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ENGLISH
Basic
Camera User Guide

Please Read This First

This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
Preparations
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Menus and Settings
Printing
Downloading Images
to a Computer

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  • Page 1: Please Read This First

    ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features.
  • Page 2 Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. For information on included System Map items and items sold separately Preparations • Charging the battery • Installing the battery and memory card •...

  • Page 3: Charging The Battery

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

  • Page 4: Installing The Battery

    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.

  • Page 5: To Remove The Memory Card

    To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release 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.

  • Page 6: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( 2. Use the button to select an item and the button to change its value ( To set the daylight saving option, use the 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 13).

  • Page 7: Press The Power Button

    Shooting Press the power button. 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 DISP.

  • Page 8: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    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. See Basic Shooting Functions See the Advanced Guide: Indicators (p. 22). See the Advanced Guide: How to Use the IS Mode (p.

  • Page 9: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes The camera automatically selects settings. AUTO Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance, my colors or ISO speed. Digital Macro Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 2 –...
  • Page 10 Beach Fireworks Shoots without making people Captures appear dark near fireworks in the water or sand sky sharply and where reflected at optimal sunlight is strong. exposure. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC5 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal SPECIAL white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record SCENE...

  • Page 11: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Press the zoom lever toward The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Using the Flash Press the button to cycle through flash settings.

  • Page 12: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

    Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Press the button to switch modes. To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the button to remove 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 •...
  • Page 13 Playback Turn the mode dial to (playback) ( The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor. Use the 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.

  • Page 14: Menus And Settings

    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.
  • Page 15 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected.
  • Page 16 PIXMA Series/SELPHY DS Series Bubble Jet Printers *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.
  • Page 17 Set the camera to the playback mode, turn on the power and confirm that 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. Use the button to select an image to print ( ) and...

  • Page 18: Downloading Images To A Computer

    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. 17) in advance. Camera to Computer Connection Supplied Software Install It...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more Space - 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...

  • Page 20: Preparing To Download Images

    Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    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. Lift up the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover with a fingernail and plug the interface cable in all the way. DIGITAL Terminal USB Port Interface Cable...
  • Page 22 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. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does...

  • Page 23: Download The Images

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

  • Page 24: Direct Transfer

    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 18). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously...
  • Page 25 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Select and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). 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.74).
  • Page 26 WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

  • Page 27: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 28 CEL-SF6UA210 © 2006 CANON INC.

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