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actual equipment.
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indicated on the customer support list included with the product.
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Camera User Guide
CDP-E068-010
© CANON INC. 2009
• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Checking the Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
Camera
Battery Pack NB-6L
(with Terminal Cover)
Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Getting Started
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Warranty
Card
“Canon Customer
Support” Leaflet
Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software
installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the
CD-ROM.
• Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features
to shoot more challenging photos.
• Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print.
• Software Starter Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.
Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk.
Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF)
from:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html
• A memory card is not included.
• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
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Read This First
Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded 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 a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. 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 of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Memory Cards
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 54
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w P
With snowscapes
(p. 54)
At the beach
(p. 53)
Take good people shots
I F
With nightscapes
(p. 52)
Portraits
(p. 52)
VKids and pets
(p. 53)
Take good landscapes
USunsets
(p. 53)
Shoot various other scenes
H tIndoors
Fireworks
(p. 53)
(p. 53)
OFoliage
(p. 54)
yAquarium
(p. 54) SUnderwater
(p. 54) ZLow light
(p. 54)
● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 60, 76
● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 55
● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60
● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 63
● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65
● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake
(image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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What Do You Want to Do?
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even
in low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 68
● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
● Use the viewfinder to shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
View
● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
● Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 91
● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 97
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Print
● Easily print pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other
● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Table of Contents
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Safety Precautions.............................8
1 Getting Started ....................11
Charging the Battery........................12
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card .............................14
Setting the Date and Time...............17
Setting the Display Language..........19
Formatting Memory Cards...............20
Pressing the Shutter Button.............21
A Taking Pictures.......................22
1 Viewing Images..........................25
Erasing Images................................26
Printing Images................................27
E Shooting Movies.........................29
Viewing Movies................................31
Transferring Images to a Computer.32
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........38
2 Learning More......................39
Components Guide..........................40
Information Displayed on
the Screen..................................42
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)....................44
m FUNC. Menu – Basic
Operations .................................45
n Menu – Basic Operations ....46
Changing the Sound Settings..........47
6
Returning the Camera to
Default Settings......................... 48
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ................................. 49
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions................... 51
4 Shooting in Various Conditions . 52
! Turning the Flash Off.................. 55
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)............. 56
Inserting the Date and Time............ 58
Ò Using the Self-Timer................... 59
" Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 60
4 Selecting Settings
Yourself.............................. 61
G Shooting in Program AE ............. 62
h Turning the Flash On................... 62
u Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)...................................... 63
e Shooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 63
R Zooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro)........................... 64
Changing the Recording Pixels
(Image Size).............................. 65
Changing the Image Quality
(Compression Ratio) ................. 65
b Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)......... 67
W Continuous Shooting ................. 67
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 68
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Adjusting the White Balance........... 69
Changing the Tone of
an Image (My Colors) ............... 70
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 71
Î Shooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ................................. 71
$ Customizing the Self-Timer........ 72
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock.......................... 73
Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73
5 Getting More Out of
Your Camera..................... 75
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76
% Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 78
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 79
& Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 79
( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 80
… Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 80
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear
Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 81
Œ Red-Eye Correction................... 82
≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 83
6 Using Various Functions
for Shooting Movies ........... 85
Changing the Image Quality ........... 86
AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 87
Other Shooting Functions ............... 87
Playback Functions......................... 88
7 Using Playback and Other
Functions ............................ 89
g Searching Images by
Sets of 9 (Index Display)........... 90
Table of Contents
d Searching for Images Using the
Jump Display.............................91
. Viewing Slideshows ....................92
Checking the Focus.........................93
k Magnifying Images .....................94
+ Changing Image Transitions.......94
Viewing Images on a TV .................95
: Protecting Images.....................96
/ Erasing All Images......................97
\ Rotating Images..........................98
= Resizing Images .........................99
@ Making Dark Subjects
Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) ....100
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 101
Selecting Images for Printing
(DPOF) .................................... 102
8 Customizing the Camera.. 107
Changing Functions ......................108
Changing Shooting Functions .......111
Changing Playback Functions.......114
9 Useful Information ............ 115
Using Household Power................116
Troubleshooting.............................117
List of Messages
that Appear on the Screen.......120
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode ........................122
Menus............................................ 124
Specifications ................................128
Handling Precautions ....................131
Index..............................................132
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Caution
Caution
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
Camera
• Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun,
etc.).
This could damage eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.
• Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in electrical shock or fire.
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