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The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the 
best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.
If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This 
is not a malfunction.
Choose A mode.
zSet the mode switch to  A.
Compose the shot.
zMoving the zoom lever toward  i will 
zoom in on your subject, making it appear 
larger. Moving the lever toward  j will 
zoom out from your subject, making it 
appear smaller.
Shoot.
zTouch .
XThe camera will beep once, recording will 
start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will 
appear on the screen.
zIf you change the composition of your shot 
during shooting, the focus, brightness and 
tone will automatically adjust.
Shooting Movies
Remaining Time
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zDo not touch the microphones while 
shooting.
zDo not operate the camera other than 
touching   while shooting. Operation 
sounds will be recorded in the movie.
Stop shooting.
zTouch .XThe camera will beep twice and stop 
shooting the movie.
XThe movie will record to the memory card.XShooting will automatically stop when the 
memory card fills.
Shooting Time
•Shooting times are based on default settings.
• Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some 
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
Microphones
Zooming while shooting
Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. 
However, operation sounds will be recorded.
• When the mode switch is set to  A, the icon for the determined scene 
will appear  (p. 188). “When Moving” icons will not appear, however. 
Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual 
scene.
• If you change the composition while shooting and the white balance is not 
optimal, touch   to stop recording, then start recording again (only 
when the image quality is set to    (p. 116)).
• Movies can be shot by touching   ev en if the mode switch is set to 4 
(p. 111) .
Memory Card
4GB 16GB
Shooting TimeApprox. 14 min. 34 sec. Approx. 59 min. 40 sec.
 
						

							
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You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
zPress the 1 button.X appears on movies.
Choose a movie.
zDrag across the screen to choose a movie 
to play back.
Play the movie.
zTouch .XThe movie will play.zIf you touch the screen during playback, 
the movie will stop, and the movie control 
panel will appear on the screen.
zDrag up or down the screen during 
playback to adjust the volume.
XAfter the movie finishes,   appears.
Viewing Movies
How can I play back movies on a computer?
Install the included software  (p. 35).
• When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play 
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s 
capabilities.
• If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, 
you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback 
you can also connect the camera to a TV.
 
						

							
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You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the 
camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included 
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from 
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
System Requirements
Windows
* For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.
Macintosh
OS Windows 7
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in 
USB ports.
CPUPentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or 
higher (movies)
RAMWindows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit): 1 GB or more (still 
images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Interface USBFree Hard Disk 
SpaceZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more*
Movie Uploader for YouTube: 30 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
OS
Mac OS X (v10.5 – v10.6)Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in 
USB ports.
CPUIntel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)RAM Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more 
(movies)
InterfaceUSBFree Hard Disk 
SpaceImageBrowser: 250 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more
Movie Uploader for YouTube: 30 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
 
						

							
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Preparations
Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.
Install the Software.
Windows
Place the CD in the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
zPlace the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Begin installation.zClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to proceed with the 
installation.
zIf the [User Account Control] window 
appears, follow the on-screen instructions 
to proceed.
When the installation finishes, click 
[Restart] or [Finish].
Remove the CD-ROM.zRemove the CD-ROM when your desktop 
screen appears.
Macintosh
Place the CD in the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
zPlace the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk)  (p. 2) into the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Begin installation.zDouble-click the   on the CD.zClick [Install], and follow the on-screen 
instructions to proceed with the 
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Connect the camera to the 
computer.
zTurn off the camera.zOpen the cover and insert the included 
interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly 
into the camera terminal in the direction 
shown.
zInsert the interface cable’s larger plug into 
the computer. For connection details, refer 
to the user guide provided with the 
computer.
Turn on the camera.
zPress the  1 button to turn on the camera.
Open CameraWindow.
Windows
zClick [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera using Canon CameraWindow].
XCameraWindow will appear.zIf CameraWindow does not appear, click 
the [Start] menu and choose [All 
Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], 
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Macintosh
X
CameraWindow will appear when you 
establish a connection between the 
camera and computer.
zIf CameraWindow does not appear, click 
the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the 
bar which appears at the bottom of the 
desktop).
 
						

							
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Transfer and View Images
zClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
XAll images not previously transferred will 
transfer to the computer. Transferred 
images will be sorted by date and saved in 
separate folders in the Pictures folder.
zClose CameraWindow when image 
transfer is complete.
zTurn off the camera and unplug the cable.zFor details on how to view images using a 
computer, refer to the Software Guide.
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.
Click   on the task bar.
In the screen that appears, click the   link to modify the program.
Choose [Downloads Images From  Canon Camera using Canon 
CameraWindow] and click [OK].
Double click  .
You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in 
the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
There are, however, the following limitations.
• It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the 
computer until you can transfer images.
• Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the horizontal 
orientation.
• Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a 
computer.
• There may be problems transferring images or image information 
correctly depending on the version of the  operating system in use, the file 
size, or the software in use.
• Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as 
editing movies, and transferring images to the camera.
 
						

							
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Accessories
Supplied with Camera
Wrist Strap WS-DC10Battery Pack NB-6L with 
Terminal Cover* Battery Charger 
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*
DIGITAL CAMERA  Solution Disk
*Also available for purchase separately.
USB card reader Windows/
Macintosh
Memory Card
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
TV High-Definition TV
HDMI Cable HTC-100
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU*
Stereo AV Cable 
AVC-DC400ST*
 
						

							
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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are 
not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
Power Supplies
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYEzA charger for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.
Battery Pack NB-6L
zRechargeable lithium-ion battery.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
zThis kit lets you power the camera using 
household power. Recommended for 
powering the camera for an extended 
period of time or when connecting to a 
computer or printer. Cannot be used to 
charge the camera battery.
Separately Sold Accessories
Using accessories abroad
The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 
240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do 
not use electrical transformers for fore ign travel as they will cause damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. 
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
 
						

							
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Other Accessories
HDMI Cable HTC-100zUse this cable to connect the camera to 
the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition 
TV set.
Printers
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant 
Printers
zBy connecting your camera to a Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant printer, you 
can print your images without having to 
use a computer.
For more information, visit your nearest 
Canon retailer.
SELPHY seriesInkjet Printers
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine 
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or 
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction 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 Canon 
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.