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- Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E101-010 XX02XXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
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Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally 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/... -
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. - Page 4 About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this guide SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as SD card.
- Page 5 Thumb Index Quick Start Preparing the Camera Basic Functions Shooting Playback Erasing Print Settings/Transferring Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV My Camera Settings Menus and Messages Lists Appendix Troubleshooting Specifications...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. Read This First Please Read ...7 Safety Precautions ...8 Preventing Malfunctions ...13 Quick Start ...14 Components Guide ...16 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ...20 Installing the Battery Pack ...23 Installing the SD Card ...25 Setting the Date and Time ...28 Setting the Language ...30 Basic Functions... - Page 7 Switching between Light Metering Modes ... 74 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ... 75 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode ... 77 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ... 79 Changing the Photo Effect ... 81 Adjusting the ISO Speed ... 83 Resetting the File Number ... 85 Playback Displaying Images Individually ...
- Page 8 Menus and Messages List FUNC. Menu ...130 Rec. Menu ...132 Play Menu ...134 Set up Menu ...136 My Camera Menu ...141 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ...144 List of Messages ...145 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance ...147 Troubleshooting ... 148 Specifications...
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Page 9: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. - Page 11 There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
- Page 12 • Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock.
- Page 13 • Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
- Page 14 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
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Page 15: Preventing Malfunctions
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. -
Page 16: Quick Start
Quick Start Quick Start Charge Indicator Battery Lock Front Charge the battery pack (p. 20). Charge the battery pack using the supplied battery charger. The charging is complete when the charge indicator turns from red to green. Install the battery pack (p. 23). •... - Page 17 To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image 1. Press the button while the image is displayed. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the SET button. • Set the date and time if the Date/Time menu appears (p. 28). • You can change the language in which menus are displayed (p.
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Page 18: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Speaker Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. Flash (p. 59) AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. -
Page 19: Back View
USB interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer). • Bubble Jet Printers - Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) •... -
Page 20: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) Indicator MENU Button (p. 46) SET Button and FUNC. Button Descriptions The “SET/FUNC. button” description refers to shooting instructions and the “SET button” description refers to all other instructions throughout this manual. ON/OFF Button (p. 32) Shutter Button (p. -
Page 21: Holding The Camera
Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * The camera beeps once when a focusing difficulty arises. -
Page 22: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Charge Indicator Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. - Page 23 • It takes approximately 95 minutes to fully charge the battery 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 24 Do not allow any metal objects Fig. A Fig. B such as key rings to touch the terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig.
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Page 25: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please recharge the battery pack (p. 20) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. - Page 26 • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card. • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks.
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Page 27: Installing The Sd Card
Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Writing/Erasing possible Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. - Page 28 To remove the SD card Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it. • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time.
- Page 29 Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media cards (MMC) with this camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning the use of multi media cards (MMC).
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Page 30: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. - Page 31 • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. • Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images.
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Page 32: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or displayed. Use the (Set up) menu. Use the button to select and press the SET button. - Page 33 The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. Use the , , select a language and press the SET button.
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Page 34: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 25). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. -
Page 35: Power Saving Function
Turning On the Camera without the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image Hold the SET button down while turning on the power. Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. -
Page 36: Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. • When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the icon appears on the LCD monitor. • When a computer is properly connected, the LCD monitor turns off. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) -
Page 37: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. - Page 38 How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or displayed. Select from the menu and press the SET button. Use the button to select and use the button to select the contents you wish to set.
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Page 39: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
• The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again. • In Index playback mode (p. 89), the detailed display is not available. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information, review information or replay information appears on the LCD monitor. - Page 40 Spot AE Point Frame Mode) AF Frame (p. 73) Shooting Mode (p. 53) Exposure Compensation (p. 75) Long Shutter Mode (p. 77) White Balance (p. 79) ISO Speed (p. 83) * Appears even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off]. Low Battery (p.
- Page 41 Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed (2 - 10 sec.)) even if you release the shutter button.
- Page 42 Replay Information–Standard (Playback Mode) Image Number Protection Status (p. 101) WAVE Format Sound (p. 98) Replay Information–Detailed (Playback Mode) White Balance (p. 79) Photo Effect (p. 81) ISO Speed (p. 83) Resolution (Movies) (p. 57) File Number Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 57) Movie (p.
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Page 43: Histogram Function
The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format... -
Page 44: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.4x, 1.8x, 2.2x, 2.7x, 3.6x, 4.4x or 5.7x. • Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. However, the actual recorded image is not as coarse as it appears in the LCD monitor. -
Page 45: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first (Quick Shot). Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. Indicator Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the... - Page 46 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e., dark conditions. • The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 132). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.
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Page 47: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. - Page 48 Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Item is set after pressing the SET/ FUNC. button. Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. Use the the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. Select the menu with the icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected.
- Page 49 See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Page 50 Selecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d) Selecting Settings with the SET/FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Selecting Settings with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Selects the mode FUNC. Menu The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Rec. Menu Play Menu •...
- Page 51 : Shooting Mode : Playback Mode My Camera Menu When the My Camera menu is displayed, pressing the button returns to the Rec./Play menu. When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My Camera menu. Turns the FUNC. menu on/off. Turns the menu (other than the FUNC.
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Page 52: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes (p. 168). Items Set with the SET/FUNC. Button Menu Item Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance ISO Speed... - Page 53 Items Set with the MENU Button Menu Item Quick Shot AiAF Self-Timer Rec. AF-assist Beam Menu Digital Zoom Image Review Protect Rotate Sound Memo Play Erase all Menu Auto play Print Order Transfer Order Mute Volume Set up Info Display Menu LCD Brightness Power Saving...
- Page 54 Menu Item Clock Display Format File No. Reset Set up Menu Language Video System Theme Start-up Image Start-up Sound Camera Operation Sound Menu Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound * Default setting. Default video system setting varies between regions. • You can apply a desired image and sound to Camera menu.
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Page 55: Shooting
Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Manual Long Shutter Macro Stitch Assist Movie Some settings selected in each Shooting mode are saved when the power is turned off (p. 168). Selecting Most settings are automatically selected by the camera The exposure compensation, white balance, photo effect and other settings can be... -
Page 56: Using The Clock
Selecting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 168). Using the Clock Using the while it is displayed. Use this procedure to customize the clock to your preferred color. The clock display goes off once its set display time laps is reached or when the SET/FUNC. -
Page 57: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. •... - Page 58 Use the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released.
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Page 59: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution (Large) 2272 x 1704 pixels (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels (Small) 640 x 480 pixels * Paper sizes vary according to region. - Page 60 • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 168). • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 157). • See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156). In Movie Mode Slide the mode switch to (Movie). In the FUNC. menu, select select button.
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Page 61: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting Auto with level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time Red-Eye the main flash fires. - Page 62 • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase 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.
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Page 63: Shooting Close-Ups
Shooting Close-Ups You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens. Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode. -
Page 64: Continuous Shooting
(Large/Fine, LCD monitor off) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. -
Page 65: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. - Page 66 Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in (My Camera) menu (p. 142). Tip for Using the Self-timer Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
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Page 67: Shooting In Manual Mode
Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) and select FUNC. menu. • See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 53). • You can shoot right after selecting an option. -
Page 68: Shooting A Movie
• The maximum length of a movie clip (at approximately 15 frames/sec.) is approximately 3 min. ( ) (according to Canon’s standardized tests). • The maximum length of movies may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. - Page 69 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/ Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later...
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Page 70: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. - Page 71 • To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) and select the FUNC.
- Page 72 •The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence. • It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 168). Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
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Page 73: Locking The Focus
Locking the Focus 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 74 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. The focal distance to the object is locked. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
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Page 75: Focusing
Focusing Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (5 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, No frame from 5 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. -
Page 76: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Center- Weighted Average Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. -
Page 77: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To reset the exposure compensation Return the setting to 0. - Page 78 Using the Exposure Compensation This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear...
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Page 79: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) and select FUNC. menu. See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 53). Press the button and use the button to select a shutter speed. - Page 80 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 the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.
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Page 81: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according Auto to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. - Page 82 This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected. Use the option. • You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
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Page 83: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. - Page 84 Use the effect. • You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the Shooting screen.
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Page 85: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) and select from the FUNC. -
Page 86: Iso Speed
ISO Speed The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. -
Page 87: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number. You can set whether or not the file numbers of a new SD card consecutively follow the file numbers on the previous SD card. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. - Page 88 Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).
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Page 89: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the between the images. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. -
Page 90: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of the Magnified Area To cancel the magnified display Hold the SET button down to return to the standard display. Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). Press the button. -
Page 91: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Selected Image Movie To return to single image playback Hold down the SET button. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). Hold down the SET button. Nine images appear at a time. Use the , , change the image selection. -
Page 92: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can playback movie clips shot in Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Movie Control Volume Level Panel mode. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). Use the movie. Images with a Press the SET button. •... - Page 93 Pausing and Resuming Play Use the (Play) and press the SET button. • The movie and sound will play. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the SET button to display the movie control panel. Press the SET button again to play from the beginning.
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Page 94: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Operating the movie control panel • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p. 145). •... -
Page 95: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Slide the mode switch to (Playback). - Page 96 • The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second. • It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack (p.
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Page 97: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° Slide the mode switch to (Playback). In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the the image to be rotated and press the SET button. - Page 98 • Movies cannot be rotated. • When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 88).
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Page 99: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Sound Memo Panel Slide the mode switch to (Playback). -
Page 100: Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
Exiting the Sound Memos Press the MENU button. Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Sound Memo Panel Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 97) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have symbol displayed on them. •... - Page 101 • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format”...
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Page 102: Auto Play
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. Pausing/Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play • The display interval may vary for some images. •... -
Page 103: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. Protection Icon To cancel protection After step 2, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images (p. -
Page 104: Erasing
Erasing Erasing Single Images You can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). -
Page 105: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). -
Page 106: Formatting Sd Cards
Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or... - Page 107 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • SD cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
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Page 108: Printing
SD card you want to print and how many copies you want (DPOF participating photo lab to have them printed out later. icon appears for Canon Direct Print compatible CP series printers. Digital Print Order Format with a cable and operating the camera buttons. In... - Page 109 Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. Direct Print Compatible Printing Connect the camera to the printer Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) Print For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.
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Page 110: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a Canon Direct Print compatible CP printer or Bubble Jet printer, or on a PictBridge compliant printer. - Page 111 Number of Print Copies Selected for an Index Print All the Images on an SD Card Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 111). (Standard)/ Use the button to select an image, press the SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies...
- Page 112 • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings.
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Page 113: Setting The Print Style
• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. • When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. - Page 114 The date prints in the format specified in the Date/Time menu (p. 28). When the print type is set to [Index], only one or the other of the [Date] and [File No.] options can be set to [On] at the same time. Use the , , select [Set up] and press the SET button.
- Page 115 Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the , , select [Reset] and press the SET button.
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Page 116: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. symbol will display on images that have had transmission settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. - Page 117 Selected for Transfer All the Images on an SD Card Use the between images and the SET button to select and deselect them. • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can hold down the SET button to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images.
- Page 118 • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. Use the [Mark All] and press the SET button. Use the [OK] and press the SET button. The display returns to the Transfer Order (DPOF) menu.
- Page 119 Resetting the Image Transfer Settings You can cancel the image transfer settings In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the [Reset] and press the SET button. Use the [OK] and press the SET button. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].
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Page 120: Connecting The Camera To A Computer/Tv
IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems: Windows 98 (including Second Edition)/Windows 2000/Windows Me/ Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2) - Page 121 USB Port USB Cable DIGITAL Terminal • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection. • Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for the subsequent procedures.
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Page 122: Downloading Images Without Installing The Software
(JPEG format 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 123: Downloading Directly From An Sd Card
Downloading Directly from an SD Card Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer. Refer to your card adapter’s or card reader’s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader. -
Page 124: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC100. VIDEO AUDIO Yellow Black Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. - Page 125 • A TV set cannot be used in • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack.
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Page 126: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows 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 option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. - Page 127 • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If the [Mute] option in the will not sound even if each sound item is individually set to (On) in the My Camera menu (p.
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Page 128: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering SD Card Images and Sounds menu items. - Page 129 • Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the SET...
- Page 130 File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image • Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) •...
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Page 132: Menus And Messages List
Menus and Messages Lists The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45) to learn how to select a setting. FUNC. Menu Item/Menu Screen Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO Speed Options Sets the shooting mode. •... - Page 133 Item/Menu Screen Photo Effect Light Metering System Resolution (Stills) Resolution (Movies) Compression (Stills) Options Sets the photo effect. • Effect Off* • Vivid • Neutral • Low Sharpening • Sepia • Sets the light metering method. • Evaluative* • Center Weighted Average •...
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Page 134: Rec. Menu
Rec. Menu Item/Menu Screen Quick Shot AiAF Self-timer AF-assist Beam Options Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On* • Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. •... - Page 135 Item/Menu Screen Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to on or off. • On* • Off Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases. • Off • 2* to 10 seconds Reference Options Page p.
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Page 136: Play Menu
Play Menu Item/Menu Screen Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. - Page 137 Item/Menu Screen Print Order Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service. Transfer Order Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer. Reference Options Page p. 108 p.
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Page 138: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Item/Menu Screen Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Options Sets whether or not a beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. See also "How the [Mute] option in the (Set up) Menu and Sound in the (My Camera) Menu Interact"... - Page 139 Item/Menu Screen Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. • • • • • • Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.
- Page 140 Item/Menu Screen Info Display LCD Brightness Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Options Sets the type of information that appears in the Shooting Info, Review Info and Replay Info options. • Shooting Info: Off*/On • Review Info: Off*/On • Replay Info: Off*/Standard/Detailed Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor.
- Page 141 Item/Menu Screen Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format. Clock Display Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. • 0 sec. to 5 sec.* to 10 sec. • 10 sec. to 30 sec. (in 10-sec. •...
- Page 142 Item/Menu Screen Language Video System Options Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Français • Svenska • Nederlands • Español • Dansk • Chinese • Suomi •...
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Page 143: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, 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 options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. - Page 144 Item/Menu Screen Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound For more information, see How the [Mute] option in the (My Camera) Menu Interact (p. 143). Options Sets the sound emitted 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.* • • • • Sets the sound emitted when the shutter button is pressed.
- Page 145 • How the [Mute] option in the (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the (My Camera) Menu Interact To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in the (Set up) menu.
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Page 146: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a separately sold printer. •... -
Page 147: List Of Messages
List of Messages List of Messages during Shooting/Playback The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... No memory card Card locked! Cannot record! Memory card error! - Page 148 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. Check image...
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Page 149: Camera Care And Maintenance
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Page 150: Troubleshooting
(See Formatting SD Cards (p. 104).) • If reformatting does not work, the SD card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. The SD card is • Slide the write protect tab of the write-protected. - Page 151 Problem Battery pack Battery life exceeded consumed quickly if battery pack loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) Battery pack will not Battery pack life charge exceeded Poor contact between battery pack and battery charger Image is blurred or Camera moved out of focus Autofocus function...
- Page 152 Problem Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor White dots appear on the image Flash does not fire Image not showing on TV monitor Cause Insufficient light for •...
- Page 153 Problem Reading images SD card was from SD card is formatted in another slow device Recording images to SD card takes a long time Cause • Use an SD card formatted in your camera. See Formatting SD Cards (p. 104). Solution...
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Page 154: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD10 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 4 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the... - Page 155 Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.6 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx. 10- sec. delay Recording Media SD memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Image Recording Format Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;...
- Page 156 Dimensions Weight *1 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-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
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Page 157: Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-3L (fully charged) Number of recordable images Playback * Excludes movie data. * At low operating temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. - Page 158 SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (2272 x 1704 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (320 x 240 pixels) Movie (160 x 120 pixels) • The maximum movie clip length is approximately The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. •...
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Page 159: Sd Memory Card
Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution (2272 x 1704) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) (320 x 240) Movies (160 x 120) SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standard Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. - Page 160 Battery Charger CB-2LU/CB-2LUE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V) 4.2 V DC/0.7 A Approx. 95 minutes 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) 52.0 x 71.0 x 25.8 mm (2.0 x 2.8 x 1.0 in.) Approx.
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Page 161: Index
Index AF Frame ... 43 AF-assist Beam... 44 AiAF... 44 Auto Play... 100 Autofocus... 44 AV Cable AVC-DC100 ... 122 Battery Capacity... 155 Charging ... 20 Handling ... 21 Installing... 23 Clock Display... 54 Compression ... 57 Continuous Shooting... 62 Date/Time... - Page 162 ON/OFF Button... 32 Photo Effect ... 81 Play Menu... 134 Playback Mode ... 34 Power Saving... 33 Protect ... 101 Quick Shot ... 44 Rec. Menu ... 132 Red-Eye Reduction Function... 60 Resolution ... 57 Review Duration ... 55 Rotate ... 95 SD Card ...
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- Page 168 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
- Page 169 • 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 170: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Resolution Small Movie Movie... - Page 171 Function Photo Effect ISO Speed * Default setting Setting available Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. The ISO speed is automatically set. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p.