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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...
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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included. -
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 ... . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits With nightscapes... - Page 5 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF)... 82 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast)... . . 85 View ●...
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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 Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ... 69 b Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 71 W Continuous Shooting ... 71 Changing the ISO Speed ... 72 Adjusting the White Balance ... 73 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 74 Î...
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Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..131 Changing Functions...132 Changing Shooting Functions...136 Changing Playback Functions ...139 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ...139 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. •... -
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 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
- Page 11 • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage. • Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort. •...
- Page 12 Safety Precautions • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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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 movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •... -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery. -
Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •... -
Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Terminals Terminals 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 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Removing the Battery and Memory Card Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it locks into place with a click. Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 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. -
Page 19: 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 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. -
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will display if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: A Taking Pictures
A 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 25 AF Frames What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn on the camera? Press the l button to turn on the screen. • 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.
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Page 26: Scene Icons
A 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 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 11 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 45 cm –... -
Page 27: Viewing Images
1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode causes the shooting screen to reappear. -
Page 28: Erasing Images
/ Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. -
Page 29: 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 30: Print Images
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer. -
Page 31: E Shooting Movies
E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Shooting Time Select the E mode. -
Page 32: Stop Shooting
E Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. Shooting time can be checked on the screen in Step 1. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds. -
Page 33: Viewing Movies
1 Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly. -
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer
Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images Viewing movies 1 GB or more Interface Free Hard Disk Canon Utilities Space Display 1,024 × 768 pixels or higher Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5... -
Page 35: Install The Software
Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. -
Page 36: Turn On The Camera
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs]... - Page 37 Transferring Images with a Computer Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the “My Pictures” folder for Windows or the “Picture” folder for Macintosh. Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
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Page 38: Accessories
CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. AV Cable AVC-DC400* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Power Cord Waterproof Case WP-DC31... - 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).
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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 • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 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. -
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. -
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 136)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 137)/ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64)) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto)/ j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 109)/ g (Index) (p. 102) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. - Page 43 Viewfinder Indicators (p. 46) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Mode Switch 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 139) HDMI Out Mini Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal Strap Mount (p. 13) n Button (p. 48) Components Guide l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) b (Exposure) (p.
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Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 72) White Balance (p. 73) My Colors (p. 74) Metering Modes (p. 83) Drive Mode (p. 71) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69)/ Recording Pixels (p. 69) AE Point Frame (p. 83) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. -
Page 45: Switching The Display
Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 118) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 71) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 120 – 125) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Switching the Display You can change the display using the l button. -
Page 46: Indicators
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
m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 148). Selectable Options Menu Items Select a shooting mode. Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode. -
Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations
n 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 – 153). 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. ● Select [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Mute], ●... -
Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the n Button With the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •... -
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. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] •... -
Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. -
Page 53: 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 54: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock. Hold the m button pressed. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ●... -
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 other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. -
Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions
4 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Select the shooting mode. Press the m button, then use the op ●... - Page 57 Special Conditions 4 Shooting in Various Conditions 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. H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ●...
- Page 58 4 Shooting in Various Conditions S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you shoot underwater with Waterproof Case WP-DC31 (sold separately). y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ●...
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Page 59: Turning The Flash Off
In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 72) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •... -
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 12x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. - Page 61 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. 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.
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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. 19). Inserting and printing the date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time •... -
Page 63: Ò Using The Self-Timer
Ò 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. 76). 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, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80) when you enter the composition. 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: Selecting Settings Yourself
Selecting 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 switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. -
Page 66: G Shooting In Program Ae
G Shooting in Program AE You can select 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 red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in red. -
Page 67: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle. -
Page 68: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)
R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on close subjects. With the zoom lever set to the maximum wide angle, the possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 10 cm (1.2 in. – 3.9 ft.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. -
Page 69: Changing The Recording Pixels
Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele- Converter (p. 61). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine), (Normal). - Page 70 0.3 M/640 × 480 (Widescreen) 4000 × 2248 • 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"...
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Page 71: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
b 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. W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at about 0.8 images/second. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76). •... -
Page 72: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Approximate Values for ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight High Nightscapes, Dark interiors 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 73: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto 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 74: 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 Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color... -
Page 75: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Î... -
Page 76: Customizing The Self-Timer
$ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (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 77: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. -
Page 79: 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 switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. -
Page 80: 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 AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •... -
Page 81: Magnifying The Focal Point
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. 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 AiAF] mode if a face cannot be detected (p. -
Page 82: 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. Shooting with Servo AF Since focus will be maintained on a subject while you press the shutter button halfway, you can shoot moving subjects without missing photo opportunities. -
Page 83: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives Weighted Avg. -
Page 84: Shooting With The Fe Lock
( Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 83), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. … 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. -
Page 85: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable. You can correct recorded images (p. -
Page 86: ΠRed-Eye Correction
Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 125). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then •... -
Page 87: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. In W, " and $ mode, the function is only available for the last image shot. Select [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, select the 4 ●... -
Page 88: Shooting Long Exposures
≈ Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. •... -
Page 89: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. - Page 90 Changing the Color and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color will be saved even if you turn off the power. Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.
- Page 91 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color.
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Page 92: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 76). Select x or v. -
Page 93: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •... -
Page 94: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. X Standard For shooting standard quality movies. These shooting modes let you change all colors except the > Color Accent selected color to black and white, or exchange the selected color for another color, when shooting. -
Page 95: Changing The Image Quality
Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality (Frame Rate) • 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 29 minutes and 59 seconds in •... -
Page 96: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift 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. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. -
Page 97: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. / Erasing Images (p. 28) • g Searching Images (Index Display) (p. 102) • d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 103) • . Viewing Slideshows (p. 105) •... -
Page 98: Editing
* Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Select Follow Step 3 on p. 33, select * and ● press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. -
Page 99: Save The Edited Movie
• When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. -
Page 101: 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 select the Playback mode before operating the •... -
Page 102: Searching Images (Index Display)
g 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. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Move the zoom lever toward g to ●... -
Page 103: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 112) or protect (p. 116) all images at once in the filtered condition. Setting the Conditions Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category... - Page 104 d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Jump by What if you can’t select a target? When you select in Step 1 on p. 103, you can only select images sorted into categories. Also, you can only select 1 target when there are only images with the same date in Filter playback In filter playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “g Searching...
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Page 105: Viewing Slideshows
. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • press and hold down the qr buttons you can fast-forward through images. -
Page 106: Changing Settings
. Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. You can also select which images to play back. - Page 107 Select Images for Playback by Type You can select which images to play back within the playback filters: Date, My Category, and Folder. . Viewing Slideshows Select the playback filter option and press m button. The playback filter selection screen will display.
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Page 108: 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). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. -
Page 109: Magnifying Images
k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area + Changing Image Transitions You can select from four 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 will appear, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. -
Page 110: 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 111: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. The supplied AV cable and the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera simultaneously. This could cause the camera to malfunction. -
Page 112: Erasing All Images
/ Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 116) cannot be erased. Selecting Images Individually Select [Erase]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●... - Page 113 Select Range / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and ● press the m button. Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image.
- Page 114 / Erasing All Images Select All Images Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase], then ● press the m button. Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase.
- Page 115 Select by Category What if you cannot select [Select by Category]? If there are no images that have been sorted into categories (p. 118), you will not be able to select [Select by Category] in Step 1. / Erasing All Images Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder].
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Page 116: Protecting Images
: Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 112). If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 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 117: Protect Images
Select Range Select All Images Select by Category You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range], [All Images] or [Select by Category]. : Protecting Images Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 116 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. -
Page 118: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display (p. 103), Slideshow (p. 105), Erase All (p. 112), Protect (p. 116), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 126) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. - Page 119 Selecting Images Individually Select Range If you select [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [Select] and press the m button.
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Page 120: Rotating Images
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Select [Rotate]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button. -
Page 121: 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 Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●... -
Page 122: Trimming
[ Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • • Trimming is only possible for images shot at aspect ratio 4:3 (vertical 3:4). •... -
Page 123: 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. 74 for details on each menu item. • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color. -
Page 124: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as well as you would like? Select [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image. -
Page 125: 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 selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •... -
Page 126: Selecting Images For Printing (Dpof)
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select 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 selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. - Page 127 • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
- Page 128 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Set the number of prints. Press the op buttons to set the number ● of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each.
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Page 129: Print Added Images
Select by Category Clearing All Selections Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder]. -
Page 131: 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 132: Changing Functions
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. -
Page 133: Using The World Clock
Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings. - Page 134 Changing Functions If you change the date or time in the date will automatically change. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
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Page 135: Creating A Folder
Creating a Folder You can create new folders in which to save images. Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. -
Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions 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. 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. -
Page 137: Displaying The Overlay
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 Right After Shooting You can change the image display that appears after shooting. - Page 138 Changing Shooting Functions • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas.
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Page 139: Changing Playback Functions
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or set the start-up image that appears when the camera power is turned on. - Page 140 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image.
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Page 141: Useful Information
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Page 142: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. -
Page 143: 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 144: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 59). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 138). Set the flash to h (p. 66). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 72). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. -
Page 145: Shooting Movies
Eyes appear red (p. 86). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 137). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp. -
Page 146: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). 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 147 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 display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
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Page 148: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 59, 66) Focusing Zone (p. 67) Exposure Compensation (p. 71)/Exposure Shift (p. 96) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76) AF Lock (p. 82) AE Lock / FE Lock (pp. 83, 84, 96) TV Display (p. - Page 149 ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
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Page 150: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 80) AF Frame Size (p. 80) Servo AF (p. 82) Digital Zoom (p. 60) AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) AF-assist Beam (p. 136) Flash Settings (pp. 86, 137) i-Contrast (p. 85) Review (p. 53) Review Info (p. - Page 151 ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Menus T Y x v X > z —...
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Page 152: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds played for each camera Sound Options operation. LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats card, erasing all data. -
Page 153: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images and movies automatically. My Category Categorizes images and movies. Erase Erases images and movies. Protect Protects images and movies. i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in images. Trimming Trims portions of images. -
Page 154: 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 155: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens . - Page 156 Specifications Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, File Format .....Design rule for camera file system and DPOF Data Type .
- Page 157 Weight ......Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...
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Page 158: Index
Date/Time Battery ... 20 Setting ... 19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings ... 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Digital Macro (Scene Mode) ... 68 Digital Tele-Converter ... 61 Digital Zoom ... 60 Direct Print ... 30 Disp. - Page 159 AF-Point Zoom ... 81 Focus Check ... 108 Focus Lock ... 77 Foliage (Scene Mode) ... 58 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 47 List ... 148 Grid Lines ... 137 High ISO Speed ... 58, 72 High-Power Flash ... 40 Histogram ...
- Page 160 Shooting With Macro ... 67 Shutter Button ... 23 Slideshow ... 105 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 34 Sound ... 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ... 92 Strap ...
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- Page 163 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Page 164: Trademark Acknowledgments
• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.