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Basic
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Wireless Connection
CDI-E206-010 XX05XXX
Camera User Guide
Please Read This First
This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
© 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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
Confirming what you can do
with a wireless connection
For customers
wanting to use a
wireless connection
• Read this first
Preparations
• Charging the battery
• Installing the battery and memory card
• Setting the date, time and language
Shooting
Basic Camera User
Guide (This Guide)
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Handling precautions,
references to the various
shooting and playback functions
Printing images via a wireless
connection*
Using a wireless connection to
transfer images to a computer
• Installing the software
• Getting your camera and computer
ready for wireless connection
• Downloading images to a computer
• Using the software
* You can also print and transfer images by using
the interface cable provided to connect the camera
to a printer or computer instead of using a wireless
connection. Please refer to the same guide even if
you wish to use the interface cable for connection.
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.
Advanced Camera
User Guide
Advanced Camera
User Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Software & Wireless
Guide
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ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
• PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/
Imaging/information-
e.html
Preparations
1.
Charge 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 90 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 . 119).
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2.
Install 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.
Insert 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.
Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 121).
Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 28).
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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. 13).
• 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 pur-
chase the camera, place the main battery in it for approx-
imately 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. 29).
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. 13).
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, or button to select a language and