Page 1: Getting Started
Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Interface Cable Solution Disk IFC-400PCU Getting Started Warranty Card...
Page 3: Read This First
• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. 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 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 5 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.
Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents................2 Read This First....................... 3 Safety Precautions....................4 Conventions Used in This Guide ................6 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera ............... 7 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) ............8 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card .............. 8 Setting the Date and Time ...................
Page 8: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Page 9: Insert The Batteries
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries as shown. Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Page 10: Removing The Memory Card
• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (see Camera User Guide). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
Page 11: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display Summary Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. “Change the batteries” Depleted.
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the power button.
Page 13: Changing The Date And Time
Press the n button to close the menu. The camera has a built-in date/ ime battery (backup battery). If the Date/ Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support Help Desk.
Page 14: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, then press the m button.
Page 15: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 16: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal informa ion leaks.
Page 17 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode.
Page 18 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it.
Page 19 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (see Camera User Guide) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try shoo ing in G mode (see Camera User Guide).
Page 20 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if [Charging the flash] appears on the screen, and the h icon blinks • when you try to shoot? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. What if an icon appears on the screen? The icon for the determined scene, and he IS mode icon will appear on the screen.
Page 21: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest.
Page 22: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 23 Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 24) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free pictures.
Page 24: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 17 to compose the shot.
Page 25: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Stop shooting. Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded.
Page 26: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button.
Page 27: System Requirements
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 28: Installing The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 29 Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
Page 30 Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 31 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. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Page 32: Trademark Acknowledgments
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Page 33 • 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 34 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 35: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Interface Cable Solution Disk IFC-400PCU Getting Started Warranty Card...
Page 36: Read This First
• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. 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 37 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..23 Just take pictures (Easy mode) ............ 29 Take good people shots Portraits At the Beach Against Snow Kids and Pets (p.
Page 38 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ..............27 Easy playback (Easy Mode) ............29 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......115 Look at my pictures on a TV ............162 Look at my pictures on a computer ..........33 Quickly search pictures ............
Page 39: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ..2 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)....... 48 Read This First ........3 Clock Function ........ 48 What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Table of Contents ......6 Shooting with Commonly Safety Precautions......9 Used Functions ....49 Conventions Used in This Guide ..11 Zooming In More Closely on Getting Started ....13...
Page 40 Table of Contents Correcting the Brightness and Shoot Movies That Look Like a Shooting (i-Contrast)..... 79 Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)......104 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 80 Changing the Image Quality..106 Digital Tele-Converter ..... 81 AE Lock/Exposure Shift....107 Changing the AF Frame Mode..82 Using the Wind Filter .....
Page 41 Table of Contents Printing......135 Useful Information ..161 Printing Images......136 Viewing Images on a TV ....162 Choosing Images for Printing Using Household Power....163 (DPOF) ........143 Using an Eye-Fi Card....165 Choosing Images for a Troubleshooting ......167 Photobook ........147 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen........
Page 42: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 43 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
Page 44: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.
Page 46: Attaching The Strap/Holding The Camera
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer.
Page 47: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Page 48 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries as shown. Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Page 49 • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 192). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
Page 50 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display Summary Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. “Change the batteries” Depleted.
Page 51: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the power button.
Page 52 Press the n button to close the menu. The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery). If the Date/ Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support Help Desk.
Page 53: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, then press the m button.
Page 54: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 55: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 56: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode.
Page 57 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it.
Page 58 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 174) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 59 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if [Charging the flash] appears on the screen, and the h icon blinks • when you try to shoot? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. What if an icon appears on the screen? The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen.
Page 60: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button or turning the 5 dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest.
Page 61: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 62: Shooting Or Viewing Images In Easy Mode
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 30) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free pictures.
Page 63: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 23 to compose the shot.
Page 64: Stop Shooting
Shooting Movies Stop shooting. Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded.
Page 65: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button.
Page 66: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 67 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 68 Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
Page 69 Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 70: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 71: Components Guide
Components Guide Microphones (p. 30) Power Button (p. 18) Lamp (pp. 52, 69, 70, 71, 157) Mode Dial Lens Flash (p. 74) Zoom Lever Speaker Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Tripod Socket Angle) (pp. 23, 50) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) Cover Lock (p.
Page 72: Control Dial
Components Guide e (Macro) (p. 80) / f (Manual Focus) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 40, 173, (p. 86) / q Button 176) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 75) / Control Dial a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) m FUNC./SET Button (p. 42) 1 (Playback) Button (pp.
Page 73: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 173 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display...
Page 74: Indicator
Indicator Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 75: Func. Menu – Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 180 – 181). Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item. Press the op buttons to choose a menu item.
Page 76: Menu – Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 182 – 187). Display the menu.
Page 77: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 78: Adjusting The Volume
Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button.
Page 79: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness.
Page 80: Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button.
Page 81: Clock Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 82: Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 178 –...
Page 83: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 48x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward i. Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Page 84: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18). Display the menu.
Page 85: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose ]. After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ], then press the m button.
Page 86: Customizing The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. Follow Step 1 on p. 52 to choose [. Once set, [ will appear on the screen.
Page 87: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 88 3744x2104 3771 15443 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size For sending images as e-mail A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) attachments.
Page 90: Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 91: Shooting In Discreet Mode
Shooting in Discreet Mode You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash are not permitted. Enter mode. Set the mode dial to Shoot. When the camera is set to mode, sounds will remain muted even when in Playback mode.
Page 92 Shooting in Special Scenes I Take portraits (Portrait) Produces a soft effect when photographing people. J Take landscapes (Landscape) Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
Page 93 Shooting in Special Scenes O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Against snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid...
Page 94: Super Vivid
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. Set the mode dial to Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button.
Page 95 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Choose an effect level. If you press the l button, [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Page 96: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Page 97: Toy Camera Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 98: Shooting In Monochrome
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Choose a color tone. Press the l button. [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.
Page 99 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose T. Press the l button.
Page 100: Shooting With Color Swap
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Y. Press the l button.
Page 101 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the range of colors to be swapped. Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors.
Page 102: Smart Shutter
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 58 to choose then press the l button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to , then press the l button.
Page 103 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 58 to choose then press the l button.
Page 104: Using The Face Self-Timer
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Page 105 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and 2 seconds later the shutter will release.
Page 106: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 107: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode.
Page 108: Changing The Iso Speed
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. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Press the b button. Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, turn the 5 dial to adjust the brightness, then press the b button.
Page 109: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 110: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 111: Changing The Tone Of An Image
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.
Page 112: Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 78 to choose , then press the l button.
Page 113: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e.
Page 114: Digital Tele-Converter
Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom].
Page 115: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 116: Face Detect
Changing the AF Frame Mode Recompose. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose the scene. Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
Page 117: Choosing The Subject To Focus On
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
Page 118: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 87) is fixed to [On]. •...
Page 119: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose then press the m button.
Page 120: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. Press the n button to choose [Servo AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 121: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. The focus locks, and and the MF indicator appear on the screen.
Page 122: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 123: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation The flash will fire and when appears, the flash output will be retained. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the b button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. When you shoot one image, will disappear and FE will unlock.
Page 124: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 125: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 126: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]. Press the n button to choose [Blink Detection] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Shoot.
Page 128: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
Page 129: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to Adjust the setting.
Page 130: Setting The Aperture Value
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.
Page 131: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. Press the b button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value.
Page 132: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the flash output level. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose X. Complete the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the flash output level, then press the m button.
Page 134 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, •...
Page 135: Shooting Movies In E Mode
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 102 – 108). Shoot. Press the movie button. To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 2 different Movie modes.
Page 136: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 58, or Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Page 137 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 138 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The image quality will be fixed at when a recording pixel setting of is chosen, and when a recording pixel setting of...
Page 139: Changing The Image Quality
*1 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 102). *2 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 102). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Page 140: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of –2 to +2 before shooting. Lock the exposure. Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. Press the o button again to release the lock.
Page 141: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 142: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.
Page 143: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. •...
Page 144: Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 145: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g.
Page 146: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 119) or erase (p. 123) images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites (p.
Page 147 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 112), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 115), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
Page 148: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Page 149: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 40). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 150: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.
Page 151: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions Choose an image. Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. The chosen image will be displayed in the center, and the next 4 possibilities will appear. Press the m button to display the center image at full size.
Page 152: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 123). Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 153: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 154: Selecting A Range
Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 155: Protect Images
Protecting Images Protect images. Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choosing images with the 5 dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choosing All Images Choose [All Images].
Page 156: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 119) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 157 Erasing Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 123 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.
Page 158: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 113). Choose [Favorites]. Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 159: Organizing Images By Category
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 113) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 115), “Protecting Images” (p. 119), “Erasing Images”...
Page 160 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a category. Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.
Page 161: Rotating Images
Rotating Images If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 162: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 163: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 164: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 78 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 165 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 166: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image.
Page 168: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 169: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 170: Print Images
After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 193 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Page 171: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 136 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. Choose the option settings.
Page 172 Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 138 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Page 173 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 138 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 174: Available Layout Options
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L can be chosen. Choose the print size.
Page 175: Connect The Camera To The Printer
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 176: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 146) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 177: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Prints 1 image per page. Print Type Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. Prints the shooting date. Date — Prints the file number. File No. —...
Page 178 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. You will be able to set the number of print copies. If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen.
Page 179 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. Follow Step 1 on p. 144 to choose [Select All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Page 180: Choosing Images For A Photobook
Choosing Images for a Photobook When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max.998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the chosen images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering Photobooks online and for printing Photobooks on a printer.
Page 181 Choosing Images for a Photobook Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear.
Page 182: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 183: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item.
Page 184: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
Page 185 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. No start-up image Preset images (cannot be modified)
Page 186 Changing Camera Settings Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 187: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 188 Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button.
Page 189: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 19), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 86) and zoom bar (p.
Page 190: Turning Off The Af Assist Beam
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Page 191: After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Displays the image only. Displays detailed information Detailed (p.
Page 192 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button. Press the op buttons to choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Automatically sets the optimal Continuous image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) (p.
Page 193: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.
Page 194: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 192), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 195: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo Video Cable STV-250N (p. 193), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.
Page 196: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR-DC10 (both sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Open the cover. Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 197 Using Household Power Connect the power cord. Insert the adapter plug into the coupler cable terminal. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn the camera on to use it. After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Page 198: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 14). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 199: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button.
Page 200: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 201: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 188). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 157). •...
Page 202 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 151). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.
Page 203: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 151) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 15). Insufficient space on card, cannot select some images •...
Page 204 This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 205 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 206: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Remaining Time (p. 106) AE Lock (p. 89), FE Lock (p. 17) (p. 89) Digital Zoom Camera Orientation* Magnification (p. 50) / Exposure Shift Bar Digital Tele-converter White Balance (p. 76) Shutter Speed (pp.
Page 207: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject People Non-Human Subjects Icon With Background Strong...
Page 208 Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode. Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including Reduces camera shake when strong camera shake that occurs shooting still images.
Page 209 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 126) Battery Charge Indicator Focusing Range (pp. 80, (p. 17) Shooting Mode (p. 178) Metering Method (p. 88) File Size (pp. 55, 106) ISO Speed (p. 75), Playback Speed (p. 105) Folder Number –...
Page 210 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)
Page 211: Functions And Menu Lists
Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes D B M G Function Exposure Compensation (p. 75) — — — — ISO Speed (p. 75) — — Focusing Range (p. 80) — — (p. 86)/AF Lock (p. 88) —...
Page 212 Functions and Menu Lists I J V w O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 213 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Shooting Modes D B M G Function White Balance (p. 76) — — My Colors (p. 78) — — Drive Mode (p. 77) — — — — Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 90) — — —...
Page 214 Functions and Menu Lists I J V w O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 215: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes D B M G Function Center — — AF Frame (p. 82) Face Detect Tracking AF — Normal — — AF Frame Size (p. 82) Small — — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 50) —...
Page 216 Functions and Menu Lists I J V w O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 217 Functions and Menu Lists Shooting Modes D B M G Function — Review (p. 157) 2 sec. 3 – 10 sec./Hold — Review Info (p. 158) Detailed/Focus Check — — Blink Detection (p. 93) Disp. Overlay (p. 158) Grid Lines —...
Page 218 Functions and Menu Lists I J V w O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 219: Set Up Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 45 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 150 Hints & Tips On*/Off p.
Page 220: Playback Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 117 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 115 Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Erase p. 123 Images). Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Protect p.
Page 221: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels....Approx. 14.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification......12x Focusing Range......1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) •...
Page 222 Specifications Shooting Modes........M, Av, Tv, P, Auto* , Easy, SCN* , Creative Filters* Discreet, Movie* • Shooting movies is possible with the movie button *1 Smart Auto also available for movies *2 Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter* Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks *3 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap...
Page 223 Weight (CIPA compliant) ..... Approx. 306 g (10.8 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 258 g (9.10 oz.) (camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 224: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AA Alkaline Batteries Interface Cable (x2) IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo Video Cable STV-250N...
Page 225: 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 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Page 226: Other Accessories
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 227: Index
Index Numerics Date and Time Date/Time DC Coupler........163, 192 3:2 Guide..........158 Default Settings ......... 47 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 Digital Tele-Converter ....... 81 AC Adapter Kit......... 163, 192 Digital Zoom ..........50 Accessories ..........192 Discreet (Shooting Mode)......58 AE Lock ..........
Page 228 Index Focus Check..........116 Magnified Display ........117 Focusing Range Manual Focus (Focus Mode).....86 Macro..........80 Memory Cards ...........14 Manual Focus ........86 Available Shots ......17, 55 Focus Lock ..........82 Formatting........21, 151 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ......60 Shooting Time......31, 106 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Menu...
Page 229 Index Travel Abroad........155, 192 Trimming ..........130 SCN (Shooting Mode) ....... 58 Troubleshooting........167 Screen Tv (Shooting Mode)........96 Display Language....... 20 Information Display....173, 176 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Video Movies Switching the Display ......40 Viewing SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Memory Filtered Playback ......
Page 230: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 231 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. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Page 232 USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. Trademark Acknowledgments •...
Page 233 • 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 234 Software Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • Map Utility • CameraWindow • Movie Uploader for YouTube • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text Save Still Images Edit Movies From Movies Print Images Back Up to a CD Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual...
Page 235: About This Manual
• The “Important” sections contain operating precautions or important topics. Ensure that you read them. HINT • The “Hint” sections contain procedural suggestions and tips for your convenience. Read them as necessary. Operating Environment • This manual uses Windows Vista screen shots and procedures in the explanations. The screen shots and procedures may appear slightly different if you are using another version of Windows. • The displayed screens and procedures may also differ slightly from the examples depending upon the camera or printer model in use. • The explanations in this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with the software. • Some functions may not be available depending on the camera model. Word Searches This document is provided as an Adobe Reader document. Use Adobe Reader’s Search functions to find specific words or phrases that you recall but cannot find. To access this function, in Adobe Reader click the [Edit] menu and select the [Search] option. If you are using Adobe Reader 8 or later, you can also perform searches with the [Find] function right on the toolbar. Input search text here Table of Contents...
Page 236: Precautions For Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer • When connecting the camera to the computer with an interface cable, make sure to connect the cable directly to the computer’s USB port. The connection may not operate correctly if you attach the camera to the computer via a USB hub. • The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time as the camera. If this occurs, disconnect the other devices from the computer and try reconnecting the camera. • Do not connect two or more cameras at the same time to the same computer. The connections may not operate correctly. • Do not allow the computer to go into sleep (standby) mode while a camera is connected via the USB interface cable. If this does happen, do not disconnect the interface cable. Try to awaken the computer with the camera in the connected state. Some computers will not awaken properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in sleep (standby) mode. Please refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera from the computer if CameraWindow is displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT • You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting to a computer.
Page 237 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Table of Contents About this Manual ........................2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer ............ 3 Things to Remember .................... 6 CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX .................. 6 CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX ..................6 ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window ...................
Page 238 Comparing Multiple Images ......................47 My Camera Settings ....................... 48 Changing the Shutter Sound and Start-Up Image ..............48 Transferring Images ....................... 50 Transferring Images to a Camera ....................50 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ..................... 51 About CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (for U.S.A. customers only) ........... 51 Registering ............................ 51 Available Services .......................... 52 Preference Settings ........................ 53 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX .
Page 239: Camerawindow And Zoombrowser Ex
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX The following two windows are the main ones used for CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX procedures. CameraWindow This is software that communicates with the camera. You can use it to transfer images to and from the camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services. The menu screen at the right will appear when the camera is connected to a computer. After the images are transferred from the camera, the screen changes when CameraWindow is closed. ZoomBrowser EX This is software that manages images transferred to a computer. You can use it to view, edit and print images on a computer. If you close CameraWindow after transferring images, the window at the right will appear.
Page 240: How To Display The Main Window
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window How to Display the Main Window ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window will appear after the camera images are transferred and CameraWindow closes. You can also display it by double- clicking the ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop. Names of the Main Window Parts Display Control Panel Menu Bar Function Buttons Task Buttons Selects tasks to perform. Last Acquired Images Displays the last images transferred.
Page 241: How To Perform Tasks
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques How to Perform Tasks Selecting Tasks and Task Window Procedures Many ZoomBrowser EX functions can be accessed by selecting a task in the Main Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new window. For further details on the functions, refer to “List of Available Functions” in the appendix. Select a task. The major steps for the task appear here. Follow the steps in order. You can return to a previous step. An overview for the selected task appears here. Cancels the procedure and returns to the previous window. Follow the instructions to perform the task.
Page 242: Transferring Images
Turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer. When a window similar to the one at the right appears, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. With Windows XP, click [Canon CameraWindow] then [OK] in the AutoPlay window.
Page 243 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques CameraWindow (Menu Screen) Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Only images that have not yet been transferred will start to transfer. If you use the logger function on a camera equiped with an internal GPS function, the GPS log files will also transfer. After you click [OK] in the dialog that indicates the transfer is complete and close the CameraWindow screen, the transferred images will display in the Main Window. You can select the newly transferred images by their shooting dates or My Category (select models only) classification. : Folders containing newly acquired images Images selected with [Photobook Set-up] on the camera will be saved to the [Photobook] folder.
Page 244 Automatically Transferring Images on CameraWindow Start-Up To automatically transfer images when CameraWindow starts up, click the button shown on the right in CameraWindow (menu screen), then click the [Import] button, and the [Auto Import] tab. Add a checkmark to [Start importing images automatically when this software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the following window. Use this window to perform the transferring procedures. Transfers all images that have not yet been transferred. Allows you to select and transfer images. Prints images. Configures the transfer folder and other settings. IMPORTANT • Movies transferred with the Windows 7 transfer function may not be correctly processed in ZoomBrowser EX.
Page 245 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Printing Printing a Single Image on a Single Page Prints one image per page. HINT Printing Movies Movies cannot be printed, but you can extract still images from movies, and print them after they have been saved. For details on how to save still images from movies, refer to “Extracting Stills from Movies”. Click the [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window. Click [Photo Print]. Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing.
Page 246 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Sets the printer, paper Click here to crop and print a portion of an image. size and borderless Click here to insert text printing settings. onto an image and print. Sets the shooting date/time imprint settings. Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer, you can also use it to print the images. Click the [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window, followed by [Print Using Other Software].
Page 247: Index Print
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Index Print Prints an index of the images. Click the [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window. Click [Index Print]. Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of Contents...
Page 248 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the printer and Rotates selected Click here to crop a paper size settings. images. portion of the selected image and print it. Sets the number of Configures the printing of the shooting information, rows or columns. comments, headers, footers or page numbers. Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. Table of Contents...
Page 249: How To Use Camerawindow
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques How to Use CameraWindow First Menu Screen to Open This screen appears when the camera is connected to your computer. Click each button to display the available options. Displays in-camera memory card information. Displays camera information. Starts operations for transferring images from the camera to your computer. Starts operations for protecting, rotating, and deleting images on the camera. Also transfers images from your computer to the camera. Starts operations for uploading movies on the camera to web services. Starts operations for setting the camera start-up screen, start-up sound, and various camera sounds. For details, refer to “My Camera Settings” in “More Advanced...
Page 250: Image Transfer Screen
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Image Transfer Screen This screen appears when you click [Import Images from Camera] on the Menu screen, then click [Select Images to Import]. Select the image you want to transfer and click the button to transfer the image to your computer. Viewer Window (Thumbnail Display) Turns the shooting date and folder name below the thumbnails on and off (when in thumbnail display). Changes thumbnail size Returns to the Menu screen. (when in thumbnail display). Closes CameraWindow. Switches between window display modes. Thumbnail display Preview display Full screen display Double-clicking an image switches to preview display. This mark appears on images that have not yet been transferred. Transfers the image chosen in Viewer Window to your computer. Images on the camera Cancels image selection.
Page 251: Organize Images Screen
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Organize Images Screen This screen appears when you click [Organize Images on Camera] on the Menu screen, then click [Organize Images]. Clicking a folder on the left will display all images within the folder as thumbnails (small images) on the right of the screen. Viewer Window (Thumbnail Display) Turns the shooting date and folder name below the thumbnails on and off (when in thumbnail display). Changes thumbnail size Returns to the Menu screen. (when in thumbnail display). Closes CameraWindow. Switches between window display modes. Thumbnail display Preview display Full screen display Double-clicking an image switches to preview display. This mark appears on images that have not yet been transferred. Deletes the image chosen in Viewer Window. Images on the camera Protects/cancels protection that match the selected for the image chosen in filter display in the area Viewer Window.
Page 252: How To Use Zoombrowser Ex's Main Window
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques How to Use ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Slide Show Search Displays the selected images in Performs searches on images. succession in the window. Delete Properties Deletes the selected images or folders. Displays information about a • Deleted images are sent to the Recycle Bin on selected image. the desktop. • The association between a sound memo and View Image an image cannot be recovered from a file Displays the selected image restored from the Recycle Bin.
Page 253: Display Modes
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Display Modes Select a browser area display mode to fit your purposes. Zoom Mode: suited for Scroll Mode: allows Preview Mode: allows the surveying many images. thumbnails to be viewed at a image information to be read size suited for easy viewing. while viewing the image. HINT Magnify Thumbnails to Check Images In zoom mode or scroll mode, positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to appear at a higher magnification in a Mouse Over window. You can also set the Mouse Over window to not show in the (Show Information) menu. Display Control Panel This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Page 254: Browser Area Tasks
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Browser Area Tasks Change the Folder Level Change the Display Size The level of folder displayed can be changed with the You can change the following procedures. display ratio (Zoom mode) • In Zoom mode, position the mouse cursor over the or thumbnail size (Scroll folder and click the icon when it displays. mode) with the slider. • In Scroll or Preview mode, double-click the icon. • To advance to a higher folder level, click the icon. Select Images Clicking an image in the Browser Area selects that image. To select multiple images, hold down the [Ctrl] key while clicking images, or hold down the [Shift] key and click a starting and ending image to select a range...
Page 255: Properties Window
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Properties Window The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. File Name The file name can be changed. Comment You can type a comment here. Rating and My Keywords Category Sets the keywords used in Sets the rating for an searches. image. An icon will display if a My Category is set (certain Brightness Histogram models only). A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image.
Page 256: Viewer Window
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Viewer Window Double-clicking an image in the Main Window displays it in this window. Edit an image. Change the display magnification. Zooming in displays the Navigator window Display the shooting information. to show the relative position on the image. You can configure the information display by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [Preferences]. Display multiple images side by side. Shooting Display at full information screen size. Set ratings. • The following window will appear when a movie is displayed. You can extract You can cut portions stills from movies. at either end of a movie clip. You can cut unwanted scenes from movies made in (Movie Digest). You can control movie playback and sound volume. • A bar for changing the playback speed, and (real-time playback) will appear when a Super Slow Motion Movie is displayed. If you click...
Page 257: Editing Images
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Editing Images IMPORTANT • The original image will be overwritten after an image is edited unless the file name is changed before saving it. To preserve the original image intact, change the file name when saving the edited image.
Page 258 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Color/Brightness Adjustment You can adjust image color balance and brightness using a variety of methods. Brightness, Procedures Saturation, Select a task from the left Contrast side of the window: RGB Adjustment [Edit] and [Edit Image]. Select an image. [2. Select Editing Tool] [Color/Brightness Level Adjustment Adjustment]...
Page 259: Inserting Text
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Trimming – Cropping a Portion of an Image Use this to delete unnecessary portions of the image and leave only the necessary portions. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. Select an image. [2. Select Editing Tool] [Trim] [3.
Page 260: Using Other Editing Software
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Using Other Editing Software If you register another image editing program with ZoomBrowser EX in advance, you can use that software to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX. Registering an Editing Program Procedures Register the program so it can be started from Select a task from the left within ZoomBrowser EX. side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. Other Image ZoomBrowser EX Select an image.
Page 261: Attaching Sounds
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Attaching Sounds You can add sound effects or background music to images and play back the sounds. Adding Sound Procedures Select an image. [Edit] and [Add/Remove Sound]. Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound • WAVE type sound files (extension files have been added. “.wav”) can be attached to images. • Attaching a sound file to an image results in the selected sound file being copied into the same folder as the image file. Playing an Image Sound File Procedures Select an image. [Edit] and [Play Sound].
Page 262 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Creating Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch You can create wide panoramic images by moving the camera slightly when recording a series of images and merging them into one image. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Stitch Photos]. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Use the PhotoStitch program to create panoramic images. HINT Using the Stitch Assist Mode If you use the camera’s Stitch Assist mode to record the images, PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and merge direction, making it easier to merge the images. (Some camera models may not feature the Stitch Assist mode.)
Page 263: Editing Movies
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Editing Movies You can create original movies by linking movie clips and still images. You can even add titles and other text, background music and various special effects to the movie. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Movie]. HINT Recordable Movie Length • The length of movies you can save is shown at right. A Movie Size Max. Length message will appear if you try to save a longer movie.
Page 264: Adjust The Image Brightness
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Converting RAW Images – Digital Photo Professional You can convert RAW images to JPEG and TIFF images. Digital Photo Professional’s Main Window Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Digital Photo Professional Process RAW Images].
Page 265 “Data Type” item of the “Specifications” section of the Camera User Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon website. HINT About RAW Images RAW images contain the data captured by the camera’s image sensor without modification. Since...
Page 266: Changing Movie Sizes And Types
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Exporting Changing Image (Stills) Sizes and Types You can change an image’s size and format when exporting it so that it can be published on the Internet or attached to an email message. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Still Images]. • You will lose the shooting information if you save images as a type other than JPEG. .bmp .jpg .tif Changing Movie Sizes and Types You can change a movie’s size and format when exporting it so that it can be...
Page 267: Extracting Stills From Movies
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Extracting Stills from Movies You can extract and save stills from your favorite frames recorded in a movie. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills Exporting Shooting Information You can export the shooting information recorded with an image, such as the shutter speed and exposure, as a text file.
Page 268: Creating Computer Screen Saver Images
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Creating Computer Screen Saver Images You can export images to serve as computer screen savers. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export as a Screen Saver]. Creating Computer Wallpaper Images You can export images to serve as computer wallpaper images. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export as a...
Page 269: Saving To Cds
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Saving to CDs You can save images along with their shooting information to CD-R/RW discs. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Backup to CD]. Back up important images or distribute your vacation photos on discs. IMPORTANT •...
Page 270 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Using GPS Information – Map Utility Using the information from images shot on a camera equipped with an internal GPS function, or information from GPS log files, you can easily view on a map the shooting location, or the route travelled while carrying the camera. You can also add and delete location information. GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that uses satellites to determine current location. Procedures Select an image. Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [View on map].
Page 271 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques GPS Log File Manage Mode Transfers and displays log information. Use this to adjust the route travelled when it does not display properly. Displays GPS log files. Deletes GPS log file from list. Changes the time difference information in a GPS log file. Adds a GPS log file. Loads a GPS log file from a camera or memory card. IMPORTANT • Internet access is required to use this software (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection).
Page 272: Uploading Movies To Youtube
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Uploading Movies to YouTube Uploading to YouTube – Movie Uploader for YouTube You can upload movies you have shot to YouTube. You can upload movies saved on the camera or a computer. Procedures Connect the camera to a computer to start CameraWindow. • For details, refer to steps 1- 3 in “Transferring Images”. [Upload Images from Camera] [Upload Movies to YouTube] Select movies.
Page 273: Attaching Images To Email
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Email Attaching Images to Email You can send images as email file attachments. Click here for most images. Click here when you want to Procedures change the image size or image quality settings, then click [Custom Select a task from the left Settings] to change settings. side of the window: [Print & Share] and [Email Images]. Select an image to send. • You can also select multiple images or all images in a folder.
Page 274: Slide Shows
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Slide Shows Viewing Images in Slide Shows A multiple selection of images can be shown at full size on the screen in succession as a slide show. You can freely configure the Procedures transition effects, information displayed and display time settings. Select a task from the left side of the window: [View &...
Page 275: Image Management
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Image Management Changing File Names in Batches You can change the file names of multiple images in one procedure. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and Name + Number [Rename Multiple Files]. Shooting Date + Number • You can change individual file and folder names by clicking the [File] menu and Name + Shooting Date + Number...
Page 276: Configuring Image Information Settings
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Configuring Image Information Settings Setting Ratings There are seven rating levels for images: , , Unrated and Reject. By using ratings, you can group your images for viewing or searching. Procedures Switch to [Preview Mode]. Set [Rating]. • Ratings can also be set with the following: - ZoomBrowser EX’s [Edit] menu or Properties Window, or the rating setting function of the Viewer Window. - The camera’s [Tag as Favorite] function. - Windows 7/Windows Vista’s [Rating] function (excluding movies). • If you overwrite your previous installation when installing the software, existing rating settings may change. Refer to the Help function for details.
Page 277: Assigning Keywords
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Assigning Keywords You can set Keywords for use in image searches. Procedures Switch to [Preview Mode]. Insert [Keywords]. • Keywords can also be managed from the Select keywords [Tools] menu or Properties Window. • To add keywords, click the [Tools] menu and select [Manage Keywords]. HINT About Image Information This chart shows the information other than shooting information that can be added to images. Information Type My Category Ratings Comments Keywords Text input Selections are without made from a restriction...
Page 278: Searching Images
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images Searching Images You can search images using parameters extracted from the information associated with them. Procedures Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Search]. • After a search, the correlated images display in the [Search Results] folder. Ratings Keywords Revision Dates Comments Shooting Dates HINT...
Page 279: Filtering Images
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Filtering Images You can use filters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area. Procedures [Filter] Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria. Sorting Images You can sort images in the Browser Area based on the specified parameters. Procedures Name Type Shooting Date [View] and [Sort by]. Rating Modification Ascending/ Date Descending Order Table of Contents...
Page 280: Comparing Images
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Comparing Images Comparing Multiple Images When a good photo opportunity arises, you can shoot the same subject using different shutter speeds and exposures. In ZoomBrowser EX, it is easy to compare images so that minute differences can be detected. Procedures Select several images to compare. Click [View Image]. Select the Viewer Window. Click [Synchronize]. • Selecting [Synchronize] causes actions such as increasing/reducing the magnification level or scrolling around the image to apply to all of the selected images in lock step, making it easy to check minute details of focus, coloring and other image characteristics. Actions performed on an image, such as scrolling or changing the magnification, are performed on the other image as well.
Page 281: My Camera Settings
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques My Camera Settings Changing the Shutter Sound and Start-Up Image You can select from dedicated screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). Procedures My Camera Settings • Start-up Image Connect the camera • Start-up Sound to a computer to start •...
Page 282 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques My Camera Settings My Camera Settings registered in the camera. You can register the start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound collectively if you select [Theme]. Select a My Camera Settings file to replace in the right-hand list and click this button to register it in the camera. If multiple My Camera Settings files are displayed in the left-hand list, choose the file you want to replace first, then register it in the camera. HINT Downloading My Camera Settings Files You can also download various files to use in My Camera Settings from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Table of Contents...
Page 283: Transferring Images To A Camera
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Transferring Images Transferring Images to a Camera Images transferred once to a computer can be transferred back to the camera. Procedures Connect the camera to a computer to start CameraWindow. • For details, refer to steps 1- 3 in “Transferring Images”. [Organize Images on Camera] [Organize Images] Show favorite images to friends or connect (Upload) a TV to show them Select images.
Page 284: Canon Image Gateway
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service for the purchasers of this product. Registering online allows you to use the various services. IMPORTANT • Internet access is required to use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • See the homepage for information regarding browser versions (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) and settings to best connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY...
Page 285: Available Services
GATEWAY] from tasks on the left of the window. Select the desired item from the following and make Create your own photo album settings. on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY E-mail notifications u [Register/Add Product] of album uploads u [Top Page] u [View Online Photo...
Page 286: Preference Settings
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Preference Settings Customizing ZoomBrowser EX You can configure ZoomBrowser EX and CameraWindow to your preferences. • Overall themes, such as Procedures window appearances ZoomBrowser EX • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed [Tools] and [Preferences].
Page 287: List Of Available Functions
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques List of Available Functions CameraWindow Functions Function Names Description of Function Only transfers images from the camera that have not yet been Import Untransferred Images transferred. Import Images from Camera Select Images to Import Only transfers chosen images from the camera. Import All Images Transfers all images from the camera. Organize Images Protect, rotate, and delete images on the camera. Also transfers Organize Images on Camera images back to the camera from your computer. Upload Images Upload Movies to YouTube Uploads movies on the camera to YouTube. from Camera Set Start-up Image Sets the camera start-up screen. Sets camera sound effects (start-up sound, shutter sound, Set Sounds Camera Settings operation sounds, self-timer sound).
Page 288: More Advanced Techniques
Export Shooting Properties information and export it as a text file. Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file. Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Backup to CD Copies images to a CD-R/RW disk for backup. Photo Print Prints one image per page. You can print “photos” easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and then print. Print & Share Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for Email Images transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion. Upload movies to YouTube Uploads movies saved on the computer to YouTube. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and opens the Register/Add Product registration page. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and goes to the top of Top Page the page. CANON iMAGE Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and displays albums GATEWAY View Online Photo Album created. Upload Images Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and uploads images. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and downloads images Download My Camera Contents and sounds for use with My Camera Settings. Table of Contents...
Page 289: Supported Image Types
Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Supported Image Types The following is a list of image types supported by ZoomBrowser EX. JPEG (.JPG) Most cameras use this image type. It compresses at very high ratios, taking advantage of the characteristics of the human eye. However, because it is an irreversible compression method (part of the data is lost during compression), if you process and save an image repeatedly using this method, the image may become rougher. RAW (.CRW/.CR2) This is a proprietary image type provided by Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support this image type. Windows bitmap (.BMP) This image type comes standard with Windows. Most Windows programs support it. TIFF (.TIF) This is a relatively popular image type. It is widely supported by non-Windows programs (such as Macintosh). PhotoCD (.PCD) This is the image type used for Photo CDs. AVI (.AVI) Standard Windows movie type. The movie icon appears in ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Area. MOV (.MOV) Movie type. The movie icon appears in ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Area.
Page 290: Updating The Software
IMPORTANT • Computer administrator status is required to perform the following operation. This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program. You can remove other programs with the same procedures. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. The uninstall utility will start and remove ZoomBrowser EX. Table of Contents...
Page 291: Memory Card Folder Structure
Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Memory Card Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in either the [DCIM] folder’s [xxx___mm] folder, or the [xxx_mmdd] folder (xxx: numbers 100 to 999, mm: shooting month, dd: shooting day). IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) xxx___mm DCIM IMG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images) _MG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) xxx_mmdd STx_xxxx.JPG (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.MOV* (Movies) MVI_xxxx.AVI, MVI_xxxx.THM* (Movies) MDG_xxxx.MOV (Movies recorded with Movie Digest mode) The folder that holds the settings files for images in the DCIM folder. CANONMSC yymmddx.LOG (GPS log files) The folder created when DPOF settings are set. It holds the DPOF settings files. MISC • * Some camera models create thumbnail image files for index display (MVI_xxxx. THM). If you delete these files, you will be unable to transfer movies to the camera from a computer. Thumbnail image files for index display.
Page 292 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section? See “System Requirements” in the Camera User Guide . Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures. Also check to ensure that you are using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends.
Page 293 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Problems Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below. You can’t find transferred images. Refer to “Changing the Transfer Destination Folder” to confirm where the destination folder is. Add New Hardware Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem. Camera not detected, Events dialog/AutoPlay/Device Stage won’t display or images will not transfer to the computer (when camera is connected to the computer via an interface cable).
Page 294 Click the [+] symbol beside the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] and/or [Imaging devices] category. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these categories if it is being recognized as an “other” device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] or [Imaging devices] categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click and select [Delete]. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if it appears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories. Close [Device Manager] or [System Properties]. Table of Contents...
Page 295 Things to Mastering More Advanced Appendices Remember the Basics Techniques Software Guide Windows Disclaimer • 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 products. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products. CDC-E459-010 © CANON INC. 2011 Table of Contents...

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Shooting Movies

Learning more

Settings

Used Functions

Editing Functions

Useful Information

Table of Contents

Camerawindow and Zoombrowser Ex

Zoombrowser Ex's Main Window

How to Perform Tasks

Transferring Images

How to Use Camerawindow

How to Use Zoombrowser Ex's Main Window

Editing Images

Uploading Movies to Youtube

Slide Shows

Image Management

Configuring Image Information Settings

Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images

Comparing Images

My Camera Settings

Canon Image Gateway

Preference Settings

List of Available Functions

More Advanced Techniques

Supported Image Types

Updating the Software

Uninstalling the Software

Memory Card Folder Structure

Quick Links

Getting Started

Chapters

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