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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
zNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or 
other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields  may cause malfunctions or corrupt 
image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
z When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold 
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the 
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it 
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from 
the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly betw een hot and cold temperatures may 
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and 
internal surfaces.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
z Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card 
and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until 
the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
The following icon and message will display.
Display Summary
Sufficient battery charge.
If you are planning to use the camera for a long period 
of time, you are recommended to use a fully charged 
battery, or, to charge the battery in advance.
 
(Blinking Red) Battery charge is low. Recharge the battery.
Change the 
battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. 
Replace the battery immediately.  
						

							
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Battery Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor  contact between the battery and 
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging 
or using the battery.
z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and 
the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the ba ttery by warming it in a pocket 
immediately before use.
z However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket 
that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
The battery may short circuit.
z Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the 
( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or store it 
during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover 
(Fig.B).
These conditions can damage the battery. You may be able to check 
the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached 
(Fig. C, D).
z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is 
completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with 
low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 
30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one 
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do not 
use the battery for long periods of ti me, charge it fully and discharge it 
fully in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.
Fig. C
Fully Charged 
Battery Fig. D
Used Battery
Insert the battery pack so 
the blue area is visible. Attach in the opposite 
way of Fig. C.
Fig. A Fig. B   
						

							
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Charging the Battery
zSince this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely 
discharge it before recharging.
z It takes approximately 1 hours 45 minutes to fully charge the 
battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing 
standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is  recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and  the battery’s charge state.
z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one 
day before, to ensure a full charge.
Even charged batteries conti nue to discharge naturally.
z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially even 
when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it 
should be replaced.
U.S.A. and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product 
is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.  
						

							
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Handling the Memory Card
SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory CardWrite Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
zMemory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not 
bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or 
vibration.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the 
terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals 
with your hands or metal objects.
z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or 
cover it with another label or sticker.
z When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-
point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).
z Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations.
• Locations subject to dust or sand
• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may 
be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or 
card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is 
recommended.
Slide the switch up. Slide the switch down 
(you can protect the 
images and other 
data on the card).
Write Protect Tab
Writing/Erasing Possible
Writing/Erasing Impossible  
						

							
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Formatting
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases 
all data, including protected images.
z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been 
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further  formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might  be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning,  reformatting it may solve the problem.
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral  devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that 
happens, reformat the memory card with this camera.
z If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the 
camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the 
camera back on and format again.
z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. 
Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely 
changes the file management information on the card and does 
not ensure that its contents are completely deleted. When 
disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such as 
physically destroying the card, to prevent personal information 
leaks.  
						

							
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting 
it to a computer.
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting 
the AC adapter.
1Attach the power 
cord to the compact 
power adapter and 
plug it into a power 
outlet.
2Connect the DC plug of 
the compact power 
adapter cable to the 
DC Coupler DR-20 
terminal. 
3Open the cover, then 
insert the DC Coupler 
until it is locked. 
Compact Power 
Adapter 
CA-PS700 Connect to Power 
Supply
DC Coupler 
DR-20
Battery lock  
						

							
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Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge 
battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Always ensure that the automobile’s  engine is running when you use 
the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may flatten the 
battery. Always unplug the car battery charger before turning off the 
engine.
4Press and hold the DC 
Coupler cable cover 
using the cable, then 
close the memory 
card slot/battery 
cover. 
• Always disconnect the  compact power adapter from 
the power supply after use.
zThe battery will stop charging whenever you turn the engine 
off, so be sure to unplug the car battery cable from the 
cigarette lighter socket.
zWait until the engine is running again to plug the car battery 
cable into the cigarette lighter socket.
zThe car battery charger can only be used in a negative 
ground car. It cannot be used in a positive ground car.
1With the engine running, plug 
the car battery cable into the 
cigarette lighter socket.
DC Coupler 
Cable Cover
To the cigarette 
lighter socket  
						

							
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When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter 
TC-DC58C (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens 
Adapter LA-DC58H.
2Insert the battery pack 
all the way into the 
battery charger as 
shown.
• Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the 
battery charger to correctly insert 
the battery pack in the charger.
• The charge indicator will light  red while the battery pack is 
charging. It will change to green  when the charge is complete.
• After charging, remove the battery pack and unplug the car  battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket.
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
zWhen attaching the wide conver ter or tele-converter, be 
sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may 
fall from the lens adapter, posing  risk of injury from shattered 
glass.
zNever look into the sun or into strong light through the wide 
converter or tele-converter as th is can result in blindness or 
impairment of vision.
Charge 
Indicator  
						

							
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„Wide Converter WC-DC58B
Use this converter for taking wide -angle shots. The wide converter 
changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.75x 
(the thread diameter is 58 mm).
„ Tele-converter TC-DC58C
This lens is used for taking telephot o shots. The lens changes the focal 
length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 2x. (the thread diameter 
is 58 mm).
„ Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H
This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter or tele-
converter.
Attaching a Lens
zIf the built-in flash is used wi th the lens hood attached, the 
outer edges of shot images (es pecially the lower right) may 
be darkened.
zWhen using the tele-converter, set the camera near the 
maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will 
appear as if its corners have been cut off.
zWhen using the wide converter,  set the camera to the 
maximum wide angle.
zIf you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view 
will be blocked by these attachments. Please use the LCD 
monitor.
It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide 
converter or tele-converter.
1Be sure that the camera is turned off.  
						

							
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2Press the ring release button (a) and hold it 
down, and turn the ring in the direction of the 
arrow ( b).
3When the  { mark on the ring and the  z mark 
on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring.
4Align the  z mark on the conversion lens 
adapter with the  z mark on the camera, and 
turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
until locked.
• To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the 
opposite direction with holding  down the ring release button.
Ring
Ring Release Button