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Smart
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P	Mode
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Setting	Menu
Accessories
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Basic	Guide
Playback	Mode
Saving Images to a Computer
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
1	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	computer.
zzFollow step 3 in “Installing the Software” 
(=  20) to connect the camera to a 
computer.
2	 Turn	the	camera	on	to	access	CameraWindow.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera on.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is 
displayed when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera using Canon CameraWindow] 
and then click [OK].
zzDouble click [].
3	 Save	the	images	to	the	computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
XXImages 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 the Software Guide  
(=
  18).
•	 In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images 
From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] 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].
•	 On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click 
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the deskt\
op).
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•	 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.
Using the PDF Manuals
Camera	User	Guide
zzAccess this guide by double-clicking the desktop shortcut icon.
Software	Guide
zzThe guide can be accessed from the help system of included software 
(some software excluded).
•	 It may not be possible to install the PDF manuals on computers that do n\
ot 
meet the system requirements (=  19). However, you can view the manuals 
on a computer that supports Adobe Reader by copying the PDF files in the 
Readme folder on the CD-ROM directly to a convenient location on the 
computer.
System Map
Wrist Strap   WS-800 Battery Pack 
NB-11L*1Battery Charger  CB-2LF/ 
CB-2LFE*
1
DIGITAL
CAMERA
Solution Disk
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*
1
Memory Card Card Reader Windows/
Macintosh  Computer
TV/Video System
AC Adapter  Kit
ACK-DC90
High-Power FlashHF-DC2*
2
Included	Accessories
Power Flash
	UnitCanon-brand	PictBridge-
Compatible	Printers
Cable
AV  Cable AVC-DC400
*1
 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
 
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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\
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Camera Basics
Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and 
describes shooting and playback options
1
4
On/Off	........................................ 25
Shutter
	Button	.......................... 26
Shooting
	Display	Options	....... 26
FUNC.
	Menu	.............................. 27MENU
	Menu	..............................
28
Indicator
	Display	...................... 29
Clock
	......................................... 29
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On/Off
Shooting	Mode
zzPress the power button to turn the 
camera on and prepare for shooting.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the power 
button again.
Playback	Mode
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on and view your shots.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the  
button again.
•	 To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the < 1> button.
•	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway (=
  26).
•	 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in \
Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by 
pressing the < 1> button.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates 
the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of 
inactivity.
Power	Saving	in	Shooting	ModeThe screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inacti\
vity. 
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns it\
self 
off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off 
but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway ( =
  26).
Power	Saving	in	Playback	ModeThe camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of 
inactivity.
•	You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if 
you prefer (=  109).
•	 Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer v\
ia 
the interface cable ( =
  21), or when connected to other devices via Wi-Fi 
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Shutter Button
To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter 
button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button \
all 
the way down to shoot.
In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the \
button halfway  or all the way down .
1	 Press	halfway.	(Press	lightly	to	focus.)
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The 
camera beeps twice, and AF frames are 
displayed around image areas in focus.
2	 Press	all	the	way	down.	(From	the	halfway	position,	press	fully	to	shoot.)
XXThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound 
is played.
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
•	Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
•	 Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time 
required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, 
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject 
moves) before the shutter sound ends.
Shooting Display Options
Press the  button to view other information on the screen, or to hide 
the information. For details on the information displayed, see On-Screen\
 
Information (=
  131).
Information is displayed No information is 
displayed
•	Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display functi\
on 
when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how sho\
ts 
are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the 
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or je\
rky 
subject motion will not affect recorded images.
•	 For playback display options, see Switching Display Modes ( =
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FUNC. Menu
Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode 
(=
  135 – 136) or playback mode ( =  139).
1	 Access	the	FUNC.	menu.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Choose	a	menu	item.
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
menu item, and then press the < m> or 
 button.
zzIn some menu items, functions can be 
specified simply by pressing the < m> 
or  button, or another screen is 
displayed for configuring the function.
3	 Choose	an	option.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an option.
zzOptions labeled with a [] icon can be 
configured by pressing the < n> 
button.
zzTo return to the menu items, press the 
 button.
Options
Menu Items
4	 Finish	the	setup	process.
zzPress the  button.
XXThe screen before you pressed the 
 button in step 1 is displayed again, 
showing the option you configured.
•	 To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default 
settings (=  112).
    
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MENU Menu
Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. 
Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [ 4], 
playback [1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on 
the selected shooting or playback mode ( =
  137 – 139).
1	 Access	the	menu.
zzPress the  button.
2	 Choose	a	tab.
zzMove the zoom lever to choose a tab.
zzAfter you have pressed the  
buttons to choose a tab initially, you can 
switch between tabs by pressing the 
 buttons.
3	 Choose	a	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
setting.
zzTo choose settings with options not 
shown, first press the  or  
button to switch screens, and then press 
the  buttons to select the 
setting.
zzTo return to the previous screen, press 
the  button.
4	 Choose	an	option.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option.
5	 Finish	the	setup	process.
zzPress the  button to return to the 
screen displayed before you pressed the 
 button in step 1.
•	To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default 
settings (=  112).
          
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Indicator Display
The indicator on the back of the camera ( =  3) lights up or blinks 
depending on the camera status.
Color Indicator	Status Camera	Status
Green On
Connected to a computer (
=
  21), or display off 
(=  25, 108, 109)
Blinking Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, 
shooting long exposures (
=
  52), or connected/
transmitting via Wi-Fi
•	 When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the 
memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may 
corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
Clock
You can check the current time.
zzPress and hold the < m> button.
XXThe current time appears.
zzIf you hold the camera vertically while 
using the clock function, it will switch 
to vertical display. Press the  
buttons to change the display color.
zzPress the  button again to cancel 
the clock display.
•	When the camera is off, press and hold the  button, then press the power 
button to display the clock.
   
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2Smart	Auto	ModeSmart Auto Mode
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control 
over shooting
2
4
Shooting	(Smart	Auto)	............. 31
Common,
	Convenient		
Features	................................... 35
Image
	Customization		
Features	................................... 38
Helpful
	Shooting	Features	...... 40
Customizing
	Camera		
Operation	................................. 42
 
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