Canon PowerShot Camera Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Installation may take some time depending on your computer s capabilities 28 Macintosh OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Mac OS X v10 5 v10 6 The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports Intel Processor still images Core 2 Duo 2 6 GHz or higher movies Mac OS X v10 6 1 GB or more still images 2 GB or more movies Mac OS X v10 5 512 MB or more still images 2 GB or more movies USB 480 MB or more 1024 x 768 pixels or higher Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X v10 5 are used for these explanations Solution Disk Place the CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive Place the supplied CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 into the computer s CD ROM drive When the CD ROM is placed ina Macintosh a CD ROM icon will appear on the desktop Double click the icon to open the CD ROM then double click when it appears can DIGITAL CAMERA Install the software For Windows click Easy Installation and for Macintosh click Install then follow the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears in Windows follow the on screen instructions to proceed 29 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Complete the installation For Windows click Res2. Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings If you choose i in Step 2 on p 15 and press the a buttons or turn the dial to choose 36 you will set the time to daylight saving 1 hour ahead Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings Display the menu Press the MENU button Choose Date Time Move the zoom lever to choose the f Press the 4 buttons or turn the 5 to choose Date Time then press the button Change the date and time Follow Steps 2 3 on p 15 to adjust the settings Press the MENU button to close the menu The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows Q the date time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery pack has been removed By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately see Camera User Guide 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 screen will appear when you turn the camera on Follow the steps on p 15 to set the date and time 16 Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen Enter Playback mode Press the D button Display the settings screen Press and hold the button then immediately press the MENU button ESM Svenska T rk e Set the display language m Press the aw
3. Ina Shooting mode if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens the image will be flipped from left to right mirror image To cancel the reverse display function press the MENU button to choose Reverse Disp in the tab then press the lt gt buttons to choose Off 14 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 The Date Time screen will appear Date Time Set the date and time fi Set Date Time Press the 4 buttons to choose an option 08 08 2011 10mm day Wi Press the w buttons or turn the 9 dial x to set a value Once all settings are complete press the MENUS SET Mons button A 08 08 2011 10 00 Set the home time zone vaa aar Setithe Home time zone Press the q gt buttons or turn the choose your home time zone dial to Complete the setting London AEN Previous SET Press the button to complete the s setting After a confirmation screen L appears the shooting screen will lar reappear FUNC SE gt Pressing the power button will turn off the CS camera Reappearing Date Time screen Set the correct date and time If you have not set the date and time and the home time zone the Date Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera 15
4. alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the product Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery If the battery charger becomes wet unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Use only the recommended battery Do not place the battery near or in direct flame Unplug the power cord periodically and using a dry cloth 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 terminals or plug The battery may explode or leak resulting in electrical shock or fire This could cause injury and damage the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes mouth skin or clothing immediately flush with water Safety Precautions Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electrom
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6. information about plug adapter for overseas use For U S A customers only For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter For only United States Use a UL listed 1 8 3m 6 10ft Type SPT 2 or NTSPT 2 AWG no 18 power supply cord rated for 125V 7A with a non polarized NEMA 1 15P plug rated for 125V 15A Trademark Acknowledgments The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple INC About MPEG 4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Notice displayed in English as required 33 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION 34 Camera User Guide Errata contained on the Solution Disk pp 85 86 89 90 and 91 Wrong Screenshot menu item Correction AF Frame Size is not avai
7. not place the battery near pets Pets biting the battery could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage When putting the camera in your bag close the screen to face inward to ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen Conventions Used in This Guide Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials Language that displays on the screen appears inside square brackets The directional buttons control dial and FUNC SET button are represented by the following icons E FUNC SET Button Up Button a EX Left Button 4 Don gt Right Button S D Butt Control Dial R w Down Button Things you should be careful about Troubleshooting tips Hints for getting more out of your camera Supplemental information p xx Reference pages xx stands for a page number This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents cccccceseeeeeeeeneeeteteeeteeneeeteneees 2 Read This First sivas cs cece vaveveessdivdissassieeeeveesccvuscss EEANN Taari 3 safety Precautions 2 2 s c ee aelae E eee ae di teed 4 Conventions Used in This Guide
8. to a Computer for Viewing Q How can I play back movies on a computer Install the included software p 29 When watching a movie on a computer frames may drop it may not play smoothly and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer s capabilities Use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card then play back the movie with the camera If you connect the camera to a TV you can view images on the larger screen Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing If you are already using software included with another Canon brand compact digital camera install the software from the included CD ROM overwriting your current installation System Requirements Windows Windows 7 Including Service Pack 1 Os Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in Computer Model USB ports CPU Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher still images Core 2 Duo 2 6 GHz or higher movies Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 32bit Windows Vista 64bit 32bit 1GB or more still RAM images 2 GB or more movies Windows XP 512 MB or more still images 2 GB or more movies Interface USB Free Hard Disk 420 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 pixels or higher For Windows XP Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 or later max 500 MB must be installed
9. zoom lever all the way toward telephoto or 4 wide angle the camera will zoom in or out quickly If you move the zoom lever slightly it will zoom in or out slowly 20 Q What if Taking Pictures Smart Auto Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus When the camera focuses it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point If Raise the flash appears on the screen raise the flash manually to use it If you manually lower the flash until it closes it will not fire Shoot Press the shutter button fully to shoot The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it is raised The image will appear on the screen for approximately 2 seconds You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected The scene icon see Camera User Guide that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene and you may not obtain the expected results If this happens try shooting in P mode see Camera User Guide What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on The display is set to the viewfinder Press the DISP button several times to restore the display to the screen 21 Taking Pictures Smart Auto Wh
10. 4p buttons or turn the dial to choose a language then press button Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close Espa ol REPX Q What if the clock appears when the button is pressed The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the button and the MENU button in Step 2 If the clock appears press the 9 button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2 You can also change the display language by pressing the MENU button to choose Language G in the ff tab 17 Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices you should format the card with this camera Formatting initializing a memory card erases all data on the memory card As you cannot retrieve the erased data exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card Before formatting an Eye Fi card see Camera User Guide be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer CF J Display the menu Press the MENU button TT Choose Format coun aC apam Move the zoom lever to choose the ff tab H C Press the aw buttons or turn the 0 dial to choose Format then press the File Numbering Continuous gt button DISP Format Choose OK Fatwat meciory card Press the q gt buttons or turn the 0 dial to 3 7GB choose OK then press the button 32KB used Low Level Format Cancel aaa Format the memo
11. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD ROM for more detailed information Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera e Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package If anything is missing contact the retailer where you purchased the camera Battery Pack NB 10L Battery Charger Lens Cap with Terminal Cover CB 2LC CB 2LCE CS Interface Cable Neck Strap Case for Hot Shoe Cap IFC 400PCU NS DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card This Guide Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD ROM When the software is installed on your computer the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop Camera User Guide Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software Q A memory card is not included p 11 e Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals Read This First Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images wer
12. agnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted such as inside airplanes and medical facilities Do not play the supplied CD ROM s in any CD player that does not support data CD ROMs It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD ROM played on an audio CD player music player Additionally this could damage the speakers A Caution Denotes the possibility of injury When holding the camera by the strap be careful not to bang it subject it to strong impacts or shocks or let it get caught on other objects Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera 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 Avoid using placing or storing the product 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 cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods Wh
13. at if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject while gray frames appear on other detected faces The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range If the subject moves however the gray frames will disappear leaving only the white frame What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot The subject may not be detected and frames may appear on the background If this happens try shooting in P mode see Camera User Guide What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected the focus and exposure will continuously adjust Servo AF What if a flashing G appears Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image What if the camera does not play any sounds You may have been pressing the DISP button while turning on the camera which will turn off all sounds To turn the sounds on press the MENU button to choose Mute in the f tab then press the 4 buttons to choose Off What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting The subject is too far away for the flash to reach The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm 7 0 m 1 6 23 ft at maximum wide angle 4 and approximately 1 4 3 0 m 4 6 9 8 ft at maximum telephoto C amp J What
14. cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 To ensure proper operation of this product use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery For CA USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Battery Charger CB 2LC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed Battery Charger CB 2LCE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC Contact your Canon dealer for
15. d you will not be able to take or erase images 12 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card 7 Remove the battery Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow The battery will pop up Remove the memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click then slowly release it The memory card will pop up Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx 1231 Approx 5042 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 Q Can you check the number of shots that can be taken You can check the number of shots that can be a taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode p 20 F Start Tracking AF 13 Using the Screen Open the screen Open the screen and rotate it forward toward the lens 180 Close the screen Adjusting the Position of the Screen Approx 180 ss You can adjust the angle and orientation of Ni 90 5 sa the screen for the shooting conditions To protect the screen always keep it DF pprox closed facing the camera body when the A 175 camera is not in use e When the camera is on opening the screen will turn the screen on and Q the viewfinder off Closing the screen so it faces the camera body will turn the screen off and the viewfinder on e
16. e dial clockwise will cycle through the images from oldest to newest The images change more quickly if you keep the q gt buttons pressed but they will appear coarse The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses Pressing the gt button again while the lens is retracted will turn the camera off Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode 23 Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image Enter Playback mode Press the B button The last image you took will appear Choose an image to erase Press the 4 buttons or turn the dial to display an image to erase Erase the image Press the 1 button When Erase appears on the screen press the 4 buttons or turn the 0 dial to choose Erase then press the button The displayed image will be erased To exit instead of erasing press the gt buttons or turn the dial to choose Cancel then press the button Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions and select the best settings for the scene The audio will record in stereo Remaining Time Microphones Set the camera to GUM mode and compose the shot Follow Steps 1 3 on p 20 to compose the sho
17. e camera Q Does the length of the shutter sound change Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take the length of the shutter sound may change If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing the recorded image may be blurry If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway the image may not be in focus 19 Taking Pictures Smart Auto Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot When the flash fires the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color Multi area White Balance Turn on the camera Press the power button The start up screen will appear Enter QU mode Set the mode dial to QU When you point the camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene The icon for the determined scene and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen see Camera User Guide The camera will focus on detected subjects and display frames on them AUTO Compose the shot Moving the zoom lever toward C telephoto will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward M4 wide angle will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen If you move the
18. e 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 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 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 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 The LCD monitor and viewfinder are 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 The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection aga
19. ed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check with the card manufacturer 11 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 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 4 and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place Q What if Memory card locked appears on the screen If the write protect tab is in the locked position Memory card locked will appear on the screen an
20. en using the separately sold lens filters be sure to attach them firmly If the lens becomes loose and falls off it may crack and the shards of glass may lead to cuts Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment Do not aim the camera at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day Doing so may 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 product 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 Conventions Used in This Guide 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 the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging 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 Do
21. ff then unplug the cable For details on how to view images using a computer refer to the Software Guide If CameraWindow does not appear even after following Step 2 for Windows click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow If CameraWindow does not appear even after following Step 2 for Macintosh click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop For Windows 7 use the following steps to display CameraWindow Click i on the task bar In the screen that appears click the fe link to modify the program Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and click OK Double click sy You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the horizontal orientation Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a computer There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use the file size or the software in use Some functions in the included software may not be available
22. if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway Your subject may be too close Move about 1 4 m 4 6 ft or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto C amp J What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may light when shooting in low light conditions What if the icon blinks when you try to shoot The flash is charging You can shoot when recharging ends What if an icon appears on the screen The icon for the determined scene and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen For details on the icons that appear see Scene Icons see Camera User Guide and IS Mode Icons see Camera User Guide 22 Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on Tracking AF After pressing the button and displaying 4 point the camera so that 4 is on the subject you want to focus on Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained Servo AF Press the shutter button fully to shoot Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen Enter Playback mode Press the D button The last image you took will appear Choose an image Pressing the button or turning the dial counter clockwise will cycle throug the images from newest to oldest Pressing the gt button or turning th
23. inst scratches during shipment If covered remove the film before using the camera Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm This is not a malfunction Safety Precautions Before using the product please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the product is used 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 A Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death 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 1 meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation Use only recommended power sources Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the product Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts To avoid the risk of injury do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke a strange smell or otherwise behaves abnormally Do not use organic solvents such as
24. lable in the MENU p 88 Wrong You can also set the AF frame size by pressing the MENU button to choose AF Frame Size in the tab then the 4 buttons to choose an option Correction AF Frame Size is not available in the MENU p 200 Wrong Shooting Menu Correction AF Frame Size is not available in the MENU 35
25. not match the actual scene If you change the composition while shooting and the white balance is not optimal press the movie button to stop recording then start recording again only when the image quality is set to ml see Camera User Guide e Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode dial is in positions other than see Camera User Guide e When the mode dial is set to you can adjust each setting for shooting movies see Camera User Guide Shooting Time Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time Approx 14 min 34 sec Approx 59 min 40 sec Shooting times are based on default settings Maximum clip length is approx 29 min 59 sec Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended 26 Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen Enter Playback mode Press the D button The last image you took will appear 2 appears on movies Choose a movie Press the 4 buttons or turn the di choose a movie then press the 9 button The movie control panel will appear Play the movie Press the q gt buttons or turn the fo choose P then press the button The movie will play Press the buttons to adjust the volume If you press the button you can pause or resume playback After the movie finishes appears 27 Transferring Images
26. re turning on the camera Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use When not in use store the camera with the lens cap attached Refer to the Camera User Guide for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it is raised 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 A marks on the battery and charger then insert the battery by sliding it in and down Charge the battery For CB 2LC Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet For CB 2LCE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet The CHARGE lamp lights and charging starts The FULL lamp will light when charging has finished Charging takes approx 1 hour and 50 minutes Remove the battery Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet then remove the battery by sliding it in and up To protect the battery and prolong its life do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots Shooting and Playback Times Number of Shots 1 Approx 380 Screen On f i Approx 1 hr 20 min Movie Shoo
27. ry card Press the w buttons or turn the 9 dial to choose OK then press the button to start formatting When formatting ends Memory card formatting complete appears on the screen Press the button 18 Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen VA may be less than indicated on the memory card Perform a low level format see Camera User Guide of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped when continuous shooting speed slows down or when movie recording stops suddenly Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus be sure to first press the shutter button lightly halfway to focus then press fully to shoot Press halfway Press lightly to focus Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused Press fully Press fully to shoot The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays be careful not to move th
28. such as editing movies and transferring images to the camera 31 FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC 1680 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The
29. t You can check the remaining shooting time on the screen Shoot Press the movie button Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen These areas cannot be recorded The camera will beep once recording will start and Rec and the elapsed time will appear on the screen Once shooting begins take your finger off the movie button If you change the composition of your shot during shooting the focus brightness and tone will automatically adjust Do not touch the microphones while shooting Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie 25 Shooting Movies Stop shooting Press the movie button again The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Q What if white and gray frames appear when shooting A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject while gray frames appear on other detected faces The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject However operation sounds will be recorded e When the mode dial is set to MO the icon for the determined scene will VA appear see Camera User Guide When Moving icons will not appear however Under certain conditions the icon that appears may
30. tart or Finish C then remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears For Macintosh click Finish in the screen that appears when the installation is complete then remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears Transferring and Viewing Images Connect the camera to the computer Turn off the camera Open the cover and insert the included interface cable s smaller plug p 2 firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown Insert the interface cable s larger plug into the computer s USB port For details on the computer s USB port refer to the user LE guide provided with the computer Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow Press the B button to turn on the camera For Windows click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow when it appears on the screen CameraWindow will appear when ey ete a connection is established between the camera and computer Open For Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer 30 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing GameraWindow Transfer Images Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images Images will transfer to the computer Images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder When image transfer is complete close CameraWindow and press the D button to turn the camera o
31. ting Time Continuous A ar Shooting pprox 2 hr 30 min Number of Shots Approx 400 Viewfinder On i Approx 1 hr 20 min Movie Shooting Time 2 Continuous A 2 hr 30 mi Shooting pprox 2 hr 30 min Playback Time Approx 9 hr 1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera amp Imaging Products Association CIPA measurement standard 2 Times are based on default settings starting and stopping shooting turning the camera on and off and operations such as using the zoom 3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording stops automatically Under some shooting conditions the number of possible shots and shooting time may be less than mentioned above Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery s charge state Display Summary FIZZ Sufficient charge 7 Slightly depleted but sufficient 7 Blinking red Nearly depleted Charge the battery Change the battery pack Depleted Charge the battery Q What if What if the battery develops 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 What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging The battery has reached the end of its life span Purchase a new batter
32. y 10 Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Using the battery and charger effectively Charge the battery on the day or the day before it will be a used Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if SQ they are not used Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the A mark is visible How to store the battery for long periods Deplete and remove the battery from the 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 the 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 Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards 32 Eye Fi cards This memory card complies with SD standards Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used Depending on your computer s OS version SDXC memory cards may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand About Eye Fi Cards This product is not guarante
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