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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.
(1)
(
2 )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 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).
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1 )
(
2 )
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1 )
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3 Charge the battery pack.
 zCA-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.
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 4 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.
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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 ( = 152) 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.
 ●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 T
ime” (=
 205). ●
You can view images even while the battery is charging, by 
turning the camera on and entering Playback mode ( = 23). 
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.
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 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.
 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 [].
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
When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system 
requirements in “Checking Your Computer Environment” ( =
 138).
Installing the Software
For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” 
(= 138).
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.
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Printing Images
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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
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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.
4 Choose an image.
 zDrag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image.
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.
 ● 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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Configuring Print Settings
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1 Access the printing screen.
 zFollow steps 1 – 5 in “Easy Print” 
(= 175) to access this screen.
2 Configure the settings.
 z
Touch an item, and on the next screen, 
choose an option. 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 ( =
 177).
Paper 
Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(
=
 177).
5 Access the printing screen.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [], and 
press the [] button again.
6 Print the image.
 z Choose [Print] and press the [] button.
 zPrinting now begins.
 zTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 4 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” ( = 169). ●
RAW images cannot be printed.
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Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
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1 Choose [Paper Settings].
 zAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 176) to access the printing 
screen, touch [Paper Settings].
2 Choose a paper size.
 z Choose an option, and then press the 
[] button.
3 Choose a type of paper.
 zChoose an option, and then press the 
[] button.
4 Choose a layout.
 zDrag up or down to choose an option.
 zWhen choosing [N-up], specify the 
number of images per sheet.
 zPress the [] button.
5 Print the image.
 zFollow step 6 in “Easy Print” ( = 175) 
to print.
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” ( = 176) to access the printing 
screen, touch [Cropping].
 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, drag it.
 zTo rotate the frame, press the [] 
button.
 z When finished, press the [] button.
3 Print the image.
 zFollow step 6 in “Easy Print” ( = 175) 
to print.
 ● Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
aspect ratios.
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4 Print the image.
 zFollow step 6 in “Easy Print” ( = 175) 
to print.
Printing Movie Scenes
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1 Access the printing screen.
 z Follow steps 1 – 5 in “Easy Print” 
(= 175) to choose a movie. The screen 
at left is displayed.
2 Choose a printing method.
 z Choose [] and press the [] button. 
On the next screen, choose an option, 
and then press the [
] button to return to 
the printing screen.
3 Print the image.
 z Follow step 6 in “Easy Print” ( = 175) 
to print.
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, and then 
touch [OK].
 ● After displaying a scene to print as described in steps 2 – 5 of 
“Viewing” ( = 103), you can also access the screen in step 1 
here by touching [] in the movie control panel.
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 recording pixel setting 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” 
(=
 177), choose [ID Photo] and press 
the [] button.
2 Choose the long and short side 
length.
 z Choose an item and press the [] 
button. On the next screen, choose the 
length, and then press the [
] button.
3 Choose the printing area.
 z Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
Printing” ( = 177) to choose the printing 
area.
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 ●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 [2] tab ( = 20).
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
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1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
 z
Press the [] button, choose [Print 
settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button.
 z Choose [Select Images & Qty.], and then 
press the [] button.
2 Choose an image.
 zDrag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image.
 zImages you specify for index printing are 
labeled with a [0] icon.
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
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Batch printing ( = 180) 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, choose [Print 
settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the [] button.
 z Choose [Print Settings], and then press 
the [] button. On the next screen, 
choose and configure items as needed.
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 –
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Clearing All Images from the Print List
 zFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( = 179), choose 
[Clear All Selections] and press the [] 
button.
 z Touch [OK].
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)
 Still Images  Movies
 zWhen images have been added to the 
print list ( = 179 – = 180), this screen 
is displayed after you connect the camera 
to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 
Choose [Print now], and then simply 
press the [
] button to print the images 
in the print list.
 z Any DPOF print job that you temporarily 
stop will be resumed from the next image.
3 Specify the number of prints.
 zTouch [][] 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.
 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” ( = 179), choose 
[Select Range] and press the [] button.
 z Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(= 114) to specify images.
 z
Touch [Order].
Setting Up Printing for All Images
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 zFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( = 179), choose 
[Select All Images] and press the [] 
button.
 z Touch [OK].
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