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Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS User Manual

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CaHOH
_o_S_o,IXUS 310 HS
ELIF_H
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HS
Camera
User
Guide
Make sure you read this guide,
including
the "Safety
Precautions"
section
before using the camera.
Reading
this guide will help ,.
learn to use the camera
properly.
Store this guide
use it in the future.

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  • Page 1 CaHOH _o_S_o,IXUS 310 HS ELIF_H Camera User Guide Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. Reading this guide will help ,. learn to use the camera properly. Store this guide use it in the future.
  • Page 2 Check ifthe following items are included inyour camera package. Ifanything ismissing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap WS-DCI0 IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA...
  • Page 3 Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
  • Page 4 ,tto the c amera iYii!_!i_ii:ii:!i: aving make settings ...... Miniat_#6 Effect Toy Camera Effect (p. 69) (p. 70) (p. 75) Men8 _r_me [ Effect Super _i i8 colors (p. 71) (p. 74) (p. 68) (p. 68) Focus on faces ..............25, 64, 95 Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .................
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? Look at my pictures ............i.._8 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ..... i_4 Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures .............. Erase pictures ..............

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations..Read This First ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Shooting in Program AE ....84 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies ......... Adjusting the Brightness Shoot Movies That Look Like a (Exposure Compensation) .... 85 Miniature Model (Miniature Turning the Flash On ...... Effect) .......... Adjusting the White Balance ... 86 Shooting Super Slow Motion Changing the ISO Speed ....
  • Page 8 TableofContents Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ........Correcting the Brightness Using Household Power ....(i-Contrast) ........Using an Eye-Fi Card ....Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ..150 Troubleshooting ......List of Messages That Appear on the Screen ......Printing Images ......
  • Page 9 Icons are used inthe text torepresent the camera buttons and s witches. Language that displays on the screen appears inside [](square brackets). (_) : Things you should becareful about @:Troubleshooting tips :Hints for g etting more out ofyour camera :Supplemental information (p.
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use only the recommended battery. Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
  • Page 13 Getting Started This chapter exp,ains preparations before shooting, how to shoot mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera...
  • Page 14 This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen.
  • Page 15 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase..Removethecover. insert the battery. i i iiiii!iiil;iiiiii!ii!i!!ii!il Align the A marks on the battery charger, then insert the battery by sliding it "...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    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. If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of...

  • Page 17: (Sold Separately)

    The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. SD memory cards* SDHC memory cards* SDXC memory cards ,5"_* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards Eye-Fi Cards This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    inserting Battery Memory Card Insert the battery. Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into...
  • Page 19 No.o. °g t,oBattery a.dMomory Ca.d Removing Batte_ and Memory Card Remove the battery. 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 The memory...
  • Page 20 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. Press the power button.
  • Page 21 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Changin 8 the Date Time ii!_i ............ You can change the current date and time settings. ::!i;!iiiiiiiiii_ Dispiaythe menu. FUN(:., MENU. After touching touch Choose [Date/Time]. Touch the _1' tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Date/Time].
  • Page 22 You can change the language that displays on the screen..Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. Display the settings screen. MENU. Touch and hold The settings screen will appear. set thed sp ay anguage. Touch a display language, then touch :_2:).
  • Page 23 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) memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate...

  • Page 24: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing Shutter Button Complete formatting. When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. Touch [OK]. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to focus),...

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (SmartAuto) Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward E_-] (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward (wide angle) will zoom out from Zoom bar your subject, making it appear smaller.
  • Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    Viewing images After touching the subject and displaying ", the focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot. You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

  • Page 29: Active Display

    Active Display Pressing the [] button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power............Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below...
  • Page 30 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image..Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Drag across the screen to choose...
  • Page 31 The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose _ mode.

  • Page 32: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Do not touch the microphones while shooting. Microphones Do not operate the camera other than touching • while shooting. Operation sounds will be recorded in the movie, Stop shooting. Touch The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie.
  • Page 33 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Drag across the screen to choose a movie to play back. Play the movie. Touch The movie will play. If you touch the screen during playback, the movie will stop, and the movie control...
  • Page 34 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 software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
  • Page 35 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ T ro°s,o.r,no ,mogos too Co..p.,or,or V,ow,°O Preparatio.s Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer's drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.

  • Page 36: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Turnonthe c.mer.. Press the [] button to turn on the camera..Open CameraWinclow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...
  • Page 37 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Transferring images a Computer Viewing iiiiiiiiiii Transfer and View images Click [Import Images from Camera], 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...
  • Page 38 Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-6L with Battery Charger Wrist Strap WS-DC 10 Terminal Cover* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* <> Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Battery Charger CB=2LY/CB=2LYE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-6L. Battery Pack NB-6L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household...

  • Page 40: Separately Sold Accessories

    ..........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). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
  • Page 41 Learning More This chapter exp,ains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
  • Page 42 _) Lens _) Power Button (p. 20) _) Mode Switch @ Microphones (p. 32) d_ Zoom Lever Lamp (pp. 58, 78, 171) Shooting: E_] (Telephoto) /[] (Wide Flash (pp. 54, 85) Angle) (pp. 26, 31, 55) @ Speaker Playback: O, (Magnify) / _ (Index) @ Tripod Socket (pp.

  • Page 43: Components Guide

    Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 187, A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / 189) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 133, 152) (_ Strap Mount (p. 13) ¢_ [] (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 119) (37HDMI Terminal (p. 134) ® Indicator (p. 45)
  • Page 44 !i!i!i!i!i !i!i!_ii_i_'i_ i_ii_ii_ii _ii_ii_i_i_i !_i_ !ili!!_!i_!ii!ii!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i !_i!_i!_ i!_i!ii! ii!ii!ii !ii!iiii!iiii_i! i!!iii !!!!! ili! ii iii!!! ili! i!iii iiii! i!!i! !ili! ii iii!!! ili! i!iiii iiii! !iiiii! _!!i i_i_i_ ,¸, Switching Disp|ay DISP.. You can change the screen display by touching Refer to p.

  • Page 45: Screen Display

    indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
  • Page 46 Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 192 - 195) or Playback mode (p. 200)..Display the FUNC. menu. FUNC.= Touch ;; Choose a menu item. Drag up or down the menu on the left, or touch a menu item to choose...
  • Page 47 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback (r_l). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 - 199). Display the menu. MENU.

  • Page 48: Menu- Basicoperations

    MENU- BasicOperations ..Choose an option. For items that display to the left and right, touch to change settings. For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting. Complete the setting. Touch The normal screen...
  • Page 49 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds .... Display the menu. FUNC., MENU. Touch then touch Choose [Mute]. Touch the _1' tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch to choose [On].
  • Page 50 You can adjust the brightness of the screen..Display the menu. FUNC., MENU. Touch then touch Choose [LCD Brightness]. Touch the _1' tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]..Adjust the brightness. Touch the point on the bar where you want to change the brightness,...

  • Page 51: Settings

    When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Display the menu. _iiiii FUNC., MENU. Touch then touch choose[ResetA.]. Touch the _' tab. Drag up or down the screen to touch [Reset All]. Resetthesettings. Touch [OK].
  • Page 52 To save battery power, the screen turns off, and 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 you stop operating camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will...
  • Page 53 Shooting with Common|y Used Functions This chapter exp,ains how to use common functions, such as the se,f- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to _ mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp.
  • Page 54 You can shoot with the flash turned off..Touch _A. Choose _). Touch Touch (_ again to make the setting. Once set, (_ will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing _ will appear on the screen.

  • Page 55: Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 18x maximum, capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 60) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear...
  • Page 56 Zooming More Closely Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by appro×imate[y 1.5× or approximately 2,0×. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
  • Page 57 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. 20). Choose [Date Stamp]. FUNC., MENU.
  • Page 58 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer, The camera will shoot approximately I0 seconds after the shutter button is pressed..Touch C.i?F. Choosedb. Touch £1_. Touch again to make the setting. Once set, _i_)will appear on the screen.

  • Page 59: Using The Self-Timer

    iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Using Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose _<_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 58 to choose Once set, _ will appear on the screen.

  • Page 60: Setting (Image Size)

    You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose • Choose anoption. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.
  • Page 61 12069 49420 (Small) 20116 82367 0.3M/640x480 30"W4 123550 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 63: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter exp,ains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.

  • Page 64: On The Screen

    The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode..Set the camera to _ mode. Set the mode switch to O. ChooseaShooting mode. Touch If you touch or quickly drag left or right across...
  • Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions _,_ Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot.
  • Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions _'_ Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. i_i_iTake shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 67 You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
  • Page 68 You can add various effects to images when shooting..Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps I - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shooting mode. Shoot. Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.
  • Page 69 Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens {Fish- Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose _j_. Choose.n effect eve . Touch [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
  • Page 70 Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots Thai Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model..: Choose_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears...
  • Page 71 Adding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds {Creative Light Effect) Light displays and other points of light in the night backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into 6 different shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting.
  • Page 72 Adding Effects Shooting Changin 9 the Co|or Shootin You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 73 Adding Effects and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose _S. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Touch f. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display,...
  • Page 74 Adding Effects Shooting Shootin 8 in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white..C hoose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose I_1. Chooseaoolorto.e. Touch [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.
  • Page 75 Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 76 Detecting a Smi|e Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Choose in Steps I - 2 on p. 64, then touch _£_. Touch then touch _D. The camera will enter shooting preparation.

  • Page 77: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ¢._. Choose in Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64, then touch %.._.
  • Page 78 Detecting a Face Shooting (Smart Shutter) After touching on the screen in Step I, touch _.v to change the number of shots. Touch _C_to complete the setting. Using Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p.
  • Page 79 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.
  • Page 80 You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive...
  • Page 81 The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose shoot. When the shutter button is pressed...
  • Page 83 Choosing Settings Yourse|f in this chapter you wiii learn how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to O and the camera is in P mode. stands for Program Before...
  • Page 84 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity at maximum wide angle (l_Ti), and approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (E$]).
  • Page 85 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Touch +0. Adjust t hebrightness. While looking at the screen, touch the bar, or drag it left or right, to adjust the brightness, then touch _Z).
  • Page 86 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions..Choose the white balance function. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose AWB. Choose an option.
  • Page 87 Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match 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. Follow Step 2 on p.
  • Page 88 Choose the ISO speed. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear. Touch the menu item again to complete the setting.

  • Page 89: Menus

    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...
  • Page 90 You can change the width to height ratio of an image..Choose 4:3. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose 4=3. :: Choose,,,option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.
  • Page 91 You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. Touch FUNC., then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose r-]. : Choose .optio.. Touch Djj.
  • Page 92 You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting..Choose My Colors. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose _FF. Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set.
  • Page 93 iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii Changing the Tone of an Irnage (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose Touch on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 94 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (_]).
  • Page 95 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. FUNC., MENU Touch then to choose tab. Touch [AF Frame], then touch to choose an option. Face AiAF Detects people's faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering...
  • Page 96 Changing theAF Frame Mode Fixed Frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Touch FUNC, then MENU to choose the O tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] and choose [Small]. The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-converter (p.
  • Page 97 If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF=Point Zoom]..i:!i !i !ii!!ji ¸¸ FUN(:., MENU Touch then to choose tab. Touch [AF-Point Zoom], then touch 4 _ to choose [On].
  • Page 98 You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. Choose the subject, face or location to focus on. Touch the subject or person shown on the screen, When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera...
  • Page 99 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 touch inside the frame shown on the left.
  • Page 100 While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot..Choose [Servo AF]. FUNC., MENU Touch then and choose the tab and touch [Servo AF], then touch _' to choose [On].
  • Page 101 You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. FUNC., Touch then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose {_8_. Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. Touch the menu item again to complete the setting.
  • Page 102 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 touch the lower part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 103 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 104 You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash..Choose [Flash Settings]. MENU Touch FUNC., then and choose the tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Choose the setting. Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch choose [On]. Once set, @ will appear on the screen.
  • Page 105 When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, [] appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]..i:!i_!i_!ii!!j_ < FUN(:., MENU Touch then to choose tab. Touch [Blink Detection], then touch to choose [On]. shoot. When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame and [] appear...

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