Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. C ENGLISH CDP-E453-020 © CANON INC.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Read This First • Take some initial test shots and play them back 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 results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use.
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. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
Conventions Used in This Guide • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it.
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ........................................................ 2 Read This First ................................................................................... 3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................. 4 Conventions Used in This Guide ........................................................ 6 Table of Contents ...............................................................................
Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to the Camera User Guide for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. Y P O z For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( CB-2LC CB-2LCE ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times Number of Shots*1 Screen On Approx. 380 Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Movie Shooting Time*2 Continuous Shooting*3 Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Number of Shots Viewfinder On Approx. 400 Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Movie Shooting Time*2 Continuous Shooting*3 Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Playback Time Approx. 9 hr. *1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is visible. • How to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. z Insert the battery as shown until it locks Y P O into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots Y P O 4 GB 16 GB Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings.
Using the Screen Open the screen. z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the lens) 180° ( ). z Close the screen ( ). Adjusting the Position of the Screen Approx. 180° Approx. 90° z You can adjust the angle and orientation of the screen for the shooting conditions. z To protect the screen, always keep it Approx. 175° closed, facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. • When the camera is on, opening the screen will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to set a value. z Once all settings are complete, press the m button. C Y P O Set the home time zone.
Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings If you choose dial to choose in Step 2 on p. 15 and press the op buttons or turn the 5 , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial Y P O to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (see Camera User Guide), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button.
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. • The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance). Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode. z Set the mode dial to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. Y P O Shoot. C z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range. If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.
Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. z Press the a button.
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 20 to compose the shot. z You can check the remaining shooting time on the screen. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. These areas cannot be recorded.
Shooting Movies Stop shooting. z Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. What if white and gray frames appear when shooting? A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Y P O Play the movie. C z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , then press the m button. X The movie will play. z Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 29). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. Use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, then play back the movie with the camera. If you connect the camera to a TV, you can view images on the larger screen.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh OS Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6 Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU Intel Processor (still images) Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) RAM Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Complete the installation. z For Windows, click [Restart] or [Finish], then remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. z For Macintosh, click [Finish] in the screen that appears when the installation is complete, then remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Transferring and Viewing Images Connect the camera to the computer. z Turn off the camera. z Open the cover and insert the included Y P O interface cable’s smaller plug (p.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing CameraWindow Transfer Images. z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X Images will transfer to the computer. Images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. z When image transfer is complete, close CameraWindow and press the 1 button to turn the camera off, then unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide.
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1680 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. Battery Charger CB-2LC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
Camera User Guide Errata (contained on the Solution Disk) • pp. 85, 86, 89, 90, and 91 (Wrong) Screenshot menu item (Correction) [AF Frame Size] is not available in the n. • p. 88 (Wrong) You can also set the AF frame size by pressing the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then the qr buttons to choose an option. (Correction) [AF Frame Size] is not available in the n. • p. 200 (Wrong) Shooting Menu (Correction) [AF Frame Size] is not available in the n.
Getting Started C Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH CDP-E453-020 © CANON INC.
