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© CANON INC. 2014
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
ENGLISH
Index
CEL-SV4UA210
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Camera Basics
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Auto Mode
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Other Shooting Modes
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P Mode
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Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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Accessories
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Appendix
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Page 2: Before Use
Index Lens Cap Wrist Strap (with cord) * Do not peel off the battery pack label. ● Printed matter is also included. ● A memory card is not included ( = 2). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information
Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential... -
Page 4: How The Function Is Used—Whether For Still Images Or Movies
The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. [ ] Up button (10) on back [ ] Left button (14) on back [ ] Right button (12) on back [ ] Down button (13) on back Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......34 Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............19 Customizing the Self-Timer ...........34 Viewing ..................20 Adding a Date Stamp ..............35 Erasing Images ..............21 Continuous Shooting ..............35 Image Customization Features ..........36 Changing the Aspect Ratio ............36 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 6 Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) .........47 Other Settings ................ 59 4 P Mode ................ 49 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ....59 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ........49 Image Brightness (Exposure) ..........50 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
- Page 7 Choosing Images Individually ..........70 Display Language ..............82 Selecting a Range ..............70 Adjusting Other Settings ............82 Specifying All Images at Once ..........70 Restoring Defaults ..............83 Rotating Images ..............71 Using the Menu .................71 Deactivating Auto Rotation ............71 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
- Page 8 Setting Up Printing for All Images ..........97 Number of Shots per Memory Card ........115 Clearing All Images from the Print List ........97 Recording Time per Memory Card ........116 Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) ....97 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
- Page 9 Aperture ................116 Battery Pack NB-11LH ............117 Camera Basics Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE ........117 Index..................118 Auto Mode Trademarks and Licensing ..........120 Other Shooting Modes Disclaimer ................120 P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 10: Common Camera Operations
( = 44) ( = 44) Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome = 28 ( = 45) ( = 46) ( = 46) ● View movies (Playback Mode) = 61 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 11: Safety Precautions
● Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. ● Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 12: Basic Guide
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery This could result in electrical shock or fire. pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
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Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage. ● Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 14: Basic Guide
(2). Appendix ● Always remove the lens cap before turning the camera on. Index ● Keep the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use. ( 1 ) ( 2 ) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 15: Holding The Camera
CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the CB-2LF charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● The charging lamp turns orange, and charging begins. ● When charging is finished, the lamp turns green. CB-2LFE Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 16: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card
Insert the memory card with the label (1) facing as shown until it clicks into place. ● Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 17: Setting The Date And Time
Finish the setup process. menu screen. ● Press the [ ] button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. ● To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 18: Display Language
In this case, press the [ ] button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2. ● You can also change the display language by pressing the ] button and choosing [Language ] on the [ ] tab. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 19: Trying The Camera Out
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move ● After displaying your shot, the camera will the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), revert to the shooting screen. and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 20: Viewing
● Your last shot is displayed. [ ] button again. ● Playback now begins, and after the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed. ● To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ] buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 21: Erasing Images
● To cancel erasure, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Cancel], and then Appendix press the [ ] button. Index You can choose multiple images to erase at once ( = 69). ● Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 22: Advanced Guide
The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera Appendix is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the [ ] button. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 23: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 24: Shooting Display Options
● To return to the menu items, press the ● For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” [ ] button. ( = 62). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 25: Using The Menu Screen
[ ] or [ ] button to switch screens, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to select the menu item. ● To return to the previous screen, press the [ ] button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 26: Indicator Display
When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open camera’s default settings ( = 83). Playback Mode the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 27: Clock
Press the [ ] button again to cancel the clock display. P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu ● When the camera is off, press and hold the [ ] button, then Accessories press the ON/OFF button to display the clock. Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 28: Auto Mode
Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen ( = 31, = 32). ● Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 29 Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy. ● When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 30: Still Images/Movies
● Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness, and colors used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 31: Scene Icons
Dark, Using Tripod Index When Shooting Other Subjects Icon Background Background Other At Close In Motion* Color Subjects Range Bright Gray Bright and Backlit With Blue Sky Light Blue Blue Sky and Backlit – Sunsets Orange Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 32: Image Stabilization Icons
Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. ● To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] ( = 60). In this case, an IS icon is not displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 33: Common, Convenient Features
Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy. ● Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings ( = 37), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 34: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake
● When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 35: Adding A Date Stamp
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm Use camera DPOF print settings ( = 95) to print beforehand that the date and time are correct ( = 17). Use the software downloaded from the Canon website Camera Basics ( = 89) to print Configure the setting. -
Page 36: Image Customization Features
5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square aspect ratio. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 37: Changing Image Resolution (Size)
You can also correct existing images ( = 75). ● ● You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the [ ] button and immediately pressing the [ button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 38: Changing Movie Image Quality
Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. For shooting in 640 x 480 30 fps standard definition ● In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 39: Magnifying The Area In Focus
( = 35). camera detects subject movement When digital zoom is used ( = 33) When Tracking AF is used ( = 56) When a TV is used as a display ( = 87) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 40: Customizing Camera Operation
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the ] tab, and then press the [ ] button ( = 25). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 41: Changing The Screen Displayed After Shots
[Display Info] are not changed. You can also erase ] button, or protect ( = 67) or tag images by pressing the [ images as favorites ( = 72) by pressing the [ ] button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 42: Other Shooting Modes
For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and Color for more subdued images, adjust it to the left. For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, Tone and for a cool, bluish tone, adjust it to the left. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 43: Specific Scenes
In [ ] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press Still Images Movies the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined. ● Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 44: Applying Special Effects
Appendix ● Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. Index ● In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 45: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
] button, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the speed. Return to the shooting screen and shoot. ● Press the [ ] button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 46: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)
Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Appendix Blue Blue and white shots. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. Index ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 47: Special Modes For Other Purposes
[Look straight at camera to Choose [ ]. start count down] is displayed. ● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” ● The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound ( = 43) and choose [ ]. is played. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 48 Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to Accessories secure the camera ( = 60). Appendix ● If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set Index the flash to [ ] and shoot again ( = 58). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 49: Mode
Movies can be recorded in [ ] mode as well, by pressing the Appendix movie button. However, some FUNC. ( = 24) and MENU ( = 25) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie Index recording. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 50: Image Brightness (Exposure)
Compose the shot and shoot. Accessories ● You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar ● AE: Auto Exposure displayed. Appendix ● While recording a movie, [ ] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 51: Changing The Metering Method
● Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 52: Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)
For shooting in cloudy weather or at twilight. Index For shooting under ordinary incandescent Tungsten lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. For manually setting a custom white balance Custom ( = 53). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 53: Custom White Balance
● ] or [ ] modes. displayed. ● With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 54: Custom Color
] button to complete the Appendix gray and the camera will not focus. setting. Index ● To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ ] ( = 34). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 55: Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
[ ] for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( = 33). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 56: Face Aiaf
(Servo AF) ( = 57). ● Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. ● Even after your shot, [ ] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 57: Shooting With Servo Af
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because halfway. the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 58: Shooting With The Af Lock
Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Fires for each shot. Slow Synchro Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 59: Off
● To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the [ ] button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. ● FE: Flash Exposure Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 60: Changing The Is Mode Settings
* The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. Appendix ● If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the Index camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 61: Playback Mode
[ ][ ] buttons to browse through images. ● To return to single-image display, press the [ ] button. ● To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the [ ][ ] buttons in Scroll Display mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 62: Switching Display Modes
] tab ► [Resume] ► information display ( = 62). [Last shot]. ● To change the transition shown between images, access MENU ( = 25) and choose your desired effect on the [ ] tab ► [Transition]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 63: Histogram
Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. Index ● An orange frame is displayed around the selected image. ● Press the [ ] button to view the selected image in single-image display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 64: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
[ ][ ] buttons. ● To cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in step 1. ● When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 65: Image Viewing Options
[ ][ ] buttons. Press the [ ] button again to restore the original setting. ● You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the [ ] button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 66: Changing Slideshow Settings
● Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera An unsupported image is currently displayed Images are shown in filtered display ( = 64) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 67: Protecting Images
[ ] button. ] is displayed. ● To cancel selection, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. ● Repeat this process to specify other images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 68: Selecting A Range
Press the [ ] button. Index ● To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 69: Protecting All Images At Once
However, protected images ( = 67) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Access the setting screen. ● Press the [ ] button, and then ] tab ( = 25). choose [Erase] on the [ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 70: Choosing Images Individually
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. and then press the [ ] button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 71: Rotating Images
In Smart Shuffle ( = 66) mode, even if [Auto Rotate] is set ● to [Off], images shot vertically will be displayed vertically, and rotated images will be displayed in the rotated orientation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 72: Using The Menu
Index Choose [Favorites]. when transferred to computers running Windows 8 or Windows 7. ● Press the [ ] button and choose (Does not apply to movies.) [Favorites] on the [ ] tab ( = 25). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 73: Editing Still Images
[ ] button. Save the new image. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. ● The image is now saved as a new file. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 74: Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio from the color of images shot using My Colors ( = 53). after cropping. ● Cropped images will have a lower resolution than uncropped images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 75: Correcting Red-Eye
[Low], [Medium], or [High]. ● To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. ● Protected images cannot be overwritten. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 76: Editing Movies
AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 85). nearest [ ] mark on the left will be cut, while in [ ] the portion after the nearest ] mark on the right will be cut. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 77: Setting Menu
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. ● Choose [Volume], and then press the [ ] button. ● Choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the volume. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 78: Hiding Hints And Tips
[ ] is now shown on the shooting screen ( = 105). ] mode ( = 17) will ● Adjusting the date or time while in [ automatically update your [ Home] time and date. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 79: Using Eco Mode
The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity. Shoot. ● To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 80: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 81: Low-Level Formatting
● You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing on the card folder structure and image formats. [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 82: Date-Based Image Storage
Choose [Certification Logo Display], and The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ ] tab. then press the [ ] button. Appendix [Video System] ( = 87) ● [Eye-Fi Settings] ( = 99) ● Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 83: Restoring Defaults
] tab settings [Date/Time] ( = 78), [Time Zone] ( = 78), Setting Menu ] ( = 82), and [Video System] ( = 87) [Language Custom white balance data you have recorded ( = 53) Accessories Shooting mode ( = 43) Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 84: Accessories
Lens Cap Accessories Wrist Strap NB-11LH* CB-2LF/CB-2LFE* (with cord) Auto Mode Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and Other Shooting Modes other compatible accessories sold separately USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)* P Mode Playback Mode Memory Card... -
Page 85: Optional Accessories
Basic Guide with genuine Canon accessories. The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be Advanced Guide such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon... -
Page 86: Flash Unit
Even without using a computer, you can Camera Basics print images by connecting the camera Flash Unit directly to a printer. Auto Mode For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Other Shooting Modes High-Power Flash HF-DC2 P Mode ● External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. -
Page 87: Using Optional Accessories
( 2 ) ● Follow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card” ( = 16) to open the memory card/battery cover, and ( 1 ) then open the coupler cable port cover as shown. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 88: Power Outlet
● Turn the camera on and use it as desired. ● When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 89: Using The Software
Basic Guide The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced system requirements and compatibility information, including support in below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. -
Page 90: Installing The Software
● The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 91 Advanced Guide ● Although you can save images to a computer simply by ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon connecting your camera to the computer without using the Camera] and then click [OK]. Camera Basics software, the following limitations apply.
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Page 92: Printing Images
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an images for photobooks. image. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Auto Mode sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Access the printing screen. -
Page 93: Configuring Print Settings
Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other aspect ratios. – Settings details ( = 94). ● Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 94: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing
[ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ ] option. button. ● When choosing [N-up], press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. ● Press the [ ] button. Print the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 95: Printing Movie Scenes
] button, choose [OK], and then Printing Movie Scenes press the [ ] button again. Other Shooting Modes ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand Still Images Movies PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier P Mode models. -
Page 96: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images
Printing quantity cannot be specified for [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. index prints. You can only choose which ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- images to print, by following step 2. compatible printers (sold separately). ●... -
Page 97: Setting Up Printing For A Range Of Images
] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 98 [ ] button again. [ ] is no Index longer displayed. ● Repeat this process to specify other images. ● When finished, press the [ ] button to return to the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
- Page 99 Camera operation may become sluggish. To resolve this, try press the [ ] button. setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable]. ● Choose [Connection info], and then press the [ ] button. ● The connection information screen is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 100: Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer
For this Playback Mode reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if the write-protect tab is in the locked position. Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 101: Appendix
Before Use Troubleshooting Basic Guide If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix... - Page 102 Edit images using red-eye correction ( = 75). ● ● Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] ( = 40). ● Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock ( = 55, = 58). ● Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 104: On-Screen Messages
● Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this computer, or images shot with another camera. case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error Correct printing ( = 92) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or ●... -
Page 105: On-Screen Information
Basic Guide again. Ink absorber full Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display) ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Camera Basics ( 28 ) ( 29 ) Auto Mode ( 9 )( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 12 ) ( 13 ) ( 14 ) ( 15 ) -
Page 106: Battery Level
(23) My Colors ( = 53, = 74) (11) Folder number - File number (24) Red-eye correction ( = 37, = 75) ( = 81) (25) Shooting date/time ( = 17) (12) Current image no. / Total no. of images Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 107: Summary Of Movie Control Panel
Self-Timer Settings ( = 34) printer ( = 92). Index * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. ● To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the [ ][ ] buttons. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 108: Func. Menu
AE Lock/FE Lock ( = 50, = 59)* Setting Menu Accessories My Colors ( = 53) AF Lock ( = 58) Appendix Index Focusing Range ( = 54, = 55) White Balance ( = 52) Tracking AF ( = 56) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 109 White balance is not available. Set in a range of 1 – 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone. Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set ( = 45). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 113: Playback Tab
= 61 Favorites Appendix = 72 Scroll Display = 61 Print = 92 Auto Rotate = 71 Index Play Movie = 61 Resume = 61 Smart Shuffle = 66 Image Search = 64 Slideshow = 65 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 114: Handling Precautions
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant Playback Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Data Type Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;... -
Page 115: Digital Zoom Focal Length (35Mm Film Equivalent)
Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming. ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions Accessories Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera automatically) repeatedly. -
Page 116: Recording Time Per Memory Card
0 – 50 cm Camera Basics – ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions modes (0.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity 3 m (9.8 ft.) –... -
Page 117: Battery Charger Cb-2Lf/Cb-2Lfe
Approx. 2 hr. 20 min. (when using NB-11LH) Charge Indicator: Charging: orange / Fully charged: green Playback Mode (two-indicator system) Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... -
Page 118: Index
Image quality Package contents 2 Compression ratio (image quality) 59 → Compression ratio (image quality) Photobook set-up 97 Images Cropping 73, 93 PictBridge 86, 92 Display period 40 Custom white balance 53 Playback → Viewing Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals... - Page 119 White balance (color) 52 Face self-timer World clock 78 (shooting mode) 47 Wrist strap → Strap Sepia tone images 53 Servo AF 57 Shooting Zoom 19, 29, 33 Shooting information 105 Shooting date/time → Date/time Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 120: Trademarks And Licensing
Index ● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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