Canon CEL-SF7BA210 User Manual

ENGLISH

Basic

Preparations

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Menus and Settings

Printing

Downloading Images
to a Computer

Camera User Guide

Please Read This First

This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.

CEL-SF7BA210

Flowchart and Reference Guides

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart below.

For information on included

items and items sold separately

System Map

• Charging the battery

• Installing the battery and memory

• Setting the date, time and language

shooting and playback functions

• Installing the software

• Downloading images to a

• Using the software

Preparations

card

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Menus and Settings

Handling precautions,

references to the various

Printing

computer

Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)

• Read this first.

Advanced Camera
User Guide

Direct Print User Guide

Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)

Software Starter Guide

In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide,
and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide.
Also, "battery" refers to the battery pack.

Viewing the PDF Manuals

Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view
the PDF Manuals. If this software is not installed in your computer,
access the following web site and download the software.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Preparations

1.

Charging the Battery.

Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances.

• When using the battery for the first time.

• When the "Change the battery pack" message displays.

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into a power outlet, or
attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LVE) and
plug it into a power outlet.

• Battery charger model names and types vary by region.
The charge indicator will light orange while the battery is
charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Align these symbols

Charge Indicator

Preparations

For CB-2LV For CB-2LVE

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it
for longer than 24 hours continuously.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 113).

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2.

Installing the Battery.

1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it
(, ).

2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and
insert the battery until it locks.

To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow ( ) and hold it while pulling the battery out.

Battery Lock

3.

Inserting the Memory Card.

1. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

2. Close the memory card slot/battery cover ( , ).

Front

Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. It may damage the camera if
inserted incorrectly.

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See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 115).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 32).

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 To Remove the Memory Card

Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until
the memory card clicks and then release it.

You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

*SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

Preparations

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First Time Settings

 Setting the Date/Time

1. Press the power button ( ).

2. Use the or button to select an item and the or
button to change its value ( ).

To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to
display .

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. 14).

• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges
when the main battery is in the camera. When you pur­chase the camera, place the main battery in it for approx­imately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
(sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will
charge even if the camera is turned off.

• The date/time settings may be lost after approximately
three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the
date/time settings if this occurs.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 23).

 Setting the Display Language

1. Slide the mode switch to (playback).

2. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU
button.

3. Use the ,
press the FUNC./SET button.

The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 14).

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, or button to select a language and

Shooting

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.

• To switch to the setting that mutes
all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the
MENU button while pressing the power button.

2.

Set the shooting mode to

Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 16).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 22).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up Menu (p. 28).

Î See the Advanced Guide: My Camera Menu (p. 30) .

Power button

(Auto).

1. Slide the mode switch to

(Rec.) ( ).

2. Press the FUNC./SET button ( )

and use the or button ( )
to select (auto).

3. Press the FUNC./SET button ( ).

3.

Aim the camera at the subject.

4.

Focus and shoot.

1. Press the shutter button

halfway to focus.

When the camera focuses, the
camera beeps twice and the
indicator lights green.

Shooting

Indicator

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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.

Î See Basic Shooting Functions (p. 6).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Indicator (p. 22).

Î See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available.

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting

After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for
approximately 2 seconds.
You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration
setting with the following procedures.

• Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.

•Pressing the FUNC./SET or DISP. button while the image is displayed in
the LCD monitor.

To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 27).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Checking for Focus Right After Shooting (p. 66).

Î See Basic Erasing (p. 12).

Basic Shooting Functions

 Selecting a Shooting Mode

1. Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) or (Movie) ( ).

2. Press the FUNC./SET button ( ) and use the or
button ( ) to select a shooting mode.

For a scene mode (p. 7), select the mode (default setting)
and press the MENU button to select the desired mode.

3. Press the FUNC./SET button ( ).

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 Shooting Modes

Still Images

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.

Stitch Assist

Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged
(stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Select

[Stitch Assist] from the [ (Rec.)] menu.

See the Advanced Guide (p. 44).

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Digital Macro

Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide
angle) to the subject is within 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.). The subject can
be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims
the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom.

See the Advanced Guide (p. 34).

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Portrait

Produces a soft effect when
photographing people.

Scene Mode

You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for a scene.

Kids&Pets

Allows you 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 or
blossoms—in vivid
colors.

Night

Snapshot

Allows you to take
snapshots of people
against twilight or
night backgrounds by
reducing the effects of camera shake even
without using a tripod.

Indoor

Prevents camera
shake and maintains
the subject's true
color when shooting
under florescent or
tungsten lighting.

Snow

Shoots without a blue
tinge and without
making people
appear dark against
a snowy background.

Shooting

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Beach

Shoots without
making people
appear dark near
water or sand where
reflected sunlight is
strong.

Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC3
(sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance
setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural
hue.

Color Accent

Use this option to
have only the color
specified in the LCD
monitor remain and
to transform all
others to black and
white.

Î See the Adv anced Guide (p. 60).

Fireworks

Captures fireworks in
the sky sharply and
at optimal exposure.

Color Swap

Use this option to
transform a color
specified in the LCD
monitor into another.

Î See the Advanc ed Guide (p. 61).

Movie

Movie

Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
You can select from the following modes: [ Standard]; [ Fast Frame Rate] suitable for

sports or fast motion; [
recording all colors in black and white except for the selected color; and [
recording a selected color as a different color.

Compact] convenient for email attachments; [ Color Accent] for

See the Advanced Guide (p. 40).

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Color Swap] for

• The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod

to avoid camera shake.

• In , , , , , , or mode, the ISO speed

may increase and cause noise in the image depending on
the scene being shot.

• In mode, shoot with the subject 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more from
the end of the lens.

• To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case

WP-DC3 (sold separately).

• We recommend you use Waterproof Case WP-DC3 for

shooting at ski resorts or beaches.

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 Using the Zoom

1.

Press the zoom lever toward or .

The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.

Wide Angle: Zooms out

from the subject.

Telephoto: Zooms in on

the subject.

 Using the Flash

1.

Press the button to cycle through flash settings.

Placing a finger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.

Auto

Auto Red-eye Reduction

Red-eye Reduction On

On

Off

Slow synchro

Touch control dial

Flash settings cannot be used
in some shooting modes.

Red-eye reduction

This feature reduces the effect of
light reflecting back from the eyes
and making them appear red.

Slow synchro

The flash timing is adjusted to a
slow shutter speed, allowing you
to shoot night scenes.

Shooting

You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached
to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning
icon appears.

See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each

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Shooting Mode (p. 133).

Î See the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).

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 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

1.

Press the / button to switch modes.

To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the / button to
remove or from the display.

These settings cannot be set
in some shooting modes.

Macro

Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.

Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject

• Maximum wide angle setting: 37 × 27 mm (1.5 × 1.1 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)

• Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.)
Minimum shooting distance: 30 cm (12 in.)

Infinity

Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the end of
the lens.

The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in
macro mode.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).

See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each

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Shooting Mode (p. 133).

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Playback

1.

Slide the mode switch to (playback)

The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor.

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 the button down
advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly.

• Placing a finger on the touch control dial displays the touch icons
on the LCD monitor.

• Circling a fingertip to the left or right on the touch control dial
selects an image as follows. Moving fingertip in a
counterclockwise direction displays the previous image, and
clockwise displays the next image.

()

.

Playback/Erasing

See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods

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available.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Touch Control Dial (p. 15).

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Erasing

1.

In the playback mode, use the or button to select
an image to erase ( ) and press the button ( ).

You can also select an image with the touch control dial.

2.

Confirm that [Erase] is selected
and press the FUNC./SET button
().

To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].

Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 89).

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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.

Slide the mode switch to or .
Press the FUNC./SET button.
Use the or button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.

• You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.

• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

Press the FUNC./SET button.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27).

Menus and Settings

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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 or
button when this
part is selected.

• This example shows the Rec. menu.

• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus
display.

Press the MENU button.
Use the or button to switch between menus.

• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.

Use the or button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option.

• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.

Press the MENU button.

Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 27).

(Set up) Menu

(My Camera) Menu

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Printing

You can easily print by connecting the camera to a Canon Direct Print
compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply pressing the button
on the camera.

1.

Connect the camera to a Canon Direct Print compatible
printer and turn on the printer's power.

Canon Brand Printers

SELPHY CP Series
Compact Photo Printers*

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 card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.

Interface Cable

PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS
Series Bubble Jet Printers

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Printing

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2.

Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the
power 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 to the printer model.

3.

Use the or button to select an image to print ( )
and press the button ( ).

• You can also select an image with the touch control dial.

• The button will blink blue and printing will start.

See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Setting s (p. 90).

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Î See the Direct Print User Guide.

Î See the user guide for your printer.

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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. 18) in advance.

 Camera to Computer Connection

Supplied Software Install It Do Not Install It

Downloading Method

OS Windows 98

Second Edition (SE)

Windows 2000

Windows Me

Windows XP

Mac OS X

Computer

Procedure

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Camera

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Computer

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Computer System
Requirements

Connecting the Camera to
a Computer

Downloading Images to
a Computer

•Basic Guide (p. 18)

•Software Starter Guide

•Basic Guide (p. 20)

•Basic Guide (pp. 21–22)

•Software Starter Guide

•Windows® XP
and Mac OS X
Users leaflet

 Using a Memory Card Reader

A memory card reader can be used with all the operating systems listed
above. See the Software Starter Guide for details.

Downloading Images to a Computer

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System Requirements

Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum
requirements.

 Windows

OS

Computer Model

CPU

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk
Spac e

Display

 Macintosh

OS

Computer Model

CPU

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk
Spac e

Display

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.

Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor

Windows 98 SE/Windows Me 128 MB or more
Windows 2000/Windows XP 256 MB or more

USB

• Canon Utilities

- ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more

• Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more

• Canon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more

1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better

Mac OS X (v10.2–v10.4)

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.

PowerPC G3/G4/G5

256 MB or more

USB

• Canon Utilities

- ImageBrowser 200 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 50 MB or more

1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better

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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 Disk supplied with the camera

• Interface cable supplied with the camera

1.

Install the software.

1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer's CD-ROM drive.

Digital Camera Installer] icon in the
CD-ROM window. When the installer
panel appears, click [Install].

2. Click [Easy Installation].

the setup type and click [Next].

Proceed with the installation while
reviewing installation settings.

3. When the installation is finished, the
[Finish] or [Restart] button appears.
Click the one that appears.

finished, click [Exit].

4. When the screen returns to the desktop display, remove the
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD-ROM
drive.

Double-click the [Canon

Select [Easy Installation] as

When the installation is

Downloading Images to a Computer

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2.

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.

1. Slip your fingernail under the upper end of the camera's

terminal cover and pull it open.

2. With the facing in the direction shown, insert the interface

cable all the way.

USB Port

DIGITAL Terminal

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Interface Cable

Interface Cable

2. Slide 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's
DIGITAL terminal.

If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears,
click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing
onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a
connection.

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 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].

2.

Download the images.

• Download the images using the camera or the computer.

• By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My
Pictures] folder.

Downloading Images Using the Camera

(p. 23).

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.

Downloading Images to a Computer

Thumbnails (small versions) of the
downloaded images will display in the
ZoomBrowser EX Main Window. By
default, the downloaded images are
saved into subfolders according to their
shooting dates.

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Downloading Images to a Computer

The following window will appear when you establish a connection
between the camera and computer.
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. 23).

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
ImageBrowser Browser Window. By
default, the downloaded images are
saved into folders according to their
shooting dates.

If it fails to appear, click the [Canon

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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. 19).

All Images

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 MENU button if the Direct
Transfer menu fails to appear.

 All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images

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.

Transfers and saves all images to the computer.

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 Order settings
(Advanced Guide, p. 94).

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. The
transferred images display on the computer
desktop.

Direct Transfer Menu

Downloading Images to a Computer

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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. 72).

• Press the MENU button to return to the

Direct Transfer menu.

Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a
computer. On the Windows platform, the files are
automatically created 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 effect the 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 to yourself and others.

Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the
Advanced Camera User Guide.

Warnings

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts. Do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious­fumes.

• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

• Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

• The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclu­sive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.

Caution

• Do not sit with the camera in a back pocket as it may cause the camera
to malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.

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