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Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a blower, etc.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
  Under the [6 ] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Clean 
manually ], then press < 0>.
3Select [OK].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X In a moment, the mirror will lockup 
and the shutter will open.
  “CLEA n ” will blink on the LCD panel.
4End the cleaning.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
3  Manual Sensor Cleaning N
 For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold 
separately) is recommended.
  If you use the battery, make sure it is fully recharged. If a battery grip with 
size-AA/LR6 batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be 
possible.
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3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N
 While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any 
of the following will cut off the power and close the shutter. The 
shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Opening the battery compartment cover.
• Opening the card slot cover.
  The surface of the image sensor is  extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brush  attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If 
the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or 
reflex mirror might get damaged.
  Never use canned air or gas to clea n the sensor. The blowing force can 
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
  If smear that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the 
sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 
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9
Printing Images and Transferring
Images to a Computer
  Printing  (p.154)
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print 
out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with 
“ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing.
  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  (p.163)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print 
images recorded in the card according to your printing 
instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, 
etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or give the 
print order to a photofinisher.
  Transferring Images to a Personal Computer  (p.167)
By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can 
transfer images from the camera’s card by operating the 
camera.
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You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor.
1Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Set up the printer.
 For details, see the printer’s 
instruction manual.
3Connect the camera to the 
printer.
 Use the interface cable that came 
with the camera.
  When connecting the cable plug to 
the camera’s < D> terminal, the 
cable plug’s < D> icon must face the 
front side of the camera.
  To connect to the printer, refer to the 
printer’s instruction manual.
4Turn on the printer.
5Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
XSome printers may make a beeping 
sound.
Preparing to Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Preparing to Print
6Playback the image.
 Press the  button.
X The image will appear, and the < w> 
icon will appear on the upper left to 
indicate that the camera is connected 
to a printer.
X The < l> button lamp will light in 
blue.wPictBridge
  The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct 
or Bubble Jet Direct.
  When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other 
than the interface cable provided.
  If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the 
printer. To find out what’s wrong, do the following:
1. Press the < x> button to playback the image.
2. Press < 0>.
3. On the print setting screen, select [ Print].
The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (p.162).
  You can also print RAW images taken by this camera.
  If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. 
With a fully-charged battery, printing up to about 3 hours is possible.
  Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold 
the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable.
  For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately) to 
power the camera is recommended.
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The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the 
printer. Some settings might not be avai lable. For details, see the 
printer’s instruction manual.
1Select the image to be printed.
 Check that the < w> icon is 
displayed on the upper left of the LCD 
monitor.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be printed.
2Press .
X The print setting screen will appear.
3Select [Paper settings].
  Select [ Paper settings ], then press 
< 0 >.
X The paper settings screen will 
appear.
w Printing
Printer-connected icon
Print setting screen
* Depending on the printer, settings such as the date and file number 
imprinting and trimming might not be available. Sets the printing effects (p.158).
Sets the date or file number imprinting to on 
or off.
Sets the quantity to be printed.
Sets the trimming (p.161).
Sets the paper size, type, and layout.
Returns to step 1.
Starts the printing.
The paper size, type, and layout you have set will be displayed.
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wPrinting
 Select the size of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
X The paper type screen will appear.
  Select the type of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
  When using a Canon printer and 
Canon paper, read the printer’s 
instruction manual to check what 
paper types can be used.
X The page layout screen will appear.
  Select the page layout, then press 
.
X The print setting screen will reappear.
* From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, 
aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be 
imprinted.
Q Setting the Paper Size
YSetting the Paper Type
U Setting the Page Layout
Bordered The print will have white  borders along the edges.
BorderlessThe print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print 
borderless prints, the print will have borders.
Bordered cThe shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on 
9x13cm and larger prints.
xx-upOption to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 images on one sheet.
20-upc
35-up pOn A4 or Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images 
ordered through DPOF (p.163) will be printed.
• [20-up c] will have the shooting information* imprinted.
DefaultThe page layout will vary depending on the printer type or its 
settings.
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wPrinting
4Set the printing effects.
 Set as necessary. If you need not set 
any printing effects, go to step 5.
  The screen display may differ 
depending on the printer.
  Select the option on the upper right, 
then press < 0>. Select the desired 
printing effect, then press < 0>.
  If the < e> icon is displayed next to 
< z >, you can also adjust the 
printing effect (p.160).
* When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed on 
the upper left. Note that the printed image might look slightly different from the 
displayed image which is only an approximation. This also applies to 
[Brightness] and [Adjust levels] on page 160.
Item Description
EOnThe image will be printed according to the printer’s standard 
colors. The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic 
corrections.
EOffNo automatic correction will be performed.
EVividThe image will be printed with higher saturation to produce 
more vivid blues and greens.
ENRThe image noise is reduced before printing.
0  B/WPrints in black-and-white with true blacks.
0 Cool tonePrints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks.
0 Warm tonePrints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.
zNaturalPrints the image in the actual colors and contrast. No 
automatic color adjustments will be applied.
zNatural MThe printing characteristics ar e the same as the “Natural” 
setting. However, this setting enables finer printing 
adjustments than with “Natural.”
E DefaultThe printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, 
see the printer’s instruction manual.
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wPrinting
5Set the date and file number 
imprinting.
 Set as necessary.
  Select <
I>, then press < 0>.
  Set as desired, then press < 0>.
6Set the number of copies.
  Set as necessary.
  Select <
R>, then press .
  Set the number of copies, then press 
.
7Start printing.
  Select [ Print], then press < 0>.
X The < l> button’s blue lamp will 
blink and the printing will start.
  With Easy printing, you can print another image with the same settings. 
Just select the image and press the  button lit in blue. With Easy 
printing, the number of copies will always be 1. Also, any trimming will 
not be applied.
  For details on trimming, see page 161.
  The [ Default ] setting for printing effects and other options are the 
printer’s own default settings as set by the printer’s manufacturer. See 
the printer’s instruction manual to find out what the [Default ] settings are.
  Depending on the image’s file size and image-recording quality, it may 
take some time for the printi ng to start after you select [Print].
  If image tilt correction (p.161) has been applied, it will take longer to print 
the image.
  To stop the printing, press <
0> while [ Stop] is displayed, then select 
[ OK ].
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wPrinting
In step 4 on page 158, select the printing 
effect. When the < e> icon is displayed 
next to < z>, press the < B> 
button. You can then adjust the printing 
effect. What can be adjusted or what is 
displayed will depend on the selection 
made in step 4.
  Brightness
The image brightness can be adjusted.
  Adjust levels
When you select [ Manual], you can change 
the histogram’s distribution and adjust the 
image’s brightness and contrast.
With the Adjust levels screen displayed, press 
the < B> button to change the position of 
the <
h>. Turn the < 5> dial to freely adjust 
the shadow level (0 - 127) or highlight level 
(128 - 255).
  kBrightener
Effective in backlit conditions which  can make the subject’s face look 
dark. When [ On] is set, the face will be brightened for printing.
  Red-eye corr.
Effective in flash images where t he subject has red eye. When [On] 
is set, the red eye will be corrected for printing.
e  Adjustment of Printing Effects
  The [kBrightener ] and [Red-eye corr. ] effects will not show up on the 
screen.
  When you select [ Detail set.], you can adjust the [ Contrast], 
[ Saturation ], [Color tone ], and [Color balance ]. To adjust the [Color 
balance ], use <
9>. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G is 
green. The color in the respective direction will be corrected.
  If you select [ Clear all], all the printing effect settings will be reverted to 
the default.
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