Page 1 Tel.: +358 10 544 00 Fax: +358 10 544 10 Sähköposti: helpdesk@canon.fi Help Desk: 906.301.255 http://www.canon.ru Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide. Internet: www.canon.fi http://www.canon.es CEL-SE3KA210 © 2004 CANON INC.
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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 product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 4 Canon reserves the right to change the specifications About the LCD Monitor of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
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: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Functions and operations tables. These pages Fast Shutter ............38 Slow Shutter............38 are shaded on the right edges to make them easy Changing the Resolution and Compression..40 to find. Using the Flash..........42 Read This First Macro Mode ........... 44 Please Read ............
Page 7 Menu Settings and Default Settings .....67 Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)..102 Resetting the Settings to Default ......73 Downloading Images to a Computer ....104 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ....74 Computer System Requirements ....... 104 Program AE............75 Viewing Images on a TV Set ......
Page 8 Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to Using the Flash Mode Dial This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
Page 9: Read This First
Warning 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.
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 If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
Page 14 Read This 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 may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Page 16: Components Guide
- 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 (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide) • Downloading images (Windows only): See page 104 of this guide and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide) Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.
Page 18: Camera Shake Warning
Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Indicators Use the shooting mode The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF Creative Zone 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: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries Positive as shown. The camera uses four AA-size alkaline end (+) batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Be sure that the camera power is Negative off.
Page 20 Be careful to load the batteries with their Proper Battery Handling 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. All four batteries on AA-size NiMH battery handling, see Using should be identical.
Page 21: Low Battery
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: Installing A Cf Card
Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card Close the CF card slot cover securely. Be sure that the camera is turned off. When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, Slide the CF card reading, erasing or transmitting an slot cover in the image to or from the CF card.
Page 23 Preparing the Camera About CF Cards Please note that formatting a CF card erases all data, including protected images CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. and other file types. Please check the Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject contents of the CF card before formatting it.
Page 24: Setting The Date/Time
Press the MENU button. 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 Press malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve select (Date/ the problem.
Page 25 54. For printing images with the date on them, refer to page 100 or refer to the Direct Printer User Guide (separate from this guide) or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide).
Page 26: Setting The Language
Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Select a language using Use this feature to select the language for the and press the LCD monitor display. SET button. Turn on the camera (p. 25). If you press the SET button without pressing Press the MENU the MENU button, the camera reverts to the Set up menu without setting the language.
Page 27: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off The start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting Press the ON/OFF button until the mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV. power indicator lights green (p. 16). Turning on the camera without the start- Shooting Mode up sound and image...
Page 28: Switching Between Shooting And Playback
Basic Functions When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Switching between Shooting and Press the ON button again. Playback [Off]: The power saving function does not activate. You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you Display Off The LCD monitor automatically shuts off wish to shoot again after checking or erasing an...
Page 29 Basic Functions When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, , or appears on the LCD monitor. When a computer is properly connected, the LCD monitor turns off.
Page 30: Using The Lcd Monitor
Basic Functions Using the LCD 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 DISP.
Page 31 Basic Functions When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to No information or off. (The Shooting mode settings Exposure Compensation p.
Page 32 Basic Functions Playback Mode Standard Display File Number DISP. Button DISP. Button Shooting No Display Detailed Display* Date/Time Image Number and Total Histogram (Display Image/Total) Aperture Value Shutter Speed DISP. Button Movie Length * Detailed Display is not available in index Compression p.
Page 33 Basic Functions The following information may also appear with Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 some image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file Exposure Compensation p. 80 with an unrecognized format, is attached. White Balance 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: Shooting - The Basics
Shooting – The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Use the zoom lever to achieve the Mode (p. 159) 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 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 [ About the Autofocus Function (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is set to This camera employs AiAF technology On, no sound will be heard. (artificial intelligence autofocus) which There is no shutter sound in movie uses a broad metering field to calculate mode.
Page 38: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
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 Mode Dial halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. After a photo is taken, the image displays on The AF-assist beam can be turned off the LCD monitor for two seconds.
Page 39 Shooting – The Basics Changing 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. Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.
Page 40: Using The Mode Dial (Image Zone)
Shooting – The Basics Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Portrait Stitch Assist Special Scene Movie Use this mode to shoot movie clips. Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously (p.
Page 41 Shooting – The Basics Turn the mode dial • The background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust the focal and set the icon of length toward telephoto. the function you wish to use to Landscape Mode • The icon (camera shake warning) Shooting procedures are may appear on the LCD monitor since the same as for the...
Page 42: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Shooting – The Basics Changing the Resolution and The resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the compression is set to Compression (Fine). See page 53 for Postcard Print mode Mode Dial information. The Postcard Print mode is not available in You can change the resolution and compression Compression Purpose...
Page 43 Shooting – The Basics You can shoot the image right after selecting Select L using settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. * The current setting is displayed. Press the FUNC. button. Select the Image File Size (Estimated) (p.
Page 44: Using The Flash
Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash Press the button to switch between Mode Dial flash modes. * In (Fireworks) mode, the flash is prohibited. The selected flash mode Use the flash according to the guidelines appears on the LCD below.
Page 45: Red-Eye Reduction
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 When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity 10 seconds to charge in some cases. and using the flash, there is more of a Actual times will vary according to usage chance of overexposure the closer you are...
Page 46: Macro Mode
Shooting – The Basics The red-eye reduction function cannot Macro Mode be set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51) is set to (Fireworks). Mode Dial * 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 the distance between the lens and the subject...
Page 47: Self-Timer
Shooting – The Basics The indicator beside the viewfinder will light Self-timer yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Mode Dial Shooting procedures are the same as for the Press the FUNC. Mode (p. 33). button and select * (Drive Mode) Always use the LCD monitor to compose using images in macro mode.
Page 48: Digital Zoom
Shooting – The Basics Digital Zoom When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter Mode Dial activates in two seconds. Images can be zoomed with the combined Shooting procedures are the same as for the optical and digital zoom functions as follows.
Page 49: Continuous Shooting
Shooting – The Basics and press it toward again to further zoom Continuous Shooting the image digitally. Mode Dial Press the lever toward to zoom back out. Continuous shooting is available when the shutter button is fully pressed. The combined magnifications of the Press the FUNC.
Page 50: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
To create frames per second (Large/fine, LCD monitor the panorama itself, you must stitch the off. These figures reflect Canon’s testing images together using your computer. standard. The actual figures will vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.).
Page 51: Set Button
Shooting – The Basics Framing a Subject Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear The PhotoStitch program detects the unnatural if the difference in brightness overlapping portions of adjoining images and is too great. merges them. When shooting, try to include a For good results, pan (swivel) the distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping camera to take successive shots.
Page 52 Shooting – The Basics You can also press the shutter button directly Press the SET button after the to shoot without pressing the SET button. last shot. Shoot the first image. A custom white balance setting (p. 82) The exposure and white balance settings are cannot be set in mode.
Page 53: Special Scene Mode
Shooting – The Basics Special Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to (Special Scene mode). Mode Dial 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 mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Snow Underwater Results may vary depending on the...
Page 55: Postcard Print Mode
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 Mode Dial you to change the settings easily. You can shoot images with settings Press the FUNC.
Page 56 Shooting – The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Press the MENU button. Data You can embed the date on image data when Shoot the image. is selected. The date will be printed on Shooting procedures are the same as for the your images even if it has not been set at the mode (p.
Page 57: Movie Mode
Movie Mode - Supplied FC-32MH CF Card Mode Dial - Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC- Use this mode to shoot movie clips. The 512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions) resolution can be set to either [ (640 × 480)], These times may vary with the subject and [ (320 ×...
Page 58 Shooting – The Basics be recorded correctly on the CF card. See page 159 for settings that can be Recording time will display properly if changed in this mode. you format the CF card in this camera Sound is recorded monaurally. (excluding slow recording CF cards).
Page 59: Playback - The Basics
Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually Press the DISP. button to show the data (Single Image Playback) for the displayed image (p. 30). Press the button to quickly delete the You can view the recorded images on the displayed image (p. 63). LCD monitor.
Page 60: Magnifying Images
Playback – The Basics Canceling the Magnified Display Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 Press the zoom lever toward times in single image playback. Movie frames and index playback images Slide the mode switch to cannot be magnified. Press the zoom lever toward You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting...
Page 61: Jumping Between Images
Playback – The Basics Jumping Between Images Change the image selection using The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. button operation in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Press the zoom lever once Movie toward while in index playback...
Page 62: Viewing/Editing Movies
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 panel.
Page 63 Playback – The Basics The movie editing panel and the movie You may experience frame dropping and editing bar appear. audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system Select an editing Movie Editing Panel resources. method using The volume at which movies play back (Cut beginning):...
Page 64 Playback – The Basics Select (Save) Protected movies cannot be edited. It may take approximately 3 minutes to using save an edited movie. If the batteries run press the SET out of charge partway through, edited button. movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use fully charged NiMH When is selected,...
Page 65: Erasing
Erasing Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing In the [ (Play)] a file. menu, select (Erase all) and Erasing Images Individually press the SET button. Slide the mode switch to A confirmation screen appears. Select the image you wish to erase Select [OK] using...
Page 66: Shooting - Advanced Functions
Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only) Select a FUNC. menu option using select setting contents using Exposure Compensation (±0) (p. 80) Flash Output ( ) (p. 86) FUNC. Resolution ( ) (p.
Page 67 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button Press the MENU button. to switch between menus. You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever button. to select a menu item. to select the settings you wish to set. Playback Mode Shooting Mode Press the MENU button.
Page 68 My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 116) or the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. The default of all the settings changed by the menu and button operations except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] can be restored all at once (p.
Page 69: Menu Settings And Default Settings
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 Shooting – Advanced Functions 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]. • (Off) • • •...
Page 72 Shooting – Advanced Functions 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 Shooting – Advanced Functions Reference Item Setting Content Page Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units. Distance Units • m/cm* • ft/in Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* •...
Page 74 These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details. Reference...
Page 75: Resetting The Settings To Default
Shooting – Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default The following settings do not reset to default. You can reset the menu and button operation - Date/Time, Language and Video System settings to default. in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 68, 69) - The custom white balance (p.
Page 76: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) If the LCD monitor is on, the shutter speed and aperture value appear Mode Dial automatically. You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your mode shooting purposes.
Page 77: Program Ae
Shooting – Advanced Functions Program AE Setting the 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 value to match the brightness of match the brightness.
Page 78: Av Setting The Aperture
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 the camera to a tripod before shooting.
Page 79: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
Shooting – Advanced Functions Aperture Value Display If the shutter speed shows in red on the The larger the aperture value, the LCD monitor, the image is smaller the lens aperture. underexposed (insufficient light) or F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 overexposed (too much light).
Page 80: Switching Between Autofocus Modes
Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Autofocus Modes See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Mode Dial If you wish to change the exposure, You can change the autofocus frame (AF select the shutter speed or the aperture frame) selection method.
Page 81: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Shooting – Advanced Functions Switching between Light Select [On] or [Off] Metering Modes using Mode Dial Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera Press the MENU button. divides images into several zones for light metering. It You can immediately shoot the image using Evaluative evaluates the complex lighting the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter...
Page 82: Adjusting The Exposure
Shooting – Advanced Functions Select Adjusting the Exposure (Evaluative) from Mode Dial the FUNC. menu. Adjust the exposure compensation setting to See Selecting Menus avoid making the subject too dark when it is and Settings (p. 65). backlit or shot against a bright background. * The current setting is displayed.
Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The Mode Dial menu displays again after the shot, allowing When the white balance is set to match the you to change the settings easily.
Page 84 Shooting – Advanced Functions For shooting under daylight Press the FUNC. button. Fluorescent fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. The white balance cannot be adjusted For setting a custom value with when the photo effect is set to (sepia) a white sheet of paper, etc., to (B / W).
Page 85 Shooting – Advanced Functions 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. 159). * The current setting is displayed. To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the Select...
Page 86: Changing The Iso Speed
Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed • Flash Setting the flash to on or off is Mode Dial 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 the flash flash set to Auto with red-eye reduction off for use in dark conditions, or when a fast...
Page 87: Changing The Photo Effect
Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low Mode Dial an ISO speed as possible. By setting a photo effect before you shoot, The AUTO setting selects the optimal you can change the look and feel of the speed.
Page 88: Adjusting The Flash Output
Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Flash Output Select * (Effect OFF) in the FUNC. menu. Mode Dial See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. * The current setting is displayed. Select (Flash Select the photo...
Page 89: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for Shooting with Focus Lock the Autofocus Press the DISP. button to turn on Mode Dial the LCD monitor. The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography. Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject •...
Page 90: The Lcd Monitor
Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting with AF Lock When shooting in focus lock, you can lock the focus to the subject in the center AF frame by setting to off in the [ Press the DISP. button to turn on (Rec.)] menu.
Page 91: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Adjust the focus using until the 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. Press the DISP.
Page 92 Shooting – Advanced Functions In the [ (Set up)] This function may not operate correctly menu, select when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow (Auto Rotate). pointing in the right direction and if it is See Selecting Menus not, then set the Auto Rotate function to and Settings (p.
Page 93: Playback - Advanced Features
Playback – Advanced Features Rotating Images in the Display Movie images cannot be rotated. If an image has been rotated in the You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° camera before being loaded onto a clockwise in the LCD monitor. computer, the particular software in use will determine whether or not the rotation settings are retained.
Page 94: Attaching Sound Memos To Image
Playback – Advanced Features Attaching Sound Memos to Image Select using press the SET button. In Playback mode (including single image 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 You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Use this feature to automatically play back all You cannot record or play back sound of the images in the CF card (Auto Play). The memos for images that already have an LCD monitor displays each image for incompatible sound file attached.
Page 96: Protecting Images
Playback – Advanced Features The display interval may vary for some 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. Images can be selected in both single image The power saving function is disabled playback and index playback modes (p.
Page 97 Playback – Advanced Features...
Page 98: Various Functions About Printing
DPOF. This camera complies with the PictBridge • Bubble Jet Printer standard, which allows you to print with non- • Non-Canon PictBridge Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well. compliant printers Digital Print Order Format CF Card Photo Lab This manual explains the DPOF print settings.
Page 99 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 Select the image you want to print (p.
Page 100: Dpof Print Settings
Various Functions DPOF Print Settings Selecting Images for Printing You can select images on a CF card for In the [ (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) is set to [Index], can be deleted. For the instructions on select an image using changing settings, please reread Step 3 from and mark or the beginning.
Page 102 Various Functions settings when printing images that have Setting the 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 Select (Print Type), (Date) or Press the MENU button. (File No.) using The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. Select a setting using If you have chosen [Index] as the print type, you cannot set [Date] and [File No.] to [On] at the same time.
Page 104: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
Page 105 Various Functions Selecting Images for 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) and press the by pressing the zoom SET button. lever toward See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
Page 106: Downloading Images To A Computer
See Connecting the Camera to a card adapter or card reader. Computer on the right and the separate See Downloading Directly from a CF Card Canon Digital Camera Software Starter (p. 111). Guide Disk. Connecting the Camera to a Computer...
Page 107 Free Hard Space program) Disk - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more 800 x 600 pixels/32,000 colors or Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: Space better is required Display 25 MB or more 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is Canon Camera WIA Driver:...
Page 108 All procedures performed with a You must install the software and driver bundled connection to a USB 2.0 compliant on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution board are not guaranteed. Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 109 If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or Windows [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below. [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow - Macintosh Set Auto-Launch]. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and download images.
Page 110 Various Functions Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow Using the software and computer to download images: - Set Auto-Launch] window (first See the Canon Digital Camera Software time only). Starter Guide Disk. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p.
Page 111: Lcd Monitor
Various Functions Downloading Images by Direct Transfers and saves single Transfer 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 Images/DPOF Trans. to select images to Images download and press the button (or SET button). The images will download. select button will blink blue while and press the downloading is in progress. button. To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.
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. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method.
Page 114: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the camera. The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 114)).
Page 115: Video Mode
Various Functions 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 the audio plug into either the left or right Yellow Plug to the Video In Jack Audio In jack.
Page 116: Resetting The File Number
Various Functions Resetting the File Number Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when Select the set up method for the file number. 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: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
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 the Continuous Shooting or Stitch Assist mode start-up image and start-up, shutter, are always saved into the same folder, a operation and self-timer sounds.
Page 118: Registering My Camera Settings
Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Select [ Camera)] using Images recorded onto the CF card and newly and select a menu recorded sounds can be added as My item using Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied Select the contents software to upload your computer’s images you wish to set...
Page 119 Various Functions Press the MENU button. Press the DISP. button. An image appears. The [ (Play)] menu appears. Start-up Image: Go to step Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-Timer Sound: Go to step Select the image you wish to register using Select [ (My Camera)] 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 as •...
Page 121 In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera Settings files.
Page 122: List Of Messages
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) or a movie that was taken with another camera.
Page 124: Troubleshooting
(four AA-size batteries) 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 Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry electrical contact with the camera.
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 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution 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 (2.2 in. to 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 26 to 46 cm (10 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 (Stitch Assist).
Page 130: Appendix
Do not This charger can be used only to charge recharge the batteries until the LCD Canon AA-size NiMH NB-2AH batteries. monitor displays the “Change the Please do not attempt to charge any batteries” message.
Page 131 (as determined by testing at use the batteries in the camera until they Canon facilities). Please do not charge are completely discharged and to store batteries in areas where the temperature them at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) is outside the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to...
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 Be sure that the camera is turned off NB-1AH with the CBK100 charger. before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
Page 133: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)
Appendix Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) 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 When using the wide converter, please It is not possible to attach a lens hood or set the camera to the wide angle end. filter to the wide converter or tele- The wide converter blocks part of the converter. view through the viewfinder.
Page 135 Appendix Attaching a Lens Align the mark on the conversion lens adapter with the 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 Press the ring the camera.
Page 136: Camera Care And Maintenance
Canon Customer actually recorded. Also, the angle of Support Help Desk as listed on view cannot be confirmed in the the separate Canon Customer viewfinder. Support leaflet. You should not shoot images in mode when using these attachments.
Page 137 Appendix LCD Monitor, : Use a lens blower brush to 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: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor 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 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 Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, White Balance Fluorescent H) or custom Auto*, on*, off, Slow synchro Built-in Flash * Red-eye reduction available Normal: 46 cm –...
Page 140 (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60 sec.). Direct Print Canon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge 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 Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions 101.0 x 64.0 x 31.5 mm (4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) (camera body only) This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
Page 142: Battery Performance
Approx. Approx. Approx. (NB-2AH) 500 shots 1200 shots 360 min. *The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. 1734 <Test Conditions> Shooting:Normal temperature (23 °C /73 °F), 1522...
Page 143 Specifications Some CF cards are not sold in some regions. Image File Size (Estimated) The maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( ). The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. 445 KB 1602 KB 893 KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) * When using the FC-32MH CF card (included),...
Page 144 Specifications NiMH Battery NB-2AH Operating – – 35 °C (32 95 °F) Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery Temperatures NB4-200 set and the Battery/Charger Kit CBK4-200. 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm Dimensions (2.6 × 4.1 × 1.1 in.) Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Type battery...
Page 145 Specifications Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Tele-converter 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.
Page 146: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information This section 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 147 Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 84) Optimal Exposure The ISO speed is the numeric representation of 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 148: Index
Index Handling ........21 Installing ........20 AC Adapter Kit .
Page 149 Index Aperture-Priority AE ......76 Compensation......80 Shutter Speed-Priority AE.
Page 150 Index Playback ........68 Rotating ........91 Selecting .
Page 151 Index Shooting........33, 64 Reviewing an Image ......36 Switching from Playback Mode.
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Page 161: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode. Reference Function Pages Large – Medium 1 – Medium 2 – Small – Resolu- tion Postcard Print – – Movie – –...
Page 162 Reference Function Pages Single Shot – Continuous – – – Mode Drive Self-timer Mode (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.) AF System Selection – – – AF Lock – – Manual Focus – – Macro Mode – ON O – – Digital Zoom OFF O* –...

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