Page 1 CAMERA DIGITAL Camera User Guide o Please read the Read This FH'st seclion (p. 7). e Please also see lime 5olTware Star(er Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA...
Page 2 Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing...
Page 3 This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this _roduct and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of...
Page 4 Ifyour camera isused f orprolonged periods, camera body m ay b ecome warm. Please be aware ofthis and take c are when o perating the camera foranextended period. The LCD monitor isproduced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. More t han 99.99% o fthe pixels operate tospecification.
Page 5 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.
Page 6 Fast Shutter ............Functions and operations tables. These pages Slow Shutter ............are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Changing the Resolution and Compression ..40 Using the Flash ..........Macro Mode ........... Please Read ............Self-timer ..............
Page 7 Table of Contents Downloading Images to a Computer ....Computer System Requirements ......Resetting the Settings to Default ......Viewing Images on a TV Set ......Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ....Resetting the File Number ........Program AE ............Customizing the Camera (My Camera...
Page 8 Table of Contents Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to _, P, Tv, AM, M, _'_, _, _, _%_,_, SCN or E::_. Using Flash i_ii This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
Page 9 Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances,...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Read This First Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Page 11 Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 12 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 13 Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. • If using hA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries.
Page 14 ReadThis First CAUTIONS __________ • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
Page 15: Preventing Malfunctions
Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields, Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data, Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures...
Page 16 - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) , PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible...
Page 17 Components Guide LCD Monitor** ,MENU Button Strap Mount Attaching the wrist strap* (p. 28) _p. bb) ""_'- /_,, ModeSw _;_,"_/ Indicators (p. 16) (p 26) f//,/_ I Viewfinder (p. 35) " _ _//_/_ c ca ds,otco "_4_f))} }_,11111 SETButton FUNC.(Function)i ..
Page 18 Components Guide indicators Shooting Mode Dial The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF Creati,,,_ 7_,n,_ Use the shooting mode button or the shutter button is pressed. dial to select a Shooting mode. • Indicator Next to the Viewfinder (Upper Indicator) Auto_ Auto (p.
Page 19 |nsta||ing Batteries 3 Insertthe batteries Positive The camera uses four AA-size alkatine as shown, end (+) batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is Negative off.
Page 20 Proper Battery Hand|ing positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH • Never mix batteries of different types or from batteries (sold separately) only. For information different manufacturers.
Page 21 Preparing the Camera • If you do not plan to use the camera for a long The positive electrode (plus time, remove the batteries from the camera and terminal) is flat. store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.
Page 22 Preparing the Camera |nstalling a CF Card Close the CF card slot cover securely. 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow, and open it. 3 insert the CF card with the label facing out.
Page 23 Prepor, oothoOomer iii!!i About CF Cards • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. Turn the power on (p. 25). Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the...
Page 24 • If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is 3 Press A or V to malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve select [](Date/ the problem.
Page 25 Preparing the Camera Set the date Charging the date/time battery • The camera has a built-in rechargeable time. lithium ion battery for saving settings • Press _ or _, to such as the date and time. This battery highlight another field. is recharged by the AA-size batteries •...
Page 26: Setting The Language
Preparing the Camera Setting Language 4 Select a language using A, V, < or Use this feature to select the language for the and press the LCD monitor display. SET button. 1 Turn on the camera (p. 25). • If you press the MENU button without 2 Press the MENU pressing the SET button, the camera reverts button and select...
Page 27 Turning Pewer On/Off • The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the mode or the AN OUT terminal is connected to a TV. power indicator lights green (p. 16). Turning on the camera without the start- Shooting...
Page 28 Basic Functions When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Switching between Shooting Press the ON button again. Playback [Off]: You can quickly switch between Shooting mode The power saving function does not activate. and Playback mode. This is convenient when you •...
Page 29 Basic Functions When aprinter (sold s eparately) isproperly connected, [_,[_,or_ appears onthe LCD monitor,...
Page 30 Basic Functions Using Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and play back images. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Shooting Mode LCD Monitor Display...
Page 31 Basic Functions • When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to No information or off. (The Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the camera setting.) You can set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 32 Basic Functions Playback Node Standard Display File Number DISP. Button DISPo Button No Display Detailed Displayt Date/Time Image Numb Jr and Total (Display Image/Total) Histogram Aperture Value Shu_erSpeed DISP. Button Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in index Compression p.
Page 33 Basic Functions The following information may also appear with some image files. ShootingMode p. 38, 74 I An audio file other than a wave file, or a file -2'" :tO.., +2 Exposure Compensation I p. 80 with an unrecognized format, is attached. WhiteBalance I p.
Page 34 Basic Functions compensation to a negative value if the • While a recorded image is displayed on image is too bright (p. 80). the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Sample Histograms Histogram (below)) that shows the distribution of the brightness data.
Page 35: Auto Mode
Use the zoom lever to achieve the See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152) at the end of this manual to find desired composition (relative out which settings can be changed in which subject size in the viewfinder). Shooting modes.
Page 36 Shooting - The Basics • You will hear the shutter sound when the 5 Press the shutter shot is complete. Do not move the camera button halfway. until you hear this sound. • The shutter button has a • The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks two-stage action.
Page 37 Shooting - The Basics • When the shutter sound is set to [R, About the Autofocus Function []_ (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is setto This camera employs AIAF technology On, no sound will be heard. (artificial intelligence autofocus) which ®...
Page 38 Shooting - The Basics Reviewing an Image Right after AF-assist Beam Shooting • The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. After a photo is taken, the image displays The AF-assist beam can be turned off...
Page 39 Shooting - The Basics Changin 9 the image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. 1 Press the MENU button. •...
Page 40 Shooting - The Basics Using Mode Dial {image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial.
Page 41: Portrait
Shooting - The Basics 1 Turn the mode dial • The background gets increasingly and set the icon of indistinct the more you adjust the focal length toward telephoto. the function wish to use to _. _, Landscape Mode • The _ icon (camera shake warning) •...
Page 42 Shooting - The Basics Changing the Resolution • The resolution is setto M1 (1600 x 1200) Compression and the compression is set to _ (Fine). • See page 53 for Postcard Print mode information. [*The Postcard Print mode is not available in @ and _,_,.
Page 43 Shooting - The Basics 1 Press the FUNC. button. Press the SET button. Select 2 Select JL* (2272 x compression 1704 or 2048 x wish to set using 1536) using A or or_. • You can shoot the image right after selecting * The current setting is settings by pressing the shutter button, This Example:...
Page 44 Shooting - The Basics _Using the F|ash Press the _ button to switch between _PTv AvM_'_" N_SCN*_I flash modes. I In _ (Fireworks) mode, the flash is prohibited. • The selected flash mode Use the flash according to the guidelines appears on the LCD betow.
Page 45 Shooting - The Basics • Shooting procedures are the same as for the • Shots cannot be taken while the flash is mode (p. 33). charging. • The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge.
Page 46 Shooting - The Basics Macro Mode The red-eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51 ) is set to _ (Fireworks). I * Macro mode is not available in _ mode. Red-Eye Reduction When shooting with the red-eye The image will be shot in macro mode when reduction function, the subjects must...
Page 47 Shooting - The Basics Self=timer • The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Shooting procedures are the same as for the Press the FUNC. Mode (p. 33). button and select E3* (Drive Mode) •...
Page 48 Shooting - The Basics Digita| Zoom • When _ is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter TvAvM_ _ _ _" SCN] activates in two seconds. With the combined optical and digital zoom • Shooting procedures are the same as for the functions, images can be zoomed...
Page 49 • When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine optical zoom and digital mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing zoom are displayed. standard, the actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. The actual figures will vary 5 Shoot the image.
Page 50 • The continuous shooting speed is approx. 2.2 frames per second (Large/fine, LCD monitor off. These figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.). • The interval between frames may...
Page 51 Shooting - The Basics Framing a Subject Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear The PhotoStitch program detects unnatural if the difference in brightness overlapping portions of adjoining images is too great. merges them. When shooting, try to include For good results, pan (swivel)the distinctive...
Page 52 Shooting - The Basics 6 Press the SET button after the • You can also press the shutter button directly last shot. to shoot without pressing the SET button. 3 Shoot the first image. • The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image.
Page 53 Shooting - The Basics S(:NSpecia! Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to S(:N(Special Scene mode). The current Scene mode screen is displayed. By simply selecting one of the following 6 modes, you can shoot the image with the Select the scene you wish to most appropriate settings for the scene.
Page 54 Shooting - The Basics Foliage Indoor or _, • See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Snow Underwater • Results may vary depending on the subject. • When shooting images underwater, always turn the power off before inserting the camera into the waterproof case (sold _or_ Fireworks...
Page 55 Shooting - The Basics You can shoot the image right after selecting _Postcard Print Mode settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. You can shoot images with settings Press the FUNC.
Page 56 Shooting - The Basics 3 Select [Off], [Date] Embedding Date in the Image Data or [Date & Time] using _ or _. You can embed the date on image data when • See Setting the Date/ is selected. The date will be printed Time (p.
Page 57 • The LCD monitor turns on and displays the - Supplied FC-32MH CF Card maximum recording time (in seconds). - Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC- 2 Press the shutter button all the 512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions) way.
Page 58 Shooting - The Basics See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Sound is recorded monaurally. There is no shutter sound in movie mode. QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer.
Page 59 Displaying images individually {Single image Playback) for the displayed image (p. 30). • Press the DISP. button to show the data • Press the t_ button to quickly delete the You can view the recorded images on the displayed image (p. 63). LCD monitor.
Page 60 Playback - The Basics Ca.celing Magnified Display Q Magnifying images Images can be magnified up to approximately Press the zoom lever toward _,_. times in single image playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to F_. 2 Press the zoom lever toward Q,. You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately...
Page 61 Playback - The Basics Jumping Between images 3 Change the image selection using A, v, <l or b,. The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. button operation this row displays the Press the zoom lever once previous set of 9 images.
Page 62 Playback - The Basics Viewing/Editing Movies • When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the Viewing Movies camera will revert to the movie playback You can playback the images shot in ,m panel.
Page 63 Playback - The Basics • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear. 3 Select an editing -Movie Editing Panel method using _ or • The volume at which movies play back • _ (Cut beginning): can also be adjusted in the Set up menu Deletes frames in the (p.
Page 64 Playback - The Basics 6 Select (Save) using A or V and press button. • When _ is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to playback. 7' Select [Overwrite] Movies with an original length of 1 second or [New File] using or more can be edited in 1-frame units.
Page 65 Erasing All Images 1 In the (_=l (Play)] menu, select _(Erase all) and Erasing Images Individually press the SET button. 1 Slide the mode switch to _. • A confirmation screen appears. 2 Select the image you wish to erase 2 Select (OK] using ,_ or _ and using 4 or _ and press...
Page 66 Se|ecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) 1 Slide the mode switch to _. 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Se{ect a FUNC. menu option using A or V and select setting contents using < or Items in ( ) show defau}t settings.
Page 67 Shooting - Advanced Functions Se|ecting Settings with the MENU Button Press the MENU button. Use 4 or _ to switch between menus. • You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever button. Use A or T to select a menu item. Use _ or _ to select the settings you wish to set.
Page 68 Shooting - Advanced Functions • Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p, 152), • You can apply a desired image and sound to [_ and [_ in the My Camera menu, For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p, 116) or the Software Starter Guide.
Page 69 Shooting - Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec, Menu Reference Menu item Setting Content Page Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame _AiAF when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). •...
Page 70 Shooting - Advanced Functions Play Menu Reference item Setting Content Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure, Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display, Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images, Erase All Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other.
Page 71 Advanced Functions Shooting Reference Item Setting Content Page Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]..DD(Off) • .,,m U(3) •...
Page 72 Advanced Functions Shooting Reference Item Setting Content Page The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation. °...
Page 73 Advanced Functions Shooting Reference Item Setting Content Page Sets the format of the MF indicator's displayed distance units. • micro* Distance Units • ft/in Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. , English* • Italiano •...
Page 74 Shooting - Advanced Functions Customizing Camera Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the _ and []_ options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded...
Page 75 Shooting - Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Defau|t You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default, 'I Turn on the camera. • Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.
Page 76 Shooting - Advanced Functions If the LCD monitor is on, Using the Mode Dial {Creative Zone) the shutter speed and aperture value appear automatically. You can freely select camera settings such as the Av and M mode shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.
Page 77 Shooting - Advanced Functions P Program TV Setting Shutter Speed Use the program AE mode to have the When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera camera automatically set the shutter speed automatically selects an aperture value to and aperture...
Page 78 Shooting - Advanced Functions Shutter Speed Display • Please note that camera shake The numbers in the table below indicate becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. the shutter speed in seconds. For slower If the camera shake warning _ appears speeds, quote marks indicate the in the center of the LCD monitor, secure decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3...
Page 79 Shooting - Advanced Functions Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 M Manually Setting Shutter Speed Aperture • Please note that camera shake becomes You can manually set the shutter speed...
Page 80 Shooting - Advanced Functions Switching between Autofocus Modes • See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. _PTv AvM_'__SCN] • If you wish to change the exposure, You can change the autofocus frame select the shutter speed or the aperture frame) selection method.
Page 81 Shooting - Advanced Functions Switching between Light 2 Select [On] or [Off] Metering Modes using _ or _. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera 3 Press the MENU button. divides images into several zones for light metering. •...
Page 82: Adjusting The Exposure
Shooting - Advanced Functions 1 Select [_* Adjusting Exposure (Evaluative) from the FUNC. menu, Adjust the exposure compensation setting • See Selecting Menus avoid making the subject too dark when it is and Settings (p. 65). backiit or shot against a bright background.
Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance
Shooting - Advanced Functions • You can shoot the image right after selecting Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) settings bypressing the shutter button. The menu d isplays again a fter the shot, allowing you tochange the settings easily. When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can reproduce 3 Press the FUNC.
Page 84 Shooting - Advanced Functions 3 Press the FUNC, button. For shooting under daylight fluorescent, or daylight Fluorescent fluorescent-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to _ (sepia) For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc., to...
Page 85 Shooting - Advanced Functions 1 Select _* (Auto) from the FUNC. • Some settings are not available with menu, certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Mode (p. 152). •...
Page 86 Shooting - Advanced Functions Changing the |SO Speed • Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reading the white balance data with the reduce camera shake, when turning...
Page 87 Shooting - Advanced Functions Cha.gi.g Photo _ffect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Records normally with this IEffect Off setting. You can easily shoot images in dark places such as indoor settings by using the Emphasizes the contrast Ivivid...
Page 88: Adjusting The Flash Output
Shooting - Advanced Functions Adjusting Flash Output 1 Select _J* (Effect OFF) in the FUNC. menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). in M mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. • The current setting is displayed. 1 Select _ (Flash 2 Select the photo...
Page 89 Shooting - Advanced Functions Shooting with Focus Lock Shootin 9 Problem Subjects the Autofocus 1 Press the DISR button to turn on _@PTv AvM__SCN_'_] the LCD monitor. The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography. Aim the AF frame at an object at a •...
Page 90 Shooting - Advanced Functions Shooting with AF Lock • When shooting in focus lock, you can lock the focus to the subject in the center 1 Press the DISR button to turn on AF frame by setting _ to off in the [_ (Rec.)] menu.
Page 91 Advanced Functions Shooting • Adjust the focus using _ or _ until the Shooting in Manual Focus Mode image appears focused on the LCD monitor. The focus can be manually set. Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. 1 Press the DISR button to turn on the LCD monitor.
Page 92 Shooting - Advanced Functions 1 in the [_ (Set up)] menu, select (Auto Rotate). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 2 Select [On] and press the MENU button. • When this function is on, an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor (when information...
Page 93 Rotating images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90 ° or 270 ° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 0° (Original) 90 ° 270 ° Rotated images can be magnified (p. 58). 1 in the [[] (Play)] menu, select [] (Rotate).
Page 94 Playback - Advanced Features Attaching Sound Memos to image 3 Select [] using < or b, and In Playback mode (including single image press button. playback, index playback and magnified • The recording starts and the elapsed time is playback) you can attach sound memos (up displayed.
Page 95: Auto Play
Playback - Advanced Features Auto Play Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the [_-7 (Play)] Menu, select (Auto Play).
Page 96: Protecting Images
Playback - Advanced Features • The display interval may vary for some • The o_ icon appears on protected images. images. • To release the protection, press the SET • Movie images play for the length of time button again. that they were recorded.
Page 97 Playback - Advanced Features...
Page 98: About Printing
(CF card) to a photo developing center that supports DPOF. .1This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to print with non- Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well. •2Digital Print Order Format compliant Printers CF Card Photo Lab This manual explains the DPOF print settings.
Page 99: Dpof Print Settings
Various Functions Direct Print Compatible Printing • Connect the camera to the printer • Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) • Print For printing instructions, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). DPOF Print Settings •...
Page 100: Dpof Print Settings
Various Functions Se|ectin9 |mages for Printin 9 DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for '1 In the [_7 (Play)] menu, select printing and specify the number of print (Print Order) and press the SET copies in advance using the camera. This is button.
Page 101 Various Functions • When the print type When [Index] is selected, the print settings (p.100) isset t o[Index], can be deleted. For the instructions select animage using ' _ changing settings, please reread Step 3 from or_' and mark o r the beginning.
Page 102 Various Functions settings when printing images that have Setting Print Style had the date embedded with the [Date You can set up the print style as follows. Stamp] function, This may cause the date to be printed twice, Print one image per Standard sheet.
Page 103 Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [] (Print Type), [] (Date) or [] (File No.) using a, or V. • The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. 4 Select a setting using _l or _. Print Type Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].
Page 104 Various Functions Image Transfer Settings In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select _1 {DPOF Transfer Order) (Print Order) press the SET button. You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). computer.
Page 105 Various Functions Selecting images Transferring For setting all images on the CF card In the [ [] (Play)] menu, select • Switch to index playback (a set of three images) (Transfer Order) press by pressing the zoom button. lever toward __,_. •...
Page 106 Various Functions Down|oadi.g Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to • With this method, you download images using download images recorded by the camera to computer commands without installing any a computer. Some methods are not software.
Page 107 Various Functions Computer The above OS should be pre-installed 800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) Model on computers with built-in USB ports. or better is required Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows recommended 2000: Pentium 150 MHz or higher )rocessor •Macintosh Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or...
Page 108 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB •...
Page 109 Various Functions 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] DIGITALTerminal __ 1 .Open the terminal cover with the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] [first time only). _ ![i _--2. Insert the connector until it clicks. Always grasp the...
Page 110 Various Functions 6 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow • Using the software and computer to download images: - Set Auto-Launch] window (first -eSee the Software Starter Guide. time only). • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): _See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p.
Page 111 Various Functions Downloading |mages by Direct Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. Wallpaper Use this method to download images using The transferred images camera operations. display on the computer Install the supplied software and adjust the desktop.
Page 112 Various Functions All Images/New lmages/DPOF Trans. Use < or _ to select images l_ages download and press the _ 2 UseAorTto button (or SET button). select _, • The images will download. • The _N button will blink blue while and press the downloading is in progress.
Page 113 (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed,...
Page 114 2 Attach the AV Cable to the disk, terminal on the camera. • The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DClM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 114)).
Page 115 Various Functions 3 Plug the other ends of the AV No image will appear on the LCD cable to the video in and audio in monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. jacks on the TV. If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack.
Page 116 Various Functions Resetting the Fi|e Number etting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful Select the set up method for the file number. !or avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. The camera resets the file number to About File and Folder Numbers 100-0001 each time you insert a new images are assigned file numbers from...
Page 117 Various Functions Customizing the Camera Folder File Capacity {My Camera Settings) Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in My Camera allows you to customize Continuous Shooting or Stitch Assist mode start-up image and start-up, shutter, are always saved into the same folder, a operation...
Page 118 Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings 2 Select [ _ Camera)] using < or Images recorded onto the CF card and newly I_ and select a menu recorded sounds can be added as My item using A or V. Camera settings to the [_ and _ menu items.
Page 119 Various Functions 5 Press the DISP. button. Press the MENU button. • The [_==_ (Play)] menu appears. • An image appears. Start-up Image: Go to step 6a, Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-Timer Sound: Go to step 6b, Select the image you wish to register using <...
Page 120 Various Functions • Recording starts. File Format of My Camera Settings • Recording stops when the time is exceeded. My Camera settings should conform to the • Start-up Sound: 1 second below file formats. However, CF card images • Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds shot with this camera can be registered •...
Page 121 Various Functions Recording Time 11.025 kHz 8.000 k Hz _Start-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less _llOperation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less L_J_Selfotimer S ound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less _Shutter Sound 0.3 sec.
Page 122 Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera, Replace all batteries at Change the batteries the same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 17) or fully recharged Canon NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on CF card. You attempted to play back an image whose resolution exceeded 4064 x Image too large 3048 pixels or whose file size was too large.
Page 123 List of Messages Corrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format Unidentified image (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer)
Page 124 • Use a household power source. Batteries are not the right type. • Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 18).) Batteries are not making good •...
Page 125 • Format the CF card. (p. 21). doesn't shoot, correctly. • The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back You attempted to play back images • Computer images that cannot be played back...
Page 126 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The batteries are Battery capacity drops due to low • if shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries consumed quickly, ambient temperatures, warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. Battery terminals are dirty.
Page 127: Changing The Iso Speed
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Cause Shots are blurry or Subject out of focal range. • Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) unfocused. between the camera lens and subject. • When shooting subjects within the 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The subject comes Light is shining or reflecting into • Adjust the camera angle. out overexposed the camera. (too bright). The flash mode is set so that the • Set the flash to any other mode except on. flash always fire.
Page 129 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution image not showing incorrect video system setting. • Set the video system to the appropriate on TV. setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV. The mode dial is turned to • Turn the mode dial to any mode other than 4. (Stitch Assist).
Page 130 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries iiiiiiiiiii_ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii: iiiii iiiiiii_iiiiii_ _ii_wi_iiiiwiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_i_ii_iiiiiii: iiiii_ (Battery Charger CBK4-20O) Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries, Charge batteries as shown below, To a power charging is finished,...
Page 131 • It takes approximately 250 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at Canon facilities), Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).
Page 132 This is not a malfunction, when connecting to a computer, • Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used, Use Canon AA-size batteries NB-1AH with the CBK100 charger, 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet.
Page 133 Appendix Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) 2 Open the terminal cover, and connect the compact power The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele=converter adapter's DC plug into the TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In camera's DC iN terminal.
Page 134 Appendix Shooting Ranges i_ Macro Mode Wide Converter WC=DC52 Distance between Front Field Coverage Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The of the Lensand wide converter changes the focal length of the Subject camera body's lens by a factor of 0.7 (the thread Telephoto 13 cm (5.1 in.) 48 x 36 mm (1.9 x 1.4 in.) diameter is 52 mm.).
Page 135 Appendix Attaching a Lens 4 Align the o mark on the conversion lens adapter with the 1 Be sure that the camera is turned mark on the camera, and turn off. the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the ;> mark on 2 Press the ring the camera.
Page 136 • Never use synthetic cleaners on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Page 137 Appendix : Use a lens blower brush to LCD Monitor, Viewfinder remove dust and dirt. If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt. • Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor.
Page 138: Slow Shutter
Alldata isbased o nCanon's standard testing m ethods. Subject tochange without notice. PowerShot A85 / PowerShot Camera Effective Pixels A85: Approx. 4.0 million A75: Approx. 3.2 million A85: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million) Image Sensor A75: 1/2.7-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million) 5.4 (W) - 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 105 (T) mm) Lens f/2.8 (W)-...
Page 139 Specifications Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Exposure Control System Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure Compensation + 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or custom Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off...
Page 140: Auto Play
(approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60 sec.). Direct Print Canon Direct PrintlBubble Jet DirectlPictBridge compatible 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Display Languages Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and...
Page 141 Specifications The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer My Camera Settings sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2. Downloading data from your computer using the supplied software. Universal Serial Bus (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) Interface Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Page 142 Specifications Battery Performance Based on the Canon standard Based CiPA standard Number of Shots* Playback Time Number of Shots* Monitor On Monitor Off AA Alkaline Batteries AA Alkaline (included) Approx. 140 shots Batteries(included Approx. Approx. Approx. 250 shots 800 shots 280 rain.
Page 143 Specifications CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable images) PowerShot A85 [] CF card included with the camera PowerShot A75 CF card included with the camera FC-64M IFC.64M 32MH 128M 256MH 512MSH 32MH 128M 256MH 512MSH 1095 M1 d 1734 1734 1522 1522 1390...
Page 144 Specifications Image File Size (Estimated) oSome CF cards are not sold in some regions. eThe maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. (_)* or 3 min. (_, _). The times shown PowerShet A85 2272 x 1704 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB are the maximum continuous recording times.
Page 145 Specifications NiMH Battery NB-2AH Operating 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery Temperatures NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. Dimensions 65.0 x 105.0 x 27.5 mm (2.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 in.) Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Type...
Page 146: Macro Mode
Specifications Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Tele-eonverter TC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film Approx. 2.4x (35 mm film Magnification equivalent at wide angle end: Magnification equivalent at telephoto end: approx. 24.5 mm) approx. 252 mm) Focusing Range Approx. 2 mm (0.08 in.)- infinity Focusing Range...
Page 147: Self-Timer
This s ection offers photography tips. • Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to _ delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
Page 148 Photo Tips and Information ® ISO Speed (p. 84) Optimal Exposure The ISO speed is the numeric representation the camera's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.
Page 149: Digital Zoom
Handling ........Installing ........Recording Capacity ......AC Adapter Kit......Slot Cover ........ AF Frame ........CompactFlash Aperture-Priority AE......Card ....137, 143 Aperture Value ....... Components ......... Auto M ode ........Compression ......... Auto P lay ........Continuous Shooting ......
Page 150 Index Exposure Aperture-Priority AE ......Compensation ......Jump ........Shutter Speed-Priority AE ....White Balance ......Landscape Mode ......Language ........Fast Shutter ......... LCD Monitor ......28-32 File No. Reset ......70, 114 Lens ........File Numbers ......70, 114 Close-up Lens ......
Page 151: Postcard Print Mode
Index ........Rotating ........Selecting ......... Single Image Playback ...... Portrait Mode ........ Set up ........ 68-7I Postcard Print Mode ......Messages ........Power OnlOff ......25-26 Microphone ........Movie Power Saving ........ Power Source ........ Editing ........Playback ......... AC Adapter ......
Page 152 Index Shooting ......... 33, 64 Reviewing an Image ......Switching from Playback Mode ....Telephoto ........TVSet ........Transfer (direct) ......Shooting Mode ......Transfer Order Dial ........Reset ........Functions Available ......Selecting Images ......Shutter Troubleshooting ......122-127 Shutter Speed Priority AE ....
Page 153 If such changes 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...
Page 154 Fu.ctio.s Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode. Reference Function SeN (1)_ Pages Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Resolu- Small tion Postcard Print _ Movie .... Movie .... Movie ....
Page 155 Referenc Function 02" SeN (1)r_ Pages Flash Output .... AF-assist Beam SingleShot Continuous Mode Drive Mode Self-timer (10 sec.) _,_ O Self-timer (2 sec.) AF System Selection AF Lock Manual Focus Macro Mode _IoN O ,"_ Digital Zoom _ 10FF _,,_ { {{i { {{i...
Page 156 Referenc Function OT SCN (1)E_ Pages White Balance(2) _(3) 0 _(4) /k Photo Effect _(4) /k ISO Speed _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _(4) _IoN : Auto Rotate IOFF The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p.

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