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7:>owerSho, SX500
IS
Camera
User
Guide
Make sure
this guide, including the "Safety
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  • Page 1 CaHOH 7:>owerSho, SX500 Camera User Guide Make sure this guide, including the "Safety properly. Store this guide in the future.
  • Page 2 Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode.
  • Page 3 Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see "Specifications" (_[_217). <Tv> Enter mode. Set the mode dial to <Tv >. Set the shutter speed.
  • Page 4 Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see "Specifications" (_217). :_: Enter <Av > mode. Set the mode dial to <Av >.
  • Page 5 Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, "Specifications" (_217). Enter <M > mode. Set the mode dial to <M >. Configure the setting.
  • Page 6 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (<M> Mode) <M>: Manual Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method (fy_g5). _Adjusting the Flash Output Choose from the three flash levels in <_V_> mode. Enter <M> mode. Set the mode dial to <_W>. Configure the setting.
  • Page 8 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <r_> button to enter Playback mode. It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already...
  • Page 9 After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <['_q> button, Your last shot is displayed, J: Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the <,_> button or turn the <,_i/::}>...
  • Page 10 Viewing Play movies. To start playback, press the <@> button to access the movie control panel, choose [ _] (either press the <4><_> buttons or turn the <_,_i _ > dial), and then press the <@> button again. Adjust the volume. Volume Press the <,_><v>...
  • Page 11 Viewing <DISR> Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see _[_202. No information is Simple Information Detailed Enables you to displayed Display Information Display check the focus (_._125)* *Not shown for movies.
  • Page 12 , Access Focus Check. <DISR> Press the button (_124). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set. Gray frames are displayed over faces detected later, in Playback mode. The portion of the image in the orange frame is magnified.
  • Page 13 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 <_> display images in an index. Moving lever again will increase the number images shown.
  • Page 14 Browsing and Filtering Images Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (_132) or delete (_136) these images all at once. "_ Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites ([_142). Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date.
  • Page 15 Browsing and Filtering Images View the filtered images. Images matching your conditions displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the <4><_,> buttons, or turn the <:fi_!_> dial. To exit filtered image display, press the <,_> button, and after [Image search canceled] is displayed,...
  • Page 16 i_ Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward <O,> will zoom in and magnify the image. 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 17 Image Viewing Options Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Access the setting screen. <MENU> Press the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [_] (_47). Configure the setting. Choose a menu item to configure, then choose the desired option (_[_47).
  • Page 18 Image Viewing Options Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected...
  • Page 19 Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (_136, 137). Access the setting screen. <MENU> Press the button and choose [Protect] on the [[_]] tab (_[_47). Choose a selection method. Choose a menu item and a setting desired (_[_47).
  • Page 20 Protecting Images @j_-; ......:..,: L;noosmg images lndividuaJ|y Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on _132, choose [Select] and press the <Q> button. Choose the images. Press the <_><j)> buttons or turn the <,<_i::_i!;> dial to choose an image, and then press the <@>...
  • Page 21 Protecting Images F ......< SeJecting a Range Choose [Se|ect Range]. Following step 2 on _[_132, choose [Select Range] and press the <@> button. Choose a starting image. Press the <@> button. Press the <4 ><_ > buttons or turn the <;' _;:>d a to choose an image, and then press the <@>...
  • Page 22 Protecting Images ..Protect the images. Press the <v> button to choose [Protect], and then press the <@> button. You can also choose the first or last image by turning the <=i iJ> dial when the top screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed. _Specifying All Images at Once...
  • Page 23 You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (_132) cannot be erased. _: Choose an image to erase. Press the <4 ><)' > buttons or turn the <;_;>...
  • Page 24 iiiiiii Erasing Images ....trasmg All images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (_132) cannot be erased. @ Choosing a Selection Method :_: Access the setting screen. <MENU>...
  • Page 25 Erasing Images Erase the image. <MENU> Press the button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the <4><_,> buttons or turn the <(i_ _> dial to choose [OK], and then press the<@> button. ® Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 in "Choosing a Selection Method"...
  • Page 26 Erasing Images @ Specifying All images at Once Choose [SelectAII images]. Following step 2 in "Choosing a Selection Method" (_137), choose [Select All Images] and press the <@> button. Erase the images. Press the <4><_> buttons or turn the <¢_i:_:>dial to choose [OK], and then press the <@>...
  • Page 27 Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Rotate]. <MENU> Press the button and choose [Rotate] on the [[_]] tab (_[_47). Rotate the image. Press the <_><_> buttons or turn the <_,_:> dial to choose an image. The image is rotated 90 °...
  • Page 28 Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically the camera. <MENU> Press the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [J_]] tab, and then choose [Off] (_[_47).
  • Page 29 You can tag images as favorites or assign them to My Category (_[_143) groups. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. Viewing (_122), Viewing Slideshows (_[_130), Protecting Images (_132), Erasing Images (_136),...
  • Page 30 Image Categories Favorite images will have a three-star rating (3_'_'_'_^_) when transferred to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does apply to movies.) You can organize images into categories. Note that images automatically categorized at the time of shooting, according to shooting conditions.
  • Page 31 Image Categories @ Choosing images individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on _[_143, choose [Select] and press the <@> button. Choose an image. Press the <4><_> buttons or turn the <_i;i:_> dial to choose an image. Choose a category. Press the <,_><v> buttons to choose a category...
  • Page 32 Image Categories Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on _143, choose [Select Range] and press the <Q> button. Choose images. Follow steps 2 - 3 on _134 to specify images. Choose a category. Press the <v> button to choose the type of image, and then press the <4><_>...
  • Page 33 Image editing (_146 - 151) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Res _ing images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. <MENU> Press the button and choose [Resize] on the [J_]] tab (_47). Choose an image.
  • Page 34 Editing Still Images Review the new image. <MENU> Press the button. [Display image?] is displayed. Press the <4><b,> buttons or turn the <_i_i!;> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the <@> button. The saved image is now displayed. Editing is not possible for images saved as [XS] in step 3.
  • Page 35 Editing Still Images Adjust the cropping area. Cropping Area A frame is displayed around the portion the image to be cropped. The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right.
  • Page 36 Editing Still Images You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see _100. Choose [My Colors]. <MENU> Press the button, and then choose [My Colors] on the [r¢]] tab (_[_47).
  • Page 37 Editing Still Images Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
  • Page 38 Editing Still Images 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 (_[_47). Choose an image. Press the <_><_> buttons or turn the <¢_!i_ >...
  • Page 39 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 40 You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Choose [_]. Following steps 1 - 5 on _[_122 - 123, choose and press the <@> button. The movie editing panel and editing are now displayed. Movie Editing Panel Specify portions to cut.
  • Page 41 Editing Movies Save the edited movie. Press the <A><v> buttons to choose [E,_], a nd then press the <@> button. Press the <A><v><4><_> buttons turn the <<ii_? > dial to choose [New File], and then press the <@> button. The movie is now saved as a new file.
  • Page 42 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience...
  • Page 43 Functions can be configured on the [?T] tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (_47). Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the <DISP.> button as you turn the camera on.
  • Page 44 Adjusting Basic Camera Function !!!!! ,_ _ustomlzmg Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. Choose [Sound Options], and then press the <@> button. Choose an item, and then press the <_><_> buttons to choose an option. (cannot be modified) Preset sounds Can be changed by using the included software.
  • Page 45 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the <4><_> buttons to adjust the brightness. For maximum brightness, press and hold the <DISP.> button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display.
  • Page 46 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions @ Customizing the Start=up Screen Access the [Start=up image] screen in Playback mode. Press the <r_> button. Following the previous procedure, choose [2] and press the <@> button. Choose one of your shots. Choose an image and press the <@> button, After [Register?) is displayed, choose...
  • Page 47 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 'rig Memory Cards 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...
  • Page 48 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 slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 49 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions F ... _ File Numberi.g 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...
  • Page 50 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the <r_> button in Shooting mode (_[_42). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the <r_> button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec,].
  • Page 51 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Cllock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually.
  • Page 52 A justin0 Bosio Comero Foootioo !!!!! ,_ ua_e 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 adjust the setting, either by pressing the <A><v>...
  • Page 53 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions F ..... r Checking Certification Loges Some Iogos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification Iogos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body.
  • Page 54 Adjusting Basic Camera Function !!!!! _ Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. :_: Access the [Reset All] screen. Choose [Reset All], and then press the <@> button. Restore default settings. Press the <_><_> buttons or turn the <_*ii_;...
  • Page 56 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...
  • Page 57 Effective Battery Charger dayChargeof usethe battery on (or immediately before) the Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when __'_ "-->,-.F" 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 A is not visible on an uncharged battery.
  • Page 58 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. ,N_Power Supplies Battery Pack NB=6L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LY/OB=2LYE Charger for Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 For powering the camera using...
  • Page 59 TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. HDMI Cable HTC=100 For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition ..............Canon Pict Bridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer possible by connecting the camera to a...
  • Page 60 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. Some information may not be displayed on the TV (_-_204)..
  • Page 61 Using Optional Accessories Turn the TV on and switch to video input. Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Turn the camera on. Press the <[_]> button to turn the camera Images from the camera are now...
  • Page 62 Using Optional Accessories Display images. Turn on the TV. On the camera, press the <[_> button. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing displayed on the camera screen.) Control the camera with the TV remote. Press the <_><_'> buttons on the remote to browse...
  • Page 63 Using Optional Accessories ..l_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i!_ii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _¸i _¸i_¸i _¸i _¸i _¸i_¸i _¸i _¸i_¸i _¸i _¸i _¸i_¸i _¸i _¸i _¸i_¸i _¸i _¸i¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ @ Playback on a Standard=Definition Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the...
  • Page 64 Using Optional Accessories When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (_-_72) and MF-Point Zoom (_103) are not available.
  • Page 65 Using Optional Accessories Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage camera. Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
  • Page 66 _hotobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by _rinter.
  • Page 67 Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 - 7 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect interface cable. For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see ,[_ 172.
  • Page 68 iiiiiiii Pr,ot, oo,mao ii!i i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ ¸_i!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!! Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 - 6 on _179 - 180 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the <,_><v> buttons or turn the <;_i)::> dial to choose an item, and then choose an option by pressing <4><_>...
  • Page 69 Printing Images @ Cropping images Before Printing (Cropping) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Cropping]. After following step 1 on _181 access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the <@> button.
  • Page 70 Printing Images .._i_i_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i ¸_i!i!!i!!i!!i!!i @ Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing :_: Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on _[_ 181 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the <Q> button. Choose a paper size. Press the <._><v>...
  • Page 71 Printing Images @ Available Layout Options Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of Fixed Size Choose the print size.
  • Page 72 You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by sett!ng [caption] to [On] ............To cancel printing in progress, press the <@> button. [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
  • Page 73 Printing Images Batch printing (_[_190) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare...
  • Page 74 [File No.] at the same time. The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the [t?] tab, accessible by pressing the <MENU> button (_22). Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).
  • Page 75 Printing Images Specify the number of prints. Press the <A><v> buttons or turn the <_ !_;> dial to specify the number of prints (up to 99). To set up printing for other images specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2-3.
  • Page 76 Printing Images .._i_i_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i ¸_i!i!!i!!i!!i!!i @ Setting Up Printing for All images Choose [Select All images]. Following step 1 on _ 187, choose [Select All Images] and press the <Q> button. Configure the print settings. Press the <4i><_> buttons or turn the <_'[_i_ >...
  • Page 77 Printing Images @ Printing images Added to the Print List (DPOF) When images have been added to the print list (_[_186 - 189), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the <,_><v> buttons choose [Print now], and then simply...
  • Page 78 Printing Images After importing images to your computer, also refer to the Software Guide (_31) and the printer manual for further information. @Adding Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following the procedure on _[_190, choose [Select] and press the <Q> button. image. Choose Press the <4><_>...
  • Page 79 Printing Images @ Adding All Images to a Photobook Choose [Select All Images]. Following the procedure on _[_ 190, choose [Select All Images] and press the <@> button. Configure the print settings. Press the <4 ><)' > buttons or turn the <...
  • Page 80 Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (_3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card's user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions...
  • Page 81 Using an Eye-Fi Card [_ng Connection information Chock the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed. <MENU> Press the button, choose [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [?T] tab, and then press the <@> button. Choose [Connection info], and then press...
  • Page 82 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera...
  • Page 83 (_21). The battery is swollen. Battery swelling is norrna! 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. Display on a TV...
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting No date stamp is added to images. Configure the [Date Stamp] setting (_65). Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] setting (_22). Date stamps are not added in shooting modes ([[_212) in which this setting cannot be configured ([[_65).
  • Page 85 Troubleshooting Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (_55). Shoot within flash range (_T_217). Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output level ([[_ 112). Increase the ISO speed ([[_96). Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Zooming is not possible. Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in [_] mode. Playback Playback is not possible, Image or movie playback may not be possible ifa computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the Software Guide (_31) for details on folder structure and file names.
  • Page 87 Memory card error (_[_161) 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 ([F7_21 ). Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (_51,77, 115) or edit images (_T_146 - 151).
  • Page 88 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...
  • Page 89 ® @ ® ® ® @ ® Battery level (,_203) @ Focusing range @ Exposure compensation Camera orientation* (S_103) level (_._93) _ White balance ([[_98) @ Flash mode (S_111) @ i-Contrast ([[_97) My Colors ([[_100) @ Red-eye correction @ Zoom bar (_52) C0 Drive mode (_102) (_69) @ AF lock ([_110),...
  • Page 90 On-Screen Information * _ : Regular orientation, _, _ : Held vertically The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera automatically rotates images as needed. However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
  • Page 91 On-Screen Information _J Playback {Detailed Information Display) ® @@ @ ® ® ® ® ® Movies ([[_152, 122) (_ Transferred via Eye-Fi @ Flash ([_111), Flash L-_ My Category ([[_143) (S_193) exposure compensation (_ Shooting mode @ Battery level ([_203) ([[_112) (S_206) @ Metering method...
  • Page 92 On-Screen Information @ Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" ([_:_122) :_D Exit Play Slow Motion (To adjust the playback speed, press the <I><_ > buttons or turn the <!_> dia!. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the <@> button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the <@>...
  • Page 93 Exposure Compensation (_]j93) d_@@ Flash (_-_ 111) Shutter Speed Program Shift (_1_:94) AE Lock/FE Lock (_-[:94, 113)*4 Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (_1189) Focusing Range (;_103) ..........................TrackingAF ([-Z_]66, 107) S ..Display ([_]45) Inf ..tion Display N ° !n[ormation Display "1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes...
  • Page 94 Functions and Menu Tables o ii o o ii - ii - ,, - ,, - 0 Available or set automatically. - Not available.
  • Page 95 Functions and Menu Tables White Bal ..([_98) Colors (_] ,100) Drive Mode (___102) Resolution (;_68) ............o ....o o ......Compression ([C_70) Movie Quality ([C_70) ............N ........"1 White balance is not available. *2 Set in a range of 1 - 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green,...
  • Page 96 Functions and Menu Tables o Available or set automatically. - Not availaMe.
  • Page 97 Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Menu Frame Size Normal (i_l._)"-106 ..Small Standard Digital Zoom (_60) (_72) Off .400 Continuous MF-Point Zoom _::_03) o_ ................"1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *2 Only available by pressing the <A>...
  • Page 98 Functions and Menu Tables O Available or set automatically. - Not availaMe.
  • Page 99 Functions and Menu Tables iiOn Safety Review (___]_176) Off/Quick/2 - 10 sec./Hold i..............i ¸ (;_74) _OateStam0_05) iiO_e,Oate O O O_OO,_ &Time...
  • Page 100 Functions and Menu Tables O Available or set automatically. - Not available.
  • Page 101 Functions and Menu Tables Mute [_ 156 Create Folder _-_ 162 Volume [_ 156 Lens Retract _-_ 163 Sound Options [_ 157 Power Saving 1_42, 163 Hints & Tips [__ 157 Units _-_ 165 Date/Time _-_22 Video System _-_ 176 Time Zone [__ 164 Ctr! via HDMI...
  • Page 102 iiiiiiii Fuoct,ensondM ! !, Playback Menu Smart Shuffle _-_ 131 Red-Eye Correction _-_151 Slideshow _-_ 130 Cropping _-_147 Erase _-_ 136 Resize _-_146 Protect _-_ 132 My Colors _-_149 Rotate _-_ 140 Scroll Display _-_122 Favorites _-_ 142 Auto Rotate _-_141 _-_123 Photobook Set-up...
  • Page 103 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 104 Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 16 million pixels 30x zoom: 4.3 (W) - 129.0 (T) mm Lens Focal Length (35ram film equivalent: 24 (W) - 720 (T) mm) LCD Monitor 3.0 type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx. 461 ,OOO dots File Format Design rule for Camera Fite system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant...
  • Page 105 40937 165225 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. If the aspect ratio is changed...
  • Page 106 Specifications @ Flash Range Maximum wide angle ([]) 50 cm - 5.0 m (1.6 - 16 ft.) Maximum telephoto (E_q) ......! 4- 3.0 m (4 6- 9.8 ft ! .........._ Shooting Range ......0 cm (0 in.) -infinity ..
  • Page 107 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight: CB-2LY: Approx. 70 g (approx. 2.47 oz.) CB-2LYE: Approx. 61 g (approx. 2.15 oz.) (excluding power cord) All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 108 World clock ........164 DC coupler ......... AC adapter kit ......171,177 Defaults _ Reset all Accessories ........DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 AE lock ..........Digital tele-converter ......105 AF frames ......27, 53, 105 Digital zoom ......... AF lock ..........
  • Page 109 Index Slow synchro ........ 111 Focus check ........Macro (focus mode) ......103 Focusing Magnified display ....... 129 AF frames ........Manual focus (focus mode) ....103 AF lock ......... Memory cards ........3 AF-point zoom ....... 72 Servo AF ........Menu Focusing range Basic operations ......
  • Page 110 Index Traveling with the camera ..164, 170 Red-eye correction ...... 69, 151 Troubleshootin ......... 196 Reset all ..........TV display .......... Resizing images ........ Tv (shooting mode) ......116 Resolution (image size) ....... Rotating ..........Viewing ..........Image search ......127 screen Index display .......
  • Page 111 MEMO...
  • Page 112 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. i Battery Charger CB-2LY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 113 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...
  • Page 114 * Notice displayed in English as required. 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. Illustrations...

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