Canon Powershot N2 User Guide

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System Map
*Also available for purchase separately.
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 accident\
s 
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Plea\
se 
note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the 
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request 
such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Wrist strap
Battery Pack NB-9L
*
Compact  
Power Adapter   
CA-DC30/ 
CA-DC30E
Interface CableIFC-400PCU
*
Memory Cards Card Reader Computer
PictBridge
Compatible Printers
AC Adapter  KitACK-DC70
Included Accessories
Power
Battery Charger
CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
9 
Accessories
Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and 
other compatible accessories sold separately

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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Printer
Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible 
Printers
 ●Even without using a computer, you can 
print images by connecting the camera 
directly to a printer.  
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer
.
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-9L
 ●Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
 ●Charger for Battery Pack NB-9L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70
 ●For 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.

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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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” (=
 133). ●
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.
Powering the Camera with Household Power
 Still Images  Movies
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Insert the coupler.
 ●Follow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( = 17) to 
open the cover.
 ● Holding the coupler facing as shown, 
insert the coupler just as you would 
a battery pack (following step 2 in 
“Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack” 
(=
 15)).
 ●
Follow step 3 in “Inserting and Charging 
the Battery Pack” ( = 15) to close the 
cover.
Using Optional Accessories
 Still Images  Movies
Charging Battery Pack by Battery Charger
1 Insert the battery pack.
 ● After aligning the  marks on the battery 
pack and charger, insert the battery pack 
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2 Charge the battery pack.
 ● Flip out the plug (1) and plug the charger 
into a power outlet.
 ●The charging lamp turns orange, and 
charging begins.
 ●When charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
3 Remove the battery pack.
 ●After unplugging the battery charger, 
remove the battery pack by pushing it in 
(1) and up (2).
 ● To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not 
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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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
 -Import images and change camera settings
 ● ImageBrowser EX
 -Manage images: view, search, and organize
 -Print and edit images
 ● Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
Software Instruction Manual
Refer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).\
3 Connect the adapter to the coupler.
 ●Open the cover and insert the adapter 
plug fully into the coupler.
4 Connect the power cord.
 ●Insert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
 ●Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
 ●When 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.

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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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.
 ●With the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (2).
 ●Insert 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.
 ● The camera is turned on automatically 
when the camera is connected to the 
computer.
2 Access CameraWindow.
 ●Mac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
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.
Operating 
System* Windows
Mac OS
Windows 8/8.1
Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8
* When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system requirements in 
“Checking Y
our Computer Environment” ( = 86).
 ●
Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, 
including supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software”\
 
(= 86).

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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 ●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.
 -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.
 ● Windows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
 ●In the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
 ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
 ●Double-click [].
3 Save the images to the computer.
 ●Click [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 ●Images are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 ●After images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the power button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
 ●For instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” ( =
 114).

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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3 Turn the printer on.
 ●The camera is turned on automatically 
when the printer is turned on.
4 Choose an image.
 ●Drag left or right across the screen to 
choose an image.
5 Print the image.
 ●Touch [], and then touch [].
 ●Touch [Print].
 ●Printing now begins.
 ●To print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
 ●When you are finished printing, turn the 
camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
 ● For printers or items which can be set, the standard settings of 
the printer applies to printing. For the standard settings of the 
printer, confirm the instruction manual of the printer in use.
 ●For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), 
see “Printer” ( = 112). ●
Press the [] button to turn the power on when the camera is 
turned on automatically in step 3.
Printing Images
 Still Images  Movies
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer.
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.
Easy Print
 Still Images  Movies
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-
compatible printer (sold separately) with the included interface cable\
 
( =
 2).
1 Make sure the camera and printer 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
 ●
Open the terminal cover. Holding the 
smaller cable plug in the orientation 
shown, insert the plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
 ●Connect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
 Still Images  Movies
1 Choose [Paper Settings].
 ●After following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” ( = 118) to access the printing 
screen, touch [Paper Settings].
2 Choose a paper size.
 ● Touch an option to choose it, and then 
touch [Next].
3 Choose a type of paper.
 ●Touch an option to choose it, and then 
touch [Next].
4 Choose a layout.
 ●Drag up or down to choose an option.
 ●Touch [OK].
5 Print the image.
Configuring Print Settings
 Still Images  Movies
1 Access the printing screen.
 ●Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(= 117) to access this screen.
2 Configure the settings.
 ●
Touch an item, and then touch [][] 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.
Paper 
Settings – Specify the paper size, layout, and other 
details (
=
 118).

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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 ●To cancel printing in progress, touch [Cancel]. ●[Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-
compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Adding Images to a Photobook
 Still Images  Movies
Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images 
on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, 
where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when 
ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own \
printer.
Choosing a Selection Method
 ●Touch [], touch [], and then 
touch [Photobook Set-up] on the [] 
tab, and then choose how you will select 
images.
 ● [] 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.
 ● After importing images to your computer, also refer to “Software 
Instruction Manual” ( = 114) and the printer manual for further 
information.
Available Layout Options
Default Matches current printer settings.
Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
Printing Movie Scenes
 Still Images  Movies
1 Access the printing screen.
 ● Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(= 117) to choose a movie. This screen 
is displayed.
2 Choose a printing method.
 ● Touch [], and then touch [][] to 
choose the printing method.
3 Print the image.
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].

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
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Removing All Images from a Photobook
 Still Images  Movies
 ●Following the procedure in “Choosing a 
Selection Method” ( = 119), touch [Clear 
All Selections] to choose it.
 ● Touch [OK].
Choosing Images Individually
 Still Images  Movies
1 Choose [Select].
 ●Following the procedure in “Choosing 
a Selection Method” ( = 119), touch 
[Select] to choose it.
2 Choose an image.
 ● Drag left or right to browse images, and 
then touch an image to choose it.
 ●[] is displayed.
 ●To cancel selection, touch the screen 
again. [] is no longer displayed.
 ●Repeat this process to specify other 
images.
 ●When finished, touch [OK] to return to the 
menu screen.
Specifying All Images at Once
 Still Images  Movies
 ●Following the procedure in “Choosing 
a Selection Method” ( = 119), touch 
[Select All Images] to choose it.
 ● Touch [OK].

Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Creative Shot Mode
3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode
4Other Shooting Modes
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Index
5P Mode