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Basic Operations
CommonlyUsedShootingFunctions
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List of Messages
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Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below. : Contents of This Guide
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[Getting Started (p. 7) ]
Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memonj cards
to setting the date and time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing
simple printing tasks.
ILearning More (p. 37) ]
Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for shooting
and playback. Lists informat_:_ for more advanced use of your camera.
IConnectthe camera
to other devices
• Connecting to a printer
•Connecting to a TV set
• Connecting to acomputer
Camera User Guide
Direct Print User
Guide
Software Starter
Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
• PDF manuals
available on the
Canon website.
http://web.canon jp/Imaging/information-e.html

Checking the Package Contents I 1
Checking the Package Contents
The following items are includedin the package. If something is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
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(]) Camera OAA Alkaline Memory Card
Batteries (x2) _) (16MB)
Canon Digital (_ Warranty Card
_Camera Solution
Disk
Wrist Strap
(_ WS-20O
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
w th the included memory card.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
_'_p* Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCptus
cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These
memory cards are collectively referred to as memory
cards in this guide.

2ITableofContents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a _ are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read 6
Preparations ...................................... 8
Shooting Still Images (_ Mode) ................... 14
Viewing Still Images ............................... 17
Shooting Movies (l_q Standard Mode) ................. 18
Viewing Movies ................................... 20
Erasing ......................................... 21
Printing ......................................... 22
Downloading Images to a Computer ................... 24
System Map ..................................... 32
Components Guide 38
Using the Control Dial ........................... 41
[_ Button ..................................... 42
Indicators ..................................... 43
Power Saving Function .......................... 43
Basic Operations 44
Menus and Settings ............................. 44
Menus and Default Settings ....................... 46
Using the LCD Monitor ........................... 51
LCD Monitor Brightness .......................... 52
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ........... 53
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........... 58
Formatting Memory Cards ........................ 59
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60
[] E_ Shooting with the Optical Zoom .............. 60

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Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ........ 61
_. Using the Flash .............................. 65
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) .................... 66
_,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,_)Using the Self-Timer .......................... 67
Changing the Recording Pixets (Still Images) ......... 69
Changing the Compression (Still Images) ............ 70
Configuring the Postcard Mode .................... 71
Embedding the Date in the Image Data .............. 72
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ............... 73

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• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
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_r_oxvr_y a:2)_nin _eLCD_,
These modes are available
These modes are not available
i_ " This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
I_ " 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.

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 pelformances, exhibitions, or commercial propeities
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.
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 the Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language
setting.

Getting Started
oPreparations
eShooting Still Images
®Viewing Still Images
oShooting Movies
eViewing Movies
®Erasing
oPrinting
oDownloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map

8IPreparations
jInstalling the batteries
1 =Slide the battery cover lock (_)) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (_)) and opening it ((_)).
Battery Cover Lock
Open the cover.
cover.
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2= Install two batteries.
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PreparationsI9
3. Close the cover (_)), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (_).
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• Attaching the Wrist Strap
I_" It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the
_.p camera during use.