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Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section (=8), before using the camera.

Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.

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• ©CANON INC. 2013
• CDD-E553-010

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• Package Contents
• Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information

Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

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Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.

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• Camera
• Battery Pack

NB-6LH
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

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Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.

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• Wrist Strap
• Getting Started
• Warranty Card

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The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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• A memory card is not included (=2).

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Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet

design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may

appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. SD memory cards*¹ SDHC memory cards*¹*² SDXC memory cards*¹*²

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The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before

using the camera.

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*1Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been

verified to work with the camera.

*2UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage.

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Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
: Important information you should know : Notes and tips for expert camera use

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

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: Indicates touch-screen operations

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• =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number)

Advanced Guide

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The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both.

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Still Images

• :
• Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

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Movies

• :
• Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

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• Zoom lever
• Power button

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• Shooting: <i(telephoto)> /
• Speaker

Flash
<j(wide angle)>

Wi-Fi Functions

Playback: <k(magnify)> /
Control ring

Strap mount
<g(index)>

Setting Menu

Lamp Microphone Lens Mode dial Shutter button
<h(Flash up)> switch Wi-Fi antenna area Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler terminal cover

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zzTurning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the <o><p><q><r> buttons.

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In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
<7> Control dial on back

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<y> Control ring on front

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<o> Up button on back <q> Left button on back
Screen (LCD monitor)* DIGITAL terminal HDMI^TM terminal
<1(Playback)> button Movie button
<r> Right button on back

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<p> Down button on back

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<b(Exposure compensation)> /

• <
• (Wi-Fi)> / Up button

• <
• (Ring function selector)> /

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<a(Single-image erase)> button Control dial
<h(Flash)> / Right button FUNC./SET button

Wi-Fi Functions

• <e(Macro)> / <f(Manual
• <l(Display)> / Down button

<n> button focus)> / Left button

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* Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel (=163).

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Installing CameraWindow on a Smartphone ...............................136

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Table of Contents

Before Use

Specific Shutter Speeds

([Tv] Mode)...................................94
Preparing to Register a Computer...................................137

Common Camera Operations

Package Contents .........................2 Compatible Memory Cards............2

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Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode................29

Specific Aperture Values

([Av] Mode) ..................................94
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu.........139

Basic Guide

Connecting via an Access Point...........................................140
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information.....................................2

Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode).........95

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings........................................30

Advanced Guide

Connecting without an Access Point..............................145
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide..................................3
Customization for Shooting Styles...........................................96
Common, Convenient Features...36 Using Face ID..............................41 Image Customization Features....46 Helpful Shooting Features ...........49 Customizing Camera Operation ..51

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Connecting to Another Camera......................................147
Table of Contents...........................5 Common Camera Operations........7 Safety Precautions.........................8
Customizing the FUNC. Menu (FUNC. Menu Layout)................100

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Sending Images.........................148 Saving Images to a Computer ...150

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Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)..............................151
Viewing ......................................104 Browsing and Filtering Images ..108 Editing Face ID Information .......112

Image Viewing Options..............113

Protecting Images......................116 Erasing Images..........................118 Rotating Images.........................120 Tagging Images as Favorites.....121

P Mode

Basic Guide.................... 11

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Other Shooting Modes........53

Geotagging Images on the Camera......................................153

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Initial Preparations.......................12 Trying the Camera Out ................17
Specific Scenes ...........................54 Image Effects (Creative Filters) ...56
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi

Settings......................................153

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Special Modes for Other Purposes......................................61

Advanced Guide............. 21

Wi-Fi Functions

Shooting Various Movies .............67

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Setting Menu......................156

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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ...................................157

P Mode..................................69

Convenient Control: Touch Actions.............................122
On/Off ..........................................22 Shutter Button..............................23 Shooting Modes...........................23 Shooting Display Options ............24 Using the FUNC. Menu................24 Using Menus................................25 On-Screen Keyboard...................27 Indicator Display ..........................28 Clock............................................28

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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)....................................70

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Editing Still Images ....................124 Editing Movies............................128

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Image Brightness (Exposure) ......70 Color and Continuous Shooting...76 Shooting Range and Focusing ....80 Flash............................................87 Shooting RAW Images.................90 Other Settings..............................91
System Map...............................167 Optional Accessories .................168 Using Optional Accessories.......169 Using the Software ....................173 Printing Images..........................176

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What You Can Do with Wi-Fi .....131 Preparing to Share Images via Wi-Fi...........................................132 Registering Web Services..........133

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Troubleshooting .........................185 On-Screen Messages................188 On-Screen Information ..............191 Functions and Menu Tables.......193 Handling Precautions.................204 Specifications.............................204 Index..........................................208

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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions................................211

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Vivid Colors

• Poster Effect
• “Aged” Photos

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• Portraits
• Against Snow

• Fish-Eye Effect
• Miniature Effect
• Toy Camera Effect

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Matching specific scenes

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• Background Defocus
• Soft Focus
• Monochrome

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• Under Water
• Fireworks

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zzFocus on faces................................................................... 30, 54, 83, 85 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off)................................................. 31, 88 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................ 38, 63 zzAdd a date stamp................................................................................. 40 zzUse Face ID................................................................................. 41, 108 zzMovie clips and photos together (Movie Digest).................................. 32

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Safety Precautions

• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the

equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Before Use

zzView images (Playback Mode)........................................................... 104 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow).........................................................114 zzOn a TV.............................................................................................. 169 zzOn a computer ................................................................................... 173 zzBrowse through images quickly ......................................................... 108 zzErase images......................................................................................118

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Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Warning

zzShoot movies ................................................................................. 30, 67 zzView movies (Playback Mode)........................................................... 104 zzFast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback....................................... 67

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• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.

In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when

using the flash.

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zzPrint pictures...................................................................................... 176

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Date/time battery (if removable): Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

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Save

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zzSave images to a computer via a cable............................................. 174

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• Use only recommended power sources.

Use Wi-Fi Functions

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

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zzSend images to a smartphone........................................................... 132 zzShare images online .......................................................................... 133 zzSend images to a computer............................................................... 151

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• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.