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Confirming the Package Contents

The following items are included in the package. If something is
missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the

3roduct.

101Camera O Battery Pack NB-5L _ Battery Charger

(with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

O Memory Card _ Inte#ace Cable O AV Cable

(32MB) IFC400PCU AVC-DC400

Wrist Strap WS-DC2

Solution Disk

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_) User Guides

• _ Camera User Guide

• _ Direct Print User Guide
(Connecting the camera to a printer)

• _ Software Starter Guide

L4,.J (Connecting the camera to a computer)

• "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet

• "Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended" Leaflet

Canon Digital Camera _ Warranty Card

I See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website.

http:/Iweb.canon.jpllmaging/information-e.html

- _ ZoomBrowser EX]lmageBrowser Software User Guide

You may not be able to achieve the full per[ormance of this camera ]

with the included memory card.

Let's Get Started! I

Let's Get Started!

This guide is divided into the following two sections.

_p. 7

This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the
basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Star out by

familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.

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p. 37

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many
features to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each
function are described in this section, including how to connect the
camera to a TV to view images, and how to make My Camera
settings.

2I Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Items marked with a ,_ are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.

Please Read ........................................... 6

Preparations ....................................... 8

Shooting Still Images ([_ Auto Mode) ................... 14

Viewing Still Images ................................ 16

Erasing .......................................... 17

Printing .......................................... 18

Embedding the Date in the Image Data ................. 20

Shooting Movies (1_3 Standard Mode) ................... 22

Viewing Movies .................................... 24

Downloading Images to a Computer ................... 25

System Map ...................................... 32

Components Guide 38

Control Dial ...................................... 41

Using the [] Button ................................ 42

How to Use the Mode Switch ........................ 43

Indicator ........................................ 44

Basic Operations 46

_, Menus and Settings ............................... 46

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus .... 48

Using the LCD Monitor ............................. 58

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60

[] 1-03Shooting with the Optical Zoom ................ 60

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........... 60

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) ............ 63

_- Using the Flash ................................ 64

all, Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot ................ 64

_) Using the Self-Timer ............................ 66

Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) ............ 68

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Changing the Compression (Still Images) ............... 69

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function .................. 70

I_ Adjusting the ISO Speed ........................ 71

Various Shooting Methods 73

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions .............. 73

Shooting in Manual Mode ........................... 76

Continuous Shooting ............................ 76

Setting the Flash .................................. 77

',_, Movie Shooting ................................ 79

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ............. 84

Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions

(Focus Check) ..................................... 86

Switching between Focusing Modes ................... 89

Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) .. 92
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) .. 94

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................ 95

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ........... 96

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................. 97

Switching between Metering Modes ................... 98

Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) .......... 99

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................. 100

Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 103

Changing Colors ................................. 105

Setting the Display Overlays ........................ 110

Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) ..... 111

_, Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button ...... 112

Playback/Erasing 114

O, Viewing Magnified Images ...................... 114

:-: Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ..... 115

Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions

(Focus Check Display) ............................ 116

Jumping to Images ............................ 118

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......... 120

Trimming a Portion of an Image ..................... 123

Viewing Movies .................................. 125

Editing Movies ................................... 127

Rotating Images in the Display ...................... 129

Playback with Transition Effects ..................... 130

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Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .................. 131

Red-Eye Correction Function ....................... 136

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ............ 140

Resizing Images ................................. 142

Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................. 144

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ............. 146

Protecting Images ................................ 147

Erasing All Images ............................... 151

Registering Functions to the [] Button ................ 155

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 157

Setting the DPOF Print Settings ..................... 157

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings .................. 163

Configuring the Camera 165

Setting the Power Saving Function ................... 165

Setting the World Clock ............................ 166

Formatting Memory Cards ......................... 168

Resetting the File Number ......................... 170

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 172

Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................... 174

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ............. 175

Connecting to a TV 176

Shooting/Playback Using a TV ...................... 176

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 177

Changing My Camera Settings ...................... 177

Registering My Camera Settings .................... 178

Troubleshooting 180

List of Messages 190

Appendix 194

Safety Precautions ............................... 194

Handling Precautions ............................. 198

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ............ 202

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .... 203

Camera Care and Maintenance ..................... 205

Specifications ................................... 206

Index

_r Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

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222

• Symbol Conventions in this Guide

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Modes

• Shooting Movies ([_)

• Special Scene (_)

• Shooting Still Images ([_)

• Playback (_)

Some functions may not be
available in certain shooting

modes, tfthere is no notation
to that effect, the function

may be used in all modes.

O: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's

operation.

: his mark denotes additional topics that complement the

basic operating procedures.

I Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings

at time of purchase.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result,

the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from
the actual camera.

6 I Please Read

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that
you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and

being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its

distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any
malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results

in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in away that is
machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and

should never be used ina manner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised

that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions,
or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may

contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for
personal use.

Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country ofsale. If a problem

arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the
countryof sale before proceeding with a warranty claimto a Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used inyour region
before using it with a TV monitor.

Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language

setting.

Getting Started

®Shooting Still Images
®Viewing Still Images

®Embedding the Date in the Image Data
®Shooting Movies
®Viewing Movies
®Downloading Images to a Computer
®System Map

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You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards,

MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this
camera. These cards are collectively referred to

as memory cards in this guide.

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8 I Preparations

i Charging the Battery

"!. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

_ Align these symbols

2_ Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet,

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

• Batter,/charger model names and types vary by region.

Charge Indicator

For CB-2LX For CB-2LXE

3. Remove the battery after charging is complete.

• Chargingtakesapproximately 2hours 5minutes.

Chargelndicator @ _

• • To protectthe batteryand prolong its !ife, do notcharge it for
_,f longerthan 24 hours continuously.

Preparations I 9

i Installing the Battery and Memory Card

t. Slide the cover (_) and open it out (_).

2, Insert the battery.

• Itwill lock into place with a click.

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

(OnlySDmemorycards)

If Confirm that thewdte protect tab is

unlocked (only SD and SDHC I
memory cards). I

Check the memory card for the
correct odentation. J

lill Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before

inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the ....

camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

10 I Preparations

4. Close the cover (_, _).

To Remove the Battery

Press the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (_)) and pull the battery out

(®).

®

To Remove the Memory Card

Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in
until you hear a click, then release it.

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Preparations I 11

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Use the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from
accidentally dropping the camera.

Toggle

You can change its position on the strap. The
toggle can be used to open the AN OUT and

DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or
removing memory cards.

Use the Wrist Strap to Open the Terminal Cover

Hook your fingernail or the wrist
strap toggle under the bottom edge

of the ,tVV OUT and DIGITAL
terminal cover to open it.

12 I Preparations

t Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings menu willappear the first time the power is

turned on.

value.

Press the _ button.

3.

To Change a Previously Set Date/Time

Use the following procedures todisplay the Date/Time settings
window, andthen perform Steps 2 and 3 above.

'1, Press the MENU button.

2, Use the <-or .I, button to select

the [] (Set up) menu.

3, Use the + or ,Ik button to select

[Date/Time].

4, Press the _ button.

Preparations I 13

I_] • A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to

save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery

into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC

Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge in about four

hours. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.

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

I Setting Display Language

the

You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.

t ,, Press the [] (Playback) button.

2,, Hold down the @ button and press the MENU button.

3. Use the ,1% ,I,, 4" or 4" button to select a language.

4,. Press the @ button.

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14 I Shooting Still Images

'1 mPress 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.

2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to a

(Shooting).

2. Turn the control dial to select []

(Auto).

3. Aim the camera at the subject.

Avoiding Camera Shake

Keep your arms tight against your body while
holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using

a tripod is also effective.

_ se the wriststrap to avoid dropping

the camera during use

Wrist Strap

4, Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set

the focus.

• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights
green (orange when the flash fires).

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5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter
button all the way (press fully) to shoot.

• The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.

• Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for

approximately 2 seconds immediately alter shooting (Rec.
review). Shooting is possible while the image is displayed.

• Holding down the shutter button alter taking a shot will continue

displaying the image.

• The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the

memory card.

To Shoot Images in Focus

The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.

* The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is

referred as "pressing halfway".

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focus

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AF frames will display in
green on the LCD monitor

at the points of focus.

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16 I Viewing Still Images

'1, Press the [] (Playback) button.

2, Use the <. or "I, button to display

the image you wish to view.

• Use the 4- button to move to the

previous image and the 'l, button to
move to the next image.

• The images advance more quickly if

you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear

coarse.

• Use the control dial to select images. Turn the dial

counterclockwise to view a previous image and clockwise to view
the next image.

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I_ [] (Play) menu allows you to specify the image to display in

playback mode (* Default setting). If you select [Last seen],

the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).

• Following the procedure below will display the last image,
regardless of the [Resume] setting.

- Shooting an image

- Changing the memory card

- Editing an image on the memory card using a computer

Erasing I 17

"1, Press the [] (Playback) button.

2. Use the ÷ or ._ button to select an image to erase and

press the ,_ button.

• You can select images by turning the control dial.

3, Confirm that [Erase] is selected

and press the _ button.

• To exit instead ot erasing, select
[Cancel].

Please note that erased images cannot be [ec0vered_ Exercise
adequate caution before erasing an image.

18 I Printing

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t, Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.

• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom
edge of the camera's terminal cover to open it, then insert the
interface cable all the way into the connector.

• See the printer's user guide for connection instructions.

• Printing is also possible using a non-Canon-brand printer
provided the printer is PictBridge compliant. Refer to the Direct

Print User Guide for details.

2. Turn on the printer.
3= Press the camera's [] (Playback) button to turn on the

power.

•Thebuttonwilllightblue

4_ Use the ÷ or ._ button to select an image to print and

press the _,v button.

• You can select images by turning the control dial.

• The _,_ button will blink blue and printing will start.

• After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and
disconnect the interface cable.

Printing I 19

Printing From a Print List

You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the

,D,,_ button immediately after shooting or while playing back images.
You can then print the images from the print list, when connecting the
camera to a printer.

Adding to a Print List

"!, Press the _,v button (still images only).
2_ Add to the print list.

1. Use the 4, or ,Ik button to set
the number of copies to print.

2. Use the 4" or "k button to select

[Add].

3. Press the _J_) button.

• To remove an image from the print

list, press the _,_, button again,
select [Cancel] using the 4" or 4" button, then press the

FUNC./SET button.

Printing Images in a Print List

This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series
or SELPHY CP series printer.

. Connect the camera to your printer.

2, Print images. Number of copies to print

1. Use the ÷ or _1, button to select

[Print now].

• Use the 4, or 4, button to confirm
the images added to the print list.

2. Press the _,_ button.

• Printing will begin.

• If printing is halted and resumed,
printing will start from the next
image in the queue.

20J Embedding the Date in the Image Data

Mode

This section explains how to embed date information on images as
they are recorded (Date Stamp).

• The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has
been embedded. Ensure that the camera's date/time is set correctly
beforehand (p. 12).

• The image size is fixed to 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the

compression to [] (Fine) (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-
size prints).

'1. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to I_1 (Shooting).

2. Turn the control dial to select [] (Auto).

• Shooting modes other than [] can be selected (except for []

(Digital Macro), [] [] (Stitch Assist), and _i]).

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Embedding the Date in the Image Data I 21

2. [] Select [Date Stamp].

1. Press the _ button.

2. Use the ,1_or _1,button to select

[].

3. Use the 4- or "k button to select

[].

• The area which will not be printed
will appear gray.

• Press the DISP. button, then use the V

÷ or ._ button to select [Date/

Time].

You can use the following methods to imprint the
date on images lacking imprinted date stamps.

Set with the camera's Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

function.

Set the [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the [] (Print)
menu.

Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date.
See the Direct Print User Guide.

Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date.
See your printer user guide.

Use the supplied software.

See the Software Starter Guide.

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22 I ShootingMovies

t. Press the power button.

2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to =m (Movie).

2. Turn the control dial to select []

(Standard).

3. Aim the camera at the subject.

• Do not touch the microphone while recording.

• Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The
sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

4, Press the shutter button lightly

(press halfway) to set the focus.

• An electronic beep will sound twice
and the indicator will light green when

the camera focuses.

• The exposure, focus and white
balance are automatically set when
you press the button halfway.

5, Without changing anything else,

press the shutter button all the
way (press fully) to shoot.

• Recordingstarts.

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• During the recording, the elapsed
recording time and [@Rec.] will display

in the LCD monitor.

6, Press the shutter button again

(press fully) to stop recording.

• The indicator will blink green and the
data will be recorded onto the memory

card.

• Recording will stop automatically when

the maximum recording time elapses,

or the built-in memory or memory card
become full.

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24 I ViewingMovies

'1, Press the [] (Playback) button.

2, Use the ÷ or ._ button to display a movie and press the

_) button.

• Images with a !_'_ icon are movies.

• You can switch between images by
turning the control dial.

:3. Use the ÷ or .I, button to select [] (Playback) and

the (_ button.

press

• The movie will start playing.

.....................• If you press the FUNC.ISET button

duringptayback,youcanpauseand

restart the movie.

• You can adjust the playback volume

with the ,IF or ,Ik button.

Downloading images to a Computer I 25

You are recommended to use the supplied software to download
images to your computer.

Items to Prepare

• Camera and computer

• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera

• Interface cable supplied with the camera

System Requirements

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

• Windows

Windows Vista
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

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

Windows Vista Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz or higher

Windows Vista 512 MB or more
Windows XP/Windows 2000 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
1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better

• Macintosh

; / Mac OS X (vl 0.3 - vl 0.4)

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

PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor
256 MB or more

USB

• Canon Utilities

- ImageBrowser 300 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 50 MB or more

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

26 I Downloading Images to a Computer

l Preparing to Download Images

"1. Installing the software.

Windows

1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the

computer's CD-ROM drive.

2. Click [Easy Installation].

• Follow the onscreen messages to

proceed with the installation.

3. •installationClicktheWhen[Restart]button[Restart]theorinstallationthatis[Finish]complete,orappears.[Finish]willisdisplay,finished,once Clickthe _

4. Remove the CD-ROM from the

drive when your normal desktop _.__._i__
screen appears.

Macintosh

Double-click the _ icon in the CD-
ROM window. When the installer panel

appears, click [Install]. Follow the
onscreen instructions to proceed.

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Downloading images to a Computer I 27

2. Connecting the camera to a computer.

1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB

port and to the camera's NV OUT and DIGITAL terminal.

• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom
edge of the camera's terminal cover to open it, then insert the
interface cable all the way into the connector.

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Interface Cable

3. Preparing to download images to the computer.

1. Press the camera's [] (Playback)

button to turn on the power.

I_] f 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.

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28 I Downloading Images to a Computer

4. Displaying CameraWindow.

Windows

1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and
click [OK].

If this event dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and
select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [cano n

Utilities], [CameraWind0w] , [CameraWind0 w] and
[CameraWindow].

CameraWindow will display.

Macintosh

CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection
between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the
[CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the
bottom of the desktop).

Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please
proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct

Transfer) section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000).

_] • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to

download images using the computer.

• With Windows 2000, you can download images using the
computer.