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- Page 1 CaHOH _owerShet 7500/-_ i % / D|OiT_L GLPH "_US Camera User Guide ..Make sure you read this guide before using the camera..S tore this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
- Page 2 Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LV/CB-2LVE AV Cable interface Cable Wrist Strap WS-BC7 IFC-400PCU AVC-DC4OO Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Using Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation shortcut...
- Page 3 Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera...
- Page 4 Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ....Shoot to match special conditions ....... 54 - 56 Portraits At night Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 54) (p. 54/ (p. 55) (p. 55/ (p. 56/ iii:iiiiii_i,i?_il "[!i!!!i!,!i,!!_!iiiiii!i! Indoors...
- Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? Look at my pictures ........Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ....Look at my pictures on a TV ......115, 116 Look at my pictures on a computer ......Quickly search pictures ......108, 109 Erase pictures ........
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Returning the Camera to Default Checking the Package Contents ..2 Settings ........Read This First ........Low Level What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Memory Card Formatting .... 51 Conventions Used in this Guide ..8 Power Saving Function Safety Precautions ...... - Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the ISO Speed ....Adjusting the White Balance ... Continuous Shooting ....... Changing the T one ofan Image (My C olors) ......... Quickly Searching Images ..... 108 Shooting Using Viewing Images the T wo S econd Self-Timer ..
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Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide iii_i!i_ 'ii'i_ii_i_i_ii,i_i_!i_iii _i_i ¸_i_ii_ii_!_ _!ii!_i!ii!_ii_iiii_iiii ¸!I ¸_iiiiiiiiiiii_iiii Using Household Power ....Changing Camera Settings .... 142 Troubleshooting ......Changing List of Messages That Appear on the Screen ......Shooting Function Settings ..148 Information Changing Playback Function Settings .. - Page 9 Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
- Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Hetp Desk. Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. Unplug the power...
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. _ _in _ _ _ re _ ui_ OV _ ri_wi_y otkin _ ... This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. -
Page 13: View Movies
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around... - Page 14 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. -:) insert the battery..Align the A marks on the battery charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in (_ and down Charge the battery.
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Page 15: Charging The Battery
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. if the battery is quickly... -
Page 16: (Sold Separately)
Compatible SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* ,_'_' Mu]tiMediaCards MMCpIus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. -
Page 17: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
inserting the Battery and Memory Card insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals _!. - Page 18 inserting the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. :: Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release The memory card will pop up.
- Page 19 The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them......................... Turn on the camera. _____._ Press the power button.
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Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings...,j Display t hemenus. Y' _ _ '_ / Press the MENU button. _) Choose [Date/Time] in the _1' tab. Press the _ _ buttons to choose the _T tab. - Page 21 You can change the language that displays on the screen. _j Enter Playback mode. " Press the [] button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the @ button, then MENU immediately press the button. The settings screen will appear. Set the display language.
- Page 22 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
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Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to focus)....Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear... - Page 24 Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
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Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame ..Press the shutter button fully. - Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. iconBackground Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
- Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p.
- Page 28 You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode................i_ i @ Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. _) Choose an image. L_,.... Pressing the _ button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were...
- Page 29 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button, The last image you took will appear, _> J j,_y Choose an image to erase.
- Page 30 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction..........................Enter =,_,mode. Set the mode switch to _,_,.
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Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [O Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will... - Page 32 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen..............i ......Enter Playback mode. @ Press the [] button. The last image you shot will appear. _',_, appears on movies. ;) Choose a movie..... Press the _ _ buttons to choose a movie.
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Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies o Insta!l the included software (p. 35). o When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. o If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. -
Page 34: Viewing Images
for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. Windows Windows 7 Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) - Page 35 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. ;/ install the Software. Windows ..D_!_A_M_÷, Place the CD in the computer's ..CD-RONI drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
- Page 36 '_ Turn on the camera. Press the [] button to turn on the camera. Z_ Open CameraWindow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
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Page 37: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Click [Import Images from Camera], then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. - Page 38 SuppJied with Camera Battery Pack NB-4L" Battery Charger Wrist Strap DIGITAL CAMERA WS-DC7 Sotution DiSK t _'ith Terminal Cover) CB-2LV/CB-2LVE AV Cable AVC-DC400 IFC-400PCU "AIso available for Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) TV/Video HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition...
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Page 39: Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. AC Adapter Kit ACK-BC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer... -
Page 40: Separately Sold Accessories
HDMI terminal on a high-definition TV set. Canon=Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print SELPHY series your images without having to use a computer. For more information,... - Page 41 This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. ®...
- Page 42 ®®® ®® (_) Lamp (pp. 59 -61,67, 148) ® Speaker ® Lens ® Microphone (p. 31) ® Shutter Button (p. 23) ® Flash (pp. 63, 71, 90) (_ Zoom Lever Tripod Socket Shooting: E_3(Telephoto) /[] (Wide DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 154) Angle) (p.
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Page 43: Components Guide
Components Guide ® (_ Indicator (p. 45) _9_ [] (Exposure Compensation) (p. 71 ) / @ Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Button @_ [] (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 107) G0) _ (Macro) (p. 72)/_, (Infinity) (p. 72) / (_ HDM] Terminal (p. 116) Button A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) (p. -
Page 44: Screen Display
You can change the screen display using the DJSP, button. Refer to p. 160 for details on information that appears on the screen. No Information Display Information Display Focus Check Disptay No information Simple Information Detailed Information (p. 113) Display Display Display... -
Page 45: Indicator
indicator The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject... - Page 46 Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 - 165). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. _-) Choose a menu item.
- Page 47 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback ([_). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 162 - 165). i: ..Display t hemenu. '\2J Press the MENU button.
- Page 48 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. :1 Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Mute].... Press the ,_ _ buttons to choose the _1' tab. Press the .,_v buttons to choose [Mute], then press the 4_ buttons to choose [On].
- Page 49 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the ,__ buttons to choose the 1`1` tab. Press the Av buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. Press the 4 _' buttons to change brightness.
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Page 50: Settings
When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Display the menu. M ENU Press the button. Choose [Reset All]....:: Press the ,_ buttons to choose the _1' tab. Press the .A.v buttons to choose [Reset... - Page 51 Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing...
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Page 52: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway... - Page 53 This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer........When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
- Page 54 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode......... Set the mode switch to _ (p. 42). Choose the Shooting mode..:: After pressing the @ button, press the buttons...
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Page 55: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions =_Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ;,_Take indoor shots (Indoor) Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. -0=.--Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Depending on the scene,... - Page 56 Shooting in Various Conditions _Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. _Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
- Page 57 You can add various affects to images when shooting. (Fish-eye Effect] Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. ,,_ Choose " Choose _J_ in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54. Choose an effect..Press the DJSP. button. [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
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Page 58: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting Take shots that (Miniature Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce effect of a miniature model. Choose _. Choose in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54. Choose the area to keep in focus. DISP. - Page 59 The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose _. Choose in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54, then DISR press button. Press the 4_ buttons to choose then DJSR press the button.
- Page 60 Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose _'_. Choose in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 54, then press the DJSP. button. Press the _)' buttons to choose...
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Page 61: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. - Page 62 Using the Face Self=Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera, When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.
- Page 63 You can shoot with the flash turned off. i P ess t he hugo.. Choose _)... Press the 4_ buttons to choose then press the @ button. Once set, _ will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting...
- Page 64 (Digital zoo You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
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Page 65: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. - Page 66 You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). ';;I Choose [Date Stamp]. MENU :: Press the button.
- Page 67 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. i] Press the v button. Choose _ib..Press the .A.'_- buttons to choose _i_),then press the @ button.
- Page 69 in this chapter you wiii learn how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to O and the camera in P mode. P stands for Program Before attempting...
- Page 70 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. _J Set the mode switch to I_ (P. 42). Choose P. Choose P in Step 2 on p, 54 and press the @ button.
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Page 71: Adjusting The Brightness
Adj.sti.S You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. ;J Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Press the A button. Adjust the brightness..While watching the screen, press the 4 buttons to adjust the brightness and press... - Page 72 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The focus range (the distance range from your subject) approximately 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved toward and held until the lens stops moving,...
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Page 73: Image Size)
{image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose then press the @ button again. Choose an option. Press the Av buttons to choose option, then press the @... -
Page 74: Changingthe Compressionratio(Imagequality)
5746 (Widescreen 2700 2873 11766 4320 x 2432 1291 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. S Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. - Page 75 Choose the ISO speed. After pressing the @ button, press the A'_- buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the AT buttons to choose option, then press the @ button. The setting you chose will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting RUTO conditions.
- Page 76 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the @ button, press the A'v- buttons to choose AWB, t hen press the @ button again.
- Page 77 Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. In Step 2 on p. 76, choose _m,a.
- Page 78 You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose E3, then press the @ button again.
- Page 79 cha.g ., the {My CoJors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the @ button, press the ,,L'_- buttons to choose 4_FF, t hen press the @ button again.
- Page 80 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 76 to choose _C, then DISR press the button.
- Page 81 You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose L_. Press the ,v button,then press the Av buttons to choose _, then press the MENU button. _-) Choose the settings..
- Page 82 You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 115). Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway,...
- Page 83 This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to O and the camera in P mode. The sections "Shooting Long Exposures" (p.
- Page 84 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. MENU Press the button, choose the O tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the 4), buttons choose an option.
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Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point o Press the MENU button, choose the O tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. o The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 64) or Digital Tele-converter (p. - Page 86 The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. !;] Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the 4 button. The focus locks and AFL appears on the screen.
- Page 87 While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. _!_Choose [Servo AF]. MENU Press the button and choose [Servo AF] from the O tab, and press the buttons to choose...
- Page 88 You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose C®_,then press the Q button again. _%)Choose an option......Press the .,_v buttons to choose option,...
- Page 89 You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure" Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject press the A button while pressing shutter button halfway. When appears, the exposure will be...
- Page 90 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
- Page 91 Disclaimer • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice.