Cov-Basic.fm Page 1 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:26 PM ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Downloading Images to a Computer Basic Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use its basic features. CDI-E192-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 1 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Flowchart and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. For information on included items and items sold separately System Map Preparations • Charging the battery • Installing the battery and memory card • Setting the date, time and language Shooting Playback/Erasing Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 1 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Preparations 1. Charging the Battery. Preparations Charge the battery before use under the following circumstances. • When using the battery for the first time. • When the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LU) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LUE) and plug it into a power outlet.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 2 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM 2. Installing the Battery. 1. Slide the lock release switch in the direction of the arrow ( ), and open the memory card slot/battery cover ( ). 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow as shown ( ) and insert the battery until it locks. To remove the battery, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) and hold it while pulling the battery out. Battery Lock 3. Inserting the Memory Card. 1.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 3 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. *SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Preparations You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 4 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM First Time Settings Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the power button ( ). 2. Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value ( ). To set the daylight saving option, use the or button to display . 3. Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button ( ). The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 13).
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 5 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Shooting 1. Press the power button. Power button The start-up sound will play and the startup image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. • To switch to the setting that mutes all sounds (except for the warning sound), press and hold the DISP. button while pressing the power button. See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 15) See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 6 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. You can continue to display images regardless of the review duration setting with the following procedures. • Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed in the LCD monitor. To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 7 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Digital Macro MANUAL Allows you to shoot when the distance from the lens (at maximum wide angle) to the subject is within 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.). The subject can be shown larger than in standard macro mode because the camera trims the image edges and zooms in with the digital zoom. Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 8 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM MOVIE Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button. You can select from four modes: [Standard], [Fast Frame Rate] suitable for sports or fast motion, [Compact] convenient for email attachments and [My Colors] which allows you to change color effects. See the Advanced Guide (p. 42). • The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 9 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Flash button to cycle through flash settings. 1. Press the Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes. Auto Flash off Slow synchro Red-eye reduction This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. Slow synchro The flash timing is adjusted to a slow shutter speed, allowing you to shoot night scenes.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 10 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots / button to switch modes. 1. Press the To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the remove or from the display. / button to These settings cannot be set in some shooting modes. Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Shooting Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 56 × 42 mm (2.2 × 1.7 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 5 cm (2.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 11 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Playback 1. Turn the mode dial to (playback). The last recorded image will appear in the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available (p.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 12 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Turn the mode dial to , , or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 13 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (Play) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. • In playback mode, the Play menu displays. Menus and Settings Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 14 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Printing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button on the camera. 1. Connect the camera to a Direct Print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power. Turn the mode dial to camera's power.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 15 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM 2. Confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor ( ). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to the printer model. 3. Use the or press the The button to select an image to print ( button ( ). ) and button will blink blue and printing will start. See the Advanced Guide: DPOF Print Settings (p. 83).
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 16 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods, depending on the OS used, may not be available. Please read System Requirements (p. 17) in advance.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 17 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 18 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera 1. Install the software. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 19 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Slip a fingernail under the bottom edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, lift up and plug the interface cable in all the way. USB Port Interface Cable DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2. Turn the camera's mode dial to (playback) and turn on the power.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 20 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Downloading Images to a Computer A window allowing you to set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). If the window to the right does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. 2. Download the images.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 21 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Downloading Images to a Computer The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). 1. Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the computer. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 22). Downloading Images Using a Computer.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 22 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 18). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans.
CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 23 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Select & Transfer/Wallpaper or and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). 3. Select images to download and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). 2. Select • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p.70). • Press the MENU button to return to the Direct Transfer menu.
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CUGBook(Basic-Advanced).book Page 25 Monday, June 6, 2005 4:46 PM Safety Precautions Be sure to read, understand and follow the safety precautions below when using the camera, in order to prevent injury, burns or electrical shock to yourself and others. Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the Advanced Camera User Guide. Warnings • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
