: : : :

Program AE (p. 59) Shutter Speed-Priority AE (p. 60) Aperture-Priority AE (p. 62) Manual Exposure (p. 64)

14 Components Guide

Display Panel
The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information.
AE Lock / FE Lock Shutter Speed / Movie Shooting Time Aperture Setting Compression

pp. 71, 72 p. 56

Resolution File Format Spot Metering Single Shot / Continuous Mode Flash On / Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Self-Timer / Wireless Controller Manual Focus Battery Charge State Remaining Image Capacity / Message Code / Error Code White Balance Settings AEB Exposure Compensation Level / AEB Level / Flash Exposure Compensation Level
p. 56 p. 58 p. 73 p. 54 p. 44 p. 44 p. 70 pp. 53, 107 p. 74 p. 22 p. 126 p. 66 p. 69 pp. 65, 69, 70
The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once. Normally, only the icons applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear.

Components Guide 15

Viewfinder / LCD Monitor
The viewfinder or LCD monitor can be used to see and compose the actual image as it will be recorded.
Switching between Displays
In shooting mode, the display can be switched between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened. The LCD monitor turns off and the viewfinder turns on when the LCD monitor is closed.
Images can be replayed on the LCD monitor only. When the LCD monitor is difficult to see outdoors or in bright surroundings, adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Set up menu (p. 103) or use the viewfinder to shoot. When the LCD monitor is folded back against the camera body (p. 35), pressing the (Index) button switches the display to the viewfinder. Pressing the button a second time switches the display back to the LCD monitor.
Switching between Information Views
Pressing the Display button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Shooting The display mode switches between no information and information view each time the Display button is pressed.

The camera shake warning icon will appear at the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. When this icon appears, use the flash or fix the camera to a tripod to shoot. The display mode [on (no information); on (information view)] is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode. The LCD monitor will display relevant information for about six seconds when the power is turned on, or a shooting mode or menu setting is changed, even if the display mode is set to no information. The LCD monitor cannot display any information when it is opened to the left and tilted 180o toward the lens (so that it can be seen from in front of the camera) (p. 35).

16 Components Guide

Replaying Pressing the Display button switches the information view mode. Single Replay: Simple Display Detailed Display No Display Index View: Simple Display No Display
Information Displayed in the Viewfinder / LCD Monitor
The viewfinder and LCD monitor display information in the shooting or replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date/ time. Shooting
Shooting Mode Flash Drive Mode Spot Metering White Balance Exposure Level AEB Mode Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Charging Complete AE Lock / FE Lock Focused Metering Complete in Manual Focus Mode Image Stabilizer Camera Shake Warning Manual Focus Digital Zoom Setting p. 14 p. 44 pp. 53, 54 p. 73 p. 66 p. 65 p. 69 p. 70 p. 44 pp. 71, 72 p. 36 p. 36 p. 37 p. 16 p. 75 p. 55
Aperture Setting MF (Manual Focus) Indicator Shutter Speed

(RED) (Green) (Yellow)

When the power is turned on, or a shooting mode or menu setting is changed, the icons in the shaded boxes above display for approximately 6 seconds even when the information view is set to off. In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting and MF indicator (when manual focus is selected) are displayed as in the example to the left.

Components Guide 17

Replaying

File Number

Image Number Shooting Date / Time and Total
In simple display mode, the following information displays. File Number Image Number (Displayed Image / Total) Shooting Date / Time : Compression Setting : Resolution Setting : File Format : Movie Protection Status ( ) In the detailed display mode, the following information also displays.

Shooting Mode

p. 14 p. 65 p. 66 p. 73 p. 70
Aperture Setting Shutter Speed ISO Speed Setting
Exposure Compensation White Balance Spot Metering Flash Exposure Compensation
* In addition to the above, the ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed as in the example to the left.

20 Preparing the Camera

Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use a household power source to power the camera for extended periods (p. 23).
4 Close the battery cover.
Twist the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and pull the battery pack out.
To Remove the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack before using it the first time (p. 19). The flashing green indicator signals that the CF card is being written to, read, or erased. Never open the battery cover or remove the battery while it is flashing. Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

Preparing the Camera 21

Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status. These icons will not appear while the camera is plugged into a household power source. (Steady): Sufficient battery charge (Flashing): Low battery
(Flashing): Replace or recharge battery

Battery Performance

Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off Approx. 200 images Approx. 200 images Replay Time Approx. 120 minutes
Battery Pack BP-511 (fully charged)
The data above will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Movie data is excluded. At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.

<Test Conditions>

Shooting: Room temperature (23 C, 73 F), alternating maximum wide angle and maximum telephoto shots at 20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every eighth shot. CF card used. Replaying: Room temperature (23 C, 73 F), continuous playback at one image per 5 seconds. CF card used.

22 Preparing the Camera

Using a Household Power Source
You are advised to use a household power source for long periods of use and for connecting to a computer.
Connect to an Electrical Outlet
Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Compact Power Adapter CA-560
Open the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the cameras DC IN terminal.
Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use.
Always turn the cameras power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Battery Pack BP-511 cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is being used to run the camera (main dial is set to any position other than Off). Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA-560 to power to any device other than one for which Battery Pack BP-511 is specified.

Preparing the Camera 23

Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional)
Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge battery packs or to power the camera from a cars cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge a battery pack from a household power source without using the camera by connecting Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (supplied with the camera) to Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560.
Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source

Charge Adapter

Attach the DC cable and car battery cable to the charge adapter.
To a Cars Cigarette Lighter Socket
Connect the DC cable to the cameras DC IN terminal.
Confirm that the cameras main dial is turned. to
With the engine running, plug the car battery cable into the cars cigarette lighter socket.
Be sure to have the engine running when you unplug it too.

4 Turn the camera on.

Always ensure that the cars engine is running when you use Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten the car battery. Always unplug the kit before turning off the engine.

24 Preparing the Camera

Attach the car battery cable to the charge adapter.
With the engine running, plug the car battery cable into the cigarette lighter socket.

Indicator

Attach the battery pack.
Align the battery pack with the v mark on the charge adapter and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Up to two Battery Pack BP-511s can be placed in the charge adapter simultaneously. Either slot, A or B, can be used to charge a single battery pack. When two are placed in the charge adapter, the first one to be installed will start charging. The second battery pack will start charging after the first has been fully charged. If two battery packs have been placed in the charge adapter before it is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket, the one placed in the A side will charge first. (B side will start after A side is fully charged.) The red light will flash while a battery pack is charging and shine steadily when it is charged. It takes approximately 80 minutes to charge a single battery pack. Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the opposite direction from which it was installed.

CF Card Handling Precautions CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely. Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity. However, they are relatively more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable flash memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or replaying.

28 Preparing the Camera

Attaching the Strap
Pass the tip of the strap through the inside slots in the fastener after passing it through the camera eyelet. Take the slack out of the strap above and below the fastener to prevent it from slipping.
Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap.

Attaching the Lens Cap

Pinch the lens cap between your fingers and fit it over the lens casing. Always store the camera with the lens cap on.

Preparing the Camera 29

Using the Semi-Hard Case (Optional)
The semi-hard case protects the camera from shocks and dirt. Attach it with the following procedures.

Case Holder

Semi-Hard Case
Screw the case holder screw into the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera.
Fasten the snap on the bottom of the semi-hard case to the corresponding snap on the case holder.
Fasten the snap on the back of the semi-hard case to the snap on the back of the case holder.
The pocket at the back of the semi-hard case can conveniently be used to store CF cards, the wireless controller or the lens cap. The appearance and specifications of the optional semi-hard case may vary by region.

Portrait Mode

Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to fade.

Turn the mode dial to.

The AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode. To maximize the effect of subject sharpness against background blur (making the subject stand out from a very indistinct background), fill the frame with the subject and use the lens at a high or maximum telephoto position.
46 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

Landscape Mode

Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes.
The AE lock, FE lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode. Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in mode, use a tripod to shoot if (camera shake warning) icon appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. the

Night Scene Mode

Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed.
The AE lock, FE lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed. Optional EX series Speedlites (p. 108) can also be used to shoot in mode. mode. Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to that of the
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 47

Black and White Mode

This mode is effective for shooting text or producing images with a nostalgic feel to them.
The white balance, AEB mode, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.

48 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

Stitch Assist Mode

Use this mode to shoot series of overlapping frames for merging into a large image on the computer.

Horizontal Vertical

Please use the supplied PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer.

Framing a Subject

PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 49
Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height. Do not include moving items in the overlap. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.
To Shoot a Distant Subject As shown below, move the camera around its axis to take successive shots.
Horizontal: move left to right or vice versa Vertical: move up and down or vice versa
To Shoot a Close Subject Slide the camera (move the camera parallel to the subject) to take successive shots.
Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
Horizontally, left to right Horizontally, right to left Vertically, bottom to top Vertically, top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left
50 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Select the shooting sequence with the or arrow of the omni selector and press the Set button.
You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing the Set button.

Shoot the first image.

The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image.
and shoot the second 4 Compose overlaps the first. image so that it
Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. or An image can be retaken. Press the arrow of the omni selector to return to that frame.

Sequence

Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames.
A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically.
6 Press the Set button after the last shot.
The digital zoom, flash (auto / red-eye reduction, auto / red-eye reduction, flash on), continuous mode, AEB mode, AE lock, FE Lock, metering method, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode. A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode even when connected. The zoom, flash (on / off), resolution, exposure, white balance* and flash exposure compensation settings can only be adjusted for the first image. The selected settings are applied to the subsequent images and cannot be changed.

* A custom white balance setting cannot be set in mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode (p. 67).
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 51

Movie Mode

Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The resolution is automatically fixed at 320 x 240 pixels.
Press the shutter button all the way.
Shooting and sound recording will start simultaneously. During the shooting, the elapsed time will show in the display panel and a red circle will appear in the upper right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.
The maximum movie length is approximately 30 seconds (15 frames / second). Shooting automatically stops after 30 seconds, or when the internal memory or CF card becomes full.
Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting. The AE, AF and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame. If the indicator flashes green after a shoot, this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card. You cannot shoot until it stops flashing. The digital zoom, flash, continuous mode, AEB mode, flash exposure compensation, AE lock, FE lock, metering method, resolution, compression, file format (RAW), and image adjustment (ISO speed, contrast, sharpness and saturation) settings cannot be adjusted in this mode. Sound is recorded monaurally. There is no shutter sound in movie mode. QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to replay movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime 4.1 is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
52 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

Self-Timer

You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode.

Press the

button.
Press the button several times to display the icon in the display panel. The icon will also appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is on. You can cancel the self-timer by pressing the button until the icon disappears.
When the shutter button is pressed all the way, the self-timer lamp flashes and activates the shutter approximately 10 seconds later. The flashing gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates. The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6-8 in the Quick Start section (p. 9).

AE Lock Icon

Recompose the image and shoot.
This setting can only be selected in the , or mode. AE lock cannot be set when the built-in or the externally mounted flash is used. Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock) is available in these situations (p. 72).
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 71
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject.
Set the built-in flash to
If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions.
Center the subject on which you want to lock the flash exposure setting in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to set the focus. Press the button.
The flash exposure setting will lock (FE Lock) and the icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitor or viewfinder. The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject. (Each time you press the button, the flash exposure locks at the required intensity for that composition). Pressing any button other than the shutter button cancels the FE lock. As the example to the left shows, a backlit subject can be shot at the correct exposure if the FE lock is set when the camera is aimed at a non-backlit portion of the subject.
4 Recompose the image and shoot.
This setting can only be selected in the ,
The FE Lock only functions with the built-in flash or an externally mounted EX-series Speedlite (p. 108).
72 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Switching between Metering Modes
Center-weighted averaging is the default metering mode. This can be switched to spot metering.
Center-Weighted Averaging Spot The average value from the entire image area is combined with the value measured at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder. The area within the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder is metered. This is useful when the subjects surroundings are bright, such as when it is backlit.

Metering Frame

The icon and the metering frame will appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. button again switches back to Pressing the the center-weighted averaging mode.
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 73
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subject. - Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings - Subjects mixing close and far objects - Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition - Subjects that are moving quickly To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject, or use the manual focus.

Settings Content Sets the duration images display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder after the shutter button is released. Off 2 sec. 10 sec. Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. On Off

Reference Page p. 42

File No. Reset

Contrast

Adjusts the image contrast. 0 +

Sharpness

Adjusts the image sharpness. 0 +

Saturation

Adjusts the image saturation. 0 +

List of Menu Options 101

Play Menu
Item Single Erase. Menu Screen Settings Content Erases images one-by-one (excluding protected images). While displayed images can also be quickly deleted by pressing the button. Reference Page p. 91

Erase all.

Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images).

Protect.

Protects images from accidental erasure.

Rotate.

Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display.

Slide Show.

Plays images in an automated slide show.

Print Order.

Sets the images that will be printed on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab service, the number of copies and other parameters.

102 List of Menu Options

Set up Menu
Item Beep Menu Screen Settings Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed halfway or when a menu operation is performed. On Off LCD Brightness Sets the brightness level of the LCD monitor. (Normal) (Bright) p. 34 Reference Page p. 36
Shutter Volume (Shooting)
Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. The beep does not sound while a movie is being shot. (Off) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Playback Vol. (Replay)

Adjusts the sound volume when a movie is played. (Off) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Auto Power Down

Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed. On Off

List of Menu Options 103

Item Date/Time.
Settings Content Sets the date, time and date format.

Reference Page p. 32

Format.
Formats (initializes) a CF card.

Language.

Sets the language used in the menus and messages in the LCD monitor or viewfinder. The menu may appear differently in some regions. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Japanese English Deutsch Franais Nederlands Dansk or Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Espaol You can change the language during image replay by holding the Set button and pressing the Jump button.

Video System

Sets the video output signal standard. NTSC PAL

p. 105

104 List of Menu Options
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor
A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them.
Yellow Plug To the Video In Jack
Turn the main dial to and confirm that the TV is turned off. Open the terminal cover and attach the AV cable to the A/V OUT terminal on the camera.
Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV.

Black Plug

To the Audio In Jack
4 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. 5 Turn the cameras main dial to or.
The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or replay images as usual.
No image will display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 104). Switch settings as required when you are travelling abroad. The default setting will vary between regions. NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc. PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding some countries), Oceania, etc. Plug the audio plug of the AV cable into either one (left or right) of the TVs audio in jacks. Please consult the TVs manual for details. mode. A TV monitor cannot be used in
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor 105
Using the Wireless Controller

Installing the Battery

Install the button battery (CR2025) into Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use.
Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
Place your fingertip on 1 and press it in the direction of the arrow while placing another fingertip on 2 and removing the battery holder.

Negative Terminal (-)

Place the button battery in the battery holder with the negative terminal (-) facing up. Replace the battery holder into the wireless controller.

Removing the Battery

To remove the button battery, pull it in the direction of the arrow.
If you should dispose of your camera, first remove the button battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA
106 Using the Wireless Controller

Shooting / Replaying

Remote Sensor
Press the button on the camera until the panel, then shoot with the wireless controller. icon appears in the display

Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm)
This lens with a 58 mm diameter makes macro shooting easier. It can shoot subjects in the range of 34 to 50 cm (1.1 to 1.6 ft.) from the lens tip.
110 Using a Lens (Optional) / Lens Hood (Optional)
Do not use the flash when the close-up lens is attached to the camera. The image will be improperly recorded and the flash will not adjust its output correctly. Use the close-up lens with the focal length set to the maximum telephoto setting.

Lens Hood LH-DC58

This lens hood features a 58 mm thread. It can be used to shield out unwanted light, in a blacklit scene for example, and helps to produce clear images with less ghosting and flare.
Attaching a Lens / Lens Hood
Wide Converter WC-DC58 Installed
Attach a lens or lens hood by aligning it with the lens mounting thread and screwing it on in the direction of the arrow.
Please note that images will not merge properly with the bundled PhotoStitch mode with a wide converter program on the computer when they are shot in or close-up lens installed. To protect the lens, hold it with one hand while screwing it on with the other. Clean the lens completely of all dust and dirt before installing it on the camera. Dirt may confuse the focus. Please take due caution when handling the lenses because it is easy to leave fingerprints on them, which confuses the focus.
Using a Lens (Optional) / Lens Hood (Optional) 111
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
If you are using a notebook computer or a PC card reader, you can download directly from a CF card placed into the separately sold PC card adapter (PCMCIA adapter). The adapter is not required if your computer is equipped with a CF card reader. Place the CF card directly into the reader.

Inserting the CF Card

PC Card Reader Example
Eject the CF card from the camera and place it in the PC card adapter (optional).
Place the PC card adapter into the computers PC card slot or into a PC card reader.
Some computers or PC card readers require the power to be off when the PC card adapter is inserted into the PC card slot. Since this requirement varies between models, please consult the manual for your equipment.

CF Card Reader Example

Eject the CF card from the camera and place it in a CF card reader connected to the computer.
Some computers or CF card readers require the power to be off when the CF card is inserted. Since this requirement varies between models, please consult the manual for your equipment.

Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it to open.
Insert a fingernail at 1 in the diagram and lift up to remove the button battery holder.

Groove

battery from the holder by 4 Removeitthethe direction of the arrow. pulling in

Appendices 121

Place a fresh battery into the holder with the negative (-) terminal facing up.
the camera 6 Replace the holder incover. and close the CF card slot

122 Appendices

Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera body Lens Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk (see the back of this guide). Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt. Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems.

Viewfinder / LCD monitor

Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.

Appendices 123

Troubleshooting
Problem Camera will not operate Cause Power is not turned on Solution Turn the main dial to a position other than.
Battery cover or CF card slot Confirm that the battery cover is securely closed. Confirm that the CF card slot cover is securely closed. cover is open Fully charge the battery or use a household power Insufficient battery voltage source. ([Lb] flashes in display panel) Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Camera will not record

Main dial is set to or Flash is charging CF card full

Turn the main dial to

(Shooting).
Wait until the displays, indicating that the flash is charged, before pressing the shutter button. Insert a new CF card. If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space. Format CF card. See Formatting a CF card (p. 93) If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Replace the battery pack with a new one.

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Electronic viewnder.

Mode dial controls.

Diopter adjuster.

Flip-out 1.8inch color LCD monitor for easy viewing at any angle.
PhotoRecord 1.2.3, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture 1.2), Adobe Photoshop LE. SPECIFICATIONS: CAMERA UNIT: Lens: 10X optical, 2X, and 4X digital zoom. 37370mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.83.5, electronic Image Stabilization, and 58mm filter size. AF range: EV 0-20, ISO 200. Viewfinder : TTL electronic viewfinder with diopter adjust (-3 to +1). LCD monitor: 1.8inch TFT color LCD. Exposure modes: auto, program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, plus subject modes, movie mode, and stitch assist mode Four-way toggle for panoramics. Exposure compensation 2 button helps scroll through EV in 13-EV; autobracketing. menu choices, METERING MODES: Center weighted or spot. and images in Flash: built-in, auto-pop-up unit with TTL preplayback mode. ash metering and ash-exposure lock, redeye reduction, ash compensation; dedicated Menu button for camera and hot-shoe accepts Canon EX Speedlite series card set-up. ash units. Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, car-battery cable. DimenSet button to choose items in sions: 5.0x3.3x5.5 in. Weight: 24 oz. without menu. battery or CF card. APPROX. STREET PRICE: $880, includes One button to concamera,16MB CF card, software, lens cap, trol white balance, EV compensation, strap, power adapter, battery, remote, USB, flash modes, and and AV cables. autobracketing.