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CDI-E306-010
XX07XXX
© 2007 CANON INC.
ENGLISH
Basic
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
The Components Guide
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images to
a Computer
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Page 1: Please Read This First
CDI-E306-010 XX07XXX © 2007 CANON INC. ENGLISH Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. PRINTED IN JAPAN The Components Guide Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings... - Page 2 Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. Advanced Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/ information-e.html...
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Page 3: The Components Guide
The Components Guide Front View a Wrist Strap Mount b Microphone c Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 18) d AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 24) e Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 36) f Self-Timer Lamp (p. 16) g Flash (p. 14) h Lens In order to avoid dropping the camera, wear the wrist strap when using the camera. -
Page 4: Back View
Back View a LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide pp. 12, 15) b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 18) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 104) d Terminal Cover e DIGITAL Terminal (p. 27) f Tripod Socket g DC Coupler Terminal Cover (Advanced Guide p. 134) h Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. - Page 5 Controls a Speaker b Indicators (p. 6) c Power Lamp d Power Button (p. 10) e Zoom Lever (p. 14, Advanced Guide p. 80) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ Playback: (Index)/ f Shutter Button (p. 10) g Mode Dial (pp. 10, 11) (Print/Share) Button (pp.
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Page 6: Using The Touch Control Dial
Using the Touch Control Dial Touching the Dial A magnified image of the touch control dial displays on the LCD monitor when you place your finger on the dial. Circling your finger on the dial allows you to configure the functions assigned to each button. •... - Page 7 The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial. Please note that some of the options for some functions cannot be operated with it. Operable Functions Shooting Selecting a shooting mode (When mode dial is set to (Manual), Selecting Selecting options in the FUNC.
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Page 8: Upper Indicator
Indicators The camera indicators light or blink under the following circumstances. Never do the following while an indicator is blinking green. These actions may corrupt image data. • Shake or jolt the camera • Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Upper Indicator Green:... -
Page 9: Installing The Battery
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes. Align these symbols To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. -
Page 10: Inserting The Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( 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 11: First Time Settings
First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( 2. Use the button to change its value ( To set the daylight saving option, select the button to configure the setting. 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ( The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. -
Page 12: Press The Power Button
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. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the DISP. -
Page 13: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. -
Page 14: Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes Auto AUTO The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my colors or ISO speed. Digital Macro Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 2 –... - Page 15 Foliage Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms— in vivid colors. Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near SPECIAL water or sand where reflected sunlight is SCENE strong. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in...
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Page 16: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Press the zoom lever toward The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Using the Flash Press the switch between modes (b). You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon option cannot be set in... -
Page 17: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Press the to switch between modes (b). • You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. • To Cancel: press the display (Normal). Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject •... -
Page 18: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Press the (b) to display • You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink (when using red-eye reduction, it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds). -
Page 19: Press The Menu Button
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( In the (Rec) menu, select [Self- timer] and press the FUNC./SET button. See Menus and Settings (p. 21). Use the [Delay] or [Shots] and the button to change the setting and press the FUNC./SET button. - Page 20 Turn the mode dial to The last recorded image will display. Or if you have played back images, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears.
- Page 21 In the playback mode, use the an image to erase (a) and press the You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button (c). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
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Page 22: Menus And Settings
Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. This example shows the FUNC. - Page 23 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in •...
- Page 24 Camera *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 card photo printers. Printing...
- Page 25 Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the power and confirm that upper left of the LCD monitor (a). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. • will display in the movie mode. Use the button to select an image to print (b) and press the...
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Page 26: Downloading Images To A Computer
Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 25) in advance. Camera to Computer Connection Supplied Software Downloading Method... -
Page 27: System Requirements
Interface Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX Space - PhotoStitch • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.3–v10.4) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. -
Page 28: Preparing To Download Images
Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. -
Page 29: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Lift up the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover with a fingernail and plug the interface cable in all the way. Interface Cable 2. - Page 30 [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow].
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Page 31: Download The Images
Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). -
Page 32: Direct Transfer
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 26). All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select &... - Page 33 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Select FUNC./SET button). Select images to download and press the (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p. 81). •...
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Page 35: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide.