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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) AV Cable AVC-DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap WS-DC9 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...
Page 3: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits (p.
Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ........27 ●...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Conventions Used in this Guide ...9 Safety Precautions...10...
Page 7 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ... 72 Shooting in RAW... 74 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 75 Changing the ISO Speed ... 76 Adjusting the White Balance ... 77 Continuous Shooting... 79 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 80 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ...
Page 8 Table of Contents Trimming...136 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...137 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) ...138 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ...139 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) ...140 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...141 8 Customizing the Camera...145 Changing Functions...146 Changing Shooting Functions...150 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus ...154...
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button, and control ring are represented by the following icons.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
Page 11 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers. This could result in injury.
Page 13: View Movies
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LY CB-2LYE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Terminals Label Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.
Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Removing the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2.
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? •...
Page 24: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Page 25 AF Frames What if... • the flash rises and lowers automatically? The flash will rise and lower automatically depending on the shooting scene and camera settings. If you attempt to push the flash down with your fingers or if you interfere with the moving flash, the warning [Wrong flash position Restart the camera] will appear on the screen.
Page 26: Scene Icons
Taking Pictures • a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.
Page 27: Viewing Images
Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 29: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...
Page 30: Print Images
Printing Images • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Print images. Press the c button. ● Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Set the mode dial to E. Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will ● zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Page 32: Stop Shooting
Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 23 min. 49 sec. Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. •...
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera.
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser/Digital Photo Professional, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3...
Page 35: Install The Software
Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
Page 36: Turn On The Camera
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
Page 37: Transfer Images
Transfer Images Changing the software that displays after images have been transferred You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations. • After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can transfer images.
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler DR-40 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Page 39 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 40: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / AF Assist Beam (p. 150) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 151)) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 124) / g (Index) (p.
Page 43: Control Dial
Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 46) (Short Cut) Button (p. 153) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 29) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 117) HDMI Terminal (p. 126) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 125) n (Menu) Button (p. 48) l (Display) Button (pp.
Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) White Balance Correction (p. 78) My Colors (p. 80) i-Contrast (p. 100) Drive Mode (p. 79) Histogram (p. 46) Metering Modes (p. 91) Compression (Image Quality) (pp.
Page 45: Switching The Display
Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 140) My Category (p. 132) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 76) Exposure Compensation (p. 70) / Exposure Shift Amount (p. 112) White Balance (p. 77) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 135 – 139) Compression (Image Quality) (p.
Page 46: Indicator
Indicator Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Available Options Menu Items Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.
Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 – 171). Display the menu.
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ●...
Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu With the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] •...
Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem.
Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
Page 54: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock. Press and hold the m button. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time.
Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
Conditions and Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.
Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. Turn the Ê dial to choose a shooting ●...
Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ●...
Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● When using the Waterproof Case WP- DC35 (sold separately), you can shoot underwater landscapes and creatures with natural tones.
Page 59: Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
In F, V, ’, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 76) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In , mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound •...
Page 60: Shooting In Mode (Low Light Mode)
Shooting in The ISO speed will be set automatically between ISO320 and ISO12800. Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Page 61: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing screen.
Page 62: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 63 Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x.
Page 64: Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm or 105mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to shoot at a particular focal length. While in digital zoom (p. 62), turning the Ï ring counterclockwise will not •...
Page 65: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Inserting and printing the date and time in images without an embedded date and time •...
Page 66: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shot. You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is pressed and the shot is taken (0 – 30 seconds) and also the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).
Page 67: Using The Face Self-Timer
What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights).
Page 68 Using the Face Self-Timer Change the number of shots After the screen in Step 1 has been displayed, press the qr buttons quickly to change the number of shots, then press the m button to set. What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.
Page 69: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 70: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
Page 71: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.5 m (1.6 – 21 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.5 m (1.6 – 8.2 ft.) Choose h.
Page 72: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from seven recording pixels (image size) settings. If you choose Converter (p. 63). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), Choose the recording pixels.
Page 73 (RAW) 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A4, Letter size 5" x 7"...
Page 74: Shooting In Raw
Shooting in RAW A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to broadly adjust the image with minimal loss in image quality. Differences between RAW images and JPEG images.
Page 75: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Be sure to use the supplied software to transfer both the RAW images and the JPEG images that were recorded at the same time. Digital Zoom (p. 62), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63), and Date Stamp (p. 65) are not available when shooting in Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it.
Page 76: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. – Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. – Cloudy, Twilight – Nightscapes, Dark interiors High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.
Page 77: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type...
Page 78 Adjusting the White Balance Manually Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. • B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green. •...
Page 79: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Drive Mode Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 66, 67). • mode (p. 60), the shooting intervals will be faster. • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.
Page 80: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color...
Page 81: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. •...
Page 82: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 83: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 95), “Setting the Aperture Value”...
Page 84: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen (p.
Page 86: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.
Page 87: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...
Page 88: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Frame Confirming the number of detected faces Keeping the button pressed will display the number of faces detected by the camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: detected face).
Page 89: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. You can also focus using the Ï ring (p. 98). •...
Page 90: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. In flash settings other than ! (p.
Page 91: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Choose the Metering mode. After pressing the m button, press the ● op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 92: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and then turn the Ê dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination.
Page 93: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. In flash settings other than ! (p. 61), AEB is not available. • • Continuous shooting (p. 79) cannot be used in this mode. Choose After pressing the m button, press the ●...
Page 94: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 95: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600...
Page 96: Setting The Aperture Value
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”. Available Aperture Values F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F4.9, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 •...
Page 97: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p.
Page 98: Making Settings Using The Control Ring
Making Settings Using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Assign a function to the Ï ring. ●...
Page 99: Functions Assignable To The Control Ring
Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring are different depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function Ï Aperture Value Aperture Value Shutter Speed Ê...
Page 100: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect the brightness of areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds. It can then keep highlights from blowing out in light areas only (p. 76)), and automatically adjust dark areas to the optimum brightness.
Page 101: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • Not available when shooting in •...
Page 102: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 70), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. You can also set the flash exposure compensation by pressing the n button, choosing [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and pressing the m button.
Page 103: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. You can also set the flash output by pressing the n button, • choosing [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab, and then pressing the m button.
Page 104: Registering Shooting Settings
Registering Shooting Settings You can register your commonly used shooting modes and function settings. Set the mode dial to shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Registered Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) •...
Page 105: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
Page 106 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. ● Press the l button. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display.
Page 107 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. • When using the Self Timer (p. 66) you can set the time delay to 10 sec. or 2 sec., and the number of shots will be fixed to 1. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped.
Page 108: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. • This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 81). To use AF lock, register % to the •...
Page 109: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. •...
Page 110: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. E Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen > Color Accent color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting.
Page 111: Changing The Image Quality
320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. •...
Page 112: Using The Wind Filter
Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.
Page 113: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p.
Page 114: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 118) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 119) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 123) •...
Page 115: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose * ● and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
Page 116: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 117: Using Playback And Other Functions
Using Playback and Other The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. •...
Page 118: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display).
Page 119: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
To turn off this function, press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Scroll Display], then choose [Off]. Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 127) or delete (p. 130) all images at once while filtered.
Page 120: Using The Control Ring To Jump
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Jump by Using the Control Ring to Jump Turn the control ring to jump images using the cannot be selected when in index display. Viewing images using filtered playback. Pressing the m button will start filtered ●...
Page 121 What if you can’t choose a filter? When you choose in Step 1 on p. 119, if there are only images with the same date, you can only choose one filter. Also, you can only choose images sorted into categories in Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images”...
Page 122: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 123: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial during playback, the • image will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast- forward through images.
Page 124: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x.
Page 125: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow...
Page 126: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Operation sounds will not play when connected to a high-definition TV. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV.
Page 127: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 130). If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 52), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.
Page 128 Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 129: Protect Images
Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].
Page 130: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 127) cannot be erased. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●...
Page 131 Select Range Choose All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ● choose [OK] and press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 130 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button.
Page 132: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 119) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 123), Protecting Images (p. 127), Erasing All Images (p.
Page 133: Choosing Images Individually
Choosing Images Individually Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [Select] and press the m button.
Page 134: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 135: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • You cannot resize images taken with the Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ●...
Page 136: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4).
Page 137: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 80 for details on each menu item. • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
Page 138: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 139: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 140: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Choose an image.
Page 141: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 142: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • You cannot shoot movies in • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Page 143: Set All Images To Print Once
Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 142 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p.
Page 145: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 146: Changing Functions
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or Menu (p. 48), hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 147: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 148: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Functions Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones.
Page 149 If you change the date or time in the date will automatically change. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the MF indicator (p. 89) from m/cm to ft/in. Set the world time zone. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial ●...
Page 150: Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 151: Changing The Image Display Time
Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays after shooting.
Page 152: Customizing Display Information
Changing Shooting Functions Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. Gray items can also be set, however, they may not display depending on the Shooting mode.
Page 153 Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Page 154: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus You can register shooting menu items in the You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. tab to fit your preferences. Choose [My Menu settings]. ●...
Page 155: Changing Playback Functions
• Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My • Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a shooting mode.
Page 156: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or set the start-up image that appears when the camera power is turned on. Change Sounds Changing the Start-up Screen Choose [Sound Options], then press the m ●...
Page 157 Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Using the included software to register sounds and the start-up screen image You can register sounds and start-up screen images that come with the included...
Page 159: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
Page 160: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Do not unplug the plug and power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Page 161: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 162: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 173). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 150). •...
Page 163 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...
Page 164: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •...
Page 165 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 166: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 70)/Exposure Shift (p. 112) Self-Timer (pp. 66, 67) " Ò Î Flash (pp. 61, 71, 94) Program Shift (p. 92) AE Lock (pp. 92, 112)/FE Lock (p. 92) AF Lock (p. 86) Focusing Zone (pp.
Page 167 I J F V H U , t w S y O P T Y — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 168: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Center AF Frame Size (p. 84) Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 62) Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p. 87) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 150) On/Off MF-Point Zoom On/Off Safety MF (p.
Page 169 I J F V H U , t w S y O P T Y — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 170: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...
Page 171: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. My Category Categorizes images. Corrects dark portions and contrast in still i-Contrast images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. Trimming Trims portions of still images.
Page 172: Handling Precautions
LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 173: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . . Approx. 10 million Image Sensor ..... 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
Page 174 Specifications File Format ..... . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)/ RAW (CR2)* Compression .
Page 175 Weight ......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...
Page 176: Index
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ... 152 AC Adapter Kit ... 40, 160 Accessories ... 2, 38 AE Lock ... 92 Focus AF Frame ... 25 AF Lock ... 86 Aquarium (Scene Mode) ... 58 AV Cable ... 2, 125 Battery Battery Charger ...
Page 177 AF Frame Mode ... 84 AF Lock ... 86 AF-Point Zoom ... 85 Face Selection ... 88 Servo AF ... 87 Focus Bracketing ... 90 Focus Check ... 122 Focus Lock ... 82 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 22, 52 FUNC.
Page 178 Index Protect ... 127 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ... 72 Red-Eye Auto Correction ... 101 Correction ... 139 Reduction ... 151 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ... 135 Ring Function Selector Button ... 42, 98 Rotating Images ... 134 Screen Display Language ... 21 Information Displayed ...
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Canon PowerShot S90 User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Playback and Other Functions

8 Customizing the Camera

9 Useful Information

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