Page 1 Camera User Guide Photo of PowerShot A3100 IS • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Battery Pack NB-8L (with Battery Charger Camera Terminal Cover) CB-2LA/2LAE Interface Cable Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable IFC-400PCU...
Page 3: Read This First
Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages...
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . Just take pictures (Easy mode) ......Shoot to match special conditions .
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ........Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) .
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 MENU –...
Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the Tone of an Image Viewing Images on a TV ....97 (My Colors) ........73 Protecting Images ......98 Continuous Shooting ...... 74 Erasing All Images ......101 Shooting Using the Two Second Tagging Images as Favorites ..103 Self-Timer ........
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and the mode dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
Page 11 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. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer.
Page 14: 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. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.
Page 15 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: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards •...
Page 17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Page 18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1231 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on the default settings. •...
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. Turn on the camera. ●...
Page 20 Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time ● You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. Press the n button. ● Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button, then press ● the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a ●...
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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 When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. Press the m button. ● Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased.
Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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), or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode 66).
Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ● images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
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: Shooting In Easy Mode
Shooting in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom button are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.
Page 30: Viewing Or Erasing In Easy Mode
Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry.
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. Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Shooting Time Compose the shot. Pressing the zoom button toward i will ●...
Page 32 Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, ●...
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 35 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations ● Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
Page 36 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click...
Page 37 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View Images ● ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder.
Page 38: Accessories
IFC-400PCU* * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Page 39: 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-DC60 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 40 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 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 (pp. 26, 62, 63, 121) Speaker Microphone (p. 32) Flash (pp. Lens Tripod Socket Mode Dial DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Shutter Button (p. 23) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) ON/OFF Button Strap Mount (p.
Page 43: Indicator
Indicator 1 (Playback) Button Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 132) (p. 27) n Button Zoom Button (p. 47) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide e (Macro) / u (Infinity) (p. 67) (p. 68) q Button Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p.
Page 44: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display ● You can change the screen display pressing the l button. Refer to p. 132 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display...
Page 45: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Histogram during Playback Detailed The graph that appears in “ High Information Display ” (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark Bright vertically.
Page 46: 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. 134 – 135). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode.
Page 47: 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. 136 – 137). Display the menu.
Page 48: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds ● Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], ●...
Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu ● Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD ●...
Page 50: 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. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 51: 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. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format.
Page 52: Clock Functions
Clock Functions About low level formatting If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format.
Page 53: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Page 54: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Shoot.
Page 55: Shooting In Special Scenes
Shooting in Special Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Page 56 Shooting in Special Scenes Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ● 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 57 Shooting in Special Scenes In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] 123). Adding Effects and Shooting ●...
Page 58: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. Press the qr buttons to choose !, then ● press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to What if a flashing...
Page 59: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 60 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter ● The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 61: 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 19).
Page 62: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then ●...
Page 63: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face 78).
Page 65: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 66: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 66 – 75). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in...
Page 67: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13.1 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens), and 30 cm –...
Page 68: Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) or more) only.
Page 69: Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the compression ratio setting. After pressing the m button, press the op ● , then press the l buttons to choose button.
Page 70 3648 x 2048 4022 16473 • 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 ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
Page 71: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. After pressing the m button, press the op ● buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons to choose an option, ● then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen.
Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the m button, press the op ● buttons to choose Choose an option.
Page 73: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the m button, press the op ● buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons to choose an option, ●...
Page 74: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the m button, press the op ● buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons to choose W, then ●...
Page 75: Customizing The Self-Timer
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. After pressing the p button, press the op ● buttons to choose $, then press the n button.
Page 76: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” 97). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure...
Page 77: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera 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 mode. • The section “Shooting Long Exposures” (p.
Page 78: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, ● and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 79: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p.
Page 80: 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. Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face...
Page 81: 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 82: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 83: 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 84: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images 108). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button.
Page 85: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode).
Page 86: Changing The Image Quality
1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec. • 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 87: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure.
Page 88: 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. 92) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 93) • Viewing Slideshows (p.
Page 89: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. 33, choose * and ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen. Set the editing range.
Page 90 Editing Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose ● , then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], ● then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. •...
Page 91: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 92: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display ● Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Press the zoom button toward g. Images will display in an index. Press the zoom button toward g to increase ●...
Page 93: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display
Searching for Images Using the Jump Display To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off]. Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.
Page 94: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not function. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button, choose ● [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button.
Page 95: 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 44).
Page 96: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Press the zoom button toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear on the screen. If you continue to hold the zoom button, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x.
Page 97: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV Cable 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.
Page 98: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 101). • If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. • If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 4, images will not be protected.
Page 99 Protecting Images Protect images. If you press the n button, a ● confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then ● press the m button. The images will be protected. Choose Range ● Choose [Select Range]. ●...
Page 100 Protecting Images Choose the ending image. Press the r button, choose [Last image] ● and press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, ● and press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image.
Page 101: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 98) cannot be erased. Choose All Images ● Choose [Erase]. Press the n button, choose [Erase] in ●...
Page 102 Erasing All Images Erase all images. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then ● press the m button. All images will be erased. Pressing the n button will restore the ● menu screen. Choosing Images Individually ● Choose [Select]. ●...
Page 103: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out and display just those images for viewing 93). Choose [Favorites]. Press the n button, choose the 1 tab ●...
Page 104: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can register images to categories and filter them for viewing 93). If you switch Shooting modes or turn the camera off before performing the steps listed below, the images will not be registered to categories. Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot.
Page 105: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Make the setting. If you press the n button, a ● confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and ● press the m button. The image will be registered to the category. Choose Range ●...
Page 106: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the 1 ● tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 107: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button, choose the 1 tab ● and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose the image ●...
Page 108: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, choose the 1 tab ● and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image.
Page 109: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series Inkjet Printers...
Page 110: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 111 • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. • Index printing is not available with the following Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers: CP710/CP510/CP500/CP400/CP330/ CP300/CP220/CP200.
Page 112: 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 settings such as the number of 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 113 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • 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 19).
Page 114: Printing Images With Dpof Settings
Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then ● press the m button. Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Connect the camera to the printer. Number of copies to print ● Follow Steps 1 – 4 on 110.
Page 115: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 116: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 47). Turning off Hints & Tips ● When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.
Page 117 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen ● You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ●...
Page 118 Changing Camera Settings Turning Off the Start-up Image ● You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr ● buttons to choose [Off]. Changing the File Number Assignment ●...
Page 119 Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date ● Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr ● buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 120 Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time ● You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 45). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m ●...
Page 121: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings Choose the world time zone. Press the op buttons to choose [ ● World], then press the n button. ● will appear in the shooting screen 132). If you change the date or time in the setting 19), your [ Home]...
Page 122 Changing Shooting Function Settings 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. Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m ●...
Page 123 Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay ● You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr ● buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
Page 124: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in ● Playback Choose [Resume], then press the qr ● buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed.
Page 125: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Page 126: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Page 127: 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 ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance 140). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 121). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. •...
Page 129 Troubleshooting When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (pp. 134 – 135). Cannot operate buttons. •...
Page 130: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
(p. 52) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
Page 131 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Page 132: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) ● Battery Charge Indicator Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, Spot AE Point Frame (p. 15) (p. 81) Camera Orientation* Disp. Overlay (p. 123) AF Frame (p. 25) White Balance (p. 72) Digital Zoom Date Stamp (p.
Page 133 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) ● My Category (p. 104) Metering Modes (p. 81) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 69) Folder Number – File Movies: Movie Length Shooting Mode Number (p. 118) (p. 86) ISO Speed (p.
Page 134: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function — — Exposure Compensation 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) — — Focusing Zone (pp. — — — — Flash (pp. 58, 67, … — — — Ò Î Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, —...
Page 135 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode " ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 136: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu ● Shooting modes G A 9 Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 78) Center — — AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small — — Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 59) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) — Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) —...
Page 137 Menus " ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable...
Page 138 Menus 3 Set up Menu ● Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Set the sounds for each camera operation. Sound Options p. 116 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 116 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Page 139 Menus 1 Playback Menu ● Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 94 Erase Erases images. p. 101 Erase All Erases all images. p. 101 Protect Protects images. p. 98 Rotate Rotates images. p. 105 Favorites Tags images as favorites. p.
Page 140: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... . . Approx. 12.1 million, Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor..... 1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 141 Specifications File Format..... . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels...
Page 142 Weight ......Approx. 63 g (2.22 oz.) (CB-2LA) Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LAE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 143: Handling Precautions
• 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 in your Warranty System Booklet. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 144: Index
Index Numerics Digital Tele-Converter ......Digital Zoom ..........3:2 Guide ..........123 Display Language ........Display Overlay ........DPOF ............. AC Adapter Kit .........39, Accessories ..........39 AE Lock ..........82, Easy Mode ......... 29, AF Frames ..........25 Editing Focus Red-Eye Correction ....... AF Lock .............81 Resizing...
Page 145 Index AF Lock ..........81 AF-Point Zoom ........79 Macro ............Face Selection ........80 Magnified Display ........Focus Check ..........95 Memory Cards ........Focus Lock ..........76 Available Shots ....18, 69, Foliage (Scene Mode) ......56 Formatting ........22, Format Memory Cards, Formatting Menu Formatting (Memory Card) ....22,...
Page 146 Index Printers Sound Settings ..........40, ........Printing Strap ............110 ............. 2, Program AE Super Vivid (Scene Mode) ..........66 ..... Protect ............98 Terminal ......36, 97, 110, Recording Pixels (Image Size) Time Zone ....68 ..........Red-Eye Tone (White Balance) ......Auto Correction Travel Abroad .........83 ........
Page 147 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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