Canon Z135 User Manual

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Handling Precautions

1. This camera is not resistant to water, and should not be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing. If it is accidentally dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility Keep the camera out of salt spray and excessive humidity. If used at the beach, clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth.

2. Store the camera in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight, and away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. Avoid places where mothballs are used, and use a desiccant in excessive humidity.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself, since there is high-voltage circuitry inside.

4. The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high

temperatures, or disposed of in a fire.

5. Use a blower brush to remove dust and sand from

the lens and inside the camera. Do not apply any fluids to the lens or body. Take the camera to an authorized Canon service facility for a more thorough cleaning if necessary.

6. Film passing through X-ray examinations at an

airport may be exposed and ruined even when loaded in the camera. Request a different method of inspection to avoid damage.

7 Color reproduction may be adversely affected if the

film is left in the camera for a long time. Always develop exposed film promptly.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation, Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry Canada

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)

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Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.

Before taking pictures, please read these instructions carefuliy

for a thorough understanding of how the camera operates.

These instructions are divided into five sections: Introduction,

Basic Operations, Active Operations, Advanced Operations, and Additional Information. When first using the camera, be sure to read the instructions from the Introduction.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in these instructions: Q] Additional information on using the camera.

Tips on shooting with the camera.

Introduction

Handling Precautions

Table of Contents...........................................4

Quick Reference

Holding the Camera Shutter Button Action

Nomenclature

LCD Panel .............................................. 10

Viewfinder

Attaching the Strap......................................11

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Basic Operations

HLoading the Batteries

Turning the Power On...............................' 3

Checking the Battery Power

UlLoading the Film.........................................’ 4

[EShooting in Full Auto Mode «mta

Changing the Subject Size

Shooting through a Window.....................17

Reducing Film Winding/Rewinding Noise.‘.'7

Auto Flash Mode with Red-eye Reduction® ..,.18

(Automatic flash in low light with red-eye reduction)

Green/Orange Indicators S] Removing the Film

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Active Operations

Shooting with the Best Shot Dial.................21

Action Mode (Shooting pictures of a moving

subject)............................................... 22

H Night Mode (Shooting portraits against a

nocturnal background)

9 Portrait Mode (Shooting portraits)

* Close-up Mode (Shooting ciose-ups)

SPOT Spot Mode (Shooting pictures of extremely

dark or light subjects)

Advanced Operations

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Focus Lock (Focusing near the edge of the

picture frame)...............................................27

Self-timer Shooting ® Exposure Compensation Displaying the Date/Time 30

Setting the Date/Time MKJUU’Hk

Displaying a Caption 32

Selecting a Caption Language WiVUMiB

Changing the Rash and Red-eye Reduction Modes

Red-eye Reduction Function Flash ON Mode ^ (Daylight/fill-in flash) Flash OFF Mode ® (No flash, even in low light)... 36 Slow-synchro Mode s* (Nocturnal shooting with background illumination)

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Additional Information

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Troubleshooting Additional Information

AiAF (Smart AF) Function........................40

Setting Spot Metering

Specifications

Please note that these instructions are for both the model with the caption function and model without the caption function. Information relevant only to the model with the caption function is marked with the rnwivjumum symbol. The separately sold Remote Control RC-5 is available for use with the mwjaiMim model only.

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Quick Reference

For further details, refer to the page indicated.

1. Load the batteries,

p. 12)

2. Load the film. p. 14)

3. Turn the dial to «¡u» .

(- P. 16)

^ The power turns on.

4. Adjust the subject size

as desired. (-* p. 17)

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5. Compose the picture and

press the shutter button.

(- p. 16)

Holding the Camera

•To take sharp pictures, hold the camera firmly so that it does not move.

•Hold the camera with both hands.

• Keep your elbows close to your body.

•Hold the camera against your nose and look through the viewfinder.

• Be careful to keep hair and fingers from blocking the lens, AF light emitter and receptor, AE light receptor, and flash.

Shutter Button Action

This camera has a two-step shutter button. Press it halfway to focus ®, then without releasing your finger, press it fully to take the picture (D.

Be sure to press the shutter

button gently.

Nomenclature

AF Light Emitter

Shutter Button (- • p. 7)

-Zoom Lever ([♦) Telephoto/E]) Wide-angle)

® Light Receptor

Viewfinder Window

— Metering Window

Flash

Red-eye Reduction/Self-

timer Lamp

(— p, 18. 28)

Lens

Self-timer/Exposure Compensation Button (GEE5E# Self-timer/Remote Control'/Exposure Compensation Button) (— p. 28, 29)

Flash Mode Button (-- p. 34)

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SELECT Button

DATE Button p. 30)

CAPTION Button p. 32)

Back Cover Latch

■ Film Rewind Button ( * P. 20)

SET Button MUIUm

LCD Panel

'The Remote Control RC-5 Is available as an

optional accessory for the wmaumum model.

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Nomenclature

rLCD Panel-

> Flash ON Indicator

> Flash OFF Indicator

Hi Slow-synchro

Indicator

® Red-eye

Reduction Indicator

Continuous Shooting

Indicator

Fiim Indicator

"FI'' Indicator (- P 39)

Only the necessary indicators will be displayed on the LCD panel.

r Viewfinder-

Picture frame

For ordinary shooting, compose your picture within this frame.

AF frame

Place this frame over the subject you wish to focus.

Exposure Compensation Indicator

Spot Metering Indicator

Self-timer Indicator (GBZBB Remote ControiVSeif-timer

Indicator)

V Frame Counter

- cm Battery Check indicator

Date/Caption Display Indicator

Close-up frame

When the shooting distance is between 0.4 and 1 m (1.3 and 3.3 ft ), compose your picture within this frame. The area above this frame will not be taken.

Date Recording

wiuaum

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Close-up AF frame

Place this frame over the subject when the shooting

between 0.4 and 1 m (1.3 and 3.3 ft.).

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Attaching the Strap

Thread the strap through the strap attachments on the sides of the camera.

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Q] Loading the Batteries

Batteries: Two lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A,

3V)

1. Open the battery cover.

• Use a coin to loosen the screw.

2. Load the batteries.

• Load with the + and ■ terminals correctly

positioned.

3. Close the battery cover.

• Secure the battery cover

by tightening the screw.

^ is displayed on the

LCD panel.

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4. Set the date/time.

mnmm (—p. 31)

^The date display is

reset to “92 11”. Readjust the correct date/time.

Turning the Power On

The power is turned on when a mode is selected with the best shot dial. Be sure to check the battery power before taking pictures.

Turn the dial to any mode (except caa).

^ The power turns on, and

the lens and flash are set for shooting.

■ The lens is first set to the wide-angle (38mm) position.

Checking the Battery Power

You can check the battery power level with the indicator on the LCD panel.

Battery Check Indicator

Batteries in good condition

1(33 Prepare new batteries

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> When traveling or planning to take many pictures, be

sure to take a supply of spare batteries: they may not be available where you are.

■ Shooting capaoily-Approx. 17 rolls of 24-exposure

film with 50% flash use. (Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Me^od)

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1(33 Replace the batteries

(-p. 12)

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