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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2 (This guide) • Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set • Connecting to a computer Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html...

  • Page 3: Checking The Package Contents

    • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet • “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 2 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read Getting Started ......7 Preparations .
  • Page 5 EC231CUG-E.book Page 3 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Table of Contents Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom....66 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ..67 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) .
  • Page 6 EC231CUG-E.book Page 4 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Table of Contents Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....125 Creating an Image Destination (Folder)....126 Resetting the File Number .
  • Page 7 EC231CUG-E.book Page 5 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Table of Contents Appendix Safety Precautions....... 201 Preventing Malfunctions .

  • 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

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 7 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 8 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the battery charger. Align these symbols Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery And Memory Card

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 9 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations Installing the Battery and Memory Card Slide the cover and open it out (a, b). Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (Only SD memory cards)

  • Page 12: To Remove The Battery

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 10 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations Close the cover (a, b). To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). 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.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 11 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations Attaching the Wrist Strap Toggle The toggle can be used to open the DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing a memory card. It's position on the strap can be changed. It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during camera use.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 12 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation below.

  • Page 15: Setting The Display Language

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 13 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Preparations A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge in about four hours.

  • Page 16: Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 14 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images Auto Mode) Mode Switch Power Button Shutter Button Indicator Button Buttons Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 17 EC231CUG-E.book Page 15 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Shooting Still Images Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green •...
  • Page 18 EC231CUG-E.book Page 16 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it.

  • Page 19: Viewing Still Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 17 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Button Buttons Press the button. The last recorded image will display. Use the button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to...

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 18 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Standard Mode) Mode Switch Power Button Microphone Shutter Button Indicator Button Buttons Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2.
  • Page 21 EC231CUG-E.book Page 19 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Shooting Movies Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway.

  • Page 22: Viewing Movies

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 20 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button Button Buttons Press the button. Use the button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a icon are movies. Use the button to select (Playback) and press the button.

  • Page 23: Erasing

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 21 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Erasing Erasing Button Button Buttons Button Press the button. Use the button to select an image to erase and press the button. Use the button to select [Erase] and press the button.

  • Page 24: Printing

    SELPHY Series Compact Photo Printers* Interface Cable 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. *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
  • Page 25 EC231CUG-E.book Page 23 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Printing Turn on the printer. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue. • A icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer).

  • 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: Preparing To Download Images

    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 EC231CUG-E.book Page 26 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Downloading Images to a Computer 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. • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
  • Page 29 Downloading Images to a Computer Windows Select [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 section (p.
  • Page 30 EC231CUG-E.book Page 28 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).

  • Page 31: Direct Transfer

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 29 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 25). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).

  • Page 32: The Button

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 30 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Downloading Images to a Computer Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
  • Page 33 EC231CUG-E.book Page 31 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Downloading Images to a Computer Press the button after downloading finishes. You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off.

  • Page 34: System Map

    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L* (with Terminal Cover) Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC300* Battery Charger Canon Digital Camera CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Waterproof Case DC Coupler WP-DC17 Power Cord DR-30 High-Power Flash...
  • Page 35 EC231CUG-E.book Page 33 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM System Map Compact Photo Printers* Direct Interface Cable* (SELPHY Series) USB Card Reader Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers* (PIXMA series) PCMCIA Adapter USB Port PC Card Slot SD Memory Card* •...

  • Page 36: Optional Accessories

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 34 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate.

  • 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).
  • Page 38 EC231CUG-E.book Page 36 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM...

  • Page 39: Learning More

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 37 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Learning More...

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 38 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Components Guide Front View Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22, 26) A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183) Microphone AF-assist Beam (p. 49) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 73) How to Open the Terminal Cover Speaker Flash (p.

  • Page 41: Back View

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 39 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Back View LCD Monitor (pp.54, 55) Wrist Strap Mount Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210) Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
  • Page 42 EC231CUG-E.book Page 40 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Controls Mode Switch (pp. 14, 44) Power Button (p. 14) Zoom Lever (pp. 66, 130) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 14) (Playback) Button (pp. 43, 172) (Print/Share) Button (p.

  • Page 43: Using The Touch Control Dial

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 41 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Using the Touch Control Dial Touching the Dial An enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor when you place a finger on the touch control dial and the icon of the currently selected item will be enlarged.
  • Page 44 EC231CUG-E.book Page 42 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial. Please note that some of the options for some functions cannot be operated with it. Operable Functions Reference Page Shooting Selecting a shooting mode p.

  • Page 45: Using The Button

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 43 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Using the Button button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 172). Power Button Shutter Button Button...

  • Page 46: How To Use The Mode Switch

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 44 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide How to Use the Mode Switch Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. Movie Mode Shooting Mode Special Scene Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Manual (p.

  • Page 47: Indicator

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 45 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions. Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/connected to computer/display off Blinking Green: Camera starting up/Time Lapse (movie) recording/ Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange:...
  • Page 48 EC231CUG-E.book Page 46 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Components Guide Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second.

  • Page 49: Basic Operations

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 47 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC.
  • Page 50 EC231CUG-E.book Page 48 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. Shooting Mode (Auto) Playback Mode You can switch between menus with the button.

  • Page 51: Menus And Default Settings

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 49 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Shooting Mode p.

  • Page 52: Play Menu

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 50 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Menu Item Options Page/Topic Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 95 Save Original On/Off* p. 120 Auto Category On*/Off p. 121 Disp. Overlay (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both p.

  • Page 53: Set Up Menu

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 51 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
  • Page 54 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/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 55: My Camera Menu

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 53 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations My Camera Menu *Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 56: Using The Lcd Monitor

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 54 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode No Information No Information Standard Information View Detailed Focus Check (still images only) •...

  • Page 57: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 55 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Face Frame/ pp. 14, 70, Shooting Mode 81, 84, 88 Exposure Compensation •••...
  • Page 58 EC231CUG-E.book Page 56 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Flash p. 71 Drive Mode pp. 73, 85 Auto Rotate p. 125 Rec.] Movie Recording p. 89 Low Battery p. 206 pp. 102, AE Lock/FE Lock AF Lock p. 100 Time Zone p.
  • Page 59 EC231CUG-E.book Page 57 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Playback Mode (Standard) p. 134 Defined Playback Remaining battery charge will p. 206 display. Displayed image number/Total number of images – Folder Number-File Number p. 126 Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels (Still Images) pp.
  • Page 60 EC231CUG-E.book Page 58 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Playback Mode (Detailed) Histogram (p. 59) Auto Category/ pp. 121, 136 My Category pp. 14, 70, Shooting Mode 81, 84, 88 Metering Mode p. 108 ISO Speed ••• p. 104 Shutter Speed –...

  • Page 61: Focus Check

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 59 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Focus Check Displayed image number/Total number of images Compression (Still Images) p. 76 Recording Pixels p. 75 The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 62: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 60 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 51) •...

  • Page 63: Setting The World Clock

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 61 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.
  • Page 64 EC231CUG-E.book Page 62 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Select (World). 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. Select a destination area. Time Difference from the Home Time Zone 1. Use the button to select a destination time zone.
  • Page 65 EC231CUG-E.book Page 63 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select ] Menu. 3. Use the button to select [Time Zone]. 4.

  • Page 66: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 64 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select ] Menu. 3. Use the button to select [Reset All]. 4.

  • Page 67: Formatting Memory Cards

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 65 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Basic Operations Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

  • Page 68: Commonly Used Shooting Functions

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 66 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41. Shooting with the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.

  • Page 69: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 67 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Selection Focal Length...
  • Page 70 EC231CUG-E.book Page 68 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 71 EC231CUG-E.book Page 69 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). Select [Digital Zoom]. 1.

  • Page 72: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 70 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can shoot a subject 3 – 60 cm (1.8 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting.

  • Page 73: Using The Flash

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 71 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Press the button. 1. Use the button to change the flash mode. • : [Auto] •...

  • Page 74: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 72 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.

  • Page 75: Using The Self-Timer

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 73 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Self-Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.
  • Page 76 EC231CUG-E.book Page 74 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Self-timer]. 3.

  • Page 77: Changing The Recording Pixels/Compression (Still Images)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 75 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Select a resolution setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change...
  • Page 78 EC231CUG-E.book Page 76 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions 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. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose High Quality Shoot higher quality images...

  • Page 79: Configuring The Postcard Mode

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 77 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Configuring the Postcard Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.

  • Page 80: Embedding The Date In The Image Data

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 78 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Embedding the Date in the Image Data See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) is selected.

  • Page 81: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 79 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions To imprint the date on images for 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.
  • Page 82 EC231CUG-E.book Page 80 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select an image stabilizer option. 2. Press the button. Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Set Auto ISO Shift (p.

  • Page 83: Various Shooting Methods

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 81 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Various Shooting Methods You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41. Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
  • Page 84 EC231CUG-E.book Page 82 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting.
  • Page 85 EC231CUG-E.book Page 83 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC17 (sold separately).

  • Page 86: Shooting In Manual Mode

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 84 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Manual Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. Select manual mode.

  • Page 87: Continuous Shooting

    (p. 65) 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 88: Setting The Red-Eye Reduction Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 86 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires and light is reflected back. Select [Red-Eye].

  • Page 89: Setting The Slow Synchro Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 87 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. You can limit the extent to which only the background darkens with flash photography while shooting night scenes or under indoor lighting.

  • Page 90: Movie Shooting

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 88 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels (p.

  • Page 91: Select A Shooting Mode

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 89 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 4. Press the button.
  • Page 92 EC231CUG-E.book Page 90 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (p. 38). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
  • Page 93 EC231CUG-E.book Page 91 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). Select the number of recording pixels. 1.
  • Page 94 EC231CUG-E.book Page 92 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Changing the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse) Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3.

  • Page 95: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 93 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
  • Page 96 EC231CUG-E.book Page 94 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. •...

  • Page 97: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 95 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check peoples’...
  • Page 98 EC231CUG-E.book Page 96 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shoot. • The recorded image displays. Recorded Image Orange frame contents • The frame displays as follows. Frame Color Content Displays the area of the image shown at the Orange bottom right White...

  • Page 99: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 97 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Switching between Focusing Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. You can have the camera automatically detect the Face position of a face and use this data to set the focus...
  • Page 100 EC231CUG-E.book Page 98 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : Focus is achieved - Yellow : Focusing difficulty (AF frame set to [Center]) - No AF frame : Focusing Difficulty (AF frame set to [Face Detect] or [AiAF])
  • Page 101 EC231CUG-E.book Page 99 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject.

  • Page 102: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 100 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. •...

  • Page 103: Shooting With The Af Lock

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 101 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the mode. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.

  • Page 104: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 102 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.

  • Page 105: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 103 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 104 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the ISO Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

  • Page 107: Reducing The Effects Of Camera Shake (Auto Iso Shift)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 105 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and record at a shutter speed that compensates for camera shake.
  • Page 108 EC231CUG-E.book Page 106 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shoot with [On] Selected Press the shutter button halfway. • The camera selects the optimal speed according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. Now press the shutter button fully. Shoot with [ button] Selected Press the shutter button...

  • Page 109: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 107 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background.

  • Page 110: Switching Between Metering Modes

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 108 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as Evaluative the position of the subject, the brightness, the...

  • Page 111: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 109 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.
  • Page 112 EC231CUG-E.book Page 110 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image.

  • Page 113: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 111 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.
  • Page 114 EC231CUG-E.book Page 112 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 115 EC231CUG-E.book Page 113 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).

  • Page 116: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 114 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Records normally with this setting.
  • Page 117 EC231CUG-E.book Page 115 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Configuring My Colors Settings (Except 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.

  • Page 118: Changing Colors

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 116 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Changing Colors See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
  • Page 119 EC231CUG-E.book Page 117 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select and choose with the button. 4. Press the button. Press the button.

  • Page 120: Still Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 118 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color Desired Color (Before Swapping) (After Swapping) Select the color swap mode. Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the button.
  • Page 121 EC231CUG-E.book Page 119 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
  • Page 122 EC231CUG-E.book Page 120 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one.

  • Page 123: Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 121 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in mode, or images with People...

  • Page 124: Registering Settings To The Print/Share Button

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 122 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.
  • Page 125 EC231CUG-E.book Page 123 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2. Using the Button Press the button. • Each time that the button is pressed, the settings are switched. • For , the corresponding setup screen is displayed.

  • Page 126: Setting The Display Overlays

    0070-VariousShooting.fm Page 124 Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:39 PM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Display Overlays See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject.

  • Page 127: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 125 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Auto Rotate Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.

  • Page 128: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 126 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent 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.
  • Page 129 EC231CUG-E.book Page 127 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the ] menu. 3. Use the button to select [Create Folder].

  • Page 130: Resetting The File Number

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 128 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods Resetting the File Number See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 238). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
  • Page 131 EC231CUG-E.book Page 129 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Various Shooting Methods File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.

  • Page 132: Playback/Erasing

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 130 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display.

  • Page 133: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 131 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at Selected Image once in index playback. • Use the button to change the image selection.

  • Page 134: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 132 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check display) You can check the focus and peoples’ expressions by using the focus check display. Since you can also change the magnification level and switch between images, it is easy to check peoples’...

  • Page 135: Changing The Display Magnification

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 133 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Magnification Press the zoom lever toward • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Changing between Frames Press • When multiple frames display around focal points or multiple faces are detected, pressing the FUNC./ SET button switches the position of the orange frame.

  • Page 136: Jumping To Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 134 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Use the button to change the display posi- tion. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button returns the orange frame to the prior position. If multiple frames are displayed, the position of the orange frame changes.
  • Page 137 EC231CUG-E.book Page 135 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Use the button to Image Information select a search key • The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. • You can show/hide image information using the DISP. button. Display the Images.

  • Page 138: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 136 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumstances. - When selecting images in a range - When displaying images not supported in defined playback - When newly saving images that have effects added or edited - When images are deleted using [Erase] from the [ ] menu Organizing Images by Category...
  • Page 139 EC231CUG-E.book Page 137 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Choose a selection method. 1. Use the button to choose a selection method. 2. Press the button. [Select] Categorize the images. 1. Use the button to select images to categorize. 2.
  • Page 140 EC231CUG-E.book Page 138 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [Select Range] Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the first image to categorize.
  • Page 141 EC231CUG-E.book Page 139 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select a category. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select a category. Accept the setting. 1. Press and choose [Select]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen.

  • Page 142: Viewing Movies (Operating The Movie Control Panel)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 140 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display the movie file. 1. Use the button to select a movie. 2. Press the button.
  • Page 143 EC231CUG-E.book Page 141 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Ends playback and returns to single image Exit playback An icon will display when a printer is connected. Print See the Direct Print User Guide for details.

  • Page 144: Editing Movies

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 142 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( of 15 sec.* or 30 sec.**) cannot be edited.
  • Page 145 EC231CUG-E.book Page 143 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select [Save]. 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. Save the file. 1. Use the button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] 2. Press the button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name.

  • Page 146: Rotating Images In The Display

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 144 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select 3.

  • Page 147: Playback With Transition Effects

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 145 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the...

  • Page 148: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 146 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order.

  • Page 149: Start The Slide Show

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 147 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select [Start]. 3. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding: press the button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more...
  • Page 150 EC231CUG-E.book Page 148 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select a date/category/folder to play back Select a playback method. 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. Select images to play back. 1. Use the button to select a date/category/folder to playback.
  • Page 151 EC231CUG-E.book Page 149 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Selecting Images for Playback ( – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 152: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 150 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.

  • Page 153: Red-Eye Correction Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 151 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image.
  • Page 154 EC231CUG-E.book Page 152 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Correct the image. 1. Use the button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. Save the image. 1. Use the button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button.
  • Page 155 EC231CUG-E.book Page 153 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application.
  • Page 156 EC231CUG-E.book Page 154 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2 on page 153): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected.

  • Page 157: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 155 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 114. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral...
  • Page 158 EC231CUG-E.book Page 156 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the button to select the My Colors type 2. Press the button. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification.
  • Page 159 EC231CUG-E.book Page 157 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved.

  • Page 160: Resizing Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 158 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Select [Resize]. 1.
  • Page 161 EC231CUG-E.book Page 159 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Save the image. 1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • To continue resizing other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2.

  • Page 162: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 160 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Select [Sound Memo]. 1.
  • Page 163 EC231CUG-E.book Page 161 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Sound Memo Panel Use the button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Plays back. Erase Erases. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

  • Page 164: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 162 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select 3.
  • Page 165 EC231CUG-E.book Page 163 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Sound Recorder Panel Use the button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Exit Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Use the button to select a sound to play and Play FUNC./SET press the...

  • Page 166: Protecting Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 164 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. You can select a first and last image and protect all Select Range the images in the range.
  • Page 167 EC231CUG-E.book Page 165 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [Select] Protect the image. 1. Use the button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure.
  • Page 168 EC231CUG-E.book Page 166 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button.
  • Page 169 EC231CUG-E.book Page 167 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the button to select a date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the button. • A will appear on selected images. •...

  • Page 170: Erasing Images

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 168 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [All Images] Protect the images. 1. Use the button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. •...
  • Page 171 EC231CUG-E.book Page 169 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button. Select an erasure method. 1. Use the button to select an erasure method.
  • Page 172 EC231CUG-E.book Page 170 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [Select Range] Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the first image for the range to erase.
  • Page 173 EC231CUG-E.book Page 171 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Erase the images. 1. Press and choose [Erase]. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images.

  • Page 174: Registering Functions To The Playback Button

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 172 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing [All Images] Erase the images. 1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. •...
  • Page 175 EC231CUG-E.book Page 173 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Playback/Erasing Accept the setting. 1. Use the button to select a function you wish to register. 2. Press the button. To cancel: select in Step 2. Using the Button In playback mode, press the button.

  • Page 176: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 174 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
  • Page 177 EC231CUG-E.book Page 175 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select the ] menu. 4. Use the button to select [Print Settings]. 5.
  • Page 178 EC231CUG-E.book Page 176 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select a print settings method Configures print settings for single images as you Select Images & Qty. view them. For picking a first and last image and printing all the Select Range images in the range.
  • Page 179 EC231CUG-E.book Page 177 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 174). - Standard ( )/Both ( Number of Print Copies 1. Use the button to select the images.
  • Page 180 EC231CUG-E.book Page 178 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select Range] Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2.
  • Page 181 EC231CUG-E.book Page 179 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings Configure the print settings. 1. Press and choose [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images.
  • Page 182 EC231CUG-E.book Page 180 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select All Images] Configure the print settings. 1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. •...

  • Page 183: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 181 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
  • Page 184 EC231CUG-E.book Page 182 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Order] Select the images. Transfer Selection 1. Use the button to select images to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. •...

  • Page 185: Connecting To A Tv Shooting/Playback Using A Tv

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 183 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Connecting to a TV Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal.

  • Page 186: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 184 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds.

  • Page 187: Registering My Camera Settings

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 185 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
  • Page 188 EC231CUG-E.book Page 186 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) - [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[Shutter Sounds] 1. Use the button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the button to select (Register) 4. Press the button.

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 187 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 187) • When the power is turned on (p. 188) • LCD monitor (p. 188) • Shooting (p. 190) • Shooting movies (p. 194) • Playback (p. 195) •...
  • Page 190 EC231CUG-E.book Page 188 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or When recording to, erasing from or SDHC memory card’s write formatting the memory card, slide the protect tab is set to “Write write protect tab upward (p.
  • Page 191 EC231CUG-E.book Page 189 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Display flickers. Display flickers when shot This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 192 Format the memory card (p. 65). 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 193 EC231CUG-E.book Page 191 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting AF-assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p.
  • Page 194 EC231CUG-E.book Page 192 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Too much light is shining Change the shooting angle. directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on. Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 71). Image contains noise.
  • Page 195 EC231CUG-E.book Page 193 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped. performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p.
  • Page 196 EC231CUG-E.book Page 194 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are used. display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on - Slow recording cards.
  • Page 197 EC231CUG-E.book Page 195 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back Computer images that cannot be images shot with another played back may play back if they are camera or images edited added to the camera using the with a computer.
  • Page 198 0100-Trouble.fm Page 196 Thursday, June 7, 2007 2:55 PM Troubleshooting Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to See Battery Handling Precautions its full capacity. (p. 206). Battery life exceeded if Replace the battery with a new one battery loses its charge (p.

  • Page 199: List Of Messages

    (p. 65). 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 Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
  • Page 200 EC231CUG-E.book Page 198 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM List of Messages Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached.
  • Page 201 EC231CUG-E.book Page 199 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
  • Page 202 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 203: Appendix

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 201 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Appendix Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons...
  • Page 204 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 205 0120-Appendix.fm Page 203 Thursday, June 7, 2007 2:55 PM Appendix Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 206 EC231CUG-E.book Page 204 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

  • Page 207: Preventing Malfunctions

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 205 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Equipment 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. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

  • Page 208: Battery Handling

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 206 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Icons Message Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery. Change the Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no batteries...

  • Page 209: Charging The Battery

    Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging. It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • •Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 210: Handling The Memory Card

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 208 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch down (you can protect the Slide the switch up. images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible...
  • Page 211 • 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 212: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 210 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer.

  • Page 213: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 211 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 214 EC231CUG-E.book Page 212 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 215: 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 216: Specifications

    0120-Appendix.fm Page 214 Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:25 AM Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD870 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx.
  • Page 217 EC231CUG-E.book Page 215 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Metering System : Evaluative* , Center-weighted average or Spot* *1 When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is also evaluated *2 Fixed to center Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO speed : Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/...
  • Page 218 EC231CUG-E.book Page 216 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Data Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* Sound memos: WAVE (monaural) (Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
  • Page 219 Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible), Sound Recorder (up to 2 hours sound-only recording/playback possible) or Resize. Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 220 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 ±36°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
  • Page 221 3264 x 1832 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 85) 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.
  • Page 222 0120-Appendix.fm Page 220 Friday, June 15, 2007 10:37 AM Appendix Movie :Card included with the camera Recording Pixels SDC- 32MB SDC-128M /Frame Rate 512MSH 640 x 480 pixels 3 min. 14 sec. 1 min. 1 sec. 30 frames/sec. 57 sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels 1 min.
  • Page 223 0120-Appendix.fm Page 221 Friday, June 15, 2007 10:37 AM Appendix Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB...
  • Page 224 EC231CUG-E.book Page 222 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions...
  • Page 225 EC231CUG-E.book Page 223 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Appendix Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating 0 –...

  • Page 226: Index

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 224 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Index Index Numerics Digital Zoom ......67 Direct Transfer ......29 3:2 Guide ........ 124 Downloading Images to a Computer ....... 24 DPOF Print Order Print Style ......174 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ..210 Selecting Images ....
  • Page 227 EC231CUG-E.book Page 225 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Index Set up Menu ....51, 53 Metering Modes ...... 108 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 221 Mode Switch ....... 14, 40 Image Stabilizer Function ..79 Movie ........18 Index Playback ......131 Editing .........
  • Page 228 EC231CUG-E.book Page 226 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Index Scene Mode ......81 Stitch Assist ......93 Shutter Button ......40 Fully ........15 Halfway ......... 15 Slide Show ......146 Slow Synchro Function ..... 87 Smooth Continuous Shooting ... 85 Sound Memo ......
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  • Page 237 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 238 EC231CUG-E.book Page 236 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Battery Charger CB-2LX This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

  • Page 239: 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 240: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    EC231CUG-E.book Page 238 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter – – – Exposure Compensation (p. 107) – – – – – – Long Shutter Mode (p. 109) –...
  • Page 241 EC231CUG-E.book Page 239 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Reference Pages –...
  • Page 242 EC231CUG-E.book Page 240 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter – Face Detect AF Frame – AiAF (9 point) (p. 97) Center – – – – – AF Frame Size (p. 99) –...
  • Page 243 EC231CUG-E.book Page 241 Thursday, June 7, 2007 10:22 AM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Reference Pages – – – – – – p 97 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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