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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 doe\
s not apply to 
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories,\
 although you 
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longe\
r be available.System Map
Wrist Strap Battery Pack
NB-11LH*1/NB-11L Battery Charger
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*1
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2
Memory Card Card Reader Computer
TV/Video System
AC Adapter  Kit ACK
-DC90
Included
	Accessories
Power Cables
Flash
	Unit Canon-Brand	PictBridge-
Compatible	Printers
High-Power Flash HF
-DC2*3
*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).
IXUS 150 IXUS 145*3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. AV  Cable A VC-DC400
 
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Optional Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability 
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.
Power Supplies
Battery	Pack	NB-11LHzzRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery	Charger	CB-2LF/CB-2LFEzzCharger for Battery Pack NB-11LH and 
NB-11L.
•	The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to kno\
w 
the charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that  is visible on a 
charged battery pack, and attach it so that  is not visible on an uncharged 
battery pack.
•	 Battery Pack NB-11L is also supported.
•	 Battery Charger CB-2LD and CB-2LDE are also supported.
AC	Adapter	Kit	ACK-DC90zzFor powering the camera using 
household power. Recommended when 
using the camera over extended periods, 
or when connecting the camera to a 
printer or computer. Cannot be used to 
charge the battery pack in the camera.
•	The battery charger and AC adapter kit 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.
Flash Units
High-Power	Flash	HF-DC2zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects 
that are out of range of the built-in flash.
IXUS 150 IXUS 145
zzHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Other Accessories
Interface	Cable	IFC-400PCUzzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
AV	Cable	AVC-DC400zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy 
playback on the larger TV screen.
 
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Printers
Canon-Brand	PictBridge-
Compatible	PrinterszzPrinting images without a computer is 
possible by connecting the camera to 
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
printer.
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer.
 
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Still ImagesMovies
Using Optional Accessories
Still ImagesMovies
Playback on a TV
Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold 
separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the \
TV 
as you control the camera.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
•	Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=  104).
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	and	TV	are	off.
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	TV.
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into 
the video inputs as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
Black or white
Yellow
YellowBlack
3	 Turn	the	TV	on	and	switch	to	video	input.
zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you 
connected the cable to in step 2.
4	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzImages from the camera are now 
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
displayed on the camera screen.)
zzWhen finished, turn off the camera and 
TV before disconnecting the cable.
•	 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 [3] tab.
 
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Still ImagesMovies
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	is	off.
2	 Open	the	cover.
zzFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” (=  12) to 
open the memory card/battery cover, and 
then open the coupler cable port cover 
as shown.
3	 Insert	the	coupler.
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction 
shown, just as you would a battery pack 
(following step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =
  12)).
zzMake sure the coupler cable passes 
through the port.
Terminals
Coupler Cable Port
4	 Close	the	cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
5	 Connect	the	power	cord.
zzInsert the adapter plug into the end of the 
coupler cable.
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
zzWhen 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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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
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser	EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images•	Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
Software	Instruction	ManualRefer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
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
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8
Mac OS X 10.7
•	 Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including 
supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.
1	 Download	the	software.
zzWith a computer connected to the Internet, 
access http://www.canon.com/icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
 
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2	 Install	the	files.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
zzInstallation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
•	Using the software, you can update to the latest version, and download n\
ew 
functions via the Internet (some software excluded).
•	 The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, 
so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
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.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert 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.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzMac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
zzWindows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
 
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zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
zzDouble-click [].
3	 Save	the	images	to	the	computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
zzImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the  button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
zzFor instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” (=
  86).
CameraWindow
•	Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 Windows Vista or XP: To start CameraWindow, click [Downloads Images From 
Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in 
step
 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose 
[All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 [CameraWindow]  ►
 [CameraWindow].
•	 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 limitat\
ions 
apply.
-
 It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
ntil 
camera images are accessible.
-
 Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
on.
- 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.
 
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Still ImagesMovies
Printing Images
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 image\
s 
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.
Still Images
Easy Print
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compati\
ble 
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	and	printer	are	off.
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	printer.
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller 
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert 
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.
3	 Turn	the	printer	on.
4	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
5	 Choose	an	image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
6	 Access	the	printing	screen.
zzPress the < m
> button, choose [c], and 
press the < m> button again.
7	 Print	the	image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Print], and then press the  button.
zzPrinting now begins.
zzTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
zzWhen you are finished printing, turn the 
camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
•	
For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see \
“Printers” (=  83).
 
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Still Images
Configuring Print Settings
1	 Access	the	printing	screen.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(=  89) to access the screen at left.
2	 Configure	the	settings.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
item, and then press the  buttons 
to choose an option.
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 ( =
  90).
Paper
	Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(=  91).
Still Images
Cropping	Images	before	PrintingBy cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1	 Choose	[Cropping].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” (=  90) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
 button.
zzA cropping frame is now displayed, 
indicating the image area to print.
2	 Adjust	the	cropping	frame	as	needed.
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
lever.
zzTo move the frame, press the 
 buttons.
zzTo rotate the frame, press the  
button.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [OK], and 
then press the  button.
3	 Print	the	image.
zzFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” ( =  89) 
to print.
 
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