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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

I1
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.

4 ITable of Contents
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 174
Setting the DPOF Print Settings .................... 174
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ................. 181
Connecting to a TV 183
Shooting/Playback Using a TV ..................... 183
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184
Changing My Camera Settings ..................... 184
Registering My Camera Settings .................... 185
Troubleshooting 187
List of Messages 197

Table of Contents I5
Appendix 201
Safety Precautions ............................... 201
Preventing Malfunctions .......................... 205
Battery Handling ................................ 206
Handling the Memory Card ........................ 208
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ............ 210
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ... 211
Camera Care and Maintenance ..................... 213
Specifications ................................... 214
Index 224
_, Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 238
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.

61
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.

174 ] Print Settings/TransferSettings
You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform
various operations. See p. 41.
ISetting the DPOF Print Settings []
You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the
number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used
on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print
compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing
service that supports DPOE
The _k icon may display for a memory card with print settings
set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will
be overwr tten by those set by your camera.
Setting the Print Style
After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following
settings can be selected. *Default setting
mStandard* Prints one image per page.
Prints the selected images together at a
Print [] Index reduced size in an index format.
Type Prints the images in both the standard and
[] [] Both indexformats.
[] Date (On/Oft*) Adds the date to the print.
[] File No, (On/Oft*) Adds the file number to the print.
Clear DPOF data (On*lOft) Clears all print settings after the images
_rint.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1175
_] • The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print
Type as follows.
- Index
[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
- Standard or Both
[Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time,
however, the printable information may vary between
printers.
• To Print Two or More Copies
1. Select [Print Settings] and set [Print Type] to [Standard] or
[Both].
2. Choose [Select Images & Qty.], select an image and press
the FUNC./SET button.
3. Use the ÷ or 4!, button to set the number of print copies.
• Images dated using [] (Postcard Date Imprint mode)
(p. 78) are always printed with the date, regardless of the
[Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date
twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On].
• Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 12).

176[Print Settings/TransferSettings
Select a print settings method
Select Images & Qty.
Select Range
Select by Date
Select by Category
Select by Folder
Select All Images
Clear All Selections
Configures print settings for single images as you
view them.
For picking a first and last image and printing all the
images in the range.
Configures print settings for images corresponding
to the selected date.
Configures print settings for images in the selected
category.
Configures print settings for images in the selected
folder.
Configures print settings for all images.
Removes all print settings from images.
I_] nly one copy will be printed for each selected image.With the
[Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the number of
copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to [Standard]
or [Both] (p. 174).
Choose a selection method.
1. Press the _ button.
2. Press the _ button.
3. Use the ÷ or ._ button to select the
[1_1] menu.
4. Use the _ or 4, button to choose a
selection method.
5. Press the _ button.

m [Select Images & Qty,]
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1177

178 Print Settings/Transfer Settings
• Select Range]
• You can circle your finger on the
Touch Control Dial to select the first
and last image.
1. Press the @ button.
2. Use the ÷ or .I, button to select the
first image in the print range.
3. Press the _ button.
1. Use the ._ button to select [Last
Image].
2. Press the _ button.
3. Use the ÷ or .I, button to select the
last image in the range.
4. Press the _ button.
• An image with a lower number than
the first image cannot be selected as
the last image
• Up to 500 images can be selected.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1179
Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]
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180 _ Print Settings/Transfer Settings
• Select All Images]
1. Use the 4. or 4. button to select
[OK].
2. Press the _ button.
• The screen will return to the
selection method screen.
• Selecting [Cancel] cancels print
settings of the selected image.
•Clear All Selections]
1. Use the ÷ or 4. button to select
[OK].
2. Press the @ button.
• The screen will return to the
selection method screen.
• Selecting [Cancel] cancels the
operation.
i_ • The output of some printers or photo developing services
may not reflect the specified print settings.
• Pdnt settings cannot be set for movies.
_] • Images are printed in order according to the file number.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
• When the camera is connected to a printer, the _,,,_ button
will light blue. At this time, printing will begin after performing
the following.
1. Press the ,B,,,_ button.
2. Confirm that [Print] is selected, then press the FUNC./SET
button.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1181
tSetting the DPOF Transfer Settings []
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before
downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for
instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
The _, icon may display for a memory card with transfer I
settings set by a different DPOF-compiiant camera, These I
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
_Select [Transfer Orderi.
1. Press the _ button.
2. In the [FD---I]menu, usethe ÷ or _1, ._ _ ..... .,
button to setect []. __
3. Press the O button.
2_ Choose a selection method"
@1. Use the ÷ or "l, button to choose a
selection method.
_2. Press the O button.
Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer

182 iPrint Settings/Transfer Settings
• [Order]
1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select
images to transfer.
2. Press the _ button.
• Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again desetects the setting.
• This also can be set in the index
playback mode.
3. Press the _ button.
•[Mark all]
1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select
[OK].
2. Press the @ button.
_] • Images are transferred in order according to the file number.
• A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

Connecting to a TV 1183
lShooting/Playback Using a TV []_[][]
You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using
a TV.
• The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards (p. 52). The
default setting varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others
• If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may
not display propedy.

1841Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform ]
various operations. See p. 41.
My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up,
operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register
these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own
tastes.
IChanging My Camera Settings[_[][_[B
1. Press the _ button.
2. Use the ÷ or ._ button to select the
[l_l] menu.
3. use the ,1_or _1,button to select
menu item.
2Accept the setting,
1. Use the ÷ or .I_ button to select
contents you wish to set.
2. Press the _ button.
• Select [Theme] to set all to the same
settings.

I
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 1185
lRegistering My Settings []
Camera
Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds
can be added as My Camera settings to the [] and [] menu items.
You can also use the supplied so_bNare to upload your computer's
images and sounds to the camera.
A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to
the defaults. Use the supptied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera.
Select a menu item,
1. Press the _ button.
1. Press the _ button.
2. Use the ÷ or .). button to select the
[[_1] menu.
3. Use the ÷ or 4!, button to select
menu item to register.
Select a setting,
1. Use the ÷or -I, button to select []
or [_1.
2. Press the _ button.
Accept the setting,
-[Start-up Image]
1. Use the ÷ or ._ button to select
image to register.
2. Press the {'_u,c-_button.

186Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
_- [Start-up]l[Operation]l[Self-timer]l[Shutter Sounds]
1. Use the ÷ or 4, button to select _
r] (Record). _
_2. Press the O button. I_
3. After recording, use the ÷ or ,_ __
button to select [] (Register) _
_ 4. Press the @ button, t@
Recording will automatically stop
o when the recording time elapses.
To play it, select [] (Play).
_° To exit instead of registering, press [] (Exit).
•The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings.
Movies
- Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. ! 60)
- Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 162)
The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is
added.
_] ee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information
on creating and adding to the My Camera data.

Troubleshooting 1187
• Camera (p. 187)
• When the power is turned on (p. 188)
• LCD monitor (p. 188)
• Shooting (p. 190)
• Shooting movies (p. 194)
• Playback (p. 195)
• Battery/Battery Charger (p. 196)
• TV monitor output (p. 196)
• Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 196)
Power is not turned on. • Press the power button (p. 14).
Memory card slot/battery • Confirm that the memory card slot /
cover is open. battery cover is securely closed
(p. 10).
Battery charge insufficient • Insert a fully charged battery into the
tooperatecamera("Change camera (p. 8).
the battery pack" message • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
displays). (sold separately) (p. 210).
Poor contact between • Polish the terminals with a soft cotton
camera and battery swab before charging or using the
terminals, battery (p. 206).
The camera's horizontal/ • The camera's orientation mechanism
vertical orientation was is operating. There is no malfunction.
changed.