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Camera User Guide
Before
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be sure to read this c
including the
3recautions.
This guide will familiarize
with how to use the camera
correctly.
Keep the guide handy
for future reference,

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  • Page 1 CaHOH Camera User Guide Before be sure to read this c including the 3recautions. This guide will familiarize with how to use the camera correctly. Keep the guide handy for future reference,...
  • Page 2 index _Y Navigating Through images By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward _ to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number...
  • Page 3 Browsing and FHtering images Navigating Through images Using Jump Display To find images on a memory card full of images, you can jump by a specific number of images or method. Choose a jump method. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the [] tab (p.
  • Page 4 _'_' Magnifying images ...................... Magnify an image, Moving the zoom lever toward Q, will zoom in and magnify the image, and O% is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward You can return to single-image display...
  • Page 5 image Viewing Options Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. MENU Press the button and choose [Slideshow] on the [] tab (p. 45). Configure the setting. Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option...
  • Page 6 Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116). Choose [Protect]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Protect] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image. Press the 4_ buttons to choose an image, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 7 You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the A button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the 4 _'...
  • Page 8 Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Rotate]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Rotate] on the [] tab (p. 45). Rotate the image. Press the _ buttons to choose an image. The image is rotated 90 °...
  • Page 9 mage editing (pp. 118 - 120) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Resize] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image.
  • Page 10 Editing Still images Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of _ (p. 62) or saved as XS in step 3. /_,_ _' Correcting image Brightness (i=Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
  • Page 11 [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red=Eye Correction]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image. Press the _ buttons to choose...
  • Page 12 Editing Still images Some images may not be corrected accurately. To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. Protected images cannot be overwritten.
  • Page 15 Functions can be configured on the _1' tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 45). Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. camera on. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the v button as you turn the Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p.
  • Page 16 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions and Tips _Hiding Hints Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness...
  • Page 17 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
  • Page 18 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions @ Low=Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Lowqevel formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 19 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _" File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 - 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option.
  • Page 20 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the button in Shooting mode (p. 40). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the [] button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.].
  • Page 21 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _' Date Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the @ button. Configure the setting. Press the _ buttons to choose an item, and then press the ,_'_ buttons to adjust the setting.
  • Page 22 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _J Display Language Change the display language as needed. Access the [Language] screen. Choose [Language@'_- ], and then press the button. Configure the setting. Press the Av buttons to choose language, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 23 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions The shooting mode (p. 68) Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 90) YT tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language[}_- ] (p. 23), and [Video System] (p. 137) _ettings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language[}_- ] (p. 23), [Calibration] (p.
  • Page 25 ® u.eChar0e'h'ba' Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that A is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that .,L is not visible on an uncharged battery.
  • Page 26 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK=DCg0 For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge camera battery. AC Adapter Kit ACKS00 For powering the camera...
  • Page 27 Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer.
  • Page 28 on a "iV Playback By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. :; Make sure the camera and TV are off.
  • Page 29 Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. Press the [] button to turn the camera Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
  • Page 30 Using Optional Accessories insert the coupler. Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 18). Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Close the cover. Lower the cover (1(_) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position...
  • Page 31 Using Optional Accessories ®- L Powering Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK8O0 and DC Coupler DCl0 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. ;::: Open the cover.
  • Page 32 Using Optional Accessories ........................Connect the power cord. coupler cable. Insert the adapter plug into the end of the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Insert one end of the power cord into the Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
  • Page 33 A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
  • Page 34 Printing images is displayed. Choose an image. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose an image. Access the printing screen. Press the @ button. Print the image. Press the ,_'_ buttons to choose [Print], and then press the @ button. Printing now begins.
  • Page 35 Printing images Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 - 6 on p. 142 to access screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the ,A.'_ buttons to choose an item, and then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Specify a desired image area to print (p.
  • Page 36 Printing images @ Cropping images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 144 to access printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the @ button.
  • Page 37 Printing images @ Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 144 to access printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] press the @ button. Choose a paper size. Press the ,_'_ buttons to choose an option, and then press the @ button, Choose a type of paper.
  • Page 38 Printing images ® Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes. Only available for images with a resolution of L. Fixed Size Choose the print size.
  • Page 39 You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. To cancel printing in progress, press the @ button. [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. y_"Addi_n9...
  • Page 40 Printing images @ Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the _ tab.
  • Page 41 No.] at the same time. The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the [tl" tab, accessible by pressing the M EN U button (p. 21). Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).
  • Page 42 Printing images @ Setting Up Printing for All images Choose [Select All images]. Following step 1 on p. 150, choose [Select All Images] and press the @ button. Configure the print settings. Press the _ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the @ button.
  • Page 43 Printing images Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed...
  • Page 44 Printing images Choose an image. Press the _ buttons to choose an image, and then press the @ button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the @ button again. V I is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images.
  • Page 47 (p. 19). The battery is swollen. Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting _;;;;;_;;;;;;_(((( #i,_;;;;;;;;;;_ #;#;#;#;#;#;_;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; _ _ _ _ _ _ Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 138). Shooting Cannot shoot. In Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 41). Nothing is dispmayed (p.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed haffway. To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly Subjects in shots mook too dark.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Sheeting Mevies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. Use the camera to format the memory card, er switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (p.
  • Page 51 (p. 20). Memory card error (p. !27) If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 20). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 52 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error It may not be possible to print computer-edited images or images shot with another camera.
  • Page 53 ®®@@ ® ® @@@@ @ @ @ __l_tj_[_ @ Remaining time @ Grid lines (p. 104) @ Digital zoom @ AE lock (p. 85), FE lock (_ Battery level (p. 163) magnification (p. 56) (p. 101) II___ @ Shutterspeed Li) Battery level (p. 163) d4_Focusing range (p.
  • Page 54 On=Screen information @ Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted--charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted--charge the battery immediately @ Battery Level An on-screen icon or message warns you when there is little battery power...
  • Page 55 On=Screen information ®® ®® ® ® ® ® ®@@ ®@ @ _) Movie (pp. 53, 108) (_ Metering method (p. 86) @ File size Shooting mode (p. 166) @ Folder number - File @ Still images: Resolution _3_ISO speed (p. 87) number (p.
  • Page 56 On=Screen information ® Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (p. 108) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the ,__ buttons to ad ust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the Q button.) 411 Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the Q button.)
  • Page 57 ® _"Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Flash (pp. 60, 100) AF Lock (p. 99) Focusing Range (p. 92) Touch Shutter (p. 59) *6 -1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Not available, but switches to _ in some cases.
  • Page 58 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ ..6 [ _ 0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 59 Functions and Menu Tables Exposure Compensation (p. 84) ]SO ..................Speed (p. 87) ..I[:_1 [F;LrfJ t]_ II;_ 11_] 108 208 4eO See 1_00 ........ Awi ..............5 ..6 ..White Balance (p. 89) ..-:_ ¢ _ ;__ o -o Drive Mode...
  • Page 60 Functions and Menu Tables --iOiOiO --ii 0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 61 Functions Menu Tables y"_ Shooting Menu Face AiAF .2 Tracking AF .3 AF Frame (p. 93) cente¢3 Fixed flame ..............6_.................. D gta Zoom (p. 102 .... AF-Point Zoom (p. 102) Serve ....................AF (p. 97) ..6 ....6ff*6 6666 ..........................
  • Page 62 Functions and Menu Tables © © ..5 .....o 5 ..5 5 ..0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 63 Functions and Menu Tables Grid Lines (p. 104) IS Settings (p. 104)*2 Shoot Only ..........6_ ..................6 ....6 ....Date Stamp (p. 61) Daiel Date 8, Time "1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only...
  • Page 64 Functions and Menu Tables o ..o ..o o ..o o ..o ..o ..o ..o ..2 o ..o ..o £ ° o ..£ ..S ..S ..8 S ..8 ..0 Available or set automatically.
  • Page 65 Functions and Menu Tables Mute p. 124 Lens Retract p. 129 Volume p. 124 Power Saving pp. 40, 129 Hints & Tips p. 125 DatelTime p. 22 LCD Brightness p. 125 Video System p. 138 p. 130 Start-up Image p. 125 Calibration Format pp.
  • Page 66 Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature...
  • Page 67 ® Drag ............Drive mode ..........AC adapter kit ......135, 138, 140 AC adapter kit for household power ..138 Accessories ..........Editing AE lock ............i-Contrast .......... AF frames ........25, 49, 93 Red-eye correction ......AF -e Focusing Resizing images .......
  • Page 68 index Powered IS ..........Power -e Battery, Batteries, Battery and i-Contrast ........... 88, 119 charger kit, AC adapter kit iFrame movies (movie mode) ....Power saving ..........Images Printing ............ Display period ........Program AE ..........Erasing ..........Protecting ..........Playback -e Viewing Protecting ..........
  • Page 69 Index Toy camera effect (shooting mode) ... 77 Tracking AF ..........Traveling with the camera ....... Troubleshooting ........TV display ..........Viewfinder ..........Viewing Index display ........Jump display ........Magnified display ......Single-image display ......Slideshow ......... TV display ......... White balance (color) ........
  • Page 70 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 71 LED side face-up. iThe adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only:...
  • Page 72 Trademark Acknowledgments The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. About MPEG=4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard may be used for encoding...
  • Page 74 CaHOH Camera User Guide Before be sure to read this c including the 3recautions. This guide will familiarize with how to use the camera correctly. Keep the guide handy for future reference,...
  • Page 75 index _Y Navigating Through images By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward _ to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number...
  • Page 76 Browsing and FHtering images Navigating Through images Using Jump Display To find images on a memory card full of images, you can jump by a specific number of images or method. Choose a jump method. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Jump Search] on the [] tab (p.
  • Page 77 _'_' Magnifying images ...................... Magnify an image, Moving the zoom lever toward Q, will zoom in and magnify the image, and O% is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward You can return to single-image display...
  • Page 78 image Viewing Options Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. MENU Press the button and choose [Slideshow] on the [] tab (p. 45). Configure the setting. Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option...
  • Page 79 Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 116). Choose [Protect]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Protect] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image. Press the 4_ buttons to choose an image, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 80 You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the A button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the 4 _'...
  • Page 81 Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Rotate]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Rotate] on the [] tab (p. 45). Rotate the image. Press the _ buttons to choose an image. The image is rotated 90 °...
  • Page 82 mage editing (pp. 118 - 120) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Resize] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image.
  • Page 83 Editing Still images Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of _ (p. 62) or saved as XS in step 3. /_,_ _' Correcting image Brightness (i=Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
  • Page 84 [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red=Eye Correction]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [] tab (p. 45). Choose an image. Press the _ buttons to choose...
  • Page 85 Editing Still images Some images may not be corrected accurately. To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. Protected images cannot be overwritten.
  • Page 88 Functions can be configured on the _1' tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 45). Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. camera on. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the v button as you turn the Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p.
  • Page 89 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions and Tips _Hiding Hints Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness...
  • Page 90 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
  • Page 91 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions @ Low=Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Lowqevel formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 92 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _" File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 - 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option.
  • Page 93 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the button in Shooting mode (p. 40). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the [] button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.].
  • Page 94 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _' Date Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the @ button. Configure the setting. Press the _ buttons to choose an item, and then press the ,_'_ buttons to adjust the setting.
  • Page 95 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _J Display Language Change the display language as needed. Access the [Language] screen. Choose [Language@'_- ], and then press the button. Configure the setting. Press the Av buttons to choose language, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 96 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions The shooting mode (p. 68) Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 90) YT tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language[}_- ] (p. 23), and [Video System] (p. 137) _ettings [Date/Time] (p. 22), [Language[}_- ] (p. 23), [Calibration] (p.
  • Page 98 ® u.eChar0e'h'ba' Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that A is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that .,L is not visible on an uncharged battery.
  • Page 99 Optional Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK=DCg0 For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge camera battery. AC Adapter Kit ACKS00 For powering the camera...
  • Page 100 Other Accessories AV Cable AVC-DC400 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer.
  • Page 101 on a "iV Playback By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. :; Make sure the camera and TV are off.
  • Page 102 Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. Press the [] button to turn the camera Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
  • Page 103 Using Optional Accessories insert the coupler. Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 18). Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Close the cover. Lower the cover (1(_) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position...
  • Page 104 Using Optional Accessories ®- L Powering Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK8O0 and DC Coupler DCl0 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. ;::: Open the cover.
  • Page 105 Using Optional Accessories ........................Connect the power cord. coupler cable. Insert the adapter plug into the end of the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Insert one end of the power cord into the Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
  • Page 106 A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
  • Page 107 Printing images is displayed. Choose an image. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose an image. Access the printing screen. Press the @ button. Print the image. Press the ,_'_ buttons to choose [Print], and then press the @ button. Printing now begins.
  • Page 108 Printing images Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 - 6 on p. 142 to access screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the ,A.'_ buttons to choose an item, and then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Specify a desired image area to print (p.
  • Page 109 Printing images @ Cropping images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 144 to access printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the @ button.
  • Page 110 Printing images @ Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 144 to access printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] press the @ button. Choose a paper size. Press the ,_'_ buttons to choose an option, and then press the @ button, Choose a type of paper.
  • Page 111 Printing images ® Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes. Only available for images with a resolution of L. Fixed Size Choose the print size.
  • Page 112 You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. To cancel printing in progress, press the @ button. [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. y_"Addi_n9...
  • Page 113 Printing images @ Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the _ tab.
  • Page 114 No.] at the same time. The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the [tl" tab, accessible by pressing the M EN U button (p. 21). Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).
  • Page 115 Printing images @ Setting Up Printing for All images Choose [Select All images]. Following step 1 on p. 150, choose [Select All Images] and press the @ button. Configure the print settings. Press the _ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the @ button.
  • Page 116 Printing images Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed...
  • Page 117 Printing images Choose an image. Press the _ buttons to choose an image, and then press the @ button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the @ button again. V I is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images.
  • Page 120 (p. 19). The battery is swollen. Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting _;;;;;_;;;;;;_(((( #i,_;;;;;;;;;;_ #;#;#;#;#;#;_;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ; _ _ _ _ _ _ Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 138). Shooting Cannot shoot. In Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 41). Nothing is dispmayed (p.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed haffway. To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly Subjects in shots mook too dark.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Sheeting Mevies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. Use the camera to format the memory card, er switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (p.
  • Page 124 (p. 20). Memory card error (p. !27) If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 20). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 125 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error It may not be possible to print computer-edited images or images shot with another camera.
  • Page 126 ®®@@ ® ® @@@@ @ @ @ __l_tj_[_ @ Remaining time @ Grid lines (p. 104) @ Digital zoom @ AE lock (p. 85), FE lock (_ Battery level (p. 163) magnification (p. 56) (p. 101) II___ @ Shutterspeed Li) Battery level (p. 163) d4_Focusing range (p.
  • Page 127 On=Screen information @ Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted--charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted--charge the battery immediately @ Battery Level An on-screen icon or message warns you when there is little battery power...
  • Page 128 On=Screen information ®® ®® ® ® ® ® ®@@ ®@ @ _) Movie (pp. 53, 108) (_ Metering method (p. 86) @ File size Shooting mode (p. 166) @ Folder number - File @ Still images: Resolution _3_ISO speed (p. 87) number (p.
  • Page 129 On=Screen information ® Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (p. 108) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the ,__ buttons to ad ust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the Q button.) 411 Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the Q button.)
  • Page 130 ® _"Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Flash (pp. 60, 100) AF Lock (p. 99) Focusing Range (p. 92) Touch Shutter (p. 59) *6 -1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Not available, but switches to _ in some cases.
  • Page 131 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ ..6 [ _ 0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 132 Functions and Menu Tables Exposure Compensation (p. 84) ]SO ..................Speed (p. 87) ..I[:_1 [F;LrfJ t]_ II;_ 11_] 108 208 4eO See 1_00 ........ Awi ..............5 ..6 ..White Balance (p. 89) ..-:_ ¢ _ ;__ o -o Drive Mode...
  • Page 133 Functions and Menu Tables --iOiOiO --ii 0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 134 Functions Menu Tables y"_ Shooting Menu Face AiAF .2 Tracking AF .3 AF Frame (p. 93) cente¢3 Fixed flame ..............6_.................. D gta Zoom (p. 102 .... AF-Point Zoom (p. 102) Serve ....................AF (p. 97) ..6 ....6ff*6 6666 ..........................
  • Page 135 Functions and Menu Tables © © ..5 .....o 5 ..5 5 ..0 Available or set automatically. Not available.
  • Page 136 Functions and Menu Tables Grid Lines (p. 104) IS Settings (p. 104)*2 Shoot Only ..........6_ ..................6 ....6 ....Date Stamp (p. 61) Daiel Date 8, Time "1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 PowerShot A4000 IS, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A2400 IS only...
  • Page 137 Functions and Menu Tables o ..o ..o o ..o o ..o ..o ..o ..o ..2 o ..o ..o £ ° o ..£ ..S ..S ..8 S ..8 ..0 Available or set automatically.
  • Page 138 Functions and Menu Tables Mute p. 124 Lens Retract p. 129 Volume p. 124 Power Saving pp. 40, 129 Hints & Tips p. 125 DatelTime p. 22 LCD Brightness p. 125 Video System p. 138 p. 130 Start-up Image p. 125 Calibration Format pp.
  • Page 139 Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature...
  • Page 140 ® Drag ............Drive mode ..........AC adapter kit ......135, 138, 140 AC adapter kit for household power ..138 Accessories ..........Editing AE lock ............i-Contrast .......... AF frames ........25, 49, 93 Red-eye correction ......AF -e Focusing Resizing images .......
  • Page 141 index Powered IS ..........Power -e Battery, Batteries, Battery and i-Contrast ........... 88, 119 charger kit, AC adapter kit iFrame movies (movie mode) ....Power saving ..........Images Printing ............ Display period ........Program AE ..........Erasing ..........Protecting ..........Playback -e Viewing Protecting ..........
  • Page 142 Index Toy camera effect (shooting mode) ... 77 Tracking AF ..........Traveling with the camera ....... Troubleshooting ........TV display ..........Viewfinder ..........Viewing Index display ........Jump display ........Magnified display ......Single-image display ......Slideshow ......... TV display ......... White balance (color) ........
  • Page 143 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 144 LED side face-up. iThe adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only:...
  • Page 145 Trademark Acknowledgments The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. About MPEG=4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard may be used for encoding...