ENGLISH Getting Started Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (p. 32). CDI-E356-010 © CANON INC.
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1 Let’s Get Started! First… Getting Started This Guide This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next… PDF Manuals Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos. The PDF manuals are included in the supplied CD-ROM.
2 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.
3 Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Erasing z Printing z Embedding the Date in the Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map 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.
Capture Your Best Memories Getting Started 4 Capture Your Best Memories
Preparations 5 Installing the Batteries and Memory Card a Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and hold it there while moving the entire cover in the direction of the arrow (b) and opening it up in the direction of the arrow (c). Hold lock open a Battery Cover Lock c b Be sure to hold the battery cover lock open while sliding the entire cover in the direction of the arrow.
Getting Started 6 Preparations b Install two batteries. Negative end (–) Positive end (+) Caution! Check the battery terminals for the correct orientation. c Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Caution! Back Check the memory card for the correct orientation. Only SD and SDHC memory cards Write Protect Tab Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked. Front The camera may fail to detect the memory card or malfunction if the memory card is inserted backward by mistake.
Preparations 7 it until it clicks into place (b). a b To Remove the Memory Card • Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Getting Started 8 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. a Power Button b c / a / / Buttons Button Button Press the power button. b Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the W or X button to select a category. 2. Use the S or T button to set the value. c Press the FUNC./SET button.
Preparations 9 You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. a bd Button Mode Dial c b / a / / Button Buttons Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button once. c Use the S, T, W or X button to select a language. d Press the FUNC./SET button.
Getting Started 10 Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images ( a Power Button b Auto Mode) de Shutter Button Indicator Mode Dial a Press 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. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sound, press and hold the MENU button while pressing the power button. The [Mute] setting also can be changed in the (Setup) menu. b Select a shooting mode. 1.
Shooting Still Images 11 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 after shooting (Rec. Review). You can also shoot while the image is displayed. * You can change the interval for which images are displayed by configuring the [Review] item in the (Rec.) menu. • The image will continue to display after shooting if you keep the shutter button pressed.
Getting Started 12 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images a Mode Dial b / a Buttons Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Use the W or X button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed continuously, but they will appear coarse.
Erasing 13 Getting Started Erasing a Mode Dial b c b / a Button Button Buttons Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Use the W or X button to select an image to erase and press the button. c Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./ SET button. • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Getting Started 14 Printing Printing c c Power Button a Mode Dial d / d a Buttons Button Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers.
Printing 15 You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer. Adding to a Print List a Press the button (still images only). b Add to the print list. 1. Use the S or T button to set the number of copies to print. 2. Use the W or X button to select [Add]. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button.
Getting Started 16 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data 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. 8). • The image size is fixed to the 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints).
Embedding the Date in the Image Data (Date Stamp). 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select . 3. Use the W or X button to select . • The area that will not print displays in gray. • Pressing the MENU button allows you to switch to [Date & Time] using the W or X button. 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.
Getting Started 18 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) a Power Button b de Shutter Button Indicator Mode Dial a Press the power button. b Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). • Confirm that the camera is set to (Standard). c Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter, or button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Shooting Movies 19 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. e Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [z Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor.
Getting Started 20 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies b a Power Button Mode Dial cd / a / / Buttons Press the power button. b Set the mode dial to (Playback). c Use the W or X button to display a movie and press the FUNC./ SET button. • Images with a icon are movies. d Use the W or X button to select (Play) and press the FUNC./ SET button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
Downloading Images to a Computer 21 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.
Getting Started 22 Downloading Images to a Computer Preparing to Download Images Windows 2000 users must install the software before connecting the camera to the computer. a 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. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete.
Downloading Images to a Computer 23 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. • Open the Camera's terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. DIGITAL Terminal USB Port Interface Cable c Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Set the camera's mode dial to (Playback) and press the power button. Power Button If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes].
Getting Started 24 Downloading Images to a Computer d Displaying the Camera Window. Windows 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 [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer 25 Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 22). a Button / / / Buttons Button b a Button Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. b Press the button.
Getting Started 26 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans. Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings.
Downloading Images to a Computer 27 4. Press the MENU button after downloading finishes. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Getting Started 28 System Map System Map Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*6 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • A separately sold four-cell set of AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries (NB4-300) is also available • Two batteries are used for this camera AC Adapter Kit ACK800 • Compa
System Map 29 Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Canon Brand Camera Direct Compatible Printer Direct Interface Cable Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*4 (PIXMA series) SD Memory Card *5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH PCMCIA Adapter USB Card Reader Compact Photo Printers*2 *3 (SELPHY Series) USB Port PC Card Slot *1 *2 *3 *4 Also available for purchase separately. See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer.
Getting Started 30 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet.
System Map 31 Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera's controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Getting Started 32 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 PDF version of the Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to severe impacts.
33 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
