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    							Camera User GuideAdvanced 
    DIGITAL CAMERAAdvanced Camera User Guide
    Before Using the CameraShooting
    Playback/Erasing
    Print/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCustomizing the CameraTroubleshooting
    List of Messages
    This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
    Appendix
    ENGLISH
    CEL-SF3H210 © 2005 CANON INC.
     
    						
    							Main Features
    Shooting
    zAutomatically adjusts 
    shooting settings to match 
    particular conditions (Scene 
    mode)
    zAutomatically detects 
    camera orientation with an 
    Intelligent Orientation 
    sensor
    zChanges image colors to 
    create special effects (My 
    Colors modes)
    Playback
    zPlays movies with sound
    zAuto plays slideshows
    Editing
    zRecords sound memos for 
    still images
    zEdits movies
    Printing
    zMakes printing easy with 
    the Print/Share button 
    zAlso supports non-Canon 
    brand PictBridge compliant 
    printers
    Uses of Recorded Images
    zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/
    Share button
    zFreely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using 
    the My Camera settings 
     
    						
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    Conventions Used in this Guide
    Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the 
    procedure can be used.
    In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the 
    Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to 
    as the Advanced Guide. 
    This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
    This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic 
    operating procedures.
    You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. 
    These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
    * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
    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 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.
       See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 123).
     Continuous Shooting
    Shooting Mode 
    Mode Switch
     
    						
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    Table of Contents
    Items marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera 
    functions or procedures.
    Please Read   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    Safety Precautions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    Preventing Malfunctions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
    Using the LCD Monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
    LCD Monitor Brightness   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
    Using the Viewfinder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
    Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
    Power Saving Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
    Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
    Setting the World Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
    Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
    Menu List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
    Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . . 32
    Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . .  34
    Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)  . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Using the Digital Zoom   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
     Continuous Shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
    Postcard Date Imprint Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
     Using the Self-Timer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
     Movie Shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
    Conventions Used in this Guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
    Handling Precautions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide   . . . . . 12
    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . 15
    Shooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
     
    						
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    Switching between Focusing Modes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)  . . .46
    Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . .48
    Switching between Metering Modes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
    Changing the Photo Effect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Shooting in a My Colors Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
     
    Adjusting the ISO Speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
    Setting the Auto Rotate Function   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
    Creating an Image Destination (Folder)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
    Resetting the File Number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
     Magnifying Images   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
     
    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . 69 Jumping to Images   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
    Viewing Movies   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
    Editing Movies   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
    Rotating Images in the Display   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
    Playback with Transition Effects  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Attaching Sound Memos to Images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
    Automated Playback (Slide Shows)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
    Protecting Images   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
    Erasing All Images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
    Setting the DPOF Print Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
    Playback/Erasing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
    Print Settings/Transfer Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
     
    						
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    Changing My Camera Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
    Registering My Camera Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90
    Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
    When the power is turned on   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
    LCD monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
    Shooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
    Shooting Movies   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
    Playback   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
    Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
    TV monitor output   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
    Battery Handling   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
    Handling the Memory Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
    Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)   . . . . 109
    Camera Care and Maintenance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
    Specifications   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
    Viewing Images on a TV set   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)  . . . . . . . . . 89
    Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
    List of Messages   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
    Appendix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
    INDEX   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . 123
     
    						
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    Handling Precautions
    Test Shots
    Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly 
    recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the 
    camera is operating and being operated correctly.
    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its 
    distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising 
    from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory 
    cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be 
    recorded in a way that is machine readable.
    Warning Against Copyright Infringement
    Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal 
    use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or 
    contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and 
    regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of 
    images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties 
    by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or 
    other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
    Warranty Limitations
    For information on your cameras warranty, please refer to the 
    Canon European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with 
    your camera.
    For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of the
    European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
    Please Read
     
    						
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    Video Format
    Please set the cameras video signal format to the one used in your 
    region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 88).
    Language Setting
    Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.
    zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety 
    precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions 
    section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the 
    camera is operated correctly.
    zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended 
    to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and 
    its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other 
    persons and equipment. Be sure you fully understand them before 
    reading the rest of the manual.
    zEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately 
    sold compact power adapter.
    zBattery refers to the battery pack.
    Camera Body Temperature 
    If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body 
    may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when 
    operating the camera for an extended period. 
    About the LCD Monitor
    The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision 
    manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels 
    operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may 
    occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no 
    effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a 
    malfunction. 
    Safety Precautions
     
    						
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     War nings
    Equipment
    zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other 
    intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.
    z
    Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. 
    • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the childs neck could 
    result in asphyxiation.
    • Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this 
    occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
    zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the 
    equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
    z
    To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not 
    touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
    zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke 
    or noxious fumes.
    zDo not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or 
    become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior 
    comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a 
    soft, absorbent cloth.
    Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical 
    shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the 
    camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 
    Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon 
    Customer Support Help Desk.
    zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, 
    thinners or other flammable substances to clean or 
    maintain the equipment.
    z
    Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.zUse only recommended power accessories.
    zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and 
    wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the 
    exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
    zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
    Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical 
    shock.
     
    						
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    Batter y
    zDo not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to 
    direct flame or heat.
    zThe battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
    zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the 
    battery.
    zAvoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts 
    that could damage the casing.
    zUse only recommended battery and accessories.
    Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment 
    may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and 
    damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and 
    the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, 
    immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
    zDisconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter 
    from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging 
    or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
    zDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, 
    bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it 
    is charging.
    Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat 
    and distort, resulting in fire.
    zUse only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
    zThe battery charger and compact power adapter are 
    designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it 
    with other products or batteries.
    There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in 
    fire or electrical shock.
    zBefore you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape 
    or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other 
    objects.
    Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste 
    containers may lead to fire or explosions.
     
    						
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