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Powering the Camera with Household Power
 Still Images  Movies
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.
 zFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Your 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 
Your Memory Card” ( =
 19)).
 z
Make sure the coupler cable passes 
through the port (1).
(1)
(
2 )
(
1 )
(
1 )
4 Turn the camera on.
 z
Press the [] button.
 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.
 ● Touch-screen operations are not supported while the camera is 
connected to a television.
 ●Some information may not be available when using a TV as the 
display ( = 192). ●
Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is 
connected to an HDTV.
 ●When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot 
while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV

. To shoot, 
follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. 
However, AF-Point Zoom ( =
 53), MF-Point Zoom (= 85), 
MF Peaking ( = 86) and Night Display ( = 161) are not 
available.
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Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack by using the supplied battery pack with an 
optional Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30/CA-DC30E or Interface Cable 
IFC
-600PCU.
1 Insert the battery pack.
 zFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Your Memory Card” ( = 19) 
to open the cover.
 z Insert the battery pack as described in 
step 2 of “Inserting the Battery Pack and 
Your Memory Card” ( =
 19).
 z
Follow step 3 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Your Memory Card” ( = 19) 
to close the cover.
2 Connect the compact power adapter 
to the camera.
 z With the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). Hold the smaller plug of the 
interface cable (sold separately) facing 
as shown and insert the plug fully into the 
camera terminal (2).
 zInsert the larger plug of the interface 
cable into the compact power adapter.
(
1 )
( 2 )
4 Close the cover.
 z
Lower 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.
 zTurn 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.
(
1 )
(
2 )
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 ●For details on charging time and the number of shots and 
recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see 
“Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback 
Time” (=
 211). ●
You can view images even while the battery is charging, by 
turning the camera on and entering Playback mode ( = 24). 
However, you cannot shoot while the battery is charging.
 ● Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when 
they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately 
before) the day of use.
 ●The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power 
(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a 
commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an 
electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage 
the battery pack.
Using a Computer to Charge the Battery
You can also charge the battery pack by inserting the larger plug of the 
interface cable into a computer’s USB terminal in step 2 of “Inserting and 
Charging the Battery Pack” ( =
 172). For details about USB connections 
on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.
 ● Charging is not possible when the camera is off. ●With some computers, battery charging may require the memory 
card to be in the camera. Insert the memory card in the camera 
(=
 19) before connecting the cable to the computer’s USB port.
3 Charge the battery pack.
 z
CA-DC30 : Flip out the plug (1) and plug 
the compact power adapter into a power 
outlet (2).
 z CA-DC30E : Plug the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, then plug the 
other end into a power outlet.
 z Charging begins and the USB charge 
lamp lights up.
 zThe lamp turns off when charging 
finishes.
 zRemove the compact power adapter from 
the power outlet and the interface cable 
from the camera.
 ● To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not 
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
 ●When charging a different battery pack, be sure first to disconnect 
the interface cable from the camera and then insert another 
battery pack for charging.
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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Speedlite EX Series
 Still Images  Movies
These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of 
flash photography needs.
1 Attach the flash.
 zMake sure the camera is off, and then 
attach the flash unit to the hot shoe.
2 Turn the flash on, and then turn the 
camera on.
 zA red [] icon is now displayed.
 zThe flash pilot lamp will light up when the 
flash is ready.
3 Choose shooting mode [], [], 
[], or [].
 z Flash settings can only be configured in 
these modes. In other modes, the flash 
is adjusted and fired automatically, as 
needed.
4 Configure the external flash.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Control] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button.
 z Options already set on the flash itself are 
displayed.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an item, and then set the 
desired option.
 z Available items vary depending on the 
shooting mode and the flash attached 
(=
 175).
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake 
that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly
. This 
optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
1 Connect the remote switch.
 z Make sure the camera is off.
 zOpen the terminal cover and insert the 
remote switch plug.
2 Shoot.
 zTo shoot, press the release button on the 
remote switch.
Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional 
Speedlite EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the 
optional Speedlite 320EX flash is available.
 ● This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series 
functions.
 ●Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not 
fire at all, in some cases.
 ●Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units) 
or flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and 
may damage the camera.
 ●Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional 
information.
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Other Shooting Modes
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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Camera Settings Available with an External Flash 
(Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
The following items are available in [], [], [], or [] mode. In 
other shooting modes, only [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
Flash Mode
Auto*1O O OO
Manual*
2O O O O
Flash Exp. 
Comp*3–3 to +3O O O O
Flash Output*41/128*5 – 1/1
(in 1/3-stop increments)O O O O
Wireless Func.*6Off/Optical/RadioO 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
 ● Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a 
Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen 
is no longer accessible.
 ●You can also access the setting screen by pressing the [] button 
for at least one second.
 ● 600EX-RT/580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the 
external flash has been set up for stroboscopic flash.
 ●320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie 
recording or in Movie mode. In this case, the [] icon is shown.
Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
 zUsing the optional Speedlite Bracket 
SB-E2 can help prevent unnatural 
shadows next to subjects during vertical 
shooting.
 z To keep the LCD screen out of the way 
of the bracket, use the screen closed and 
facing outward.
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Using the Software
To utilize the features of the following software, download the software 
from the Canon website and install it on your computer.
 ●CameraWindow
 -Import images to your computer
 ● Image Transfer Utility
 -Set up Image Sync ( = 153) and receive images
 ●
Map Utility
 -Use a map to view GPS information that has been added to images
 ● Digital Photo Professional
 -Browse, process and edit RAW images
 ● To view and edit movies on a computer, use preinstalled or 
commonly available software compatible with movies recorded by 
the camera.
 ●Image Transfer Utility can also be downloaded from the Image 
Sync settings page of CANON iMAGE GATEW
AY.
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.
 ●Windows 8/8.1
 ●Windows 7 SP1
 ●Mac OS X 10.10
 ●Mac OS X 10.9
*1 E-TTL mode is used for the flash.
*2 M mode is used for the flash.  
In [] 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-R

T, 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.
*6 Configure other options on the flash unit itself. 

Available with Speedlite 
580EX
 II/600EX-RT/600EX/90EX. When this item is not set to [Of

f], [Shutter 
Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-curtain]. (If [Shutter Sync.] is set to [2nd-curtain], it 
will be changed to [1st-curtain].)
*7
 Can only be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Auto].
*8 Restores all default settings. Y

ou can also restore defaults for [Safety FE] and 
[Red-Eye Lamp] by using [Reset All] on the [
4] tab on the camera ( = 165).
 ●
In [] shooting mode, icons representing Smiling, Sleeping, 
Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children shooting 
scenes determined by the camera are not displayed, and the 
camera does not shoot continuously ( =
 40).
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Other Shooting Modes
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
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 zWindows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
 zIn the screen that is displayed, click the 
change program link of [].
 zChoose [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 To view images you save to a computer, 
use preinstalled or commonly available 
software compatible with images 
captured by the camera.
When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system 
requirements in “Checking Your Computer Environment” ( = 140).
Installing the Software
For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” 
(= 140).
Saving Images to a Computer
Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Micro-B), you can 
connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer
.
1 Connect the camera to the 
computer.
 zWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover. With the smaller plug of the cable 
in the orientation shown, insert the plug 
fully into the camera terminal.
 zConnect the larger cable plug to the 
computer. For details on computer 
connections, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2 Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow.
 zPress the [] button.
 zMac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Printing Images
 Still Images  Movies
Print your shots and configure a variety of settings used for your printer 
or photo printing services by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-
compatible printer with a cable.
A Canon SELPHY CP printer is used in this example of PictBridge 
printing. Also refer to your printer user manual.
Easy Print
 Still Images  Movies
Print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible 
printer with a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Micro-B).
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.
 ● 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.
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Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Configuring Print Settings
 Still Images  Movies
1 Access the printing screen.
 zFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(= 178) to access this screen.
2 Configure the settings.
 z
Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an item, and then press 
the [
] button. On the next screen, 
choose an option (either press the 
[
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), and 
then press the [] button to return to the 
printing screen.
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 ( =
 180).
Paper 
Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(
=
 180).
4 Turn the camera on.
 z
Press the [] button.
5 Choose an image.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image.
6 Access the printing screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [], and 
press the [] button again.
7 Print the image.
 z Press 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” ( = 170). ●
RAW images cannot be printed.
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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
 Still Images  Movies
1 Choose [Paper Settings].
 zAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 179) 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 [] 
button. On the next screen, choose the 
number of images per sheet (either press 
the [
][] buttons or turn the [] dial), 
and then press the [] button.
5 Print the image.
Cropping Images before Printing
 Still Images  Movies
By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1 Choose [Cropping].
 z After following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 179) 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” ( = 178) 
to print.
 ● Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
aspect ratios.
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories