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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.

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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 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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