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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide • 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-4L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable...

  • Page 3: Read This First

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  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    (p. 58) ● Focus on faces ....... . 24, 64, ●...
  • Page 5 ● Look at my pictures ........

  • 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 Returning the Camera to Default Settings .....
  • Page 7 Quickly Searching Images..... 104 Self-Timer ......... 75 Viewing Images Customizing the Self-Timer..... 76 in Filtered Playback ....106 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..77 Viewing Slideshows....... 107 Changing the Composition Checking the Focus....... 109 with the Focus Lock ....77 Magnifying Images ......

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode....148 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • 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

    Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. •...
  • Page 10 High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution •...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it and up To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

  • Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator

    The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

  • 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. 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

    Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up.

  • Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards

    The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode 24).

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings...

  • Page 20: Changing The Date And Time

    • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 21: Setting The Display Language

    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. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat 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. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop).

  • 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 What if... • 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 26: Scene Icons

    The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view your images 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 reverse order.

  • 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.

  • Page 29: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 30: Print Images

    Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.

  • 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. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E.

  • Page 32: Stop Shooting

    Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

  • Page 33: Viewing Movies

    After the movie finishes, appears. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly.

  • Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer

    PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher * For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer's capabilities. Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.5)

  • Page 35: Install The Software

    (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation.

  • Page 36: Turn On The Camera

    ● Follow Step 2 on p. 29 to connect the camera to a computer. Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow].

  • Page 37: Transfer Images

    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. • The camera information may not display correctly.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler Power Cord Waterproof Case DR-10 WP-DC33 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

    • Waterproof Case WP-DC33 Installing the camera into this waterproof case lets you take underwater shots at depths down to 40 meters (130 feet), or take worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. •...

  • 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

    (p. 104) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings 24). You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 56) or select settings yourself to take various types of pictures (pp.
  • Page 43 / p Button (p. 48) (pp. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode.

  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Switching the Display You can change the display using the l button.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Display Display (p. 109) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information will not display. You can set the display that appears first. Press the n button to choose the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info].

  • Page 46: Indicator

    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. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.

  • Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode 148). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu.

  • 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. 150 – 153).

  • Page 49: 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 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    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 • cannot change the brightness with the l button.

  • 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. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ●...

  • Page 52: Low Level Memory Card 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. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting.

  • Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.

  • Page 54: Clock Functions

    Press the qr buttons to change the display color. Press the m button to cancel the clock ● display. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the ON/OFF button to display the clock.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    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. This chapter assumes the mode is set to A for “Turning the Flash Off”...

  • 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 switch to 4. Choose the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 57 H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels, 69). In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...

  • Page 59: Turning The Flash 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 will appear on the...

  • Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 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 1.5x or 2.0x.

  • Page 62: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 19).

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then ●...

  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    To restore the original setting, choose in Step 2 on 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. Changing the number of shots For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots.

  • Page 65: 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 switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.

  • Page 66: Shooting In Program Ae

    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 display in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. •...

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h.

  • Page 68: Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

    You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom.

  • Page 69: Changing The Recording Pixels

    , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele- Converter 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the image quality. Press the m button and choose ●...
  • Page 70 4000 x 2248 1105 1707 6822 • 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

    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. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance

    Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. ●...

  • Page 73: Continuous Shooting

    Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.

  • Page 74: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again.

  • Page 75: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 74 to choose , then press the l button.

  • Page 76: 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 $. Press the p button, then use the op ● buttons to choose $, then press the n button.

  • Page 77: 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” 111). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 79: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    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 switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. •...

  • Page 80: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] •...

  • Page 81: Magnifying The Focal Point

    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. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus.

  • Page 82: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

  • Page 83: Shooting With Servo Af

    • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode. • You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab to [On]. • Not available in Self-Timer (pp.

  • Page 84: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an ●...

  • Page 85: 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”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 86: 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 87: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

  • Page 88: Red-Eye Correction

    • You can correct recorded images 125). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then • press the n button, the Flash Settings screen will appear.

  • Page 89: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, choose the 4 ● tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection] menu item. Use the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 90: Shooting Long Exposures

    Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.

  • Page 91: Changing The Color And Shooting

    T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T.
  • Page 92 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. to choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 Press the l button.
  • Page 93 Pressing the l button accepts the ● setting and restores the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.

  • Page 94: 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. Choose x or v. to choose x ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.

  • Page 95: 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 switch is set to E. •...

  • Page 96: Changing The Movie Mode

    See “Changing the Color and Shooting” z Color Swap (p. 91) for details. Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in the > and z mode.

  • Page 97: Changing The Image Quality

    , 1 hour in Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

  • Page 98: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears.

  • Page 99: 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. •...

  • Page 100: 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. 104) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 106) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 107) •...

  • Page 101: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. 33, choose * ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.

  • Page 102: Save The Edited 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. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit 40).

  • Page 103: Using Playback And Other Functions

    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 104: Quickly Searching Images

    Searching in a large number of images By repeatedly moving the zoom lever toward g, you can display an index of up to 100 images. If you move the zoom lever toward g again, a orange frame appears around all of the images and you can quickly search by pressing the op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images.
  • Page 105 Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. Choose an image. ● If you set single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than one second, the screen shown on the left will appear.

  • Page 106: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    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. 113) or delete (p. 115) images at once while filtered. Choose ‚.

  • Page 107: Viewing Slideshows

    Press the n button to stop the ● slideshow. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. •...

  • Page 108: Changing Settings

    Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button, choose ●...

  • Page 109: 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 45).

  • Page 110: Magnifying Images

    Approximate Location Press the m button again to return to of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Press the n button and choose the ●...

  • Page 111: 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) Turn off the camera and TV.

  • Page 112: 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 an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal.

  • Page 113: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 115). Choose :. Press the m button to choose : in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Once set, will appear on the screen.

  • Page 114: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Choose the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the ● image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. Press the r button, choose [Last image] ● and press the m button.

  • Page 115: Erasing All Images

    You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 5 while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [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.

  • Page 116: Choosing Images Individually

    Pressing the m button once more will ● cancel the selection, and will disappear. ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and ● press the m button.
  • Page 117 Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and ● press the m button.

  • Page 118: 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. 106) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” 107), “Protecting Images”...
  • Page 119 Choose the setting. Press the p button to choose [Select] and ● press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.

  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose \. Press the m button to choose \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again.

  • Page 121: 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.

  • Page 122: 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.

  • Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●...

  • Page 124: 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 125: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.

  • Page 126: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 127: Print Added Images

    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Connect the camera to the printer Number of copies to print 29). Print. Press the op buttons, choose [Print ●...

  • Page 128: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 129: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    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). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images &...

  • Page 130: Set All Images To Print Once

    Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● Choose [Select All Images] in Step 1 on and press the m button. p. 129 Make print settings. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and ●...

  • Page 131: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

  • Page 132: Changing Functions

    Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment. Choose [File Numbering], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 133: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Images will be saved into folders created on each 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 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.].

  • Page 134: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
  • Page 135 Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.

  • Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab 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 137: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time.

  • Page 138: Displaying The Overlay

    Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons ●...

  • Page 139: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds.
  • Page 140 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then ●...

  • Page 141: 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 142: Using Household Power

    After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 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 143: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 144 • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the frame will appear and the camera will focus.
  • Page 145 Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names.

  • Page 146: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction 16). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab 18). Cannot record! •...
  • Page 147 Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air.

  • Page 148: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    — — — *1 Set to when flash fires. *2 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots]. *3 ISO 3200 (p. 58) is set by default. *4 Fixed to . *5 is not selectable.
  • Page 149 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable...

  • Page 150: Menus

    Off/Grid Lines Disp. Overlay (p. 138) 3:2 Guide/Both Continuous/Off IS Mode (p. 138) Shoot Only/Panning — Date Stamp (p. 62) Off/Date/Date & Time *1 AiAF *2 Always [On]. *3 [On] when movement is detected. *4 Available when h is chosen.
  • Page 151 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable...

  • Page 152: Set Up Menu

    133 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. p. 133 Power Saving Auto Power Down: On*/Off p. 53 Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Time Zone Home/World p. 135 Date/Time Date and time settings p. 20...

  • Page 153: Playback Menu

    113 Rotate Rotates images. p. 120 My Category Categorizes images. p. 118 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still p. 124 images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 125 Trimming Trims portions of still images.

  • Page 154: Handling Precautions

    Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.

  • Page 155: Specifications

    Approx. 12.4 million) Lens ......5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) –...
  • Page 156 MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format.....Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type .....Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data:...
  • Page 157 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Rated input ....100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) Rated output .

  • Page 158: Index

    Black and White Images......Correction ..........FE Lock..........Camera Shake ........59, Clock Function........... Face AiAF..........Color Accent (Scene Mode) ....91, Face Self-Timer......... Color Swap (Scene Mode) ....92, Factory Settings Default Settings Components Guide ........FE Lock .............
  • Page 159 Index Focus Check..........Menu Focus Lock ..........Basic Operations........48 Format Memory Card, Formatting List............150 Formatting (Memory Card) ....22, Metering Mode...........84 FUNC. Menu MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card ..18 Basic Operations........Mode Switch ..........42 List ............Movie Editing ..........101 Image Quality (Frame Rate)....97...
  • Page 160 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....Terminal ..........29, Red-Eye Time Zone ..........Auto Correction ........Tone (White Balance)........ Correction ..........Transferring Images to a Computer ..Reduction..........Travel Abroad........15, Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..Trimming ..........Rotating Images ........Troubleshooting........

  • Page 161: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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