Page 1 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Various Shooting Methods Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 162–167). CDI-E334-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 2 • Connecting to a printer Direct Print User • Connecting to a TV set Guide • Connecting to a computer Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 3: Checking The Package Contents
• Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Using the Flash ....... . 64 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 5 Setting the Auto Rotate Function....115 Setting the Display Overlays ..... . . 117 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 6 Specifications........185 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 7 This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 8: Please Read
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.
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 10: Preparations
Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and hold it there while moving the entire cover in the direction of the arrow (b) and opening it up in the direction of the arrow (c). Battery Cover Lock Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 11 Preparations Install two batteries. Positive end (+) Negative end (–) Close the cover (a), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (b). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 12: Inserting The Memory Card
Insert the memory card until its clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (Only SD memory cards) • Confirm that the Write Protect Tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the card for the correct orientation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 13: To Remove The Memory Card
Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. To Remove the Memory Card • Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 14: Setting The Date And Time
4. Press the button. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display order. 1. Use the button to select a category. 2. Use the button to set the value. Press the button. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 15: Setting The Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Mode Switch Button Button Buttons Set the mode switch to (Playback). Hold down the button and press the button. Use the button to select a language. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 16: Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode)
LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to (Auto). Aim the camera at the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 17 Pressing the DISP. button while switching on the camera power will set the mute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds. The setting can be changed with the [Mute] option in the [ (Set up)] Menu (p. 46). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 18 Keep the shutter button pressed fully. Press the button while the recorded image is displayed. Confirm that the operation sound beeps. You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 19: Viewing Still Images
If you have replayed images, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 20: Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode)
Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Microphone Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 21 • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in memory or memory card become full. Recording: blinks green Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 22: Viewing Movies
(Play) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. • You can adjust the playback volume with the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 23: Erasing
Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 24: Printing
Camera PIXMA Series Bubble Jet Printers *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
Page 25 • The button will blink blue and printing will start. After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 26: Downloading Images To A Computer
Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Page 27: Installing The Software
Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Page 28: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 29 Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p.
Page 30 Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p. 29). Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 31: Direct Transfer
Select & Transfer computer as you view and select them. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The Wallpaper transferred images as the background on the computer desktop. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 32: The Button
• The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button will cancel a download in progress. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 33 CameraWindow and the downloaded images will display on the computer. Windows Macintosh ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser By default, images are saved on the computer in folders according to the shooting date. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 34: System Map
CBK4-300* Waterproof Case WP-DC16 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE Compact Power Adapter AA-size NiMH batteries NB- CA-PS800 3AH (x4) Power Cord • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 Waterproof Case AA-size) also available separately Weight WW-DC1 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 35 *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals *5 Not sold in some regions.
Page 36: Optional Accessories
AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images. • NiMH Battery NB4-300 A set of four rechargeable AA-size NiMH batteries. (This camera requires two batteries.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 37: Other Accessories
• SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide).
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Page 39: Learning More
Learning More Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 40: Components Guide
Speaker Viewfinder Window Flash (p. 64) Terminal Cover A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 146) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 26) DC IN (Power input) Terminal (p. 174) Ring Release Button (p. 177) Ring (p. 177) Lens Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 41: Back View
If so, remove the film before using the camera. Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 49) while shooting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 42 FUNC./SET Button (p. 42) MENU Button (p. 43) DISP. Button (p. 49) (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 21, 101) Button (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp. 64, 124) Button (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 65, 96) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 43: Indicators
* This time can be changed. The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer. The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 47). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 44: Basic Operations
• You can select further options with the DISP. button for some options. • After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 45 • Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting, then press the MENU button to return to the menu screen. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 46: Menus And Default Settings
92 Digital Zoom (Still image) Standard*/Off/1.6x/2.0x p. 60 (Movie) Standard*/Off (In standard movie mode only) Flash Sync 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain p. 112 Slow Synchro On/Off* p. 89 Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual p. 109 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals Red-Eye On*/Off p. 88...
Page 47 Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both p. 117 (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ p. 68 Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Converter None*/WC-DC58N/ p. 179 TC-DC58N/250D Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 71 button p. 114 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 48: Play Menu
Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 49 (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/ You can also set an auto creation time. Monday- Sunday/ Monthly Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 115 Distance Units m/cm* /ft/in Sets the units for the MF indicator distance unit (p. 96). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 50 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/740/730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes.
Page 51: Using The Lcd Monitor
* Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 52: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
57 Recording Pixels (Movies) p. 81 Digital Tele-Converter/Zoom p. 60 Magnification Flash p. 64 Auto Rotate p. 115 Shooting Mode p. 74 Movie Recording Rec.] (Red) p. 79 Low Battery (Red) Image Stabilizer p. 68 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 53: Iso Speed
- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 68) - Raise the ISO speed (p. 100) - Select a setting other than (flash off) (p. 64) - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 54 130, 134 Red-Eye Correction/Resize p. 136 WAVE Format Sound Protection Status p. 137 Shooting Date/Time p. 71 Detailed Histogram (p. 54) Shooting Mode p. 74 Metering Mode p. 102 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals ISO Speed ••• p. 100...
Page 55: White Balance
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 56: Histogram Function
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 101). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 57: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the menu (pp. 47, 48) - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 105) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 58: Formatting Memory Cards
Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 59: Commonly Used Shooting Functions
3. Press the button. Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 60: Compression (Still Image)
Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose High Quality Shoot higher quality images Superfine Shoot normal quality images Fine Normal Shoot more images Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 192). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 190). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 61: Shooting With The Optical Zoom
The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom. Press the zoom lever toward • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. • Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 62: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter
[Standard] or [Off]. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used in (Postcard), or (Widescreen) modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 63: Shooting With The Digital Zoom
• The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). • Press the zoom lever toward zoom out. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 64 Safety Zoom factor Recording Optical Zoom Digital Zoom pixels 6.0x 7.6x 9.6x Zoom Bar Colors • White: Optical Zoom (Zone without deterioration) • Yellow: Digital Zoom (Zone without deterioration) • Blue: Digital Zoom (Zoom with deterioration) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 65 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • will appear on the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in blue). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 66: Downloaded From Camera-Usermanual.com Canon Manuals Using The Flash
LCD monitor turns off. When recharging ends, the indicator turns off and the LCD monitor turns on. The time required for flash recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 67: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
(Normal). Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off- center. Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 68: Using The Self-Timer
• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink (when using red-eye reduction, it will stay lit for the last 2 seconds). To Cancel the Self-Timer: Select Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 69 - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 70: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function
1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [IS Mode]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Continuous], [Shoot Only], [Panning] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 71: Lcd Monitor Icons
Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically). If you select [Shoot Only] or [Panning] in shooting mode (still images) and then switch to movie mode, the setting will change to [Continuous]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 72: Configuring The Postcard Mode
• The recording pixel and compression settings are fixed (2M: 1600 x 1200, Fine). The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 73: Embedding The Date In The Image Data
LCD Monitor Display • : [Off] • : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 12). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 74 Commonly Used Shooting Functions To imprint the date on all but (postcard) size images, use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer settings. For details, please see the user guide for each product. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 75: Shooting Using The Mode Dial
With these settings, you select parameters such as the shutter speed or aperture stop to achieve a range of effects. Program AE (p. 82) Setting the Shutter Speed (p. 83) Setting the Aperture (p. 85) Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (p. 86) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 76: Shooting Modes For Specific Scenes
Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod. Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 77 Foliage Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors. Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 78 Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC16 to shoot underwater. You are also recommended to use this case for shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or on the ski slopes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 79: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Set the mode dial to Select a shooting direction. 1. Use the button to select a shooting direction. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 80 (except for Macro setting). Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. When the button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 81: Movie Shooting
1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 4 GB. Set the mode dial to Select a shooting mode. 1. Use the button to select a shooting mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 82 The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame. QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (Only Windows 2000). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 83: Recording Pixels (Still Image)
*2 To give priority to recording length over quality, select the option displaying [LP] (Long Play). For the same file size, you can record approximately twice the length. See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 190). See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 192). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 84: Program Ae
Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white. - Using the flash (p. 64) - Changing the ISO speed (p. 100) - Changing the metering method (p. 102) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 85: Setting The Shutter Speed
1.3 seconds or slower to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. (However, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 86 15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1500 1/1600 1/2000 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 87: Setting The Aperture
Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 88: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
The LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set (Flash on). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 89: Various Shooting Methods
(p. 56) is conducted immediately before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
Page 90: Setting The Red-Eye Reduction Function
Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Red-Eye]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 91: Setting The Slow Synchro Function
Slow Synchro is set to [On]. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor when [Slow Synchro] is set to [On]. If this occurs, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in this mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 92: Selecting An Af Frame Mode
FlexiZone you select. This is convenient for ensuring that the intended subject is in focus. Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [AF Frame]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 93 - If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall composition. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 94 [AF Frame Size]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Normal] or [Small]. 2. Press the button. The setting is configured to [Normal] when the digital zoom or digital tele-converter is used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 95 AF frame and spot metering frame correspond (p. 102). This option cannot be selected in manual focusing mode (p. 96). The AF frame returns to the center position when the power is switched off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 96: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock, Manual Focus, Safety Mf)
LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway while you recompose the image and press the shut- ter button all the way to shoot the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 97: Shooting With The Af Lock
The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 98: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Exposure compensation/ mode/Exposure compensation/ mode/ Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/ Aperture value/Exposure compensation/ Shutter speed/Aperture value/ Press the button and adjust the focus. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 99 First focus manually and then press the shut- ter button halfway. • The camera will fine-tune the focus to the best position. To shoot, press the shutter button all the way down (press fully). Not available in mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 100: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. • The icon will display. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock Operate a button other than the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 101: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the button. The FE lock cannot be used when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 102: Adjusting The Iso Speed
ISO speed. If the camera is set at , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing shutter button halfway or in playback information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 103: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF Frame*or Aperture value/Exposure compensation/AF Frame*or * Only with the [FlexiZone] selection for the AF frame type (p. 90). To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Follow step 3 to restore the compensation value to [0]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 104: Switching Between Metering Modes
Causes the position of the spot metering frame AF Point to correspond to the AF frame. Change the metering method. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 105 • [Center]: spot metering frame appears at the center • [AF Point]: spot metering frame appears at the selected AF frame You can only select [AF Point] when the AF frame is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 90). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 106: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 107 If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. Please note, however, that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom or is in use. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 108 Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand. Recorded white balance data will be retained even when the camera's power is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 109: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Configuring My Colors Settings ( Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. • Return to the shooting screen and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 110 • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • Press the DISP. button to return to the My Colors Mode selection screen. 4. Press the button. • Return to the shooting screen and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 111: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings
Select [Flash Adjust]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Flash Adjust. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Auto] or [Manual]. 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 112: Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings
[Flash Adjust] to [Auto] (p. 109). Adjust the flash compensation setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 113: Setting The Flash Output
[Flash Adjust] to [Manual] (p. 109). Configure the flash output setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 114: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
] menu, use the button to select [Flash Sync]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain]. 2. Press the button. Image shot with the1st- Image shot with the2nd- curtain setting curtain setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 115: Adjusting Exposure For Built-In Flash Shooting (Safety Fe)
Select [Safety FE]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Safety FE]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 116: Registering Settings To The Print/Share Button
To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 117: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
LCD monitor. Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the ] menu. 3. Use the button to select [Auto Rotate]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 118 Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 119: Setting The Display Overlays
[Off], [Grid Lines], [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. 2. Press the button. Only grid lines can be configured for the mode. The grid lines and 3:2 guide will not be recorded in the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 120: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
1. Use the button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the button. • will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 121 Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 122: Resetting The File Number
2. Use the button to select the ] menu. 3. Use the button to select [File Numbering]. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Continuous] or [Auto Reset]. 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 123 • Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 124: Playback/Erasing
• You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 125: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
• Use the button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images. • Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the button to jump to the first or last set. Jump Bar Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 126: Jumping To Images
Location of image currently being displayed Number of images matching search key Use the button to select a search key and press the button. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 127: Viewing Movies (Operating The Movie Control Panel)
• You can switch between showing/ hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP. button while playing a movie. • If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 128 Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Displays the last frame Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 146). The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 129: Rotating Images In The Display
• This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 130: Playback With Transition Effects
Select [Transition]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 131: Automated Playback (Auto Play)
(holding down the button will increase the speed of the Fast Forward) - Stopping the Auto Play: Press the MENU button If transition effects is selected (p. 128), the selected transition effects appear between images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 132: Red-Eye Correction Function
• If red-eye is not automatically detected, select [Add Frame] with button and press FUNC./SET button (p. 132). • To cancel the correction frame, select [Remove Frame] and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 133). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 133 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 134 • The correction frame will be added and the frame color will change to white. • Press the FUNC./SET button to add additional frames. • Up to 35 frames may be added. • Press the MENU button to finish adding correction frames. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 135 • The selected frame will appear in green. Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame will disappear. • To continue deleting frames, return to Step 2. • When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 136: Resizing Images
Select the recording pixels. 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 137 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Movies and images shot in Widescreen mode cannot be resized. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 138: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
• Up to 1 minute of recordings can be Volume added to any one image. (Adjust it with the button) • Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting. The screen will return to the Play menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 139: Protecting Images
• You can also protect images in the Protection Icon index playback mode. • Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting. The screen will return to the Play menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 140: Erasing All Images
The screen will return to the Play menu. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 56). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 141: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select the ] menu. 4. Use the button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 5. Press the button. • Selecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 142 At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./SET button is pressed, printing will begin. 2. Press the button. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 143 A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 144: Setting The Print Style
5. Press the button. Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the button to select a setting to configure. 3. Press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 145 (p. 71) are always printed with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On]. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 12). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 146: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
• Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting. The screen will return to the Play menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 147 • Press the MENU button several times to complete the setting. The screen will return to the Play menu. Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 148: Connecting To A Tv
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 149: Troubleshooting
(p. 9). Batteries are not the right Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 168). Battery charge is low and Replace the camera batteries with 2 the camera will not operate.
Page 150 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 151 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image. displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 49). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 152 Format the memory card (p. 56). formatted correctly. If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card or SDHC Slide the write protect tab upward memory card is write (p.
Page 153 Set the Safety FE to [On] (p. 113). The subject is overexposed Set the exposure compensation to a because the surroundings negative (–) setting (p. 101). are too dark. Use the AE Lock or spot metering functions (pp. 98, 102). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 154 This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority Av mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 155 Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 56). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery After closing the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover, turn the power on then power on. back off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 156 Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shooting in while shooting in movie movie mode (p. 59). Note the digital mode. zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 157 Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 56). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 158 Battery terminals are dirty. Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use. Reload the batteries several times. If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not Their charging performance should been used for over a year,...
Page 159 The printer power is not Turn on the printer power. turned on. The print connection method In the [ ] menu, select [Print is not correct. Method] and select [Auto] (p. 48). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 160: List Of Messages
However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full...
Page 161 Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large.
Page 162 The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 163 Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 164: Appendix
Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 165 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 166 Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 167 Appendix Battery When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.
Page 168 Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 169: Preventing Malfunctions
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 170: Battery Handling
When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
Page 171 The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 172: Handling The Memory Card
Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 173 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 174: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)
The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB- 2AH. Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states.
Page 175 Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool, dry location.
Page 176 When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).
Page 177: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)
This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm). It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 178 Detach the front section of the conversion lens adapter and fit only the rear section to the camera. To Attach Close-up Lens 250D Keep the two sections of the conversion lens adapter together to fit it to the camera. Rear Section Front Section Attach Detach Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 179: Attaching A Lens
Detach the front section of the conversion lens adapter (p. 176). • Keep the front and rear sections of the conversion lens adapter together to attach a close-up lens to the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 180 Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer to accurately stitch the images together. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 181 Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [WC-DC58N], [TC-DC58N] or [250D]. 2. Press the button. • Select the attached converter. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 182: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity. The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 183 Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the High- Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 184: Replacing The Date Battery
Confirm that the camera is turned off. Slide the battery cover lock and open the cover (p. 8). Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 185 Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery. If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 186: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 187: Specifications
Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A720 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 188 *1 Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium and Underwater. *2 Standard and Compact. Continuous Shooting : Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 189 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording may stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 4 GB. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 190 Auto Play, Red-Eye Correction, Sound memos (up to 1 min.), Movie (slow motion play back possible) or Resize. Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B) Audio/Video output...
Page 191: Battery Capacity
Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
Page 192 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 87) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 193 160 x 120 pixels 1 min. 14 min. 55 min. 15 frames/sec. 40 sec. 29 sec. 57 sec. Compact Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the • maximum continuous recording time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 194 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 1920 KB/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP 960 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 660 KB/sec. 160 x 120 pixels, 15 frames/sec. 120 KB/sec. Compact Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 195 2500 mAh (min.: 2300 mAh) Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Temperatures Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.57 in.) Dimensions Length: 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Weight Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 196 24.5 mm (35mm film equivalent) Focusing Range* Approx. 25 cm (9.8 in.) – infinity (W)* Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread* Dimensions Diameter: 94.5 mm (3.7 in.) Length: 54.9 mm (2.2 in.) Weight Approx. 275 g (9.70 oz.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 197 Rear Section: Approx. 23 g (0.81 oz.) (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A720 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G is required when mounted on PowerShot A720 IS *4 When mounted on PowerShot A720 IS (Max.
Page 198: Index
FUNC./SET ......40, 42 Create Folder ......118 Custom White Balance ..... 105 Grid Lines ........ 117 Date/Time ........12 Digital Tele-Converter ....60 DIGITAL Terminal ....26, 38 HF-DC1 ........180 Digital Zoom ....... 60 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 199 Estimated Capacities ..190 Reset All ........55 Formatting ......56 Resize ........134 Handling ......170 Resume Playback ...... 17 Inserting ........10 Review ........ 16, 45 Menu Rotate ........127 FUNC. Menu ....42, 44 MENU Button ......43 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 200 Spot AE Point Frame ..50, 103 Stitch Assist ....... 77 System Requirements ....24 Telephoto ........59 Troubleshooting ....... 147 Video System ......146 White Balance ......104 Wide Angle ........ 59 Wrist Strap ........8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Page 206 Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 207: Trademark Acknowledgments
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 208: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
AE/FE Lock (pp. 98, 99) – Macro (p. 65) – – Manual Focus (p. 96) – – – – Auto – Flash (p. 64) – LCD Monitor – LCD Monitor Setting (no information) (p. 49) LCD Monitor Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals (information view)
Page 209 – – – – – – – – – – pp. 98, 99 – – p 65 – p 96 – – – – – – – p 64 – – – – p 49 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
Page 210 *2 Can only be set in (Setting the aperture). *3 Can only be set in (Shutter speed). *4 Always set to [On]. *5 Always set to [Off]. *6 Only available when the flash is set to [On]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals...
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Canon POWERSHOT A720 IS User Manual

Please Read

Components Guide

Basic Operations

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Shooting Using the Mode Dial

Various Shooting Methods

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Connecting to a TV

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Canon POWERSHOT A720 IS

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