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_ _ . Sh _ A590 / S Camera User Guide r - m C & IlOll 3 c Q o . p . 9 CDI - E354 - 010 © CANON INC . 2008 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
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Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package . If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product . O Camera O AA - size Alkaline Memory Card Batteries ( x2 ) O ( 32 MB ) Wrist Strap O : Fcte . _ 0PCC _ ble e AVcCD _ 300 OWS - 800 Canon Digital _ Warranty Card Camera Solution Disk _ User Guides I - ' - 1 ( this guide ) • _ Camera User Guide • _ Direct Print User Guide ( Connecting the camera to a printer ) • _ Software Starter Guide ( Connecting the camera to a computer ) • " Canon Customer Support " Leaflet See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website . http : l / web . canon . jp / Imaging / information - e . html - _ ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Software User Guide You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the ] included memory card .
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Let's Get Started ! I Let's Get Started ! This guide is divided into the following two sections . p . 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting , viewing and printing images . Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics . ÷ , : . : c ; ' , ÷ Once you have mastered the basics , use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos . Details on using each function are described in this section , including how to connect the camera to a television to view images .
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2 I Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a _ , , are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures . Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shooting Still Images ( l ! _ Mode ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shooting Movies ( 1 _ ] Standard Mode ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 J Components Guide 40 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Basic Operations 44 _ ' Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 _ lnformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . 46 Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 56 [ ] E $ 3Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Digital Zoom / Digital Tete - Converter . . . . . . . . . 56 _ , Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Shooting Close - ups ( Macro ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the Self - Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Changing the Recording Pixels ( Still Images ) . . . . . . . . . . 64
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TableofContents I 3 Changing the Compression ( Still Images ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 p Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Tv Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Av Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . 78 = R Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Advanced Shooting Functions 84 Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Checking the Focus and Peoples ' Expressions . . . . . . . . . 88 Selecting an AF Frame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Selecting a Subject to Focus On ( Face Select and Track ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shooting Hard - to - Focus Subjects ( Focus Lock , Manual Focus , Safety MF ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 [ ] Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Adjusting the Tone ( White Balance ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Categorizing Images Automatically ( Auto Category ) . . . . 107 Registering Settings to the _ N Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Playback / Erasing 110 O , Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 : = : Viewing Images in Sets of Nine ( Index Playback ) . . . 111 Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects ( Focus Check Display ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Organizing Images by Category ( My Category ) . . . . . . . . 116
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I 4 I Table of Contents Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Automated Playback ( Slide Shows ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Red - Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Changing the Recording Pixel ( Resize ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Protecting Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Print Settings / Transfer Settings 133 Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Configuring the Camera 139 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Creating an Image Destination ( Folder ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Resetting Settings to Their Default Vatues . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Connecting to a TV 148 Shooting / Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Troubleshooting 150 List of Messages 161 Appendix 165 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Using the Power Kits ( Sold Separately ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Using the Lenses ( Sold Separately ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash ( Sold Separately ) . . 182 Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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TableofContents I 5 Index 197 " _ Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes . If there is no notation to that effect , the function may be used in all modes . operation . This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic I _ - This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operating procedures . are on guide settings at time of purchase . Specifications are subject to change without prior notice . As a result , IExptanations in this based the camera's edefaultr the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may diff from the actual camera . You can useSD memory cards , SDHC ( SD High Capacity ) memory _ ' _ " cards , MultiMediaCards , MMCplus cards and HCMMCplus cards in this camera . These memory cards are collectively referred to as memorycards in this guide .
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6 I Please Read Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects , we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon Inc . , its subsidiaries and affiliates , and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory , including memory cards , that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable . Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations . Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances , exhibitions , or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use . Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sate . If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad , please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk . For Canon Customer Support contacts , please see the customer support list supplied with your camera .
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Please Read I 7 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods , the camera body may become warm . Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period . About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high - precision manufacturing techniques . More than 99.99 % of the pixels operate to specification . Less than 0.01 % of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots . This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction . Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor ( p . 148 ) . Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language ( p . 14 ) to change the language setting .
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Getting Started @ Shooting Still Images @ Viewing Still Images @ Embedding the Date in the Image Data @ Shooting Movies @ Viewing Movies @ Downloading Images to a Computer @ System Map
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10 I Preparations l Installing 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 ( _ ) . ® ® Slide the cover ( _ ) . 2 . Install two batteries . Positive end
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I Preparations I 11 3 , Insert the memory card until it clicks into place . Front Write Protect TabDHC ( Only SD and S memory cards ) Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked ( only SD and SDHC | memory cards ) . | . CrheCtk : ihoecard for the correct J 4 . Close the cover ( ( _ ) , and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ( _ ) ) . ® O nsure that the memory card is correctly oriented before . . . . . . . inserting it in the camera . Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction .
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12I Preparations TO Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries . To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click , then release it . Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use .
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Preparations I 13 j Setting the Date and Time The Date / Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on . . . . . @ 0 ° tto ° _ * Power Button . tton 0 . tto . MENU 1 . Press the power button . 2 _ Select the month , day , year and time , and the display order . 1 . Use the ÷ or " k button to select an option . 2 . Use the 4 = or , 6 - button to set the value . 3 , Press the @ button . To Change a Previously Set Date / Time Use the following procedures to display the Date / Time settings window , and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above . , Press the _ button . MENU 2 . Use the ÷ or " I , button to select the _ ( Set up ) menu . 3o Use the + or , Ik button to select [ Date / Time ] . 4 , Press the _ button .
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14 I Preparations the lithium date / time battery is depleted ( p . 184 ) . [ _ ] he date / time setting screen will appear when the capacity of i Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages . Bu _ on Bu _ on MENU 1 . Set the mode switch to [ ] ( playback ) . 2 . Hold down the 0 button and press the 2 button . 3 . Use the < - or ÷ button to select a language . 4 . Press the Q button .
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Shooting Still Images I 15 PowerBuffon . Indicators Mode Dial Button DISP . 1 _ Press the power button . • The start - up sound will play and the start - up image will display in the LCD monitor . • Pressing the power button again turns the power off . 2 . Select a shooting mode . 1 . Set the mode switch to ( shooting ) . 2 . Set the shooting mode dial to 3o Aim the camera at the subject . Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides . Using a tripod is also effective . 4 . Press the shutter button lightly ( halfway ) to focus . • When the camera focuses , it beeps twice and the indicator lights .
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I 16 I Shooting Still Images 5 , Press the shutter button fully ( all the way ) to shoot . • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record . • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting ( Rec . Review ) . You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed . • If you hold the shutter button down after a shot , the image will continue to display . • The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card . TO _ _ The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway * . The shutter button has a two - stage action . Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as " pressing halfway " . Correct Press halfway to _ , Just pressing set the focus _ fully Complete : lights green Recording : _ hooting Preparations 1 ( orange when the flash will fire ) blinks green AF Frame An AF frame will the LCD monitor nat display in green o the point of focus . When you hold down the DISP . button while turning on the _ Mute Setting camera , the mute setting will be set to [ On ] . You can change the setting in [ Mute ] in the Set up menu ( p . 52 ) .
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Shooting Still Images I 17 [ _ Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode , Easy mode , that automatically selects all camera settings except the flash . This mode is ideal for first time camera users , or users who do not make many settings . You can select whether or not to use the flash with the button , allowing you to take images even where flash photography is prohibited . 1 , Set the mode dial to _ ( Easy mode ) . 2 . Aim the camera at the subject . 3 . Press the shutter button halfway to focus . 4 . Press the shutter button fully to shoot . mode . Even if you press the MENU or FUNC . / SET button , no No settings , other than flash settings , can be made in Easy menu will display .
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18I Viewing Still Images PowerButton ÷ I ÷ Buttons t . Press the power button . 2 . Set the mode switch to [ ] ( playback ) . 3o Use the ÷ or ÷ button to display the image you wish to view . • Use the ÷ button to move to the previous image and the ÷ button to move to the next image . • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed , but they will appear coarse . . . . . . . . . ; . . . i _ . . i . h . . e . . _ . . _ en _ _ : ou _ a _ Sie _ ies _ eiioe ; i _ eri _ asseieni . ] or [ Last shot ] ( p . 51 ) . ( * Default setting ) • If you select [ Last seen ] , the last image viewed wiII dispIay ( Resume Playback ) . • The following actions will display the most recent image regardless of the [ Resume ] settings . Shooting an image , changing the memory card , or editing an image on the memory card using a computer .
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20 I Printing Terminal Cover Bu _ on DIGITAL Terminal 1 • Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer . • Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way . • See the printer's user guide for connection instructions . • Since this camera uses a standard protocol ( PictBridge ) , you can use it with other PictBridge - compliant printers in addition to Canon - brand printers . For detail , see the Direct Print User Guide . 2 . Turn on the printer . 3 . Set the mode switch to [ ] ( playback ) and press the power button . • The _ ¢ v button willlight blue . 4 , Use the ÷ or . I , button to select an image to print and press the _ v button . • The [ _ N button will blink blue and printing will start .
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Printing I 21 Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the r [ _ N button immediately after shooting or playing back an image . You can then print the images from the print list easily , when connecting the camera to a printer . Add to the Print List t , Press the _ N button ( still images only ) . 2 , Add to the print list . 1 . Use the , iF or , Ik button to select the number of print copies . 2 . Use the 4 " or 4 , button to select [ Add ] . 3 . Press the _ button . • To remove an image from the print list , press the _ [ _ button again , use the 4 - or 4 - button to select [ Remove ] and press the FUNC . / SET button . Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer . ' I . Connect the camera to the printer . 2 . Print the image . 1 . Usethe " IFor _ k button to select Numberofcopiestopdnt [ Print now ] . • You can use the 4 - or 4 " button to confirm the images added to the print list . 2 . Press the _ button . • Printing will start . • If printing is halted and resumed , printing will start from the next image in the queue .
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22I Embedding the Date in the Image Data This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded ( Date Stamp ) . • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded . Ensure that the camera's date / time is set correctly beforehand ( p . 13 ) . • The image size is fixed to the 2M ( 1600 x 1200 ) setting and the compression to Fine ( appropriate for printing L - size or postcard - size prints . ) Mode Dial _ / ÷ / ÷ / ÷ ' 1 . Press the power button . 2 . Select a shooting mode . 1 . Set the mode switch to _ ( shooting ) . 2 . Set the mode dial to _ ) . • You can also make this setting in other shooting modes ( except Easy and movie modes ) .
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I Embedding the Date in the Image Data I 23 3 , Select [ ] ( Date Stamp ) . 1 . Press the _ button . 2 . Use the " IF or 41 , button to select m . 3 . Use the ÷ or . _ to select [ ] . • The area that will not print displays in gray . _ _ • Press the ( _ J button to switch to DISFt [ Date & Time ] with the ÷ or ÷ button . You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps . Set with the camera's Digital Print Order Format ( DPOF ) function . Set [ Date ] option to [ On ] in [ Print Settings ] in the m ( Print ) menu . Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date . See the Direct Print User Guide . Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date . See your printer user guide . Use the supplied software . See the Software Starter Guide .
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24 I ShootingMovies = = . o ° o . . , , . . , . . , c . , o _ L ÷ , ÷ . oo ° . ; Indicators _ 4 - / , _ Butt _ - - t _ Press the power button . 2 . Select a shooting mode . 1 . Set the mode switch to ( shooting ) . 2 . Set the mode dial to Dm ( Movie ) . 3 . Use the 4 - or 4 . button to select [ ] ( Standard ) . 3o Aim the camera at the subject . 4i ' ll * Do not touch the rnicr0Ph0ne whi ! e Microphone re _ rding • Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button . The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie .
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Shooting Movies I 25 4 , Press the shutter button halfway to focus . • When the camera focuses , it beeps twice and the indicator lights green . • The exposure , focus and white balance are automatically set . 5 , Press the shutter button fully to shoot . • Press the shutter button fully to shoot . • During the recording , the elapsed recording time and [ ORec . ] will display in the LCD monitor . Elapsed Time - - 6 , Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording . • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory _ _ card . • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses , or the built - in memory or memory card become full .
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26IViewMionviegs Power Button Mode Switch ) ' _ 0 Button _ _ Press the power button . _ Set the mode switch to [ ] ( playback ) . 3 _ Use the ÷ or 4 . button to display a movie and press the 0 button . • Images with a _ icon are movies . 4 . Use the 4 - or " k button to select _ ( Play ) and press the button . • The movie will start playing • tf you press the FUNC . / SET button during playback , you can pause and restart the movie . • You can adjust the playback volume with the ÷ or _ 1 , button .
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Downloading Images to a Computer I 27 We recommend to use the supplied software . items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements . • Windows Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 The above OS should be pre - installed on computers with built - in USB ports . Windows Vista : Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows XP / Windows 2000 : Pentium 500 MHz or higher Windows Vista : 512 MB or more Windows XP / Windows 2000 : 256 MB or more USB • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX : 200 MB or more - PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 M8 or more 1,024 x 768 pixels / High Color ( 16 bit ) or better • Macintosh Mac OS X ( v10 . 3 - v10 . 4 ) The above OS should be pre - installed on computers with built - in USB ports . PowerPC G3 / G4 / G5 or Intel Processor RAM 256 MB or more USB • Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser : 300MB or more - PhotoStitch : 50 M8 or more 1,024 x 768 pixels / 32,000 Colors or better
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28 I Downloading Images to a Computer i Preparing to Download Images ' 1 + Installing the software . • Windows 1 . Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD - ROM drive . 2 . Click [ Easy Installation ] . Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation . 3 . Click [ Restart ] or [ Finish ] once the installation is complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ Restart ] or [ Finish ] will display . Click When the installation is finished , the button that appears . 4 . Remove the CD - ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears . • Macintosh Double - click the _ ; icon in the CD - ROM window . When the installer panel appears , click [ Install ] . Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed .
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I Downloading Images to a Computer _ 29 2 . Connecting the camera to a computer . 1 . Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal . Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector . USB Port DIGITAL Terminal I Interface Cable 3o Preparing to download images to the computer . 1 . Set the mode switch to [ ] ( playback ) to turn the camera on . The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the [ _ ] f the Digital Signature Not Found window appears , click Yes ] . computer when you attach the camera and open a connection .
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I 30 I Downloading Images to a Computer 4 , Open the CameraWindow . • Windows Select [ Canon CameraWindow ] and click [ OK ] . _ _ i _ ib lithe window above does not appear , click the [ Start ] menu _ and select [ All Programsl or [ Programsl , followed by [ Canon Utilitiesl [ CameraWindowl [ CameraWindow ] and [ CameraWindow ] . CamIe1r / a / , n o a ear . • Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer . If it fails to appear , click the [ CameraWindow ] icon on the Dock ( the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop ) . Preparations for downloading images are now finished . Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section ( p . 31 ) ( except Windows 2000 ) . e dRoewfenrltooathdeinSgoftwimaaregSetsartuesrGinugidtehfeordceotmaiplsuotenr . • With Windows 2000 , you can download images using the computer .
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I Downloading Images to a Computer I 31 _ ownloading Images Using the Camera ( Direct Transfer ) Use this method to download images using camera operations ( except Windows 2000 ) . _ Bu _ on Bu _ on _ Bu _ on MENU 1 • Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor . • The r _ N button will light blue . • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear . Direct Transfer Menu 2 . Press the r _ N button . • Images not previously downloaded will download to the computer .
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32I Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images . Transfers and saves all images to the computer . [ ] All Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred . [ ] New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the l ! _ IDPOF Trans , images with DPOF Transfer Order settings . = = IImages Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . [ ] Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . The transferred images display as the background on [ ] Wallpaper the computer desktop . All Images / New Images / DPOF Trans . Images ' 1 • Use the ÷ or 4 " button to select i - _ , [ ] or [ ] and press the _ N button . • The images will download . The r [ _ , _ button will blink blue while downloading is in progress . • The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete . • Pressing the FUNCJSET button will cancel a download in progress . Select & Transfer / Wallpaper _ Use the 4 , or 4 , button to select [ ] or [ ] press the _ button ( or Q button ) .
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I Downloading Images to a Computer I 33 2 , Use the ÷ or . _ button to select images to download and press the _ , % , _ button . • The images will download . The r [ _ ¢ _ button will blink blue while downloading is in progress . 3 . Press the 2 button after downloading finishes . • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu . i _ Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer . [ _ ] Twhheenopthtieoncasmeelercat'esd pwowitherthise tu _ rNned obffu . ttTohne isprreevtiaoiunsedseetvtienng will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed . The image selection screen will appear directly when the [ Select & Transfer ] or the [ Wallpaper ] option was last selected . Click [ x ] at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow , the downloaded images will display on the computer . • Windows • Macintosh ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser By default , the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates .
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34I SystMemap Supplied with Camera IFC - 40OPCU . 1 Wrist Strap WS - 80O Solution Disk Canon Digital CameraB ) AA - s _ . e Alkaline Memory Card ( _ 2 M Batteries ( x2 ) AV Cable AVC - DC300 . 1 Battery and Charger Kit AC Adapter Kit CBK4 - 300 . 4 ACKSO0 Battery Charger CB - 5AH / CB - 5AHE • AA - size NiMH batteries NB - 3At ( x4 ) NiMH Battery NB4 - 3OO ( set of 4 • Compact Power Adapter CA - PS8OO A / k - size ) also available separately . • Power Cord Two batteries are used for this camera .
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System Map I 35 Tele - converter Wide Converter TC - DC52A WC - DC52 CIc _ e - up Lens Conversion Lens 250D ( 52mm ) Adapter LA - DC52G High - Power Flash HF - DCl Canon brand Direct Direct Interface Cable . 2 Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo PCMCIA Adapter USB Card Printers . 2.3 ( PC Card Adapter ) Reader ( SELPHY sedes ) W , ndo . o , . oc , . tosh Audio IN Terminal TVNideo " 1 Also available for purchase separately . * 2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables . * 3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP - 10 / CP - 10O / CP - 200 / CP - 30O . * 4 Battery Charger CB - 2LT / CB - 2LTE may also be used . * 5 Not sold in some regions .
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36 I SystemMap _ Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately . Some accessories are not sold in some regions , or may no longer be available . Lenses , Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA - DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera . • Wide Converter WC - DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.7x when attached . • Tele - converter TC - DC52A Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 1.75x when attached . • Close - up Lens 250D ( 52mm ) Close - up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 4 to 17 cm ( 1.6 to 6.7 in . ) at maximum telephoto . Flash • High - Power Flash HF - DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built - in flash to illuminate . Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet . Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer . ( Cannot be used to charge the camera batteries . )
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I System Map I 37 • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 - 300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeabte AA - size NiMH ( nickel metal hydride ) batteries . Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images . You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4 - 300 , a set of four rechargeable AA - size NiMH batteries separately . Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera . Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities . • Interface Cable IFC - 400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer , Compact Photo Printer ( SELPHY series ) , or to a Bubble Jet printer ( refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide ) . • AV Cable AVC - DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set . This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories . Canon shall notbe liable for any damage to this productand / or I UacsceidoefngtsensuuicnheasCafinreo , netacc . , cceasusoseridesbyisthreecmoamlfmunecntdioend . of non - genuine Canon accessories ( e . g . , a leakage and / or explosion of a battery pack ) . Please note that this / warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non - genuine LCanon accessories , although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis .
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38 I System Map _ Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera . You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera's controls . • Compact Photo Printers ( SELPHY series ) • Bubble Jet Printers ( PIXMA series ) For more information , visit your nearest Canon retailer .
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401 • Front View - @ - @ - @ ( _ ) Microphone ( pp . 24 , 129 ) ( _ AF - assist Beam ( p . 50 ) ( _ Red - Eye Reduction Lamp ( p . 86 ) ( _ Self - Timer Lamp ( p . 62 ) ( _ Viewfinder Window ( p . 41 ) ( _ Flash ( p . 60 ) ( _ Terminal Cover ( _ Ring ( p . 179 ) ( _ Lens Ring Release Button ( p . 179 ) @ AA / OUT ( AudioNideo output ) Terminal ( p . 148 ) @ DIGITAL Terminal ( p . 29 ) @ DC IN ( Power Input ) Terminal ( p . 177 )
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m41 • Back View m o o 3 o ffJ ( _ LCD Monitor ( p . 54 ) ( _ ) Viewfinder ( _ Speaker ( _ Wrist Strap Mount ( p . 12 ) ( _ Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock ( p . 10 ) ( _ Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover ( p . 10 ) ( _ Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off ( p . 54 ) while shooting . protection against scratches during shipment . If so , remove the [ _ ] The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for film before using the camera .
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421 • Controls . LI tJl ( _ Indicators ( p . 43 ) _ ) Power Button ( p . 15 ) ( _ Mode Dial ( pp . 15 , 69 ) ( _ Zoom Lever ( pp . 56 , 110 ) Shooting : [ ] ( Wide Angle ) / E _ 3 ( Telephoto ) Playback : _ ( Index ) / Q . ( Magnify ) ( _ Shutter Button ( p . 15 ) ( _ Mode Switch ( p . 18 ) ( _ [ ] ( Exposure ) / _ ( Single Image Erase ) Button ( pp . 19 , 99 ) ( _ [ [ _ ] N ( Print / Share ) Button ( pp . 20 , 31,108 ) ( _ FUNC . / SET ( Function / Set ) Button ( p . 44 ) MENU Button ( p . 45 ) @ DISP . ( Display ) Button ( p . 54 ) @ < - Button @ _ ( Jump ) / _ . ( Flash ) / + Button ( pp . 60 , 114 ) ' ) . Button _ ( Macro ) / MF ( Manual Focus ) / 41 , Button ( pp . 61,96 )
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43 m Indicators ¢ ) The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions . o • Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot ( camera beeps twice ) / when connected to a computer / when display off Blinking Green : Camera starting up / Image recording / reading / erasing / transferring ( when connected to a computer or printer ) Orange : Ready to shoot ( flash on ) Blinking Orange : Ready to shoot ( camera shake warning / charging the flash ) • Lower Indicator Yellow : Macro mode / Manual focus mode / AF lock mode Blinking Yellow : Focusing difficulty ( camera beeps once ) _ ever do the following while the indicator blinks gree n . Thes e actions may corrupt image data . Shake or jolt the carnera . - Shut off the power , or open the memory card slot / battery cover .
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441 i Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings , date / time and sounds are set using the FUNC . menu or the Rec . , Play , Print or Set up menu . Button ) FUNC . Menu ( 0 This menu sets many of the common shooting functions . • This example shows the FUNC . menu in _ mode . _ Set the mode switch to _ ( shooting ) and turn on the camera , 2 _ Press the 0 button . 4 Use the ÷ or + button to select an option for the menu item , • You can select further options with the DISP . button for some options . • After selecting an option , you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately . After shooting , the menu will appear again , allowing you to adjust the settings easily . 5 _ Press the 0 button .
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J45 Rec . , Play , PrintandSet upMenu ( 2 Button ) Convenient settings for shooting , playback or printing can be set with these menus . = = [ ] ( Rec . ) Menu ( Set up ) Menu F ; 1 5 MENU MENU o ; . , _ You can switch between menus with the 4 . or 4 . button . - This example shows the Rec . menu in _ mode . _ Press the 2 button . _ Use the 4 - or 4 , button to switch between _ menus . • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus . • The following menus are displayed . Shooting : [ ] Rec . / [ _ Set up Playback : [ ] Play / L ' _ Print / _ ' _ Set up an _ Use the 4 . or 4 . button to select option . Menu items followed by an ellipsis ( . . . ) can only be set after pressing the FMNC . ISET button to display the next menu . Press the FUNCJSET button again to confirm the setting and press the MENU button to return the menu screen . 5 _ Press the 2 button .
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46 I _ Mnofonritmorationand DMiesnpulasyed on the LCD : V ' _ llRl , " lF ' - 1 $ . ' l , ' l _ 3tnl ' tllLv _ r _ F _ ' - , Ll p . 206 Shooting Mode E ] Spot AE Point Frame / " " [ _ AF Frame , osure Levellndicator ( p . 78 ) Camera Shake ( p . 152 ) ShufferSpeed , Recordable Shots ( Stills ) / Ape _ ureValue Remaining Time / Elapsed Time ( Movies ) Setting Method I Information Displayed FUNC . / SET button ( FUNC . menu ) ( _ ) 11SOSpeed or Recording Pixels , etc . MENU button ( Rec . menu ) _ ) Display Overlays JDigital Tele - Converter ( [ ' _ 1.6x / MENU button ( Rec . menu ) ( _ ) 2.0x ) / Digital Zoom Factor / Safety Zoom ( [ ] ) _ . button ( _ ) Flash ( [ P _ _ L ' ! H ) MENU button ( [ Flash Settings ] menu in the Rec . menu ) ( _ ) Red - Eye Corr . ( [ _ J ) MENU button ( Rec . menu ) _ ) 1 Auto Rotate ( F _ [ ] [ ] ) Mode dial _ ) Shooting Mode _ J Camera Shake MENU button ( Rec . menu ) MENU button ( Setup menu ) Create Folder ( E ) IMacro ( L _ ] ) button M _ : button Manual Focus ( [ ] ) [ ] button _ ) Exposure Compensation ( _ - - - _ )
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47 About the Battery Charge indicator When the battery charge is low , [ ] will blink in red in the LCD monitor . Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time . Playback Mode ( Detailed ) 0 Low Battery imagenumbe # Number information Shooting Date / Time Information Displayed Setting Method MENU button ( Print menu ) _ ) Print List r _ CV button , Red - Eye Correction Function / Resized image ( [ _ ) Image with Sound Memo ( H ) MENU button ( Play menu ) Protection Status ( [ ] ) Compression ( Stilllmages ) / Recording FUNC . / SET button IPixels ( Still Images ) , Movie ( IAWl ) FUNC . menu ) Auto Category _ [ ] _ ) MENU button ( Rec . menu ) _ MyCategory ( _ v . , m _ m , 2 _ ] ) MENU button ( Play menu ) The following information may also be displayed with some images . [ ] A file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached . JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards . _ 1 RAW image Unrecogn zed data type
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481 correctly . [ _ ] nformation for images shot on other cameras may not display Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image . The greater the bias toward the left in the graph , the darker the image . The greater the bias toward the right , the brighter the image . By using the exposure compensation function , you can correct the image brightness before shooting ( p . 99 ) . Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Shooting Mode Item Options RefPearegnece Still Image _ [ _ G _ _ _ [ _ I _ W [ ] m [ WJlL _ JlW _ - _ I _ pp . 15,69 Movie pp . 24 , 80
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49 FUNC . Menu Reference Menu Item Options Page ) . 68 W ISO Speed m White Balance ooommm ) . 101 E Drive Mode pp . 84,62 O mmMmM My Colors p . 104 o Flash Exposure [ ] ) . 86 = Compensation / Flash Output ) . 100 Metering Mode mWm ) . 65 Compression BE ] El ) . 64 Recording Pixels _ ' _ _ _ [ ' _ _ ' _ I _ . ( _ - _ jwhen ( Still Image ) not imprinting date ) _ ] ) . 83 Recording Pixels ( Movie ) Rec , Menu * Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Page AF Frame _ ) l [ _ ] l _ l _ & l Face Detect * / AiAF / Center m / Zv / _ / SCN p . 92 P / ' rv / Av / M Center * / Face Detect / AiAF AF - Point Zoom On / Off * p . 88 D _ iZ ° ° ge ) _ tan _ ard _ ! Off / 1.6x ! 2.0X ! P . 56 ( Movies ) Standard / Off ( In standard movie mode only ) I
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001 Reference Menu Item Options Page Flash Mode Auto * / Manual Flash Settings - 2 to 0 * to + 2 Flash Exp . Comp Minimum * / Flash Output Medium / Maximum p . 86 OnlO _ Red - Eye Corr . On * lOft Red - Eye Lamp On * lOft Safety FE On * / Off MF - Point Zoom p . 97 On * / Off Safety MF p . 98 On * lOft AF - assist Beam p . 40 Review Off / 2 * sec . to 10 sec . / Hold p . 16 Review Info Off * / Detailed / Focus Check p . 88 Auto Category On * / Oft p . 107 Disp . Overlay ( Still image ) Off * / Grid Lines / 3 : 2 Guide / Both p . 106 ( Movie ) Off * / Grid Lines IS Mode ( Still image ) Continuous * / Shoot Only / Panning / Oft p . 66 ( Movie ) Continuous * / Off Converter Off * / WC - DC52 / TC - DC52A / 250D p . 181 Seti : _ button _ i _ * m [ l _ ' _ lJ _ l _ [ _ l _ [ ] p . 108
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51 Play Menu Reference Menu Item Page m Slide Show p . 121 My Category p . 116 ¢ ) O Red - Eye Correction p . 122 Resize p . 127 o Sound Memo p . 129 Protect p . 131 Rotate p . 119 Erase all p . 132 Transfer Order p . 137 Resume p . 18 Transition p . 120 Print Menu Reference Menu Item Summary Page Print Displays the print menu . Select Image & Configures print settings for individual Qty . images as you view them . p . 135 Select All Images Configures print settings for all images . Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images . Print Settings Sets the print style . p . 133
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021 Set up Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Summary / Reference Page Mute On / Off * Set to [ On ] to silence all operation sounds . ( Except for when the memory card slot / battery cover is opened during recording . ) Volume Off / 1 / 2 " / 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start - up sound , operation sound , selftimer sound , shutter sound and playback sound . The volume cannot be adjusted if [ Mute ] is set to [ On ] . Start - up VoI . Adjusts the volume of the start - eupd sound when the camera is turn on . Operation Adjusts the volume of the operation Vol . sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed . Selftimer Adjusts the volume of the selftimer VoL sound played 2 sec . before the shutter is released . Shutter Adjusts the volume of the sound Volume played when the shutter releases . The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording . PlaybackVol . Adjusts the volume of movie I Isoundosrsoundmemos . Start - up Image On * lOft Sets whether or not the Start - up Image appears when the camera is I I powered on . Power Saving Auto Power IOn * / Off I i Down I Ip . 139 Display Off 10 sec . / 20 sec . / 30 secJ1 min . * / 2 minJ 3 min . I Date / T me p . 13
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53 MenIutem Options Summary / RefPearegnece Format Youcanalsoseleacltowlevel Iformat ( p . 141 ) . FileNumbering Cont nuous * t 142 1 / ) Auto Reset P CreaFteolder O CreaNteew Check mark ( On ) / Folder No check mark ( Off ) o Auto Create Off * / Daily / Monday - p 144 Sunday / Monthly ( Creation time also can be set ) Auto Rotate On * / Off p . 146 Distance Units m / cm * / Sets the units for the zoom bar and ft / in MF indicator distance unit ( p . 97 ) . Lens Retract 1 minute * / O Sets the lens retraction timing seconds when switching from shooting mode to playback mode . Language p . 14 Video System NTSC / PAL p . 148 Print Method Auto * / _ i _ See below . Reset All p . 147 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing . Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting , selec _ [ ] when bordedess printing an image shot in [ ] ( Widescreen ) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750 / CP740 / CP73O / CP72O / CP71O / CP510 . As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off , to print using an image size other than [ ] , return the mode to [ Auto ] ( however , the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer ) .
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041 _ Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP . button , changes the display mode of the LCD monitor . See Information Displayed on the L CD Monitor and Menus for details ( p . 46 ) . The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode . • Shooting Mode m , Q DISP . No Information Information View Off • Playback Mode or Rec . Review ( Right After Shooting ) m , © DISP . No Information Standard Display * DI _ SpT . * Playback mode only _ m Q DNSP . Focus Check * Detailed Display * Still image only
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55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor will not switch to ihe deiaiied display or . . . . . . . . [ _ ] focus check display in magnified display ( p . 110 ) , or index playback mode ( p . 111 ) . • Overexposure Warning w In the following cases , overexposed portions of the image _ - . blink . O - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD " _ monitor ( detailed display ) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback o mode Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor , the camera's " night view " option * displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor . This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments ( this setting cannot be turned off ) . Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged , there is no effect on the recorded image . The bdghtness of the image displayed in the monitor , and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different .
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061 I I _ lE @ _ Using the Optical Zoom [ ] The zoom can be adjusted from 35 x 140 mm ( focal length ) in 35mm film equivalent terms . The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever . Press the zoom lever { _ toward E _ or li _ , _ _ . _ E _ • E41T3elephoto : Zooms in on the _ k _ J [ subject . _ ' _ | • [ ] Wide Angle : Zooms out from the subject . Using the Digital Zoom / [ ] Digital Tele - Converter : _ llm . 3 _ l _ = , _ r _ r _ 4B _ ) p . 206 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting . The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths ( 35mm film equivalent ) are as follows . Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to Standard 35 - 560 mm 16x with digital and optical zoom combined . Off 35 - 140 mm Enables shooting without digital zoom . Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom 1.6x 56 - 224 mm factor , and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto . This enables a faster shutter speed andhot less chance of camera shake than a s 2.0x 70 - 280 mm taken at the same angle of view with [ Standard ] or [ Off ] .
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57 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set , you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate ( Safety Zoom ) . [ ] displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration . Pressing the zoom lever toward E _ 3again allows you to zoom even further ( not available in [ ] ) . Depending on the number of recording pixels set , the Safety Zoom zone varies as follows . Safety Zoom Factor Recording pixels Optical zoom I Digital zoom [ ] [ ] m [ ] [ ] [ ] : zone without deterioration _ : zone with deterioration O e The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off . • The digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] ( Date Stamp ) or [ ] ( Widescreen ) modes .
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081 Shooting with the Digital Zoom Select [ Digital Zoom ] , 1 . Press the C ) button . MENU 2 . In the [ ] menu , use the 4 " or 41 - button to select [ Digital Zoom ] . Make settings , 1 . Use the 4 - or 4 - button to select [ Standard ] . 2 . Press the C ) button . MENU Press the zoom lever toward E _ and shoot . • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor . • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels ( the zoom factor appears in blue ) . • Press the zoom lever toward [ ] to zoom out .
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59 Shooting with the Digital Tele - Converter The digital tete - converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele - converter ( a lens used in telephoto shooting ) . T o . 6 " with the zoom lever and shoot . • [ ] and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor . • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels ( the [ ] icon and the zoom factor appear in blue ) .