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  • 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. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    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 arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • 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 Just take pictures (Easy mode) ......29 Shoot to match special conditions .
  • Page 5 View Look at my pictures ........27 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 Read This First ...
  • Page 7 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 73 Continuous Shooting ... 74 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ... 74 Customizing the Self-Timer ... 75 Shooting Using a TV Monitor... 76 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock ... 76 Getting More Out of Your Camera ...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with the following icons: : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3100 IS only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3000 IS only Explanations without these icons apply to both models. •...

  • 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 Safety Precautions Battery and Battery Charger • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 11 • 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. • 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. CB-2LA CB-2LAE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

  • Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator

    Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots Playback Time (Hours) • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above.

  • 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 Label What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Removing the Battery and Memory Card ●...
  • Page 18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 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 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 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 language that displays on the screen. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ●...

  • 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

    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. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

  • 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 AF Frame Scene Icons ● The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Background Subject People Landscapes Close Subjects Icon Background Color * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses.
  • 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), and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ●...

  • 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: Shoot Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Compose the shot. Pressing the zoom button toward i will ●...
  • Page 32 Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom button toward i while shooting will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time •...

  • 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 Preparations ● Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD 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 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK].
  • Page 37 Transfer and View Images ● You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations. • It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable AVC-DC400* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card Battery Pack NB-8L (with Terminal Cover)* * Also available for purchase separately. Card Reader Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo 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 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –...
  • Page 40 Separately Sold Accessories Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 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) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p.

  • Page 43: Indicator

    Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 132) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 96) / g (Index) (p. 92) 0 (Face Selector) Button (pp. 80, 95) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 95) A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp.

  • 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 Playback No Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.

  • Page 45: Power Saving Function

    Histogram during Playback High Dark Bright 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 screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • 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). Available Options Menu Items 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 ● Adjusting the Volume ● Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...

  • Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu ● Using the l Button ● • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. •...

  • 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. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p.

  • 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

    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 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] (p. 123). Adding Effects and Shooting ●...

  • Page 58: Turning The Flash Off

    Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving. Press the r button.

  • 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 less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p.

  • 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 (p. 19). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.

  • 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. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 75). Press the p button.

  • 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 (p. 78). Changing the number of shots For the screen in Step 1, press the l button, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots.

  • 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. 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 orange.

  • 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). Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Compression Recording Pixels Ratio (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 (Medium 2) 5 M/2592 x 1944...
  • Page 70 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Compression Recording Pixels (Large) 10 M/3648 x 2736 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816 x 2112 (Medium 2) 4 M/2272 x 1704 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 (Small) 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 •...

  • Page 71: 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 High Nightscapes, Dark interiors 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 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. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom 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: 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 Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid Vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Sepia tones.

  • 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. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 62, 74, 75). • Continuous shooting speed increases in •...

  • 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). What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •...

  • 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” (p. 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 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. 84) assumes that the mode dial is set to K mode and the camera is in ≈.

  • 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. Face AiAF ● • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...

  • Page 79: 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. 59) or Digital Tele-converter (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. Confirming the number of detected faces Keeping the 0 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 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. Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.

  • 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”. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.

  • 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 (p. 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

    Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality •...

  • 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. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 59) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.

  • 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. 94) •...

  • Page 89: 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 – 3 on p. 33, choose * and ● press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen.
  • Page 90 Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • 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 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. Searching from a large number of images By repeatedly pressing the zoom button toward g, you can display an index of up to 100 images.

  • Page 93: 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. • 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 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 (p.

  • Page 96: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from two transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Press the zoom button toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear on the screen.

  • Page 97: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV Cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White or Black Yellow Yellow Black What if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.

  • 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 Choose Range ● 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 [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button.
  • Page 100 Protecting Images 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]. Choose the ending image. Press the r button, choose [Last 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 Choosing Images Individually ● Choose Range ● 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. 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 (p. 93). If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting, images will not be tagged as favorites.

  • 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 (p. 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

    Choose Range ● If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Make the setting. If you press the n button, a ●...

  • Page 106: 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. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of Step 3 cannot be edited. Choose [Resize].

  • Page 107: 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 • Images with a recording pixel setting of cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4).

  • 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. • 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 109: Printing

    Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...

  • 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 (p. 2). 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 pp. 38, 40 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. Print images. Press the op buttons to choose [Print] and ●...

  • 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 • 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. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies ●...

  • Page 114: Printing Images With Dpof Settings

    Printing Images with DPOF Settings Set All Images to Print Once ● Clearing All Selections ● Printing Images with DPOF Settings The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p.

  • 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 tab (p. 47). Turning off Hints & Tips ● When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.
  • Page 117 Changing the Start-up Screen ● You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Registering the Start-up Screen ● When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images.
  • 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. Changing the File Number Assignment ● Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
  • Page 119 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 120 Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time ● You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 45). 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.

  • Page 121: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). 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 122: After Shooting

    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. Changing the Image Display Time Right After ●...
  • Page 123 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. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. •...

  • Page 124: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 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-D60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • 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 power 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 (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 140). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 121). •...
  • Page 129 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

    List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 16). Memory card locked •...
  • Page 131 Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Unselectable image. • Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 96), rotated (p. 105), edited (pp. 106 – 108), or added to a print list (p. 112). • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, rotated, edited, or added to a print list.

  • Page 132: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) ● Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 72) My Colors (p. 73) Drive Mode (p. 74) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) Metering Modes (p. 81) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69) / Recording Pixels (pp.
  • Page 133 Playback (Detailed Information Display) ● My Category (p. 104) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 71) Exposure Compensation (p. 66), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 87) White Balance (p. 72) Histogram (p. 45) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 69) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p.

  • Page 134: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) Flash (pp. 58, 67, 83) Self-Timer (pp. 62, 74, 75) AE Lock (p. 82)/FE Lock (p. 82) AF Lock (p. 81) Face Selection (p.
  • Page 135 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 136: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu ● Function AF Frame (p. 78) AF Frame Size (p. 79) Digital Zoom (p. 59) AF-Point Zoom (p. 79) AF-assist Beam (p. 121) Flash Settings (pp. 83, 122) Review (p. 122) Review Info (p. 122) Disp. Overlay (p. 123) IS Mode (p.
  • Page 137 — — — — — " — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable Menus ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 138 Menus 3 Set up Menu ● Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels).

  • Page 139: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu ● Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images. Erase All Erases all images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. Trimming Trims portions of still images.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... . . Image Sensor..... 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 141 File Format..... . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF Data Type ..... . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images) .
  • Page 142 Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Type ......Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage......3.6 V DC Capacity .

  • Page 143: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

  • Page 144: Index

    Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ...123 AC Adapter Kit ...39, 126 Accessories ...39 AE Lock ...82, 87 AF Frames ...25 Focus AF Lock ...81 AV Cable ...2, 97 Battery Battery Charger ...2, 39 Charge ...14 Charge Indicator Date/Time Battery Power Saving ...45, 119, 120 Beach (Scene Mode) Black and White Images...
  • Page 145 AF Lock ...81 AF-Point Zoom ...79 Face Selection ...80 Focus Check ...95 Focus Lock ...76 Foliage (Scene Mode) ...56 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ...46 List ...134 Grid Lines ...123 Histogram ...45 Household Power ...126 Image Quality Compression Ratio...
  • Page 146 Index Recording Pixels (Image Size) Red-Eye Auto Correction ...83 Correction ...108 Reduction ...122 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) Rotating Images ...105 SCN (Scene Mode) ...55 Screen Display Language Information Display Menu Operations Switching the Display Scroll Display ...92 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer...
  • Page 147 MEMO...
  • Page 148 Disclaimer • 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. •...

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