1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover lock in the
direction ofthe arrow and open thecover.
2.Insert the 2 suppliedAA-size alkaline batteries, orseparately sold AA-size NiMHbatteries.
2.
Inserting the Memory Card.
1.Insertthe memory card until it clicks intoplace.
Negative end (–)
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p.96).
Front
Positive end (+)
Preparations
2.Close the memory cardslot/battery cover.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.It maydamage the camera, or
the camera may not recognize the card, if it is inserted
incorrectly.
Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 98).
Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 25).
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To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release it.
You can use SDmemory cards, SDHCmemory cardsand MultiMediaCards with this camera.These cards are collectively called memorycards inthis guide.
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First Time Settings
b
c
a
b
c
Setting the Date/Time
1.Press the power button (a).
2.Use the orbutton toselect an item andthe orbuttonto change its value (
3.Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button (
The dateand time can also be set in the Set up menu (p.19).
The date/time setting screen will appear when the camera power is turned on for the first time,or when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted.
2.Hold downthe FUNC./SET button and press the MENUbutton.
3.Use the ,, or buttonto selecta language and press the FUNC./SET button.
The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p.19).
Preparations
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a
Shooting
a
b
1.
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.
•Pressing the power button while pressing and holding the DISP.button will turnon the mute setting which will mute all sounds except forwarning sounds.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:Using the LCD Monitor (p.12).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:Power Saving Function(p.17).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p.22).
2.
Set the mode switchto (shooting)
).
(
3.
Set the shooting mode dial to (b)
.
4.
Aim the camera at the subject.
5.
Focus and shoot.
1.Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
Whenthe camera focuses, the camera beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when using the flash).Also, the AF frame appears in green on
the LCD monitor at the point where the
camera is focused.
Power button
DISP. button
Indicators
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2. Press the shutter button fully to
b
a
b
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.
ÎSee Indicators (p.4).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Selecting anAF Frame (p.43).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:Setting the Image Stabilizer Function (p.27).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available.
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting
After a shot is taken, the image appearsin the LCD monitorfor approximately 2 seconds.You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration setting with the following procedures.
•Keeping the shutterbutton pressed after a shot.
•Pressing the FUNC./SET or DISP. button while the image is
displayed in the LCD monitor.
Tostop displaying the image,press the shutter button halfway.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Review (p.21).
ÎSee Erasing (p.17).
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Shooting
1.Set the shooting mode dialto the desired mode (a).
Inthe , and modes, use the or button (select a shooting mode.
Creative zone
Auto
Image zone
) to
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Shooting Modes
Auto
Image zone
The camera automatically selects settings.
When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the
camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting.
Portrait
Blurs the background and makes a person stand out.
Night
Snapshot
Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing theeffects of camera shake even withoutusing a tripod.
Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true colorwhen shootingunder fluorescent or tungstenlighting.
(Special Scene)
You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.
Night Scene
Allows you to capture human subjectsagainst the backdrop of an evening sky or nightscene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed isslow, soboth the person and the background can be beautifullyshot.
Snow
Shoots without a blue tinge andwithout making people appear dark against a snowy background.
Landscape
Optimized forshooting landscape scenes whichcontain both near and far subjects.
Kids&Pets
Allowsyou to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
Foliage
Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves orblossoms - in vivid colors.
Beach
Shoots without making people appear dark nearwater or sand where reflected sunlight isstrong.
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Fireworks
Captures fireworks
in the sky sharply
and at optimal
exposure.
Aquarium
Selects the optimal
ISO speed, white
balance and color
balance to capture
fish and other items in an indoor
aquarium.
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Image zone
Creative zone
Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WPDC12 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white
balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images
with a natural hue.
Stitch Assist
Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later bemerged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p.38).
Movie
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.Apart from [Standard] mode, you can also select from [Fast Frame Rate] which is suitable for shooting sports or fast motion and [Compact] which isconvenient for email attachments.
, ,,
You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide (p.35).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide(pp.39 – 42).
•The shutter speed is slow in or mode.Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
•In ,,, or mode, the ISOspeed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
•In mode, shoot with the subject more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) awayfrom the front of thelens.
•To shootunderwater, install the camera in WaterproofCase WP-DC12 (sold separately).
•We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC12 for shooting at ski resortsor beaches.
Shooting
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Using the Zoom
1. Press the zoom lever toward or .
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 140 mm (focal length)
in 35mm film equivalent terms.
Telephoto:Zooms in on
the subject.
Wide Angle: Zoomsout
from the subject.
Using the Flash
1.Press the buttonto switch between modes.
See the AdvancedGuide: Setting the Red-Eye ReductionFunction
Î
(p.28).
:Auto
:On
:Off
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cannotbe setin mode.
ÎSee theAdvanced Guide: FunctionsAvailable in Each Shooting Mode (p.128).
ÎSee Selecting a Shooting Mode (p.9).
You are recommended to shoot with the camera
attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake
warning icon appears.
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When the LCD monitor is on and flash recharging
begins, the indicator blinks orange and the LCD monitor
turns off. When recharging ends, the indicator turns off
and the LCD monitor turns on. The time required for flash
recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro)
1.Press the button.
To cancel the macro mode,press the button to turn off the
or display.
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
Macro
Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens toSubject
•Maximum wide angle setting: 60 x 45mm (2.4 x 1.8in.)Minimum focusing distance:5cm (2.0in.)
•Use the LCD monitor tocompose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder maybe off-center.
•Check the range of the built-in flash when using itin macro mode (Advanced Guide p.113).
Shooting
This setting cannot be set in some shooting modes.
Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128).
Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 9).
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Using the Self-Timer
1. FUNC. Menu* (Drive Mode)//.
ÎSeeMenus and Settings (p.18).
*Default setting.
•When the shutter button is pressed fully,the self-timer lamp will blink. When setting the red-eye reduction function,the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay litfor the last 2seconds.
To cancel the self-timer, follow step 1 and select.
10 sec. Self-Timer: Shoots 10sec. after you press the shutter button.
•2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up.
2 sec. Self-Timer: Shoots 2 sec. after you press the shutter button.
•The self-timer sound beeps quickly when you press the shutter button and the shutter releases 2 sec. later.
Custom Timer:You can change the delay time (0–10*sec.) and number of shots (1–10*
•When [Delay] is set to 2 or more sec., the self-timer sound beeps quickly 2 sec. before the shutter releases. When [Shots] is set higher than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot.
*1 Default setting.*2 Default setting is 3 shots.
This setting cannotbe setin some shooting modes.
ÎSee theAdvanced Guide: FunctionsAvailable in Each Shooting Mode (p.128).
ÎSee Selecting a Shooting Mode (p.9).
2
) (p.15).
1
, 15, 20, 30
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Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots
()
1. FUNC. Menu(Drive Mode)(Custom Timer).
ÎSee Menus and Settings (p.18).
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Select [Delay] or [Shots] using the orbutton andchangethe settings usingthe or buttonand press the FUNC./SET button.
If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.
-The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
-If the flash is used,the interval between shots lengthensbecause the flash must charge.
-Theinterval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills.
-Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.
Shooting
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b
Playback
b
a
1.
Set the mode switch to (playback)(a)
The last recorded image will display. If you
have played back images between shooting sessions however, the last image viewed willdisplay (Resume Playback) instead ofthe last recorded image. If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memorycard have been edited with a computer, the newestimageon the memory card appears.
2.
Use the or button to display the image you wish to view (
Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image.Holding thebutton down advancesthe images more rapidly,butshows them less clearly.
).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide for the various playbackmethodsavailable.
.
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a
c
Erasing
a
b
c
1.
In the playback mode, use the or button to select
an image to erase (
2.
Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button (
ÎSee the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images(p.76).
Playback/Erasing
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abc
d
e
Menus and Settings
abe
d
c
Settings for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera
settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec.,
Play,Print or Set up menu.
FUNC. Menu
This menu setsmany of the common shooting functions.
•This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode.
Setthe mode switch to (shooting).Press the FUNC./SET button.Use theor buttonto selecta menu item.
•Some items may not be selectablein some shooting modes.
Use the or button toselect an option for the menu item.
•You can select further optionswiththeoptions.
•After selecting an option, you can pressthe shutter button toshootimmediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,allowing you to adjustthe settings easily.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
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MENU
button for some
Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20).
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Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus
ab
c
d
e
a
b
e
dc
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with
these menus.
(Rec.)Menu
(Set up) Menu
You can switch between menus with theorbuttonwhen this part is selected.
•This example shows the Rec. menu when in mode.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set up menus display.
Press the MENU button.Use the or buttonto switch between menus.
•You can also use the zoomlever toswitch between menus.
Use the orbuttonto select a menu item.
•Some itemsmay not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Use the or buttonto select an option.
•Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...)can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SETbutton to display the nextmenu.Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
Press the MENU button.
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:Menu List (p.20).
Menus and Settings
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Printing
Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable
and simply press the button on the camera.
1.
Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer and turn on the printer’s power.
Canon Brand Printers
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Interface CableCamera
*1Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it
with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brandprinters.
2
*
You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 card photo printers.
SELPHY Series Compact Photo
2
Printers*
PIXMA Series Bubble Jet Printers
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2.
a
c
b
c
a
Turn on the power in playback mode and confirm that
, or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD
monitor (
• The button will light blue.
•The displayed icon will vary according tothe printer model.
• will display for movies.
3.
Select an image to print using the or button (b)and press the button (
The button will blinkblue and printing will start.
).
).
ÎSee the Advanced Guide:Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p.77).
ÎSee the DirectPrint User Guide.
ÎSee the userguide for yourprinter.
Printing
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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.23) in advance.
Camera to Computer Connection
Supplied SoftwareInstall ItDo Not Install It
Downloading Method
OS
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Mac OS X
Computer
Procedure
zzzzz
zzzzzz
Camera
Procedure
Computer
Procedure
–
Computer SystemRequirements
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Downloading Images toa Computer
•Basic Guide (p.23)
•Software Starter Guide
•Basic Guide (pp.24, 25)
•Basic Guide (pp.26, 28, 29)
•Software Starter Guide
Using a Memory Card Reader
A memory card reader can be used with allthe operating systemslistedabove. See the Software StarterGuide for details.
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•Basic Guide(p.25)
•Software Starter Guide
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System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following
minimum requirements.
Windows
OSWindows 2000 Service Pack4
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with
Display1,024 x 768pixels/High Color (16bit) or better
Macintosh
OSMac OS X (v10.3 – v10.4)
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with
CPUPowerPCG3/G4/G5 or Intelprocessor
RAM256MB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard DiskSpace
Display1,024 x 768pixels/32,000 Colors or better
Windows XP (including Service Pack1 and ServicePack2)Windows Vista
built-in USB ports.
Windows Vista:Pentium 1.3GHz or higher
Windows Vista:512MB or more
•Canon Utilities
-ZoomBrowser EX200MB or more
-PhotoStitch40MB or more
•Canon Camera TWAIN Driver25MB or more
built-in USB ports.
•Canon Utilities
-ImageBrowser200MB or more
-PhotoStitch40MB or more
Downloading Images to a Computer
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Preparing to Download Images
Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the
camera to the computer.
Items to Prepare
•Camera and computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disksupplied with the camera
•Interface cable supplied with the camera
1.
Install the software.
1.Place the Canon DigitalCamera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROMdrive.
2.Click [Easy Installation].
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
3.Whenthe installation iscomplete, click either the [Finish]or [Restart] button that appears.
4.Remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive whenyournormal desktop screenappears.
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Double-click the [Canon Digital Camera Installer] in the CDROM window. When the installer panel appears, click
[Install]. Follow the onscreen
instructions to proceed.
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2.
Connecting the camera to a computer.
1. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer’s
USB port to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.
Slip your fingernail under the right edge of the camera’s terminal
cover, lift it open and plug the interface cable in all the way.
USB Port
DIGITALTerminal
Interface Cable
Interface Cable
2.Set the camera’s mode switch to(playback) and turn on the power.
The camera and computer will be able to communicate.
Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera’sDIGITAL terminal.
Downloading Images to a Computer
If the Digital Signature Not Foundwindow appears, click [Yes].The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.
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Downloading Images to a Computer
A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a
connection is established between the camera and computer.
1.
Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only).
If the window above does not appear,click the [Start]menu and select[All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXY
- IXUS - DV6] and [CameraWindow].
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2.
Download the images.
• Download the images using the camera or the computer.
• By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures]
or the [My Pictures] folder.
Downloading Images Using the Camera (p.29).
Downloading Images Using a Computer.By default, all images that have yet to be downloaded will download.
You can set the type of image to download and the destination folder.
Thumbnails (small versions)of the downloaded images will display in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window. By default,the downloaded images are saved intosubfolders according to their shooting dates.
Downloading Images to a Computer
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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).
1.
Download the images.
•Download the images using the camera or the computer.
•By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures]folder.
Downloading Images Using the Camera (p.29).
Downloading Images Using a Computer.By default, all images that have yet to be downloaded will download.
You can set the type of image to downloadand the destination folder.
Thumbnails (small versions) of the downloaded images will display in the ImageBrowser Browser Window. Bydefault, the downloaded images are saved into foldersaccording to their shooting dates.
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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.24).
All ImagesTransfers and saves all images to the computer.
New Images
DPOF Trans. Images
Select & Transfer
Wallpaper
1.
Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
•The button will light blue.
•Press the MENUbutton if the Direct
Transfer menu fails to appear.
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred.
Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer settings (Advanced Guide p.80).
Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them.
Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. Thetransferred images displayas the background on the computer desktop.
Downloading Images to a Computer
2.
Select , or and press the
button.
•The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is
in progress. The display will return to the
Direct Transfer menu when the download
is complete.
• To cancel the download, press the FUNC./SET button.
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Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
2.
Select or , and press the button (or the
FUNC./SET button).
3.
Select images to download and press the button (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.64).
•Press the MENU button to returntothe
Direct Transfer menu.
Only JPEGimages can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. On the Windows platform, the files areautomaticallycreated as BMP images.
The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s power is turned off.The previous setting will be in effectthe next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select& Transfer]or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
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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 toyourself and others.
Be sure toalsoreadthe safety precautions listed inthe Advanced Camera UserGuide.
Warnings
•Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
•Store this equipment out of the reach ofchildren and infants.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts. Do nottouch the flash portion ofthe camera if it has been damaged.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately ifitemits smoke or noxious fumes.
•Do not handle the power cord ifyour hands are wet.
•Do not use batteries which are not specified for this camera.
•The compact power adapter output terminals have been designed
exclusively for this equipment.Do notuse them for other products.
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