0 pp. 85,87 (_ Aperture Value* p.
  • Page 53 52 I Opera4ions Basic Playback Information (Playback Mode) • Standard Displayed Image Number/Total Number of Images Folder Number-File Number p. 128 p. 67 Compression (Still Images) _ _] _] Recording Pixels (Still Images) p. 66 Movie p. 21 p. 147 WAVE Format Sound ®...
  • Page 54 Basic Operations ] 53 15-1/2000 -- Shutter Speed pp. 84, 87 F2.8-F8.0 Aperture Value pp. 85, 87 Recording Pixels/Frame Rate [][]_a[]@[] p. 79 __(Movies) Exposure Compensation p. 108 Flash Exposure []_...Ra p. 117 __Compensation/Flash Output DDU_Mm_ White Balance p. 111 []_m[]m IMy Colors p.
  • Page 55 54 I Opera4ions Basic The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p.

  • Page 56: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Basic Operations I 55 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values [][] set to C, only the settings saved for C mode will return to • When the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is default settings. This is the only way to return C mode settings to defaults.

  • Page 57: Formatting Memory Cards

    I Basic Opera_ions l Formatting Memory Cards [][B You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and ether file types. 1.
  • Page 58 I 57 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Optical l li_ El3 with Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm -210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom.
  • Page 59 I Commonly Used Shooting Functions I Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Cannotbe set modes. YOU can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Selection Focal Length...

  • Page 60: Commonly Used Shooting Functions

    Commonly Used Shooting Functions I 59...
  • Page 61 60 ] Common{y Used Shooting Functions Safety Zoom Zone Depending on the number of recording pixets set, you can zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). The [] icon displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration.

  • Page 62: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Digital Tele-Converter The digital tete-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tete-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).

  • Page 63: , Using The Flash

    Common{y Used Shooting Functions Using Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in I_and modes. 1. Use the ÷ or 4, button to change the flash mode. • •:[off] : _[_: [On] [Auto] You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon []...

  • Page 64: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    I 63 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Close-ups (Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. At maximum wide angle, the image area is 28 x 20 mm (1.1 x 0.79 in.) when at the minimum focusing distance (1 cm (0.4 in.) from the end of the lens to the subject).
  • Page 65 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using Self-Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots f0 seconds after you press the shutter button.
  • Page 66 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots Occurs. f the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.

  • Page 67: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)

    Commonly Used Shooting Functions I Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. setting. 1. Press the _ button. 2. Use the 41"or 41. button to select [] and the ÷...
  • Page 68 I 67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions _ Changing the Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). 1. Press the _ button. 2. Use the ,IF or • button to select [] and the ÷ or "F button to change the option.
  • Page 69 Common{y Used Shooting Functions I Configuring Postcard Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 70 I 69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions _ Embedding the Date in the Image Data See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. You can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) selected.
  • Page 71 70 _ Commonly Used Shooting Functions d" • Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 13). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer o imprint the date on all but [] size images, use the supplied settings.
  • Page 72 I 71 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Monitor Icons [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter]setting Reference in Rec. menu Page None WC-DC58B/ p. 200 TC-DC58C • Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Switch the Auto ISO Shift to a setting othe r than [off], or use a tripod to shoot.
  • Page 73 CaflOfl CDI-E364-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA...

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