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- Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E123-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA...
- Page 2 Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing...
- Page 3 This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
- Page 4 Canon reserves the right to change the specifications About the LCD Monitor of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
- Page 5 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.
- Page 6 Table of Contents Functions and operations tables. These pages Fast Shutter ............38 are shaded on the right edges to make them easy Slow Shutter............38 Changing the Resolution and Compression..40 to find. Using the Flash..........42 Read This First Macro Mode ........... 44 Please Read ............7 Self-timer ..............
- Page 7 Menu Settings and Default Settings .....67 Downloading Images to a Computer ....104 Resetting the Settings to Default ......73 Computer System Requirements ....... 104 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ....74 Viewing Images on a TV Set ......112 Program AE............75 Resetting the File Number........
- Page 8 Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to Using the Flash Mode Dial This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
- Page 9 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 or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
- Page 10 Read This First Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
- Page 11 Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
- Page 12 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
- Page 13 If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
- Page 14 Read This First CAUTIONS Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
- Page 15 Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
- Page 16 - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible...
- Page 17 Components Guide MENU Button LCD Monitor** Attaching the wrist strap* Strap Mount (p. 65) (p. 28) Mode Switch Indicators (p. 16) (p. 26) Viewfinder CF Card Slot Cover (p. 20) Omni Selector ( (Macro)/ MF / SET Button FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p.
- Page 18 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Indicators Use the shooting mode The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF Creative Zone button or the shutter button is pressed. dial to select a Shooting mode. • Indicator Next to the Viewfinder (Upper Indicator) Auto : Auto (p.
- Page 19 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries Positive as shown. The camera uses four AA-size alkaline end (+) batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Be sure that the camera power is Negative off.
- Page 20 Be careful to load the batteries with their Proper Battery Handling positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH Never mix batteries of different types or from batteries (sold separately) only. For information different manufacturers. All four batteries on AA-size NiMH battery handling, see Using should be identical.