312345678CoverPreliminary Notesand Legal InformationContents: BasicOperationsAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsSmart AutoModeOther ShootingModesPlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBasic GuideP ModePreliminary Notes and LegalInformation• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images wererecorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries andaffiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damagesarising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memorycards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to berecorded in a way that is machine readable.• Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrainfrom unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note thateven for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or otherlegal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercialsettings.• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case ofcamera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase beforecontacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precisionmanufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meetdesign specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or mayappear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage oraffect recorded images.• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protectionagainst scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film beforeusing the camera.• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.This does not indicate damage.