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Let's Get Started! I 1
Let's Get Started!
This guide is divided into the following two sections.
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.
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features
to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are
described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a
television to view images.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a_ are lids or chars that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read .................................... 6
Preparations ................................. 10
Shooting Still Images (Bin Mode) .................. 15
Viewing Still Images ........................... 18
Erasing ...................................... 19
Printing ..................................... 20
Embedding the Date in the Image Data ........... 22
Shooting Movies (F_] Standard Mode) ............... 24
Viewing Movies ............................... 26
Downloading Images to a Computer ............. 27
System Map .................................. 34
Components Guide 40
Indicators ...................................... 43
Basic Operations 44
_Menus and Settings .............................. 44
_lnformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus... 46
Using the LCD Monitor ............................ 53
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 55
[] E$3Using the Optical Zoom ...................... 55
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ......... 55
_- Using the Flash ............................... 59
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ..................... 60
Using the Self-Timer ........................... 61
Changing the Recording Pixets (Still Images) .......... 63

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Changing the Compression (Still Images) ............. 64
Adjusting the ISO Speed ....................... 65
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 66
Mode Dial ...................................... 66
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................. 67
Shooting in the Manual Mode ...................... 70
_,a Movie Shooting .............................. 71
Advanced Shooting Functions 75
_;_Continuous Shooting ........................... 75
Setting the Flash ................................ 76
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions ......... 78
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ...................... 82
Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 84
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock). 86
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .............. 88
Shooting with FE Lock ............................ 89
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation (Still Images) .... 90
Switching between Metering Modes ................. 91
Setting a Slow Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) ..... 92
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................. 94
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ...................... 97
Setting the Display Overlays ....................... 99
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) .... 100
Registering Settings to the [_v Button ............ 101
Playback/Erasing 103
O,Viewing Magnified Images ..................... 103
_:Viewing tmages in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 104
Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects
(Focus Check Display) ......................... 105
Jumping to Images ........................... 107
Organizing tmages by Category (My Category) ........ 109
Viewing Movies ................................ 110
Rotating Images in the Display .................... 112
Playback with Transition Effects ................... 113

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Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................. 114
Red-Eye Correction Function ...................... 115
Resizing Images ............................... 120
Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................. 122
Protecting Images .............................. 124
Erasing All Images .............................. 125
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 126
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ................... 126
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................ 130
Configuring the Camera 132
Power Saving Function .......................... 132
Formatting Memory Cards ........................ 134
Resetting the File Number ........................ 135
Creafing an Image Desfination (Folder) .............. 137
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ................... 139
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........... 140
Connecting to a TV 141
Shooting/Playback Using a TV .................... 141
Troubleshooting 143
List of Messages 154
Appendix 158
Safety Precautions .............................. 158
Preventing Malfunctions .......................... 164
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) .............. 167
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 171
Replacing the Date Battery ....................... 173
Camera Care and Maintenance .................... 175
Specifications .................................. 176
Index 185
_'Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 190

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Symbol Conventions in this Guide
Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.
If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.
[1_ " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
" This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result,
the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the
actua camera.
You can use SDmemory cards, SDHC(SD High Capacity)memory
_'_" cards,MultiMediaCards, MMCpluscards and HCMMCpluscards in
I_ this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as
memory cards in this guide.

6 I 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., 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 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,

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Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become warm. Please Deaware of this and take care when
operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 141).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the
language setting.

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Getting Started
@Shooting Still Images
@Viewing Still Images
@Embedding the Date in the Image Data
@Shooting Movies
@Viewing Movies
@Downloading Images to a Computer !! !!i
@System Map

10 IPreparations
_Installing the Batteries and Memory
Card
"1_Slide and hold the battery cover lock ((_), then slide
((_)) and open (®) the cover.
Battery Cover Lock
(_ Open the cover ((_).
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Slide
the cover ((_)). ®
2. Install two batteries.
Positive end
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supplied AA-size
Ikaline batteries

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Preparations I11
3, Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Front Write Protect Tab
(Only SD and SDHC memory cards)
Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked(onlySDand SDHC /
memory cards). /
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4. Close the cover (_)), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (_).
_ nsure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

12IPreparations
To Remove the Batteries
Open the cover and remove the batteries.
To Remove the Memory Card
Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then
release it.
Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.

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tSetting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.
Power Button
Button
÷/÷/_'/'_ Button
MENU
"1, Press the power button.
2, Select the month, day, year and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the ÷ or "k button to select
an option.
2. Use the ÷ or ÷ button to set the
value.
3. Press the Obutton.
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time
Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings
window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above.
.Press the _button.
MENU
2_ Use the ÷ or +button to select
the _ (Set up) menu.
3, Use the ÷or ÷button to select
[Date/Time].
4, Press the _button.

14 IPreparations
I_] he date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of
the lithium date/time battery isdepleted (p. 173).
Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
Bu_on
1, Set the mode switch to [] (playback).
2, Hold down the Q button and press the 0 ) button.
MENU
3m Use the ,I,, ,Ik, 4" or 4" button to select a language.
4. Press the 0 button.

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Power Button
Mode Dial Indicators
Button
DISP.
"1_ 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.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to
(shooting),
2. Set the mode dial to 4_).
3, Aim the camera at the subject.
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using a tripod is also effective.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.
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16 _ Shooting Still Images
5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) 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 shoot by pressing the shutter button even
when an image is being displayed.
• If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will
continue to display.
• The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the
memory card.
To Shoot Images in Focus
The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.
The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the f_rst stage is
referred as "pressing halfway".
Correct
Just pressing
fully
_] ute Setting
When you hold down the DISP. button while turning on the
camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. You can change
the setting in [Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 51).

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[_Shooting in Easy Mode
This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that
automatically selects all camera settings except the flash. This mode
is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many
settings. You can select whether or not to use the flash with the
button, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is
prohibited.
1. Set the mode dial to [_ (Easy mode).
2_ Aim the camera at the subject.
3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
[_] o settings, other than flash settings, can be made in Easy
mode. Even if you press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no
menu will display.

18 I Viewing Still Images
Power Button
--Mode Switch
÷/'_ Buttons
1. Press the power button.
2, Set the mode switch to [] (playback).
3, Use the <- or 4, button to display the image you wish
to view.
• Use the 4- button to move to the
previous image and the 4, button to
move to the next image.
•The images advance more quickly if
you keep the button pressed, but they
will appear coarse.
eetting [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in the
[] menu allows you to specify the image to display in
playback mode. (* Default setting)
•If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback).
• The following actions will display the most recent image
regardless of the [Resume] settings.
Shooting an image, changing the memory card, or editing an
image on the memory card using a computer.