Canon 55 Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Flowchart and Reference Guides; Basic Camera User Guide; Viewing the PDF Manuals; Safety Precautions; Be sure to also read the safety precautions listed in the; Advanced Camera User Guide; Warnings

The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. Flowchart and Reference Guides System Map Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) • Read this first. Advanced Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter ...

Page 3 - Charging the Battery.; Preparations

1 1. Charging the Battery. 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-2LV) into a power outle...

Page 4 - Installing the Battery.; Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (; ) and hold it while pulling the battery out.; Inserting the Memory Card.

2 2. Installing the Battery. 1. Slide the memory card slot/battery cover and open it ( , ). 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( ) 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 b...

Page 5 - To Remove the Memory Card; You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.

3 To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it. You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. *SD stands for Sec...

Page 6 - First Time Settings; Setting the Date/Time

4 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 butto...

Page 7 - Press the power button.; • To switch to the setting that mutes; Set the shooting mode to; Slide the mode switch to; Aim the camera at the subject.; Press the shutter button; Shooting

5 1. Press the power button. The start-up sound will play and the start-up 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...

Page 8 - Press the shutter button fully; Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting; button while the image is displayed in the LCD; Basic Shooting Functions; Selecting a Shooting Mode; For a scene mode; MENU; button to select the desired mode.

6 2. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The shutter sound will play and the image will record. The indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 ...

Page 9 - Shooting Modes; with the most appropriate settings for the scene.

7 Shooting Modes Still Images Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Manual Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or photo effect. Stitch Assist Allows you to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one pano...

Page 11 - Using the Zoom; Press the zoom lever toward; Using the Flash; Press the button to cycle through flash settings.; Auto

9 Using the Zoom 1. Press the zoom lever toward or . The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Using the Flash 1. Press the button to cycle through flash settings. Flash sett...

Page 12 - Macro

10 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots 1. Press the / button to switch modes. To cancel the macro/infinity mode: press the / button to remove or from the display. 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 Mini...

Page 13 - Slide the mode switch to; Use the; the; Playback; Erasing

11 1. Slide the mode switch 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, ...

Page 14 - Menus and Settings

12 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. Slide the mode switch to or . Press the FUNC./SET button.Use the or butto...

Page 16 - Connect the camera to a; Direct Print; compatible printer; Printing

14 You can easily print by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer *1 with a cable and simply pressing the button on the camera. 1. Connect the camera to a Direct Print compatible printer and turn on the printer's power. Slide the mode switch to (playback) mode and turn on the cam...

Page 17 - • The; Use the or button to select an image to print (; The

15 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 button to select an image to print ( ) and press the button ( ). The button will blink blue and printing will star...

Page 18 - Camera to Computer Connection; Using a Memory Card Reader; Downloading Images to a Computer; Supplied Software

16 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. Camera to Computer Connection * Please also see the Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet....

Page 19 - System Requirements; Windows

17 System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows Macintosh 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 p...

Page 20 - Preparing to Download Images; Items to Prepare; Install the software.; Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the; When the installation is

18 Preparing to Download Images 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. 2. Click the Digita...

Page 21 - Connecting the camera to a computer.; Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB; facing in the direction shown, insert the interface; If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears,

19 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. 1. Use the toggle on the wrist strap to open the terminal cover.2. With the facing in the direction shown, insert the interface cable all the way. 2. Sl...

Page 23 - Download the images using the camera or the computer.

21 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 imag...

Page 24 - Downloading Images Using the Camera; Select; All Images

22 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) . 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera...

Page 25 - Advanced Guide

23 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2. Select or and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). 3. Select images to download and press the button (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Images can also be selected during...