Page 1 • Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). • Please refer to the Software information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer. IIII I II IIIII S zIO0 Starter Guide for CDI-E081 D|GUTAL I)(US400...
Page 2 Flowchart and ReferenceGuides iiii...
Page 3 Ifyour camera isused forprolonged become warm. Please beaware ofthis and take c are w hen o perating the camera foranextended The L CD monitor isproduced manufacturing techniques. tospecification. Less than 0 .01% ofthe pixels may o ccasionally misfire orappear as red orblack dots. This h as n oeffect onthe recorded image and does n ot c onstitute Please...
Page 4 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,,,,,l_:J_,,,,,ar_e_, n_ _ AboUt This Grade C0n_ent ions Used in t he Te x Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to I_ll, _M, E::_ or ,,.
Page 5 Table of Contents Items marked with : are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ... Safety Precautions ... Preventing Malfunctions Quick Start Section ... Front View ... Back View ... Operation Panel ... Indicators ... Charging the Battery Pack ...
Page 6 4 I Tab!e _f _entents Changing My Camera Settings ... 45 Registering My Camera Settings ... 46 Selecting a Shooting Mode ... Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ... 50 Changing Resolution/Compression _- Using the Flash ... / _1,Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Using the Digital Zoom ...
Page 7 _; _ Rotating Images in the Display ... Attaching Automated Protecting /_ Erasing Single Images ... Erasing All Images ... Formatting Connecting a Printer ... Printing ... Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) ... 107 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ... Selecting Images for Transferring ...
Page 8 6 I Tab!e _f _Qntents Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ... 141 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications ... Index ... 142...
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Thiscamera'swarranty is only effective in the country of sale.If a problem ariseswhile the camerais in use abroad, pleaseconvey it back to the country of salebefore proceedingwith a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.
Page 10 Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
Page 11 Pleaseconsult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substancesto clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.
Page 12 10 | Read ThisR • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover or battery case to transport or store the battery pack.
Page 13 • Be c areful not tocover the flash with your fingers when shooting. addition, donot touch the surface pictures inrapid succession. • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck toits lens. The r esulting heat build-up •Ifyour camera isused forprolonged become...
Page 14 Quick sta Charge Indicator [latter Lock Lock for the CF Card Power Lamp Section _) Charge the Battery Placethe battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged.
Page 15 1. Press the/@ button while the image is displayed. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the SETbutton. • Set the date and time if the Date/Time 23). • You can change the language in which menus are displayed (p.
Page 16 Lens The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. - Computer (p. 123) USBInterface Cable IFC-300PCU(suppliedwith camera) - Direct PrintFunctionCompatiblePrinter(CPseries, s oldseparately)(p. 102) Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (suppliedwith printer) - Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer (sold separately) (p.
Page 17 ..._Qmponen_ * Becareful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. • Viewfinder (p. 34) Lock for the CFCard Slot Cover (p. 22) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the WristStrap* Battery Cover (p.
Page 18 16 I Shooting , Indicators (p. 17) FUNC.(Function) Button (p. 38) / /_ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 95) DBSR (Display) Button (p. 29) MENU (Menu) Button (p. 39) SET(Set) Button mode dial (p. 49) Power Lamp Lightswhen the power is on or transmissionpreparations arecompletewhen connectedto a computer _ON/OFF Button (p.
Page 19 The i ndicators light orblink w hen t he ON/OFF button ispressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Lower...
Page 20 It can be recharged at any point. • It takes approximately pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canon's testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) is recommended.
Page 21 Handling Precautions • Keepthe battery pack terminals(_C_) terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polishthe terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or usingthe battery pack. • Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack.The battery pack could fly out.
Page 22 2_Q ¸_: |i iiiii_Pa_Jng, Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L (optional) can also be used with tile camera. Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock * Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the camera's indicator blinks green.
Page 23 Please use an AC Adapter extended use of the camera Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when charge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press the _,, _ mode).
Page 24 iiiii _ Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following -_rocedures. CFCard Eject Button • Since the camera is writing, data to or from the CF card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following could corrupt the image data.
Page 25 See CF Cards and Estimated ...Handling Precautions • CFcards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CFcard. • Moving a CFcard rapidly between temperature extremeswill cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfundion.
Page 26 _reparing I_ • Please note that t he date and time settings may r eset to the default settings ifthe camera battery has b een removed formore t han three w eeks. Reset them when t his occurs. • Setting the date and time settings does n ot c ause thedate/ time stamp toappear onimages.
Page 27 The l anguage inwhich m enus and messages selected with this function. Power Lamp The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the SETbutton and pressing the MENU button. (This function cannot be used while a direct print compatible printer (CP series, optional) or the direct print compatible Bubble Jet Printer (optional) while replaying movies.)
Page 28 iii ii iii ii ii ii iii ii iii 2i61;i;J i i i li ii i;;!iiiiiiil iliii ii i i i ii!ii? ?i!!ii;ill ¸Ii: !il i i iii; ili;ili!!;i!;!;!;:!il;iiiiiiiiiiii;i Basic Functions Power Lamp power is turned on or whenever the charge of the built-in rechargeable lithium date and time when this occurs (p.
Page 29 !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i!i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i!i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i!i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i!i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i !i !i!i!i Hold the SETbutton down while turning •...
Page 30 28 I Basic Function • The [] or [] icon displays on the LCD monitor when a connection to a printer is opened. • The LCD monitor • To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide tile mode switctl to _. •...
Page 31 The L CD m onitor can beused tocompose adjust settings menus and replay images. The image intheLCD m onitor will d arken instrong sunlight orbright light. This d oes notconstitute Shooting Mode (_ when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the "Change the battery pack"...
Page 32 iiiii Replay Mode (i-_-Ion themodeswitch) • The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to the F_I position. • In replay mode, pressing the DI$B button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p.
Page 33 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a shooting setting is changed, information about the settings displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode. (It may not display under some circumstances, depending on the selected settings.) You may set the flash, continuous infinity...
Page 34 Spot AE Point Frame mode) AF Frame (p. 68) Recordable Images or RecordaMe Movie Time (sec.) In movie mode, only the resolution shows (not compression). Replay Mode (Standard Number Shooting Date Information Displayed _uteRotat_ Focus Lock AEto@ EE Lock Fhsh Shooting Method Ivlads/hfinity Iv/etering I v/ode...
Page 35 Replay Mode (Detailed Display) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVEformat is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEGfile with format not conforming to Design rulefor CameraFile SystemStandards RAWformat file Filewith unrecognizedformat...
Page 36 iiiii The optical viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 29) while shooting. Viewfinder • About the Autofocus This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision.
Page 37 The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automaticaNy setsthe exposure,focus and white balance. Indicator • Indicator Status Upper Indicator - Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) - Orange: Flash will fire - Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator - Yellow:...
Page 38 _6 | Basic E_nctiQ._ Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button conditions, •...
Page 39 The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom factor of up to 11 (p. 56). The digital zoom is unavailable Please note that the image appears grainier, the more the image is digitally zoomed.
Page 40 iiiii Menus are used toadjust shooting camera settings like the Date/Time pressing the MENU orFUNd, button according Use the LCD m onitor toperform the following Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 42) for the menu items and options. Selecting Menu Settings (Shooting Mode only) Press the FUNd.
Page 41 Mode Switch Set to _ *The menu will appear slightly different mode dial is set to _[i, Eg_or _. Use the _ or (_ buttons to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Use the _ or _ Press the MENU button.
Page 42 -,© See Selecting Images for Printing (p. 111) for the procedures for the _ (Print Order) item in the Play menu. FUNC. The menu will appear different mode dial is set to _, g;_ or _,, MENU © The menu will appear different mode dial is set to l_, d;_ or _.
Page 44 This chart shows the options and defauJt settings for each menu. Items Set with the FUNC, Button Menu Item Exposure Compensation LongShutter White Balance ISO Speed PhotoEffect Compression (Stillimages) Resolution (Stillimages) Resolution (Movie) Items Set with the MENU Button Menu Item AiAF Cont Shooting Self-timer...
Page 45 Menu Item Protect Rotate %und Memo Play Erase all Menu (Blue) SlideShow Print Order Transfer Order Beep LCDBrightness _{_ Auto PowerDown ot_':_ Dale / Time Format ShutterVolume Set up Playback Vol Menu Start-upVol (Yellow) OperatioeVol SelftimerVol FileNo Reset _Auto Rotate Language Video System AvailableSettings...
Page 46 _44_l_Basj_iFun_J_Qns Menu Item @ Theme O Start-up I mage @ Start-up%und Operation %und Menu _ SelftimerSound _2_/_*/[]/[] (Blue) @ ShutterBound * Default setting. Default video systemsetting variesbetween regions. • Some menu items are not availablein certain shooting modes. • Youcan apply a desiredimage and sound to [] menu.
Page 47 Customizing the Camera My Camera aNows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image The [] option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. [_e_ta anltemeint.h e consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings.
Page 48 46 I Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [] also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. Registering CF Card Images and Sounds lect an item in the y Camera menu.
Page 49 ;%u d77eToT 7?witG TUo i77nV o&V Tmo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. Start-up Image • Usethe _ or O button to select the image you wish to register.
Page 50 g the Camera File Format of My Camera Settings My Camerasettingsshould conform to the below file formats. However,CFcardimagesshot with this cameracan be registeredas My Camerasettingsregardless of the below formats. Start-up Image • Recording Format: • Sampling Rate: • Dimensions: • File Size: Start-up, Operation, •...
Page 51 The c amera features the following Auto Manual Stitch Assist Movie Some settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when the power is turned off (p. 161). In the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow, the icons beside the titles indicate the applicable shooting modes. Before you proceed with Step 1 in each case, set the camera to one of the shooting modes indicated by the icons in the title (p.
Page 52 _hootJ Right after ashot is taken, the image appears seconds even ifyou release the LCD m onitor is onoroff. You c an also r eview itwith the following • By keeping the shutter button pressed • By p ressing the SET button while t he image isdisplayed monitor.
Page 53 You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution [] (Large) 2272x 1704pixels [] (Medium 1) 1600x 1200pixels [] (Medium 2) 1024x 768 pixels [] (Small) 640 x 480 pixels *Paper sizesvary according to region.
Page 54 I ShQQ*ing FUNC, • See Image File Sizes (p. 151). • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 151). • Usethe 9 or d_bbutton to select I!1. or _FI*, *The current setting is displayed. • Usethe D or _ buttons to select a compression or resolution option.
Page 55 Auto Theflashfires automatically asrequiredby the light level. Red-Eye The red-eyereduction lamp fires with each shot, Reduction automaticallyadjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. FlashOn Theflashfires with everyshot. FlashOff Theflashwill not fire. The flash timing is adjustedto slow shutterspeeds.This reducesthe chancethat the background will be dark Slow-Synchro when shotsare taken at night or in roomswith artificial lighting.
Page 56 54 I Sh_t!.g • When you use flash photography chances of white streaks appearing the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow-Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.
Page 57 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll_ll;!;!;!_i_%i!_ii_i!_Ii_!_!_!_i%i_i S h_ting Macro nf n ty • Use the LCD monitor since the parallax with the optical • The exposure macro Image Area Telephoto End Wide-Angle End CIQseU !1 ipity Shots 1_ _ Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2 in.
Page 58 B6 1 ShQQting When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 4.3, 5.3, 6.7, 8.2 and 11 times with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. the _ (Rec.) menu, select @. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Page 59 The continuous shooting function shoots at the following rates.* [] Approximately Approximately * Large/Fine, L CDmonitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon'stesting standard. The actual figures will vary accordingto the shooting conditionsand settings.) memory fills. the flash's charging as you shoot...
Page 60 I ShQatjng Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time ii_t he (Rec.) menu, select _. The self-timer sound can be changed with the Self_imer Sound item in the [] • Display [] or [t_J. • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink.
Page 61 Stitch Assist mode can be used toshoot overlapping later bemerged (stitched) computer. To merge theimages onacomputer, the supplied programs. Framing a Subject Tile PhotoStitctlprogram detectstile overlappingportions of adjoining imagesand mergesthem. When shooting,try to includea distinctive item (landmark)inthe overlappingportions. • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image.
Page 62 6Q :1 ShQQting • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image. • Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great.
Page 63 Secondlmage Third Image • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in d;_ mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode (p. 74). • The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence.
Page 64 Pressthe shutter button again to stop recording. The maximum length of a movie clip (at 15 frames/sec.) is 3 minutes. (According to Canon's standardized tests). These times may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF card runs out of free capacity.
Page 65 QuickTime 3.0 orlater isrequired toreplay movie files (AVl/ Motion JPEG) onacomputen included onthe Canon Digital Camera the Macintosh platform, this program i sgenerally with Mac O S 8.5 orlater o perating touse a CF card t hathas b een while recording.
Page 66 64 I ShQQting It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 67 shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. • In Method 2, pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or DISP. button, or changing the shooting focus lock.
Page 68 i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backiit. You must set the flash to _-]. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.
Page 69 You c an lock t he flash e xposure correctly set f oraparticular The FE lock may also release if you press any button than the [] button. so that t he exposure portion ofyour subject. • Turn on the LCD monitor. •...
Page 70 68 I ShQQting Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (nine AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When the center AF frame is selected, the AF frame wil{ appear in the LCD monitor if it is turned on (p.
Page 71 You c an switch between Appropriate including Evaluative into several [] Light complex Meteringsubject, backlighting, exposure Center- Averages gives greater [] Weighted center. Averaging Spot AE Meters ofthe LCD m onitor. [] Point backiit orsurrounded metering modes toshoot. for s tandard shooting backlit scenes.
Page 72 iiiii_ Adjust the exposure compensation too dark w hen i tisbacklit orshot against avoid making lights appear too bright innight shots. setting toavoid making the subject abright background • Use t he Q ord_button toselect * The current setting is displayed. •...
Page 73 You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. the _ (Rec.) menu, select _. • SeeSelecting MenusandSettings • Usethe _ or (D button to select [On], • The display will return to the Rec. screen.
Page 74 I ShQQting The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate thereby producing high-quality certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.
Page 75 When the white b alance camera reproduces colors more a ccurately. Auto The c amera according [] Daylight For recording [] Cloudy For recording [] Tungsten For recording wavelength [] Fluorescent For recording white (3-wavelength) [] Fluorescent H For recording fluorescent-type [] Custom For setting toobtain...
Page 76 I ShQQting This setting cannot be adjusted when the [] (Sepia) or [] (BNV) photo effects are selected. [] Setting a Custom You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
Page 77 • Aim the camera so that a piece of white fills the frame at the center of the LCD then press the SETbutton. The camera • You can shoot right after setting the white balance. The menu displays again the settings easily. and the exposure compensation setting a custom white balance.
Page 78 1 ShQQting hanging th You carl shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia Phot Efie ct Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues.
Page 79 Raise the ISO speed when y ou wish t oreduce flash o ff when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. •...
Page 80 iiiii _ Your camera isequipped detects the orientation automaticaJ[y rotates ittothe correct viewing orientation You c an set t his function on/off. Inthe [] (Set up) menu, select 8. Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down."...
Page 81 You c an select the way f ilenumbers The f ile number On card is inserted. are a ssigned the next available Off The f ile number images recorded _i_he [] (Set up) m enu, select _. • Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication computer.
Page 82 RePlaying • Turn the mode switch to the F_I position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Usethe C])button to move to the previous image and the _) button to move to the next. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Page 83 Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be magnified. • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Approximate of the Magnified • Usethe @ / d_b/ _ / (D buttons to move around the image. • Hold the SETbutton down and press the zoom lever toward O, to cycle through each setting, from approxi- mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5...
Page 84 iiiii Switching between Sets of Nine Images " • Up tonine i mages can be viewed at once inindex replay. • Use the _ /db / (]) / G buttons to change the image selection. • Pressthe zoom lever toward O, to display the selected image in single image replay.
Page 85 Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Usethe C])or (D button to select a movie. • Images with a _r_il_. • The movie control panel will display. • Usethe @ or @ button to select [] (Play).
Page 86 iiiii Pausing and Resuming Play Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Use the television's controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a 1%/set (p. 121). • You may experience frame dropping when replaying a movie on a computer system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not replay on this camera.
Page 87 Selecting [] (Edit) inthe movie control panel enables unwant portions atthe start orend ofamovie clip. _1 Protected movies and movies less than 1second induration cannot beedited. Sc_itch tothe movie ting mode (p. 8 4). i!_i i!iil I i_,_!:... • Use the _ ord_b button toselect [] (Cut Beginning) or [] (Cut End) and t he or(D button toset the portion to...
Page 88 • Itmay t ake approximately movie. Ifthe battery pack r uns o utofcharge partway through, edited m ovie clips c annot besaved. When e diting movies, use a fully charged battery pack orthe separately sold A C Adapter KitACK500 • Use the (_orGbutton toselect [New File] or[Overwrite].
Page 89 Images can berotated clockwise 0°(Original) I_the [] (Play) menu, select @. • Movies cannot be rotated. • When images are downloaded orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software Images taken vertically with the Auto Image Rotate (p. 78) set to [On] will automatically when viewed on the camera's LCD monitor.
Page 90 88 I In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, and magnifying replay), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. the sound data is saved in WAVE format. (Play) menu, I_the select 0. • SeeSelecting MenusandSettings •...
Page 91 • Playing/Erasing Sound Memos image ith a sound memo rwDiSplay attached (p. 80). • Exiting the Sound Memos _wdl'lb: You cannot attach sound memos to movies. The "Memory card full" card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card.
Page 92 I Rep _¥i_g Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card carl be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOFstandards (p. 111). All Images Slide Show 1-3 (Play) menu, I_the...
Page 93 Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Stopping a Slide Show MENU Selecting Images for Slide Shows Youcan mark imagesfor inclusion in slideshows1-3. Upto 998 imagesmay be markedper slideshow. Imagesdisplayin the order of their selection. l_splay the Slide Show menu (p.
Page 94 _2 I Rep_¥i.g • A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. Usethe _ or (D button to move between images and the qP or G button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark _.
Page 95 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Youcan changethe playtime for all the imagesin a show and havethe show repeatcontinuously. Play Time Setsthe duration that each image displays.Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds,30 secondsand Manual. Setswhether the slideshow stopswhen all the slideshave Repeat beendisplayedor continues until stopped.
Page 96 _4 I Rep _¥i_g You can protect important images from acddenta[ erasure. (Play) menu, I_the select _. Please note that formatting data, including • SeeSelecting MenusandSettings • Usethe _) or G button to select an image to protect. • Pressthe SETbutton to protect the image.
Page 97 • Please note that e rased images cannot berecovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing afile. • Protected images cannot beerased withthis function. • Use the _ or(D button toselect an image fordeletion. • Use the _ or(_button toselect [Erase]. • To exit i nstead oferasing, [Cancel].
Page 98 9_6 _liiiii_silng_ • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. I_n the (Play) menu, select 8. 1111f ¸f_ _2__ _2 __ _2__ _2__ before erasing a file. SeeSelecting MenusandSettings •...
Page 99 [] (Set up) menu, InCh select @. might be the cause. Reformatting the problem. • When a non-Canon reformatting it may solve the problem. • CFcards formatted peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that happens, reformat...
Page 100 Pleaserefer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer information. ,i The direct print [] print compatibleCPseriesprinters. ,2 (Digital PrintOrder Format) Digital Camera iconappearson direct _ Bubble Jet Printer (Compatible with the direct print function)
Page 101 print function compatible printer (CP series) information. Pleaserefer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct ® Setting the Number of Print Copies (p+ 107) ® Setting the Print Style (p+ 107) - Standard/Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) - Paper:Card #I/Card #2/Card #3/LTR/A4 (Dir_:t %nt FunctionCompatible BJPrinter) - Bordemd/Borderless...
Page 102 IQOIP_ n_ng Print Menu Settings Usettle Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu. Direct Print Function Set the Mode DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode MENU Switch to I_q Switch to F_I...
Page 103 MENU Turn the menu C_)_(_ Selects items Sets items and settings, Style -- Number of Copies (p. 107) Trimming (p. 109) Order --Number Set up -- Reset (p. 116) On/Off, and settings, Paper (p. 107) Borders (p. 107) mage (p. 107) Date (p.
Page 104 iiiii You c an make clear prints swiftly and easily when y ou connect camera toadirect print function compatible separately) oradirect print function compatible separately). You c an also p rint using DPOF _._ You are recommended ACK500 (sold s eparately) power the camera when i tisconnected use abattery pack, ensure that i tisfully charged and monitor the battery charge while printing.
Page 105 _.__ Direct Interface Cable (DIF-100) This shows when a direct print function compatible printer is connected. Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer Please read the Quick Start Guide supplied with your Bubble Jet printer to see if it is compatible print function, and for instructions regarding cables and the printer's general operation.
Page 106: Operation Panel
Jet printer. Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the cable's connector into the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Orient the cable so that the word Canon on the connector faces the camera's front panel. Set the mode switch to the F_I position and turn on the camera's power.
Page 107 The f ollowing illustrations printer (CP s eries), Options Bubble Jet printers, Print images displayed insingle image replay orindex replay mode. Movies cannot be printed. show e xamples from adirect print compatible for t he Style category will d iffer slightly •...
Page 108 1Q6 IP_._.g Press the SETbutton message will display. Use the _ or (D button and press the SETbutton. • Direct Print Function Compatible A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will stop after the current print is complete will display its replay screen at that point.
Page 109 Setting the Number of Print Copies Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles. Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Image Multiple* Borderless _._[____.1 Standard Borders Bordered Date * Thisoption is only availablefor printing on card-sizepaper. Bubble Jet Printer Paper Borders...
Page 110 print s tyle s election • Use the _ or G button to select [Style]. • Usethe _ or d_bbutton to select [], I_, _, or _ and the _ or _ button to select an option. (Image Settings) Direct Print Function Compatible Printer (CP Series) Select [Standard] or [Multiple].
Page 111 The d ate settings are overridden you are using t hem toprint ( p.114). Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) You can print a portion of an image. The shape of the trimming style selection (image, paper, borders, date). Set the print style before setting the printing by theDPOF print s ettings if frame is determined...
Page 112 Trimming Frame already had one assigned. • Trimming settings can only be set for one image. • Trimming settings are canceled with the following operations: - When the MENU button is pressed. - When the trimming - When the print mode is closed (camera power shut off, mode dial turned, or direct interface cable detached).
Page 113 You c an select images onaCF card f orprinting and specify ofprint copies inadvance convenient forsending printing on adirect print compatible compatible Bubble Jet p rinter. Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images. • Singly • All images on a CF card (the number of print copies is set to one per image) play the Print Order Menu.
Page 114 Single Images • As shown below, selectionmethods differ accordingto the options chosenfor the _ (PrintType)settings(p. 107). Number of Print Copies -- Selected for an Index Print (Standard)I[] [] (Both) • Use the _ or (D button to select an image and the _ or O select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99).
Page 115 the Images on a CF Card settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten • The output of some printers or photo developing may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print settings cannot be set for movie images. •...
Page 116 I P_._.g shooting date. • A maximum • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The Index setting only produces one print copy. • Print settings can also be assigned to images with the bundled software Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print.
Page 117 The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Date/Time menu (p. 23). When the print type is set to [index], only one or the other of the [Date] and [File No.] options same time. •...
Page 118 116 1 Resetting the Print Settings The print settings carl all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. the Print Order r_play Menu. • See Print Menu Setdngs (p. 100). •...
Page 119 Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOFprint settings can be used to print on a direct print function compatible printer (CP series) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer. play the Print Order Menu. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 100). •...
Page 120 iiiii • Toinclude the date in the prints,setthe Datesetting inthe Setup menu in Step1 aboveto [On]. Youcannot setthe date to print with the Style menu in Step2 above.Pleasenote however,that the date will not print if the print type issetto Indexeven if it istumed On inStep 1. •...
Page 121 You c an use t he camera send by emaik Please use t he software actually transfer the images Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)standards. marks set by another DPOF-compliant will be overwritten (Play) menu,...
Page 122 m ag_::Tran_mi_J_n Set,in gs (DP Selected for Transfer _llLy are transferred the shooting • A maximum _ransfer Order) • Usethe _) or (D button to move to an image and the _ or d_ button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images.
Page 123 Shooting / Replayingwith a You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC 100. You must shut the TV and camera power off before you attach or detach the AV cable.
Page 124 Software Starter Guide. Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide for information requirements and installation instructions. toacomputer withtheUSB c able...
Page 125 E! Connect the supplied USB p ort a nd the camera's making aUSB c onnection. • Please refer toyour computer's regarding the location oftheUSB p ort. Set the camera's mode swith to the r_q position and turn the camera's power on. Tile LCD monitor will turn on in replay mode and then blank out when the connection to the computer is complete.
Page 126 (JPEGformat only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.
Page 127 Images can beloaded directly notebook computer, aPC card r eader or aCF card r eader. Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CFcard reader connected to the computer. If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately), adapter...
Page 128 !!! !!!i_ii:216_l _iii_,,,_:_i_:_%ii_ _R'_;_ LiS " Of Menu Options" and Messages The following charts list the various and Settings (p. 38) to learn how to select a setting. Item/Menu Screen Exposure Compression Long Shutter White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect _i_ili_i_iii_ili_i_;_iii_i:i;_;!_:_i_ii;i_ _gi_ :_i J ig ! _i_;:_ii_i...
Page 129 Item/Menu Screen Compression S ets the r elative images. Resolution (Stills) Resolution (Movies) Setsthe number of pixels used for movies, Item/Menu Screen AiAF Setswhether or not the camera automatically se]ed the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. Cont. Shooting Setsthe continuous shooting mode.
Page 130 Item/Menu Screen Self-timer Setsthe duration before the self-timer delay. AF-assist Beam Setsthe AF-assistBeamto on or off. Digital Zoom Setswhether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing. Review Setsthe duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases. Long Shutter Setsthe shutter sp_d to slow settings.
Page 131 Item/Menu Screen Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images clockwise90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Sound Memo Adds _und memos to images. Erase all Deletes all images from a CFcard (exceptfor 3roteded images). SlideShow Playsimages in automated slide shows. Options Reference Page...
Page 132 LAst of Item/Menu Screen Print Order TransferOrder S_et!!_!l!l!_up_Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Item/Menu Screen Beep LCD Brightness Options Selecls images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF- compatible printer or a photo developing service. Selectsthe images that will be transferred to your email software.
Page 133 Item/Menu Screen Auto Power Down Setswhether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapseswithout something being pressed. Date/Time Setsthe date and time and the date format. Format Formats (initializes) CF cards. ShutterVolume Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter re]eses.The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording.
Page 134 Item/Menu Screen Start-up VoL Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on. Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound. SelftimerVol, Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before shutter is released. File No, Reset Sets how file numbers are assignedto images when new CFcards are inserted.
Page 135 Item/Menu Screen Language Video System You can select the start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the [] for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 136 LAstof Item/Menu Screen Start-up Image _art-upSound Operation Sound SelftimerSound ShutterSound "1 For more information, see How the Beep in the [] (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the []_ (My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 135). Options Setsthe image displayed when the camera lower is turned on •...
Page 137 ... Lis_ Qf How the Beep in the [] (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the [] (My Camera) To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound, the beep must first be set to [Off] in the [] (Set up) menu and then each sound item must be set individually to [Off].
Page 138 136 IList of Menu Options and Message You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Date/Time, Language and Video System settings. balance function • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected computer, to a direct print function series, optional) printer (optional).
Page 139 The f ollowing messages shooting orreplaying. Busy... Nomemory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the battery pack No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format may appear onthe LCD monitor while Image isbeing recorded from, CF card You a ttempted images...
Page 140 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Page 141 List ofMessages Displayed Compatible Printer (CP series) isConnected The f oNowing messages adirect print function compatible NoPaper NoInk Incompatible paper size You a ttempted Incompatible inksize Ink Cassette Error Paper and ink do not match Paper Jam Paper has been changed Rechargethe printer battery Communication...
Page 142 ! 4_ I L i e{ Menw QPtions and::Me_sages ... List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appearon the camera'sLCDmonitor while a direct print function compatible BubbleJetprinter (sold separately) is connected. On Bubble Jet Printers with operation panels, check the error number displayed on the panel and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide.
Page 143 Itisbest topower the camera separately) when y ou are using itforlong p eriods ing ittoacomputer. Turn t he camera power offbefore connecting disconnecting the AC adapten Compact Power Adapter CA-PSS00 Battery DC Coupler Lock DR-500 Use o fan AC adapter kitother than ACK500 malfunction inthe camera orkit.
Page 144: Indicators
iiiiii Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 battery packs from anautomobile's Always ensure that t he automobile's you use the car b attery chargen may f latten t he battery insome automobiles. the car b attery charger before turning offthe engine. _ii_ othe cigarette lighter socket Charge Indicator engine off, so be sure to unplug the car battery cable from...
Page 145 • Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. • If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Page 146 CFcardto make space. CFcardis not • Format CFcard (SeeForma_ng formatted correctly CFCards p. 97). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CFcard logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Solution...
Page 147 Problem Lens will n ot Battery CF card slot cover retract was opened power on Battery CF card slot cover was opened recording CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery pack Battery exceeded consumed quickly battery its charge atnormal temperature C/73 °F) Battery pack will Battery exceeded...
Page 148 146 I Appendice Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright Cause AF-assistBeam is • Setthe AF-assistBeam to on set to off (p. 128). • Ensurethere isat least46 cm Subjectis out of (1.5 ft.) between the camera focal range...
Page 149 Problem A red band Subjectis too appears on the bright LCDmonitor White dots appear Lightfrom the flash • This is a phenomenon that on the image hasreflected off dust particles or insects in theair.Thisoccurs morefrequently whenshooting at thewide-angle end. Flashis setto off Flashdoes not fire Incorrectvideo Image not...
Page 150 Specifications All data is based on Canon% standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. CameraEffectivePixels: ImageSensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Optical Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Autofocus: FocusingRange: Shutter: ShutterSpeed: Light Metering System: Exposure Control: ExposureCompensation: Sensitivity: White Balance: Flash: Approx. 4 million 1/1.8 in.
Page 151 Flash Shooting Range: Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting: Self-timer: PC Connected Shooting: Recording Media: File Format: Image Recording Format Compression: Number of Recording Pixels: Replay Modes: Display Languages: My Camera Settings ( Customizing) : Normal mode: 46 cm-3.5 m (1 .B- 11.5 ft.) (W) 46 cm-2.0 m (1.5- 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro Mode: 30- 46 cm (11.8 in.- 1.5 ft.) (W/T)
Page 152 Dimensions (w x h x d): Weight: *_This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-comp]iant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Page 153 (2272 x 1704 pixe]s) [](1600x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixe]s) (640 x 480 pixels) MOVIE _ (320 x 240 pixels) 1_(160x120pixeis) • The maximum movie dip length is approximately 3 min*. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. •...
Page 154 _pecifica_jon Card Slot Type: Dimensions: Weight: Type: Nominal Voltage: Typical Capacity: Cycle Life: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH (Included Rated Input: Rated Output Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: TypeI...
Page 155 Rated Input: Rated Output: Charging Time: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH DC 12-24 V, 4 .3 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0-40°C (32-104°F) 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Approx.
Page 156 ii i i i i i _iilS_ i i i i ii| _ _ ii i _ !,,iii)ii _ _ )iiili_i? iiJ iiliii _!iii_il _ i ii!i_ i i i_iiiiiiii iii_i_i_ili iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ii'ii ii i!ii!iiiiiiiii) i¸,.dex: AC Adapter Kit (ACKS00) 141 AE Lock AF Frame 32, 68 AF-assist Beam 36...
Page 157: Using The Lcd Monitor
Language LCD Monitor Information Displayed Using the LCD Monitor 29 Macro Mode 55 Magnifying Manual Mode 49 Menu Play 1 29 Rec. 127 Setup 1 30 Messages List ofMessages List ofMessages Displayed Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected List ofMessages Displayed Direct Print Function...
Page 158 156 | Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot and BubbleJet are trademarks of Canon, inc. • CorrlpactFlash is a trademark of BanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac aretrademarks dApple Computer, Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, PowerMacintosh and Quick Time are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registeredin the United Statesand other countries.
Page 159 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofrV 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.
Page 160 MEMO...
Page 162: Continuous Shooting
s1;;6_Q_ i| i iiii i iiiiiii i iiiii i i i i iiii i i i i iii i ii i i ii i iii i i iiiiiiiiiii The chart below isa referencefor the settings availablefor variousshooting conditions.The settings selectedin eachshooting mode aresavedafter you finish shooting.
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