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CDI-E388-010
© CANON INC. 2008
PRINTED IN CHINA

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH CDI-E388-010 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN CHINA...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print. Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Explains how to install and use the software on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrower Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. • Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons. • : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. •...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised...
  • Page 5 Capture Your Best Memories...

  • Page 6: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings ... 22 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) ..... . . 54 ●...
  • Page 7 View ● Look at my pictures ........24 ●...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 – 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in order. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Conventions Used in this Guide ...3 Read This First ...4 What Do You Want to Do? ...6...
  • Page 9 Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) ... 76 Shooting Using a TV ... 77 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ... 78 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera... 79 Changing the AF Frame... 80 Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (AF-Point Zoom)... 82 0 Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) ...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
  • Page 11 Batteries • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to batteries. •...

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Precautions

    LCD Monitor Precautions • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in A mode, as well as how to play back, erase and print images. Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera • Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card

    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. Label Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to take images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 15: Removing The Memory Card

    Removing the Memory Card Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ● Push the memory card until you hear a click, then release and pull out the card.

  • Page 16: Compatible Batteries

    • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 36). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.

  • Page 17: Compatible Memory Cards

    Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Saved in a Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots • Values are based on a camera at default settings. • The number of shots that can be saved will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to make them. Turn on the camera. ●...

  • Page 19: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time as needed. Reappearing Date/Time Menu • Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time menu will appear each time you turn on the camera. •...

  • Page 20: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. You can also change the language by pressing the · button, in the 3 tab, selecting [Language]. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the language menu.

  • Page 21: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the images you take may not be in focus.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot simply by pressing the shutter button (Auto mode). Indicator AF Frame Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. The start-up sound will play, and the start- up image will appear.
  • Page 23 What if... • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the ⁄ button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn on sound, press the · button, select the 3 tab, then select [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to select [Off]. •...

  • Page 24: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Recommendation for beginners: 9 Easy mode Just setting the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot and playback images. This mode is recommended for beginners, who are not familiar using cameras. Easy mode Set to Playback mode.

  • Page 25: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you shoot will appear. Select an image to erase.

  • Page 26: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer.

  • Page 27: Print Images

    Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details on printing, including printing with direct print compatible printers. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images just like photos without having to use a computer.

  • Page 28: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Setting the mode dial to E (Movie) allows you to shoot movies. Recordable Time Indicator Set to Movie mode. ● Set the mode dial to E. ● Confirm that displays on the screen. Compose the shot of your subject. ●...

  • Page 29: Stop Shooting

    Elapsed Time Microphone Approximate Recording Time Memory Card 32 MB (supplied) Recording Time • Recording times are based on a camera at default settings. • Remaining time can be checked on the Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie.

  • Page 30: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image or movie you shot will appear. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie, then press the m button.

  • Page 31: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) System Requirements Install the software on a computer meeting the following requirements.

  • Page 32: Install The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.4 are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation], and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 33: Turn On The Camera

    The connection between the camera and computer is now established. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs]...

  • Page 34: Transfer Images

    Transferring Images to a Computer You cannot shoot while the Direct Transfer menu displays. Transferring Images with a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear. ● If it does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).
  • Page 35 Transferring Images with the Camera Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the My Picture folder for Windows or the Picture folder for Macintosh. Transferring Images to a Computer Select [New Images]. Press the op buttons to select [New ●...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Memory Card Wrist Strap (32 MB) WS-DC5 Canon Digital Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries Solution Disk (x2) AC Adapter kit Battery and Charger Kit ACK800 CBK4-300 Battery Charger AA-size NiMH Compact Power...
  • Page 37 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.

  • Page 39: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the camera parts and basic operations.

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    Components Guide a Zoom Lever Shooting: (Wide Angle) / (Telephoto) (p. 22) Playback: (Index) / (Magnify) (p. 94) b Lamp (AF Assist Beam, Red-Eye Reduction Lamp, Self-Timer Lamp) (pp. 23, 122, 123) c Microphone (p. 29) d Lens Mode Dial Turn the mode dial to change the shooting mode.

  • Page 41: Shooting Mode

    a Speaker b Indicator (p. 42) c Screen (LCD monitor) (p. 43) (Playback) Button e DC IN (Power input) Terminal f A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 26, 33, 100) (Face Select) Button (p. 83) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 26, 124) Button When the lens is extended, you can use the 1 button to switch between the Shooting and Playback modes.

  • Page 42: Indicator

    Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the following conditions. Colors Status Shooting preparation complete (p. 22) /when connected to a Lights computer/display turned off Green Camera starting up/image recording/reading/erasing/ Blinks transferring (when connected to a computer) Lights Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p.

  • Page 43: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) a Shooting Mode b Exposure Compensation/Long Shutter mode (pp. 74, 88) c White Balance (p. 73) d My Colors (p. 75) e Metering Mode (p. 85) f Compression Ratio (p. 70) g Recording Pixels (p. 70) h Digital Tele-Converter (p.
  • Page 44 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) a Print List (p. 111) b Auto Category/My Category (p. 96) c Shooting Mode d Shutter Speed e Exposure Compensation (p. 74) f White Balance (p. 73) g Histogram h Sound Memo (p. 107) i Compression Ratio (p.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Switching the Display You can switch the display using the ⁄ button. Shooting No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display (Off) You can also switch the display by pressing the ⁄ button while the image displays shortly after shooting. However, the Simple Information will not display.

  • Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations You can set various functions using the FUNC. menu. The settings that you can choose from the FUNC. menu are different depending on the shooting mode (p. 40). Menu Items For more information on the various shooting modes and combination settings with the FUNC.

  • Page 47: Menu Functions - Basic Operations

    MENU Functions - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menu. The menu items are organized under categorized tabs, and the displayed tabs and menu items change, depending on the Shooting (p. 40) or Playback mode (p. 41). For more information on the tabs and menu items, refer to page 136.

  • Page 48: Resetting The Camera

    Resetting the Camera When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • FUNC. menu White balance data recorded with the Custom White Balance function (p. 73). •...

  • Page 49: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting a memory card erases all data on the memory card. You cannot retrieve the erased data.
  • Page 50 Formatting Memory Cards Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. About Formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the "Memory card error" message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem.

  • Page 51: Changing Sounds

    Changing Sounds You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Mute Setting Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the · button. ● Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ●...

  • Page 52: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing the Image Display Time Changing the Image Display Time Images display for approximately 2 seconds after being shot. You can change the length of time the images display. Adjust the volume. ● Press the op buttons to select an item, then use the qr buttons to adjust the volume.

  • Page 53: Shooting Special Scenes And Using Common Functions

    Shooting Special Scenes This chapter explains the for beginners convenient Easy mode and how to shoot various scenes with optimal settings. Other common functions, such as the flash and the self-timer, are also explained. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set to A. For other shooting modes refer to the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode section (p.

  • Page 54: Just Taking Pictures (Easy Mode)

    9 Just Taking Pictures (Easy Mode) Setting the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot just by pressing the shutter button. The camera automatically sets the optimal settings so that you can shoot worry-free in any shooting condition. •...

  • Page 55: Shooting Various Scenes

    Shooting Various Scenes The camera will make the optimal settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you set the mode dial to a matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the scene you wish to shoot.

  • Page 56: K Shooting Special Scenes

    K Shooting Special Scenes In F, C or H, images may appear rough because the ISO speed (p. 72) was increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting Special Scenes The camera will make the optimal settings for the special scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode.

  • Page 57: Night Scene

    K Shooting Special Scenes (Night Scene) Take night scenes ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. (Sunset) Shooting Sunsets ● Lets you shoot sunsets in vivid colors. (Foliage) Take shots of foliage ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 K Shooting Special Scenes • , images may appear rough if the ISO speed (p. 72) was increased depending on the scene. • , attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot (p.

  • Page 59: Turning The Flash Off

    ! Turning the Flash Off You can turn the flash off for shooting in places where using a flash is prohibited. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing screen.

  • Page 60: Q Using The Self-Timer

    Q Using the Self-Timer Use the self-timer when you want to appear in the shot you are taking. You can change the delay time and number of shots to take (p. 78). Press the p button. Select a timer. ● Press the op buttons to select 10 second delay, or delay, before the shot is taken.

  • Page 61: Zooming In On Far Away Subjects

    Zooming in on Far Away Subjects The digital zoom can zoom up to 24x and capture subjects too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22). The images may appear rough, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used. Image Deterioration Zones with Digital Zoom Recording Pixels Optical Zoom...
  • Page 62 Zooming in on Far Away Subjects Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x and 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than just using zoom (including digital zoom) at the same zoom factor. The images may appear rough, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p.

  • Page 63: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time The date and time an image was shot can be recorded in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18). Inserting and Printing the Date and Time in Images Not Shot in •...

  • Page 64: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or approach an object to shoot the close-up of it. The focusing range from the end of the lens is 1 – 50 cm (0.39 in. – 1.6 ft.). About the Zoom Bar •...

  • Page 65: Shooting Far Away Subjects

    u Shooting Far Away Subjects Select any shooting mode other than A, then use Infinity mode when the subject is further than approximately 3 m away from the end of the lens. ● Select any shooting mode other than A and follow Step 2 as described in “Shooting Close-ups (Macro)”...

  • Page 67: Making Settings For The Images You Want

    Making Settings for the This chapter explains how to use G (Program AE) mode and various camera functions. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set to G. For other shooting modes refer to the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode section (p.

  • Page 68: G Shooting In Program Ae

    G Shooting in Program AE The camera automatically sets basic functions, but unlike in A mode or shooting various scenes, you can freely make your own settings. * AE stands for Auto Exposure What if shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, shutter speed and aperture value are shown in red.

  • Page 69: W Continuous Shooting

    W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously (about 1.3 shots/second). Shooting until the memory card becomes full If you use a low level formatted (p. 50) memory card, you can continuously shoot until the memory card is full. • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.

  • Page 70: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from 7 types. • If you select Digital Tele-Converter (p. 62). • The gray areas in displayed will be recorded. Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can choose from 3 types of image quality, in order from high to low: (Superfine), (Fine), Select the recording pixels.
  • Page 71 2 M/1600 x 1200 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 • The figures in this table are determined by Canon measuring conditions and may vary depending on subject, memory card brand, camera settings or other factors. Approximate Values for Paper Size A4, Letter size...

  • Page 72: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Approximate Values for ISO Speed Automatically sets the optimal speed for shooting mode and shooting condition. Automatically sets the optimal speed, not only for shooting mode and shooting condition, but also for subject or camera motion. Depending on the scene, the speed may be set higher than in ISO Auto, resulting in less subject blur and camera shake.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) The White Balance (WB) function adjusts the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the location. Daylight Fine weather condition, outdoor shooting. Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions. Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select Adjust the Brightness.

  • Page 75: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image such as sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Custom Color Custom Color Select a My Colors setting. Press the m button, then use the op ●...

  • Page 76: Changing The Composition To Shoot (Focus Lock)

    Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) While you press the shutter button halfway, focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called focus lock. Focus on a subject. ● Center a subject at the same focal distance in the screen, and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 77: Shooting Using A Tv

    Shooting Using a TV You can use a TV to display the camera screen. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 100), and set the shooting mode to shoot. • Operations for shooting are the same as when using the camera’s screen.

  • Page 78: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are fixed to the first shot. •...

  • Page 79: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set to G. For other shooting modes refer to the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode section (p.

  • Page 80: Changing The Af Frame

    Changing the AF Frame You can change the AF (Auto Focus) mode to take the shots you want. Face Detect • Recognizes people's faces and focuses, adjusts exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max.
  • Page 81 AiAF The camera automatically selects among 9 AF frames to focus with. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Center The AF frame will be fixed to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.

  • Page 82: Checking The Focus And People's Expressions (Af-Point Zoom)

    Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (AF-Point Zoom) You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] (p. 80) to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in Macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center].

  • Page 83: Selecting The Face To Focus On (Face Select And Track)

    0 Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) You can select a chosen face to focus on and then shoot. Face Frame In the following cases, the Face Select mode will be canceled. • When turning the power off and back on or changing the shooting mode. •...

  • Page 84: Checking The Focus Immediately After Shooting (Focus Check)

    Checking the Focus Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check) You can check if your subject was in focus, right after shooting. You are recommended to set [Review] in the Recorded Image Orange frame contents You can erase an image while checking the focus (when the screen described in Step 3 displays) by pressing the a button.

  • Page 85: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the brightness metering mode to match the shot you want to take. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Shooting with AF Lock You can lock focusing. Once the focus is locked, it remains locked even if you let go of the shutter button.

  • Page 86: Shooting With Ae Lock

    Shooting with AE Lock & You can lock the exposure setting and shoot. The focus and exposure can be set separately. Lock the Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway press the o button displays and the exposure is locked.

  • Page 87: Shooting With Fe Lock

    Shooting with FE Lock Just like with AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. Select (p. 59). Lock the Flash Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway press the o button The flash fires and...

  • Page 88: Slowing Down The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)

    Slowing Down the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In order to avoid camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot (p.

  • Page 89: Using Various Functions For Movies

    Using Various Functions for Movies This chapter explains how to shoot and view movies, using various functions. • Set the mode dial to E before operating the camera.

  • Page 90: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode This is the Standard mode. You can use the digital zoom Standard during shooting (p. 61). Shooting with reduced recording pixels. You cannot use the Compact zoom during shooting. Changing the Image Quality in X Modes and Image Quality Table Mode Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels,...

  • Page 91: Shooting Movies With Fixed Exposure Settings

    Mode Quality 32 MB (supplied) (Frame Rate) • The figures in this table depend on Canon measuring conditions. • Max. clip length for Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Depending on the memory card, recording may stop even if the max. clip length has not been reached.

  • Page 92: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 60) • Zooming in on Far Away Subjects (p. 61) , you can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum magnification, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximal factor before shooting.

  • Page 93: Using Various Playback And Other Functions

    Using Various Playback and This chapter explains how to play back and edit images. It also explains how to transfer images to a computer and how to make settings for printing. • Press the button to set the Playback mode, before operating the camera.

  • Page 94: Quickly Finding Images

    Quickly Finding Images g Displaying 9 Images (Index Playback) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching 9 Images at a Time Jump Bar Holding the m button and pressing the qr buttons will jump to the first or last set of images.
  • Page 95 d Jumping to Images (Jump Display) When you have many images on a memory card, you can jump to images using a search key. Position of the Currently Displayed Image Jump Shot Date People Scenery Events – Category 1–3 To Do Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 Images...

  • Page 96: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can sort images into pre-set categories and organize by category. People Scenery Events Auto Category during Shooting Images are automatically sorted when shot, as shown in the following table. For images shot in People detected when [AF Frame] (p.

  • Page 97: Magnifying Images

    k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Magnify an image. ● In Single Image Playback, move the zoom lever toward k and hold it there. will display, and the image will be magnified up to approx. 10 times. If you press the opqr buttons, you can ●...

  • Page 98: Viewing Slideshows

    . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically playback images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Images display without transition effect. The next image displays gradually. The image slides out to the left and the next image appears. •...

  • Page 99: Checking The Focus And People's Expressions (Focus Check Display)

    Checking the Focus and People's Expressions (Focus Check Display) You can check the focus or people's expressions of an image taken. Recorded Image Orange frame contents When multiple frames display When multiple frames display, press the m or 0 button to switch frames. Each time you press either button changes the position of the orange frame.

  • Page 100: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Red or black Yellow Yellow...

  • Page 101: Changing Image Transitions

    + Changing Image Transitions You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Immediately switches between images without transition effect. Displayed image fades out as next image fades in. Slides images left to switch between images. / Erasing All Images In addition to selecting and erasing images one at a time, you can erase all images at once.

  • Page 102: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they will not be erased inadvertently. If you format the memory card (p. 49), protected images will also be erased. • Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

  • Page 103: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings as a new lower pixel file. Select [Resize]. Press the · button, select the 1 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Resize], then press the m button. Select an image.

  • Page 104: Rotating Images

    \ Rotating Images • You cannot resize an image if there is not enough free space on the memory card. • Movies and images shot in You cannot resize an image to a larger size. \ Rotating Images Images taken with the camera held vertically can be rotated when viewing them horizontally.

  • Page 105: Correcting Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the · button, select the 1 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Select an image to correct.
  • Page 106 ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect Manual Correction When the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually. Removing Frames • In Step 3 on the previous page, select [Remove Frame] and then press the m button. • buttons to select a frame, then press the m button. Press the •...

  • Page 107: Attaching Sound Memos

    ^ Attaching Sound Memos You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long per image. Sound Memo Operation Panel Exit Pause Delete • The sound attached to an image can also be played with the supplied software.

  • Page 108: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer “Transferring Images with the Camera” (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways to transfer images. Direct Transfer Settings All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Transfers all images designated for transfer at once (p. 109). Select &...

  • Page 109: Designating Images For Transfer (Dpof)

    { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) You can designate images you want to transfer with [DPOF Trans. Images] (p. 108). These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Transfer Order], then press the m button.

  • Page 110: Reset All

    { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) Designating All Images Reset All may display when using a memory card with transfer settings set by a different camera. If you change settings with this camera, the previously made settings may be overwritten. Select [Transfer Order].

  • Page 111: Designating Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 112 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can easily print the selected images, after setting the Print List (DPOF) and connecting the camera with a printer. Also refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera and printer.

  • Page 113: Selecting Images

    Selecting Images Set All Images to Print One Each Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Select [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the · button, select the 2 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Select Images & Qty.], then press the m button. Select an image.

  • Page 114: Print Settings

    Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing all Selections Print Settings You can make settings for the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all selected images, and cannot be set individually. Make the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button.
  • Page 115 Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Depending on the printer or photo developer, print settings may not be reflected. • may display when using a memory card with transfer settings set by a different camera. If you change settings with this camera, the previously made settings may be overwritten.

  • Page 117: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera This chapter expands on the normal usage of the camera by explaining how to set useful functions, and change shooting mode settings.

  • Page 118: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions The functions listed in the 3 tab are useful functions that you can set for normal usage. You can set them in the Shooting or Playback mode, by pressing the · button. Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera.
  • Page 119 Power Saving during Shooting You can change the time at which the screen shuts down automatically during shooting (p. 118). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1min.].

  • Page 120: Creating A Folder

    Changing Functions Creating a Folder You can create new folders to save your images to. Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically.

  • Page 121: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing the Lens Retract Time The lens retracts about 1 minute after switching to Playback mode, for safety reasons. You can set the retract time to [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions You can set functions in the 4 tab after pressing the · button while in Shooting mode.
  • Page 122 Changing Shooting Functions Using the Auto Red-Eye Correction Function This function automatically reduces red-eye. Only the corrected image will be recorded to the memory card. • Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. •...

  • Page 123: Displaying The Overlay

    Turning off the AF-Assist Beam When the camera has focusing difficulties while you press the shutter button halfway, the AF-assist Beam will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off this function. Displaying the Overlay You can display grid lines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints.

  • Page 124: Registering Functions To The C Button

    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Stabilization (IS Mode) • If camera shake is too strong, fix the camera to a tripod. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot. •...

  • Page 125: Useful Information For Using The Camera

    Useful Information for Using the Camera This chapter introduces camera accessories, contains lists of functions and the index.

  • Page 126: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Do not unplug the power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • Page 127: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 128: You Think There Is A Problem

    You Think There is a Problem If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.
  • Page 129 Display turned off while shooting. • When the flash has finished charging, the display will return (p. 23). appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway. • Set the IS Mode to [Continuous] (p. 124). • Set the flash to any setting other than •...
  • Page 130 You Think There is a Problem Eyes appear red. • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On]. This is effective if the subject looks right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. The shutter will not close for approx.

  • Page 131: List Of Messages

    Playback Cannot play back. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out.

  • Page 132: Error Messages

    The memory card is malfunctioning. Formatting the memory card may solve the problem (p. 49). 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.
  • Page 133 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 22). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

  • Page 134: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function ISO Speed (p. 72) Flash (p. 59) Drive Mode (pp. 60, 69, 78) Shooting Zone (pp. 64, 65) Face Select (p. 83) AE/FE Lock (still images) (pp. 86, 87) AE Lock, Exposure Shift (movies) (p. 91) AF Lock (p.
  • Page 135 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 136: Menus

    Menus (Shooting) Tab Menu Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 80) AiAF Center Normal AF Frame Size (p. 81) Small AF-Point Zoom (p. 82) Standard Digital Zoom* (p. 61) Digital Tele-converter 1.4x/2.3x Slow Synchro Flash Settings Red-Eye Corr. (pp. 121, 122) Red-Eye Lamp Self-Timer (Custom Timer) (p.
  • Page 137 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Setting available. — Setting not available. Menus — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 138 Select when you print an image recorded in the 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 139 (Playback) Tab Menu Item Slide Show Automatically plays back images. My Category Organizes images in categories. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red-eye in images. Resize Resizes and saves images. Sound Memo Records and attaches sound to images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. Erase all Erases all unprotected images.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ..Image Sensor ... . Lens....Digital Zoom .
  • Page 141 Playback Modes ... Single/Index/Magnification/Easy/Slide Show/My Direct Print ....PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Interface ....Hi-Speed USB (mini-B), Audio/Video output (NTSC or Communication Settings .

  • Page 142: Index

    Continuous Shooting Date and Time Date/Time Adding to Image Changing Date/Time Battery Setting Default Settings Deleting Digital Camera Solution Disk Digital Tele-Converter Digital Zoom Direct Print ... 58 Direct Print User Guide Display Language Display Overlay ... 109, 111 DPOF...
  • Page 143 ... 80 Face Detect ... 83 Face Select Factory Settings Default Settings ... 87 FE Lock ... 119 File No Fireworks (Scene Mode) Flash ... 59 Flash Off ... 59 Flash On Supplementary Flash ... 22 Focus ... 80 AF Frame ...
  • Page 144 Sepia Tones Shooting Date and Time Time Shooting Using a TV Shutter Button Slide Show Snow (Scene Mode) Software Digital Camera Solution Disk Software Starter Guide Transferring Images to a Compu- ... 31 ... 51 Sound Sound Memos ... 2, 13...
  • Page 145 ... 128 Is a Problem) Video Movies ... 93 Viewing (Playback) ... 82 AF-Point Zoom ... 97 Enlarged Display ... 94 Index Playback Single Image Playback ... 98 Slide Show ... 73 White Balance ... 71 Widescreen ... 22, 28, 61 Zoom ...

  • Page 146: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
  • Page 147 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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