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Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below.
_._ Direct Print User
Guide
_GuideS°ftwareStarter
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
•PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
http:llweb.canonjpllmaginglinformation-e.html

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Checking 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 product.
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_) Camera OBattery Pack NB-5L OBattery Charger
(with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
_) Memory Card (32MB) _Interface Cable IFC-4OOPCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300 _Wrist Strap WS-DC2 O Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
_) Warranty Card
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
_'_ Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus
cards and HC MMCptus cards in this camera. These
cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in
this guide.

Table of Contents I 3
Various Shooting Methods 81
Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions .............. 81
Shooting in Manual Mode .......................... 84
Continuous Shooting ........................... 85
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function ............... 86
Setting the Slow Synchro Function ................... 87
_m Movie Shooting ............................... 88
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ............. 93
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check) .................................... 95
Switching between Focusing Modes .................. 97
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 100
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .............. 102
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ......... 103
Adjusting the ISO Speed ...................... 104
_,,v Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift)... 105
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............... 107
Switching between Metering Modes ................. 108
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) ........ 109
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................. 111
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 114
Changing Colors ................................ 116
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) ..... 121
_,=M Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button ..... 122
Setting the Display Overlays ....................... 124

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Setting the Auto Rotate Function .................... 125
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ............... 126
Resetting the File Number ......................... 128
Playback/Erasing 130
Q, Magnifying Images ............................ 130
_" Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .... 131
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check display) ............................ 132
Jumping to Images ............................ 134
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ......... 136
Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) .... 140
Editing Movies .................................. 142
Rotating Images in the Display ..................... 144
Playback with Transition Effects .................... 145
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .................. 146
Red-Eye Correction Function ....................... 151
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ........... 155
Resizing Images ................................ 158
Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................. 160
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ............. 162
Protecting Images ............................... 164
Erasing Images ................................. 168
Registering Functions to the Playback Button .......... 172

Table of Contents I5
Symbol Conventions in this Guide
_Co_u_g the P_stc_d Mode i_m
- Mode switch position
,vailable shooting modes
These modes are available
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_] This mark denotes additional topics that complement
the basic operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at t me of purchase.

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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 a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never be used in a 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 of sale. If a problem arises
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with awarranty claim to a Canon Customer Supporf Help
Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support
list supplied with your camera.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before
using it with a TV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language setting.

Various Shooting Methods I81
I You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or
FUNC. menu options. See p. 41.
_Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions []
[] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238).
You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.
Se,eciashooti",mode:
_1. Set the mode switch to $CN.
2. Press the (_) button.
3. Use the ÷ or • button to select []
and the 4" or 4" button to select a
mode. _ ,,
[] Portrait
Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
[] Night Snapshot
Allows you to take snapshots of people against
twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects
of camera shake even without using a tripod.

82IVarious Shooting Methods
[] Kids&Pets
Allows you to capture subjects that move around,
such as children and pets, without missing photo
opportunities.
[] Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's
true color when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.
[] Foliage
Shoots trees and leaves--such as new growth,
autumn leaves or blossoms--in vivid colors.
[] Snow
Shoots without ablue tingeand without making
people appear dark against a snowy background.
[] Beach
Shoots without making people appear dark near
water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.
[] Fireworks
Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal
exposure.

Various Shooting Methods I 83
[] Aquarium
Selects the optimalISO speed, white balance and
colorbalance to capturefish and other items in an
indooraquarium.
[] Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof
Case WP-DC17 (soldseparately). This mode uses
an optimalwhite balance settingto reduce bluish
tonesand record images witha natural hue.
•The shutter speed is slow in [] mode. Always use a tripod
to avoid camera shake.
•In _:'_] [] [] ['_--'Jor[] mode the lSO speed may
increase and cause noise in the image depending on the
scene being shot.
_] Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC17 to shoot
underwater. You are also recommended to use this case for
shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or on the ski slopes.