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    Before Use
    Common Camera 
    Operations
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
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    5	 Attach	the	flash	unit	to	the	conversion lens adapter.
    zzPress the release buttons on both sides 
    of the macro ring lite in and attach the 
    macro ring lite to the conversion lens 
    adapter.
    6 Choose shooting mode [G], 
    [M], [B], or [ D].
    zzFlash	settings	can	only	be	configured	in	these	modes.	In	other	modes,	the	flash	is	adjusted	and	fired	automatically,	as	needed.
    7 Set the white balance to [h] 
    (=  74).
    8 Enter [e] mode (=  78).
    9 Set [ND Filter] to [On] ( =  73).
    10	 Configure	the	external	flash.
    zzFollow step 5 in “Speedlite EX Series” 
    (=  169) to adjust the settings.
    •	 Keep cords (from the macro ring lite or the off-camera shoe cord) 
    away
    	from	flash	heads.
    •	 When using a tripod, adjust the position of the legs to prevent the 
    flash
    	heads	from	coming	into	contact	with	the	legs.
    •	 Use	the	screen	to	compose	shots,	because	the	viewfinder	cannot	be used with these accessories attached.
    Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThis	optional	flash	unit	enables	many	styles	of	macro	flash	photography.	Requires	the	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L,	Off-Camera	Shoe	Cord	OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for attachment to the 
    camera.
    1 Remove the ring and attach the 
    back section of the conversion 
    lens adapter.
    zzFollow steps 1 – 3 in “Macro Ring Lite 
    MR-14EX” (=  170) to remove the ring, 
    and then attach the back section of the 
    conversion lens adapter.
    2 Attach the off-camera shoe cord 
    to the bracket.
    zzSlide the bracket screw to the outer end 
    of the bracket. Align the bracket screw 
    with the tripod socket of the off-camera 
    shoe cord, and then tighten the screw to 
    secure it.
    3 Attach the bracket to the 
    camera.
    zzSlide the other bracket screw to the outer 
    end of the bracket. Align the bracket 
    screw with the tripod socket on the 
    bottom of the camera, and then tighten 
    the screw to secure it.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    4 Attach the off-camera shoe cord 
    to the camera.
    zzAttach the camera connection component 
    of the off-camera shoe cord to the hot 
    shoe on top of the camera.
    5 Attach the controller to the off-
    camera shoe cord.
    zzAttach the controller for the macro twin 
    lite	to	the	flash	connection	component	of	the off-camera shoe cord.
    6	 Attach	the	flash	unit	to	the	conversion lens adapter.
    zzAttach	each	flash	head	to	the	respective	mount (). Press the release button on 
    the top of the ring in and attach the ring to 
    the conversion lens adapter (
    ).
    7	 Configure	the	external	flash	and	settings on the camera.
    zzFollow steps 6 – 10 in “Macro Ring Lite 
    MR-14EX” (=  171)	to	configure	the	settings.
    •	 Keep cords (from the macro twin lite or the off-camera shoe cord) 
    away	from	flash	heads.
    •	 When using a tripod, adjust the position of the legs to prevent the 
    flash
    	heads	from	coming	into	contact	with	the	legs	or	bracket.
    •	 Use	the	screen	to	compose	shots,	because	the	viewfinder	cannot	be used with these accessories attached.
    Still Images
    Camera Settings Available with an External Flash  
    (Sold Separately)
    The following items are available in [G ], [M], [B ], or [D ] mode. In 
    other shooting modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can be 
    configured.
    	(With	autoflash	control,	the	flash	always	fires.)	However,	external	flash	units	do	not	fire	in	modes	that	the	built-in	flash	does	not	fire	(=  193).
    Item OptionsShooting Mode
    G M B D
    Flash Mode Auto*
    1O O O–
    Manual*2O O O O
    Flash Exp. Comp*3–3 to +3O O O–
    Flash Output*41/128*5 to 1/1 (in 1/3-stop increments)O O O O
    Shutter Sync. 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/Hi-speedO O O O
    Slow Synchro OnO O O O
    OffO–O–
    Wireless Func.*6On/OffO O O O
    Red-Eye Corr. On/OffO O O O
    Red-Eye Lamp On/OffO O O O
    Safety FE*7OnO O O–
    Off
    O O O O
    Clear Flash Settings*8O O O O  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    *1	E-TTL	mode	is	used	for	the	flash.
    *2	M	mode	is	used	for	the	flash.	 
    In [D]	shooting	mode,	E-TTL	mode	is	also	available	for	the	flash.	In	this	case,	when	the	flash	fires,	flash	exposure	compensation	set	on	the	flash	is	applied	to	the	flash	output level set on the camera.
    *3	Can	be	configured	only	when	[Flash	Mode]	is	[Auto]	and	flash	exposure	compensation	set	on	the	flash	is	[+0].	When	you	adjust	flash	exposure	compensation	on 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, or 430EX II Speedlites, the camera display will be 
    updated accordingly.
    *4	Can
    	be	configured	when	[Flash	Mode]	is	[Manual].	Linked	to	settings	on	the	flash	unit.
    *5 1/64 for Speedlite 430EX II/430EX/320EX/270EX II/270EX, Macro Ring Lite 
    MR-14EX, and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX.
    *6	For
    	options	other	than	On/Off,	configure	the	setting	on	the	flash	unit	itself.	Not	available with Speedlite 430EX II/320EX/270EX II/270EX, Macro Ring Lite \
    MR-14EX, 
    or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX. When this item is set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot 
    be set to [2nd-curtain]. (If [Shutter Sync.] is set to [2nd-curtain], i\
    t will be changed to 
    [1st-curtain].)
    *7	Can
    	only	be	configured	when	[Flash	Mode]	is	[Auto].
    *8 Restores all default settings. You can also restore defaults for [Slow Synchro], [Safety 
    FE], [Red-Eye Corr.], and [Red-Eye Lamp] by using [Reset All] on the [3
    
    ] tab on the 
    camera (=
      157).
    •	 Flash settings in [
    ]	shooting	mode	can	be	configured	just	as	they	are	in	[G] 
    mode.
    •	 In [
    ] shooting mode, icons representing Smiling, Sleeping, Babies 
    (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children shooting scenes determine\
    d by 
    the camera are not displayed, and the camera does not shoot continuously\
     
    (=
      34).
    Using the Software
    The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced\
     
    below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
    Software
    After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it,\
     you 
    can do the following things on your computer.
    CameraWindow
    zzImport images and change camera settings
    ImageBrowser EX
    zzManage images: view, search, and organize
    zzPrint and edit images
    Digital Photo Professional
    zzBrowse, process and edit RAW images
    •	Internet
    	access	is	required,	and	any	ISP	account	charges	and	access fees must be paid separately.
    Software Instruction ManualRefer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
    be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).\
      
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Computer Connections via a Cable
    Checking Your Computer EnvironmentThe software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system\
     
    requirements	and	compatibility	information,	including	support	in	new	operating systems, visit the Canon website.
    Operating 
    System* Windows
    Macintosh
    Windows 8
    Windows 7 SP1
    Windows Vista SP2
    Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.6
    Mac OS X 10.7
    Mac OS X 10.8
    *	 When
    	sending	images	to	a	computer	via	Wi-Fi,	check	the	system	requirements	in	“Checking Your Computer Environment” ( =  131).
    •	 Check
    	the	Canon	website	for	the	latest	system	requirements,	including	supported OS versions.
    Installing the SoftwareFor software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software”\
     ( =  131).
    Saving Images to a Computer
    Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
    For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (\
    some 
    software excluded).
    1 Connect the camera to the 
    computer.
    zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
    cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
    USB cable in the orientation shown, 
    insert the plug fully into the camera 
    terminal (
    ).
    zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
    in the computer’s USB port. For details 
    about USB connections on the computer, 
    refer to the computer user manual.
    2 Turn the camera on to access 
    CameraWindow.
    zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
    on.
    zzOn a Macintosh computer, 
    CameraWindow is displayed when a 
    connection is established between the 
    camera and computer.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
    below.
    zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
    link to modify the program.
    zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
    Camera] and then click [OK].
    zzDouble-click [].
    3 Save the images to the 
    computer.
    zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
    then click [Import Untransferred Images].
    zzImages are now saved to the Pictures 
    folder on the computer, in separate 
    folders named by date.
    zzAfter images are saved, close 
    CameraWindow, press the  button 
    to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
    cable.
    zzFor instructions on viewing images on a 
    computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
    Manual” ( =
      173).
    CameraWindow
    •	In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
    taskbar.
    •	 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images 
    From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on 
    in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and \
    choose 
    [All Programs]  ►
     [Canon Utilities]  ►
     [CameraWindow]  ►
     [CameraWindow].
    •	 On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click 
    the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the deskt\
    op).
    •	 Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your 
    camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitat\
    ions 
    apply.
    -
     It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
    ntil 
    camera images are accessible.
    -
     Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
    on.
    - RAW images (or JPEG images recorded with RAW images) may not be 
    saved.
    -
     Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer\
    .
    - Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, 
    depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image\
     
    file
    	sizes.
    - Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as 
    movie editing.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Printing Images
    Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On 
    the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare ord\
    ers 
    for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for 
    photobooks.
    A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the 
    sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by \
    printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
    Still Images
    Easy Print
    Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compati\
    ble 
    printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
    1 Make sure the camera and 
    printer are off.
    2 Connect the camera to the 
    printer.
    zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller 
    cable plug in the orientation shown, insert 
    the plug fully into the camera terminal.
    zzConnect the larger cable plug to the 
    printer. For other connection details, refer 
    to the printer manual.
    3 Turn the printer on.
    4 Turn the camera on.
    zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
    on.
    5 Choose an image.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an image.
    6 Access the printing screen.
    zzPress the  button.
    7 Print the image.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose [Print], and then 
    press the  button.
    zzPrinting now begins.
    zzTo print other images, repeat the above 
    procedures starting from step 5 after 
    printing
    	is	finished.
    zzWhen	you	are	finished	printing,	turn	the	camera and printer off and disconnect 
    the cable.
    •	 For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see \
    “Printers” (=  162).
    •	 RAW images cannot be printed.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
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    Still Images
    Configuring Print Settings
    1 Access the printing screen.
    zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
    (=  176) to access the screen at left.
    2	 Configure	the	settings.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn 
    the  dial to choose an item, and 
    then choose an option by pressing the 
     buttons.
    Default Matches current printer settings. Date Prints images with the date added.
    File No. Prints
    	images	with	the	file	number	added.
    Both Prints
    	images	with	both	the	date	and	file	number	added.
    Off –
    Default Matches current printer settings.
    Off –
    On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under 
    optimal settings.
    Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
    No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
    Cropping –
    Specify a desired image area to print ( =
      177).
    Paper 
    Settings –
    Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
    (=
      178).
    Still Images
    Cropping Images before PrintingBy cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
    instead of the entire image.
    1 Choose [Cropping].
    zzAfter	following	step	1	in	“Configuring	Print	Settings” (=  177) to access the printing 
    screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
     button.
    zzA cropping frame is now displayed, 
    indicating the image area to print.
    2 Adjust the cropping frame as 
    needed.
    zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
    lever.
    zzTo move the frame, press the 
     buttons.
    zzTo rotate the frame, turn the  dial.
    zzWhen	finished,	press	the	< m> button.
    3 Print the image.
    zzFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” ( =  176) 
    to print.
    •	 Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
    aspect ratios.
    •	 Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with 
    [Date Stamp 
    ] selected.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Still Images
    Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
    1 Choose [Paper Settings].
    zzAfter	following	step	1	in	“Configuring	Print	Settings” (=  177) to access the printing 
    screen, choose [Paper Settings] and 
    press the  button.
    2 Choose a paper size.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an option, and then 
    press the  button.
    3 Choose a type of paper.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an option, and then 
    press the  button.
    4 Choose a layout.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an option.
    zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the 
     buttons to specify the number of 
    images per sheet.
    zzPress the  button.
    5 Print the image.
    Available Layout Options
    Default Matches current printer settings.
    Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
    Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
    N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
    ID Photo Prints
    	images	for	identification	purposes.
    Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 
    4:3.
    Fixed Size Choose the print size.
    Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.  
    						
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    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
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    Still Images
    Printing ID Photos1 Choose [ID Photo].
    zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing 
    Paper Size and Layout before Printing” 
    (=
      178), choose [ID Photo] and press 
    the  button.
    2 Choose the long and short side 
    length.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose an item. Choose the 
    length by pressing the < q> buttons, 
    and then press the  button.
    3 Choose the printing area.
    zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
    Printing” (=  177) to choose the printing 
    area.
    4 Print the image.
    Movies
    Printing Movie Scenes
    1 Access the printing screen.
    zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
    (=  176) to choose a movie. The screen 
    at left is displayed.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
     dial to choose [c], and then press 
    the  button. The screen at left is 
    displayed.
    2 Choose a printing method.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn 
    the  dial to choose [], and then 
    press the  buttons to choose the 
    printing method.
    3 Print the image.
    Movie Printing Options
    Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
    Sequence Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet o\
    f 
    paper.
    	You	can	also	print	the	folder	number,	file	number,	and	elapsed	time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].
    •	 To cancel printing in progress, press the < m> button.
    •	 [ID
    	Photo]	and	[Sequence]	cannot	be	chosen	on	Canon-brand	PictBridge-
    compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
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    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    Basic Guide
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    Still Images
    Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
    Batch printing ( =  182) and ordering prints from a photo development 
    service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a 
    memory
    	card	and	configure	relevant	settings,	such	as	the	number	of	copies,	as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to 
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
    •	 RAW images cannot be included in print list.
    Still Images
    Configuring	Print	SettingsSpecify	the	printing	format,	whether	to	add	the	date	or	file	number,	and	other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.
    zzPress the  button, and then 
    choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab. 
    Choose
    	and	configure	items	as	desired	(=  25).
    Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet.
    Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.
    Both Both standard and index formats are printed.
    Date On Images are printed with the shooting date.
    Off –
    File No. On
    Images
    	are	printed	with	the	file	number.
    Off –
    Clear DPOF  data On All image print list settings are cleared after printing.
    Off –
    •	
    Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the 
    printer or photo development service, in some cases.
    •	 [
    ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory 
    card	has	print	settings	that	were	configured	on	another	camera.	Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all 
    previous settings.
    •	 Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date 
    twice.
    •	 Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] a\
    nd [File 
    No.] at the same time.
    •	 Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatibl\
    e 
    printers (sold separately).
    •	 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 
    [3] tab (=
      14).  
    						
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