Canon Powershot SD1400 IS User manual

Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
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Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
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Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Checking the Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
Using the PDF Manuals
Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons
appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in
the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
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Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more
challenging photos.
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Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold
separately) and print.
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Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
•A memory card is not included.
•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
Camera Battery Pack NB-4L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
Wrist Strap WS-DC7
Warranty
Card
Getting Started
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
“Canon Customer
Support” Leaflet
Battery Charger
CB-2LV/CB-2LVE

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Read This First
Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded 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
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exh bitions, 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 there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it 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.
LCD Monitor
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The LCD monitor is made from reinforced glass, but it may break if
subjected to severe impacts. Please read the Safety Precautions (p. 9)
carefully. In case the glass breaks, exercise adequate caution so as not to
injure yourself on any broken fragments.
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The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to
specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright
or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded
image.
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The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56
Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 59, 60, 61, 85
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash
(turn off the flash). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . 60, 61, 67, 80, 81
Insert the date and time into my shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Add effects and shoot (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect) . . . . . . . . . 57
Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . . . . 73
Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Take good people shots
Shoot various other scenes
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Shoot
IF wPV
Portraits
(p. 54)
At night
(p. 54)
Kids and pets
(p. 55)
At the beach
(p. 55)
Against snow
(p. 56)
St’
Indoors
(p. 55)
Fireworks
(p. 56)
Underwater
(p. 55)
Low light
(p. 55)

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What Do You Want to Do?
Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115, 116
Look at my pictures on a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Erase pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 121
Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 104
Easily print pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turn off sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 146
Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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View
E
Shoot/View Movies
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Print
Save
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Other

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Table of Contents
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Conventions Used in this Guide ........8
Safety Precautions.............................9
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately).........................16
Inserting he Battery and
Memory Card...............................16
Setting the Date and Time ...............19
Setting the Display Language..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button.............23
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24
Viewing Images ...............................28
Erasing Images................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
Transferring Images
to a Computer for Viewing...........34
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........39
Components Guide..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicator ...........................................45
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46
MENU – Basic Opera ions...............47
Changing the Sound Settings..........48
Changing the Screen Brightness.....49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings....................................... 50
Low Level
Memory Card Formatting............ 51
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)..................... 52
Clock Functions............................... 52
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 54
Adding Effects and Shooting........... 57
Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 59
Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 60
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 61
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 63
Zooming in Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom) ............................. 64
Inser ing the Date and Time............ 66
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 67
Shooting in Program AE.................. 70
Adjus ing the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) .......... 71
Turning the Flash On ...................... 71
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 72
Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity) ....................................... 72
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size) ............................... 73
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ........................... 73
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions
of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting
you learn more as you read each chapter.
1 Getting Started...............13
2 Learning More................41
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions..............53
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself ..........................69

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Table of Contents
Changing the ISO Speed................ 75
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 76
Continuous Shooting....................... 78
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ................................. 79
Shooting Using
the Two Second Self-Timer ........ 80
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 81
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 82
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock ........................... 82
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 86
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 87
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 88
Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 89
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 89
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 90
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast) .................. 91
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 92
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 93
Shooting Long Exposures............... 94
Changing the Color and Shooting... 95
Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 98
Changing the Movie Mode............ 100
Changing the Image Quality ......... 101
AE Lock/Exposure Shift ................ 102
O her Shooting Functions ............. 103
Playback Functions....................... 104
Editing ........................................... 105
Quickly Searching Images............. 108
Viewing Images
in Filtered Playback................... 109
Viewing Slideshows....................... 111
Checking the Focus....................... 113
Magnifying Images ........................ 114
Changing Image Transitions .........114
Viewing Images on a TV ............... 115
Viewing Images
on a High-Definition TV............. 116
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle).......................... 117
Protecting Images ......................... 118
Erasing All Images ........................ 121
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) ........................... 123
Tagging Images as Favorites ........125
Rotating Images ............................ 127
Resizing Images............................ 128
Trimming ....................................... 129
Adding Effects with
the My Colors Function ............. 130
Correcting he Brightness
(i-Contrast) ................................ 131
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......132
Printing Images ............................. 134
Printing from the Print List
(DPOF)...................................... 136
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF)...................................... 138
5 Getting More Out of Your
Camera ...........................83
6 Using Various
Functions for Shooting
Movies ............................99
7 Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions ........107
8 Printing.........................133

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Conventions Used in this Guide
Changing Camera Settings............142
Changing
Shooting Function Settings .......148
Changing
Playback Function Settings.......151
Using Household Power................ 154
Troubleshooting ............................ 155
List of Messages That Appear
on the Screen ........................... 158
Information
Displayed on the Screen........... 160
Functions Available
in Each Shooting Mode............. 162
Menus ........................................... 164
Handling Precautions .................... 168
Specifications ................................ 169
Index ............................................. 173
Conventions Used in this Guide
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Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
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Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square
brackets).
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The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the
following icons.
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: Troubleshooting tips.
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: Hints for getting more out of your camera.
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: Things you should be careful about.
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: Supplemental information.
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(p. xx): Reference pages.“xx” stands for a page number.
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This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
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The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
9 Customizing Camera
Settings ........................141
10 Useful Information.......153
(Right button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Up button)
(Left button)
(Down button)

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Safety Precautions
•
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
•
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
Camera
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
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Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless
expressly indicated to do so in this guide.
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To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
•
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
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Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
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Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the
camera power off and remove the battery.
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Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

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Safety Precautions
Battery and Battery Charger
Other Warnings
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Use only recommended batteries.
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Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
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Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
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Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
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Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•
Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
•
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
•
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
•
Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
•
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds
of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
•
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
•
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could damage the camera or lead to injury.
•
Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
- Places subject to strong sunlight.
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
- Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause
deformation of the casing.

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Safety Precautions
•
The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
•
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
Caution
•
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
•
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
•
In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
•
Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
•
Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,
resulting in fire.
•
Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
•
Before you discard battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
•
Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or
injuries.
•
Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
•
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
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Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
Amode, and then how to view and erase the images you take.
The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies
and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
•
Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your
wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
•
Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
Strap

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Charging the Battery
Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
●Align the Smarks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .
Charge the battery.
●For CB-2LV: Flip out the plug and plug
the charger into a power outlet .
●For CB-2LVE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
XThe charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
●The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the battery.
●Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .
CB-2LV
CB-2LVE
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.

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Charging the Battery
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
•The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
•Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge
state.
Number of Shots 230
Playback Time (Hours) 6
Display Summary
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
•
Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries con inue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
•
How to store the battery for long periods:
Deplete and remove the battery from he camera. Attach the terminal cover
and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year)
without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
•
The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If he plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
•
The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•
If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the
end of its life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that
the Smark is visible.

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Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)
•
SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*
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SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*
•
SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)*
•
MultiMediaCards
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MMCplus memory cards
•
HC MMCplus memory cards
* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not
operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
●If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
●Slide the cover and open it .
Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may
not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader.
Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Insert the battery.
●Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
●Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Insert the memory card.
●Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
●Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.
Close the cover.
●Close the cover , and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place .
Terminals
Terminals
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the
locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on he screen and you will not
be able to take or erase images.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
●Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
•Values are based on the default settings.
•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
Memory Card 4GB 16GB
Number of shots 1058 4334
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shoo ing mode (p. 24).
Number of shots that
can be taken

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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
●Press the power button.
XThe Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
●Press the qr buttons to choose an
option.
●Press the op buttons to set a value.
Complete the setting.
●Press the mbutton.
XOnce the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time screen will close.
●Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons to choose , you will
set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
●Press the nbutton.
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3tab.
●Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
●Press the op buttons to choose [Date/
Time], then press the mbutton.
Change the date and time.
●Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust
the setting.
●Pressing the nbutton will close the
menu.
Date/Time battery
•
•
The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time set ings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
has been removed.
•
By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold
separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if
the camera is not turned on.
•
If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and ime.