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 zOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Turn the TV on and switch to video 
input.
 zSwitch the TV input to the video input you 
connected the cable to in step 2.
4 Turn the camera on.
 z Press the [] button to turn the camera on.
 zImages from the camera are now 
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
displayed on the camera screen.)
 zWhen finished, turn off the camera and 
TV before disconnecting the cable.
 ● It is not possible to connect the USB cable or an optional stereo 
AV cable at the same time as an HDMI cable. Forcing the cables 
into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or 
cables.
 ●Touch-screen operations are not supported while the camera is 
connected to a television.
 ●Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is 
connected to an HDTV.
Using Optional Accessories
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Playback on a TV
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By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger 
screen of the TV.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the  TV manual.
 ●Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on 
a TV ( = 180).
Playback on a High-Definition TV
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You can view your shots on a TV by connecting the camera to an HDTV 
with a commercially available HDMI cable (not exceeding 2.5 m, with 
a Type D terminal on the camera end). Movies shot at a resolution of 
[
], [], or [] can be viewed in high definition.
1 Make sure the camera and TV are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
 z
On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into 
the HDMI input as shown.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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6Playback Mode
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 ●When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while 
previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. T
o shoot, follow 
the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, 
AF-Point Zoom ( =
 51), MF-Point Zoom ( = 81), MF Peaking 
( = 82) and Night Display ( = 92) are not available.
Powering the Camera with Household Power
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Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Open the cover.
 z
Follow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( = 19) to 
open the memory card/battery cover, and 
then open the coupler cable port cover 
as shown.
3 Insert the coupler.
 z Holding the coupler with the terminals (1) 
facing as shown, insert the coupler just 
as you would a battery pack (following 
step 2 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and 
Memory Card” ( =
 19)).
 z
Make sure the coupler cable passes 
through the port (1).
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Playback on a Standard-Definition TV
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Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST 
(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of 
the TV as you control the camera.
1 Make sure the camera and TV are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
 z
On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into 
the video inputs as shown.
 zMake sure the cable plugs are in video 
inputs of the same color.
 zOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Display images.
 zFollow steps 3 – 4 in “Playback on a 
High-Definition TV” ( = 161) to display 
images.
 ● Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the 
video output format, press the [
] button and choose 
[Video System] on the [] tab. ● Touch-screen operations are not supported while the camera is 
connected to a television.
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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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
 -Import images and change camera settings
 ● ImageBrowser EX
 -Manage images: view, search, and organize
 -Print and edit images
 ● Digital Photo Professional
 -Browse, process and edit RAW images
 ● Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
Software Instruction Manual
Refer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).
4 Close the cover.
 zLower the cover (1) and hold it down as 
you slide the switch, until it clicks into the 
closed position (2).
5 Connect the power cord.
 zInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
 z Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
 zWhen finished, turn the camera off and 
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
 ● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the 
camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera.
 ●Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing 
so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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Saving Images to a Computer
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 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.
 zWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (2).
 zInsert 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.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Mac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
 zWindows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
 zIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
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2 )
Computer Connections via a Cable
Checking Your Computer Environment
The 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
Mac OS
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8
* When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system requirements in 
“Checking Your Computer Environment” (
= 133).
 ●
Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, 
including supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” 
(= 133).
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3Other Shooting Modes
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6Playback Mode
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 ●Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] 
icon in the taskbar.
 ● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
 ●Although you can save images to a computer simply by 
connecting your camera to the computer without using the 
software, the following limitations apply.
 -It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the 
computer until camera images are accessible.
 -Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal 
orientation.
 -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.
 z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
 zDouble-click [].
3 Save the images to the computer.
 zClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 zImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 zAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the [] button to 
turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.
 z For instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” ( =
 163).
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3Other Shooting Modes
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6Playback Mode
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4 Turn the camera on.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
5 Choose an image.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image.
6 Access the printing screen.
 z Press the [] button.
7 Print the image.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Print], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Printing now begins.
 zTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
 zWhen you are finished printing, turn the 
camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
 ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), 
see “Printers” ( = 160). ●
RAW images cannot be printed.
Printing Images
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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 
orders 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.
Easy Print
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Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-
compatible printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
1 Make sure the camera and printer 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
 zOpen the terminal cover. Holding the 
smaller cable plug in the orientation 
shown, insert the plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
 zConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.
3 Turn the printer on.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
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Cropping Images before Printing
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By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1 Choose [Cropping].
 zAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 167) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
[
] button.
 z A cropping frame is now displayed, 
indicating the image area to print.
2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed.
 zTo resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
 zTo move the frame, press the 
[][][][] buttons.
 zTo rotate the frame, turn the [] dial.
 zWhen finished, press the [] button.
3 Print the image.
 zFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” ( = 166) 
to print.
 ● Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
aspect ratios.
Configuring Print Settings
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1 Access the printing screen.
 zFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(= 166) to access this screen.
2 Configure the settings.
 z
Press 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 ( =
 167).
Paper 
Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(
=
 168).
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3Other Shooting Modes
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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 PhotoPrints images for identification purposes.
Only available for images with a resolution of L and an 
aspect ratio of 3:2.
Fixed Size Choose the print size.
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.
Printing ID Photos
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1 Choose [ID Photo].
 z
Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing 
Paper Size and Layout before Printing” 
(=
 168), choose [ID Photo] and press 
the [] button.
2 Choose the long and short side 
length.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an item. Choose the length 
by pressing the [
][] buttons, and then 
press the [] button.
3 Choose the printing area.
 z Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
Printing” ( = 167) to choose the printing 
area.
4 Print the image.
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
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1 Choose [Paper Settings].
 z After following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 167) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and 
press the [
] button.
2 Choose a paper size.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an option, and then press 
the [
] button.
3 Choose a type of paper.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an option, and then press 
the [
] button.
4 Choose a layout.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an option.
 z When choosing [N-up], press the [][] 
buttons to specify the number of images 
per sheet.
 z Press the [] button.
5 Print the image.
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3Other Shooting Modes
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5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
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Batch printing (= 171) 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.
Configuring Print Settings
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Specify 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.
 zPress the [] button, and then 
choose [Print Settings] on the [] tab. 
Choose and configure items as desired 
( =
 30).
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 –
Printing Movie Scenes
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1 Access the printing screen.
 z
Follow steps 1 – 5 in “Easy Print” 
(= 166) to choose a movie, and then 
press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [], and then press the 
[] button. This screen is displayed.
2 Choose a printing method.
 z Press 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 of 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 [] button, choose [OK], 
and then press the [] button again. ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand 
PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier 
models.
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3 Specify the number of prints.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to specify the number of prints (up 
to 99).
 z To set up printing for other images and 
specify the number of prints, repeat steps 
2 – 3.
 zPrinting quantity cannot be specified for 
index prints. You can only choose which 
images to print, by following step 2.
 zWhen finished, press the [] button 
to return to the menu screen.
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images
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 z Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( = 170), choose 
[Select Range] and press the [] button.
 z Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(= 115) to specify images.
 z
Press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Order], and then press the [] button.
Setting Up Printing for All Images
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 z Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( = 170), choose 
[Select All Images] and press the [] 
button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 ● 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.
 ● Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both 
[Date] and [File No.] at the same time.
 ●Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-
compatible printers (sold separately).
 ●The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/
Time] on the [] tab ( = 20).
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
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1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
 z
Press the [] button, choose 
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
2 Choose an image.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image, and then press 
the [
] button.
 z You can now specify the number of 
copies.
 zIf you specify index printing for the 
image, it is labeled with a [] icon. To 
cancel index printing for the image, press 
the [
] button again. [] is no longer 
displayed.
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2Auto Mode /
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3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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