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Summarization of Contents
Getting Started
Download the electronic manual
Instructions to obtain the digital manual.
Register your product online
Steps to register the camera for warranty and updates.
Package Contents
Compatible Memory Cards
Details types of memory cards supported.
Electronic Manual and Software
Information on accessing digital resources.
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
General safety and usage advice
Summarizes initial setup, liability, and LCD specs.
Safety Precautions
Warning: Serious injury or death
Highlights potential risks of severe harm.
General safety guidelines
Provides essential rules for safe product operation.
Battery and charger safety
Specific precautions for power accessories.
Caution: Injury or property damage
Warns of potential damage or minor injury.
Basic Guide
Initial Preparations
Steps to set up the camera before shooting.
Charging the Battery Pack
Guide to charging the camera's power source.
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Instructions for component installation.
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting (Smart Auto)
How to use the automatic shooting mode.
Viewing
How to review captured photos and movies.
Erasing Images
Steps to delete unwanted photos.
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Fundamental camera operations and controls.
On/Off
Procedures for powering the camera on and off.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
Settings to conserve battery life.
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings
How the camera automatically adjusts settings.
Scene Icons
Explains icons indicating scene recognition.
Image Stabilization Icons
Explains icons related to image stabilization.
On-Screen Frames
Common, Convenient Features
Useful shooting tips and functions.
Customizing the Self-Timer
Deactivating the Flash
How to disable the flash.
Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Modifying the image's width-to-height ratio.
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Selecting the pixel dimensions of images.
Helpful Shooting Features
Displaying Grid Lines
Aids in composing shots with reference lines.
Magnifying the Area in Focus
Helps check focus by zooming in on the subject.
Customizing Camera Operation
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam
Disables the autofocus assist lamp.
Other Shooting Modes
Specific Scenes
Mode selection based on subject or lighting.
Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)
Capturing low-light scenes with reduced shake.
Shoot under low light (Low Light)
Mode for shooting in dim conditions.
Applying Special Effects
Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)
Enhancing color saturation.
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
Applying a poster-like effect.
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot)
Image Display during Playback
How grouped images are shown in playback.
Choosing Effects
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)
Applying a wide-angle distortion effect.
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
Details for movie playback speed.
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter)
Camera shoots automatically upon face/smile detection.
Using the Wink Self-Timer
Self-timer triggered by a wink.
P Mode
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
How to use P mode for customized shooting.
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Fine-tuning exposure levels.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
Fixing exposure settings.
Changing the Metering Method
Selecting how the camera measures light.
Image Colors
Adjusting White Balance
Correcting color cast from lighting.
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Focusing on very near subjects.
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
Focusing on far-off subjects.
Digital Tele-Converter
Digital zoom extension feature.
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Enabling focus tracking on moving subjects.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
Selecting flash behavior.
Other Settings
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
Adjusting image compression level.
Playback Mode
Viewing
How to review images.
Browsing and Filtering Images
Navigating and sorting images.
Image Viewing Options
Customizing image display.
Protecting Images
Preventing accidental deletion of images.
Erasing Images
Deleting unwanted images.
Rotating Images
Deactivating Auto Rotation
Disabling automatic orientation adjustment.
Editing Still Images
Resizing Images
Saving images at a lower resolution.
Cropping
Selecting and saving a specific image area.
Wi-Fi Functions
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi
Overview of wireless functionalities.
Uploading Images to Web Services
Sending images to online platforms.
Sending Images to a Smartphone
Wireless transfer to mobile devices.
Sending Images to a Computer
Wireless transfer to PC.
Registering Web Services
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
Configuring Canon's photo service.
Registering Other Web Services
Configuring third-party online services.
Installing CameraWindow on a Smartphone
Software installation for mobile connectivity.
Preparing to Register a Computer
Checking Your Computer Environment
Verifying system requirements.
Installing the Software
Installing necessary computer software.
Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only)
Network setup for Windows.
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
First-time wireless setup.
Connecting via an Access Point
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Checking router compatibility.
Connecting without an Access Point
Previous Access Points
Reconnecting to saved wireless networks.
Sending Images
Choose [Select and send]
Initiating the image transfer process.
Choose images
Selecting specific images for transfer.
Send the images
Executing the image transfer.
Using the <{> Button
Registering a Smartphone to the <{> Button
Setting up a direct smartphone connection shortcut.
Registering Image Sync to the <{> Button
Clearing Registered Destinations
Removing saved connection profiles.
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)
Initial Preparations
Setting up the software for automated transfer.
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
Editing Connection Information
Modifying details of saved connections.
Changing a Device Nickname
Renaming connected devices.
Erasing Connection Information
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default
Resetting all Wi-Fi configurations.
Setting Menu
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Configuring fundamental camera operations.
Silencing Camera Operations
Disabling camera sounds.
Adjusting the Volume
Setting audio levels.
Formatting Memory Cards
Low-Level Formatting
Performing a deep format for card errors.
Accessories
System Map
Visual overview of camera and accessory connections.
Optional Accessories
List of available optional items.
Using Optional Accessories
Playback on a TV
Connecting the camera to a television.
Playback on a High-Definition TV
Connecting to an HDTV for high-quality playback.
Using the Software
Software
Overview of bundled computer software.
CameraWindow
Software for image transfer and camera control.
Computer Connections via a Cable
Connecting the camera to a computer using a USB cable.
Checking Your Computer Environment
Verifying computer system requirements.
Printing Images
Easy Print
A simple method for printing directly to a PictBridge printer.
Printing ID Photos
Choosing a layout
Selecting print layout options.
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Configuring Print Settings
Setting print preferences for batch jobs.
Erasing Images
Choosing a Selection Method
Methods for selecting images to erase.
Erasing Multiple Images at Once
Deleting multiple images simultaneously.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common camera problems.
On-Screen Messages
Explanations for error messages.
On-Screen Information
Explains icons and displays during shooting/playback.
Functions and Menu Tables
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
Table of function availability per shooting mode.
FUNC. Menu
Reference for the FUNC. menu.
4 Shooting Tab Menu
Reference for menu items in the Shooting tab.
Shooting Tab Menu (continued)
Continuation of Shooting tab menu reference.
3 Set Up Tab Menu
Reference for menu items in the Set Up tab.
1 Playback Tab Menu
Reference for menu items in the Playback tab.
2 Print Tab Menu
Reference for menu items in the Print tab.
Specifications
Camera Effective Pixels (Max.)
Sensor resolution details.
Lens Focal Length
Optical zoom range specification.
Wi-Fi
Technical specifications for wireless connectivity.
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