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CDI-E354-010 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA

Confirming 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.
OCamera OAA-size Alkaline Memory Card
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_User Guides
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•_ Camera User Guide (this guide)
• _ Direct Print User Guide
(Connecting the camera to a printer)
• _ Software Starter Guide
(Connecting the camera to a computer)
• "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
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- _ ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide
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included memory card.

Let's Get Started! I
Let's Get Started!
This guide is divided into the following two sections.
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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.
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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 lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read .................................... 6
Preparations ................................. 10
Shooting Still Images (l!_ Mode) .................. 15
Viewing Still Images ........................... 18
Erasing ...................................... 19
Printing ..................................... 20
Embedding the Date in the Image Data ........... 22
Shooting Movies (1_] Standard Mode) ............... 24
Viewing Movies ............................... 26
Downloading Images to a Computer ............. 27
System Map .................................. 34 J
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 ............................ 54
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 56
[] E$3Using the Optical Zoom ...................... 56
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tete-Converter ......... 56
_, Using the Flash ............................... 60
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ..................... 61
Using the Self-Timer ............................. 62
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) .......... 64

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Changing the Compression (Still Images) ............. 65
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ................ 66
Adjusting the ISO Speed .......................... 68
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69
Mode Dial ...................................... 69
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ................. 70
pProgram AE ................................. 73
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed ...................... 74
Av Setting the Aperture ........................... 76
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ... 78
=R Movie Shooting .............................. 80
Advanced Shooting Functions 84
Continuous Shooting ............................. 84
Setting the Flash ................................ 86
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions ......... 88
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ...................... 92
Selecting a Subject to Focus On
(Face Select and Track) ......................... 94
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) ............ 96
[] Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............. 99
Switching between Metering Modes ................ 100
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................ 101
Shooting in a My Colors Mode ..................... 104
Setting the Display Overlays ...................... 106
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) .... 107
Registering Settings to the _N Button ............ 108
Playback/Erasing 110
O,Viewing Magnified Images ..................... 110
:=:Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 111
Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects
(Focus Check Display) ......................... 112
Jumping to Images ........................... 114
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ........ 116

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Viewing Movies ................................ 117
Rotating Images in the Display .................... 119
Playback with Transition Effects ................... 120
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ................. 121
Red-Eye Correction Function ...................... 122
Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) .............. 127
Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................. 129
Protecting Image ............................... 131
Erasing All Images .............................. 132
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 133
Setting the DPOF Print Settings ................... 133
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................ 137
Configuring the Camera 139
Power Saving Function .......................... 139
Formatting Memory Cards ........................ 141
Resetting the File Number ........................ 142
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) .............. 144
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ................... 146
Resetting Settings to Their Default Vatues ........... 147
Connecting to a TV 148
Shooting/Playback Using a TV .................... 148
Troubleshooting 150
List of Messages 161
Appendix 165
Safety Precautions .............................. 165
Preventing Malfunctions .......................... 171
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) .............. 174
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ................ 178
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 182
Replacing the Date Battery ....................... 184
Camera Care and Maintenance .................... 186
Specifications .................................. 187

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Index 197
"_Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206
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.
I_ -This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
IExptanations in this based the camera's default
guide are on 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
actual camera.
You can useSD memory cards,SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory
_'_" cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCpluscards and HCMMCpluscards in
this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as
memorycards in this guide.

6IPlease 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 sate. 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 be aware 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. 148).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the
language setting.

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