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  • Page 1 ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Camera User Guide...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) AV Cable AVC-DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Memory Card Wrist Strap WS-800 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 22 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)......29 ●...
  • Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ........25 ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Conventions Used in this Guide ...8 Safety Precautions...9...
  • Page 7 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ... 76 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ... 77 Changing the AF Frame Mode... 78 Magnifying the Focal Point... 79 Shooting with the AF Lock ... 80 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) ... 81 Changing the Metering Mode...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. •...
  • Page 11 • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 14: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card

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

  • Page 15: Removing The Memory Card

    Removing the Memory Card Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up.

  • Page 16: Compatible Batteries

    • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.

  • Page 17: Compatible Memory Cards

    Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p.

  • Page 18: 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. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.

  • Page 19: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 124). Setting the Date and Time Display the menus.

  • Page 20: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button.

  • Page 21: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? •...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures 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. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 23 AF Frames What if... • the indicator blinks orange and Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.

  • Page 24: Scene Icons

    Taking Pictures • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 1.0 –...

  • Page 25: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ● images in reverse order. Pressing the r button will cycle through ●...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Printing Images

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

  • Page 28: Print Images

    Printing Images • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Choose an image to print. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to choose an image, then press the m button.

  • Page 29: Shooting In Easy Mode

    Shooting in Easy mode The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in “Taking Pictures” (p. 22) except that operational instructions appear on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional.

  • Page 30: Viewing Or Erasing In Easy Mode

    Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in “Viewing Images” (p. 25) and “Erasing Images” (p. 26) except that operational instructions appear on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional.

  • Page 31: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Choose E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will ●...

  • Page 32: Stop Shooting

    Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 16 min. 47 sec. Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. •...

  • Page 33: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Space PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)

  • Page 35: Install The Software

    Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 36: Turn On The Camera

    Choose [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.

  • Page 37: Transfer Images

    Transfer Images You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations. • After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can transfer images.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Memory Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord...
  • Page 39 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 40: Separately Sold Accessories

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

  • Page 41: 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 42: Components Guide

    Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 22) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 100, 104) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Shutter Button (p. 21) Power Button Mode Dial Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P, Tv, Av, M Mode You can make settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value in order to take the picture you want...

  • Page 43: Control Dial

    Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 25, 30, 99) Indicator (p. 46) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 81) b (Exposure) (p. 67) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 26) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 125) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp.

  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p. 73) i-Contrast (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 72) Camera Shake Warning (p. 121) Metering Modes (p. 82) Compression (Image Quality) (p.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 70) Exposure Compensation (p. 67), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 97) White Balance (p. 71) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 109 – 111) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p.

  • Page 46: Indicator

    Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark 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 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 132 – 135). Available Options Menu Items Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.

  • Page 48: 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 available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 – 137). Display the menu.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ● to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. Press the qr buttons to change the ●...

  • Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 18) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 20), [Video System] •...

  • Page 52: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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 53 Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem.

  • Page 54: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    Conditions and Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

  • Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Shoot.

  • Page 57: Shooting In Special Scenes

    In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 70) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
  • Page 58 Shooting in Special Scenes U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● You can also take beautifully lit pictures of people along with the backgrounds due to the slower shutter speed.
  • Page 59 O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) P Take shots of people in snow Z Shoot using high ISO speed In , mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound • plays, even after the flash fires. In , or t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera •...

  • Page 60: 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 a maximum of 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x.

  • Page 62: 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). Inserting and printing the date and time in images without an embedded date and time •...

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 75). Press the p button.

  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 78). What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.

  • Page 65: 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 the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...

  • Page 66: 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. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it.

  • Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. If you choose Converter (p. 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), Choose the recording pixels.
  • Page 69 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 • 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 A4, Letter size 5"...

  • Page 70: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight Nightscapes, Dark interiors High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type...

  • Page 72: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Drive Mode Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75). • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.

  • Page 73: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Custom Color The white balance cannot be set in the Choose My Colors.

  • Page 74: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. ●...

  • Page 75: Customizing The Self-Timer

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

  • Page 76: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 105). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure...

  • Page 77: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 87), “Setting the Aperture Value”...

  • Page 78: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...

  • Page 79: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen.

  • Page 80: 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.

  • Page 81: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Confirming the number of detected faces Keeping the 0 button pressed will display the number of faces detected by the camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: detected face).

  • Page 82: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Choose the Metering mode. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 83: 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. • You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually (p.

  • Page 84: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the  dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination.

  • Page 85: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 84), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Raise the flash and choose h (p. 66). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500...

  • Page 88: 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”. Available Aperture Values F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.3, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 •...

  • Page 89: 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. D stands for “Manual”. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p.

  • Page 90: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

  • Page 91: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 111). With the flash raised, if you press the r button and immediately press •...

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 67), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. To set the flash exposure compensation, choose [Flash Settings] (p. 91) from the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting (p.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. To set the flash output, choose [Flash Settings] (p. 91) from the 4 tab, • then choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting (p.

  • Page 95: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode). •...

  • Page 96: Changing The Image Quality

    320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. •...

  • Page 97: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift In X mode, you can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.

  • Page 98: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 26) • Quickly Searching Images (Index Display) (p. 100) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 101) • Viewing Slideshows (p.

  • Page 99: Using Playback And Other Functions

    Using Playback and Other The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. •...

  • Page 100: Quickly Searching Images (Index Display)

    Quickly Searching Images (Index Display) Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ● increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever.

  • Page 101: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Position of currently displayed image Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump Shot Date Jump to first Jump to Movie •...

  • Page 102: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback, the • image will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast- forward through images.

  • Page 103: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). ●...

  • Page 104: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from two transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x.

  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 106: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 26, 30, 107). If you format the memory card (p. 52), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can choose and erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 106) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase all]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●...

  • Page 108: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 109: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • You cannot resize images taken with the Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ●...

  • Page 110: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

    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 111: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 112: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.

  • Page 113: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 18). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &...

  • Page 114: Set All Images To Print Once

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select All Images]. ● Choose [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 113 and press the m button. Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 115: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions 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 116: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...

  • Page 117: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.

  • Page 118: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Changing Functions Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 54). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (pp. 22, 60) and the MF indicator (p.

  • Page 119: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 120: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.

  • Page 121: Displaying The Overlay

    Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. •...

  • Page 122: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed.

  • Page 123: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces date/time battery replacement, how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 124: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Remove the date/time battery holder.

  • Page 125: Using Household Power

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

  • Page 126: 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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.

  • Page 127: Image Is Blurred

    Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 21). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 138). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 119). •...
  • Page 128 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. 53) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...

  • Page 129: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 14). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •...
  • Page 130 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

  • Page 131: Handling Precautions

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

  • Page 132: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function ISO Speed (p. 70) Flash (pp. 23, 29, 66, 86) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 83) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75) Exposure Compensation (p. 67)/Exposure Shift (p. 97) AF Lock (p. 80) AE Lock (pp. 84, 97)/FE Lock (p. 85) Face Selection (p.
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  • Page 134: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 78) AF Frame Size (p. 78) Digital Zoom (p. 60) AF-Point Zoom (p. 79) Continuous AF (p. 119) AF-assist Beam (p. 119) On/Off MF-Point Zoom (p. 83) Safety MF (p. 83) Flash Settings (pp.
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  • Page 136: Set Up Menu

    Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset Create Folder Monthly*/Daily...

  • Page 137: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase all Erases images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. Corrects dark portions and contrast in still i-Contrast images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. Resize Resizes and saves still images. Resume Last seen*/Last shot Transition...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor ....1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 139 Dimensions (excluding protrusions) ..110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm (4.35 x 2.77 x 1.76 in.) Weight (camera body only)... Approx. 245 g (8.64 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 140: Index

    Settings ... 18 Date and Time Date/Time Default Settings ... 51 Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 34 Digital Tele-Converter ... 61 Digital Zoom ... 60 Display Language ... 20 Display Overlay ... 121 DPOF ... 112 Easy mode ... 29, 30 Editing i-Contrast ...
  • Page 141 Focus Check ... 103 Focus Lock ... 76 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 52 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 47 List ... 132 Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode) ... 59 Grid Lines ... 121 High Speed (ISO) ... 59, 70 High-Power Flash ...
  • Page 142 Shooting With Macro ... 67 Shutter Button ... 21 Slideshow ... 102 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 59 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 34 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 34 Sound Settings ... 49 Strap ... 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode) ...
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  • Page 144: Trademark Acknowledgments

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