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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Canon Warranty (32 MB) Solution Disk System Booklet Getting Started Guide Canon Digital Camera Manuals Disk • You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 can be installed to view Word manuals (Middle East only).

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 21 ● Shoot various scenes ......54 – 56 - Take good shots of people Portraits With nightscapes...
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? ● Continuously focus on subjects that move (Servo AF) ..80 ● Adjust dark subjects and shoot (i-Contrast) ....84 View ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 and on explain the advanced functions, letting you learn further as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the Image Quality 6 Using Various (Compression Ratio) ....... 68 Functions for Shooting - Changing the ISO Speed..70 Movies........91 Adjusting the Tone Changing the Movie Mode ....92 (White Balance) ......71 Changing the Image Quality.... 92 Adjusting the Brightness AE Lock/Exposure Shift....

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Precautions

    Table of Contents { Designating Images for 9 Useful Information for Using Transfer (DPOF) ......123 the Camera ......143 Print List (DPOF) ......125 Using Household Power....144 Designating Images for Printing Using a Supplementary Flash ..144 (DPOF) ..........126 _ Sound-Only Recording You Think There is a Problem..

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies, and how to download images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery. ● Flip out the plug and plug it into a power outlet (for CB-2LX).
  • Page 13 Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots Playback Time (Hours) • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Depending on the shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to take images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 32 MB (Supplied) 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 2994 • Values are based on a camera at default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to make them. Turn on the camera. ●...

  • Page 18: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. Press the n button. ● Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ●...

  • Page 19: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Display the language setting menu. Press the 1 button. ● Press and hold the m button ● , then immediately press the n button Set the display language.

  • Page 20: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting brightness and color.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button. Also, when taking pictures of people, the face will be automatically detected and focused 78), and the color and the brightness will adjust to the optimum levels.
  • Page 22 Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). A green frame will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.
  • Page 23 Taking Pictures What if... • The camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn on sound, press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select the [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to select [Off]. •...

  • Page 24: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ●...

  • Page 25: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Select an image to erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 26: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 27: Print Images

    Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details on printing, including printing with direct print compatible printers. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer. Compact Photo Printers...

  • Page 28: Shoot Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Set the E mode. Set the mode switch to E. ● Set the X mode. Turn the  dial to set the mode to X. ●...

  • Page 29: Stop Shooting

    Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec.] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness, and tone will...

  • Page 30: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last movie you shot will appear. appears on movies. Select a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 31: Downloading Images To A Computer

    You can use the included software to download the images you have taken to a computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) System Requirements...

  • Page 32: Install The Software

    Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your normal desktop screen appears. Macintosh ● Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● The installer panel appears when you double-click the icon in the CD-ROM window.
  • Page 33 Press the 1 button and turn on the ● camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon...
  • Page 34 Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).

  • Page 35: Download Images

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with the Camera Select [New Images]. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ● to select [New Images]. ● If the screen on the left is not showing, press the n button. Download images.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC7 AV Cable AVC-DC400 Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Battery Charger Solution Disk CB-2LX/CB-2LXE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler Compact Power Adapter Power Cord DR-30 CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately.
  • Page 37 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 39: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, basic operations. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. •...

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 137) / Red- Shutter Button (p. 20) Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 136) / Self- Power Button Timer Lamp 62)) Mode Switch Lens Microphone (p. 29) Speaker Flash (p. 57) Zoom Lever Tripod Socket Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.

  • Page 41: Control Dial

    Components Guide e (Macro) / u (Infinity) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 42) (p. 63) (p. 67) q Button Indicators (p. 44) c (Print/Share) Button (pp. 139) Control Dial (p. 41) 1 (Playback) Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (pp. 140) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and (p.

  • Page 42: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Time Zone (p. 133) Macro (p. 63) / Infinity AF Lock (p. 80) Exposure Compensation (p. 67) i-Contrast (p. 84) (p. 72) ISO Speed (p. 70) Create Folder (p. 134) White Balance (p.

  • Page 43: Switching The Display

    Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 125) Battery Charge Indicator Macro (p. 63) / Infinity My Category (p. 113) (p. 13) (p. 67) Shooting Mode Metering Modes (p. 82) File Size (pp. Shutter Speed Folder Number –...

  • Page 44: Indicators

    Information Displayed on the Screen Display for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.

  • Page 45: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode 150). Press the m button. The FUNC. menu will appear. Select a menu item. Press the op buttons to select a menu item.

  • Page 46: Menu - Basic Operations

    n MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 152 – 155). Press the n button.

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Muting Sounds Press the n button and select the 3 ● tab, then select [Mute] and use the qr buttons to select [On].

  • Page 48: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Press the n button, select the 3 ● tab, select [LCD Brightness] and then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 49: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Select [Reset All]. Press the n button and select the 3 ● tab, then select [Reset All] and press the m button.

  • Page 50: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 51: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Formatting Memory Cards About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting.

  • Page 52: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing the Image Display Time Images display for approximately 2 seconds after being shot. You can change the length of time the images display. Set the mode switch to 4. Select [Review]. Press the n button and select the ● 4 tab, then use the qr buttons to select the display time.

  • Page 53: Shooting Special Scenes And Using Common Functions

    Shooting Special Scenes and Using Common Functions This chapter explains how to shoot different scenes, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and the self-timer. When you select a mode in K mode that matches the scene you want •...

  • Page 54: K Shooting Various Scenes

    K Shooting Various Scenes The camera will make the necessary settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode. Set the mode switch to K 40). Turn the  dial to the desired mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ●...
  • Page 55 K Shooting Various Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms in vivid colors.
  • Page 56 K Shooting Various Scenes t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you shoot aquatic life in indoor aquariums with natural colors. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ●...

  • Page 57: Turning The Flash Off

    ! Turning the Flash Off You can turn the flash off when shooting. Press the r button. Select !. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to select !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ●...

  • Page 58: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 21) to enlarge. The images may appear rough, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 59 i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Digital Zoom] menu item and [Off] option. The focal length when using digital zoom is 28 – 448 mm (35mm film equivalent).

  • Page 60: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the date and time an image was shot in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 17).

  • Page 61: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer When the person shooting wishes to join in a group photo, the self-timer can be used to shoot. Approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take the photo. Press the p button. Select Ò.

  • Page 62: Using The Face Self-Timer

    " Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 78) when you enter the scene. Select ".

  • Page 63: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 –...

  • Page 64: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on subjects and take pictures while close to them. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) (when moving the zoom lever to the maximum wide angle side as on 63) from the end of the lens, however, you can shoot zooming in even closer to the subject using the digital zoom.

  • Page 65: Making Settings For The Images You Want

    Making Settings for the Images You Want In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. It is assumed that the mode switch is set to 4, and that the camera is in •...

  • Page 66: G Shooting In Program Ae

    G Shooting in Program AE You can set various functions as you like for shooting. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 40). Turn the  dial to G. Make settings according to purpose (pp. 67 –...

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    h Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The area that is possible to shoot with a flash when the zoom lever is moved to j, and the maximum wide angle is reached is approximately 30 cm – 4.2 m (12 in. – 13.8 ft.), and approximately 30 cm –...

  • Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can select from six types. Select the recording pixels. Press the m button, then select ● in the FUNC. menu. Select an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to select an option, then press the m button.
  • Page 69 3648 x 2048 2048 8187 • The values in the table are according to guidelines set by Canon. The values may change depending on the subject, memory card, and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.

  • Page 70: Changing The Iso Speed

    - Changing the ISO Speed Select an option. After pressing the o button, press the ● op buttons or turn the  dial to select an ISO speed, then press the m button. Once set, the ISO speed will appear on the screen.

  • Page 71: Custom White Balance

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) The white balance (WB) function adjusts the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. Press the m button, then select ● in the FUNC. menu. Select an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. Press the m button, then select #. ● Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, press the qr ●...

  • Page 73: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image into sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. Press the m button, then select ● the FUNC. menu. Select an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 74: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 73 and select then press the l button.

  • Page 75: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Display the [Drive Settings] screen. After pressing the p button, immediately ● press the n button. Select $. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 76: Changing The Composition To Shoot (Focus Lock)

    Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) While you press the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want to shoot, and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 77: Using Advanced Shooting Functions

    Using Advanced Shooting Functions This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to use advanced functions to capture images in exactly the way you want. It is assumed that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G •...

  • Page 78: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. Press the n button and select the ● 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option.

  • Page 79: Shooting With Magnified Focus Display

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow.

  • Page 80: Shooting With Af Lock

    % Shooting with AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, even when releasing your finger from the shutter button the focal area will not change. Focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. The focus is locked, then % is displayed ●...

  • Page 81: Selecting The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can designate which face to focus on out of a group of people, and follow that face with in a certain area. Register 0 to the c button 139). Press the c button. You can follow the face detected as the main subject within a certain area even when it moves if a frame...

  • Page 82: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the scene you want to shoot. Select the metering mode. Press the m button, then select ● in the FUNC. menu. Select an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ●...

  • Page 83: Shooting With Fe Lock

    ( Shooting with FE Lock Just like with AE lock 82), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash with FE lock. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h 67). Set the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject for which you wish to set the exposure, and while pressing the shutter button halfway, press the o button.

  • Page 84: Adjusting Dark Subjects And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting (i-Contrast) When people’s faces, or the subject is dark, you can take shots where the dark portions are detected and automatically brightened. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, and select [i- ● Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto].

  • Page 85: Œ Red-Eye Correction

    Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct images taken with the flash where eyes appear red. Select [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, and select ● [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 86: Shooting Long Exposures

    Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed between 1 and 15 seconds and shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. Select [Long Shutter]. Press the m button, select the FUNC.

  • Page 87: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on the scene, the image may become rough, or the colors may not come out as expected. We recommend saving the original image as well as the new 89).
  • Page 88 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can take shots changing the color of an item in the image to another color. You can only record one other color. Select Y. Set the mode switch to K, turn the  ●...
  • Page 89 Changing the Color and Shooting Indicate the area to be colored in the changed image. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, ● and you can change the area to be colored. ● When you want only the color that you have chosen to remain, increase the value of -.

  • Page 90: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Select x or v. Set the mode switch to K, turn the  ●...

  • Page 91: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 1’s “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” and explains how to use advanced functions to shoot and view movies. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...

  • Page 92: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can select from three modes. Set the mode switch to E. Select a movie mode. Turn the  dial to select a mode. ● X Standard Normal mode. These shooting modes let you change all colors except the >...

  • Page 93: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    1 min. 12 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Max. clip length is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB.

  • Page 94: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions For X mode, the following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. See the referred pages for details. i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) •...

  • Page 95: Editing

    Playback Functions Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit...

  • Page 96: Save The Edited Movie

    * Editing Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is selected.

  • Page 97: Using Various Playback And Other Functions

    Using Various Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part of this chapter explains how to download images to a computer, and how to specify images for printing. It is assumed that the 1 button, has been pressed, and the camera is in playback mode 24).

  • Page 98: Search Images By Sets Of 9 (Index Display)

    g Search Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged.

  • Page 99: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a Jump Method In Single Image Playback, press the o ● button.
  • Page 100 d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Viewing images using filter playback. If you press the m button, filter playback ● will start, and a blue frame will appear. If you press the qr buttons or turn the ● Â...

  • Page 101: Viewing Slideshows

    . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically playback images and movies recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slide Show]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Slide Show] and press the m button.

  • Page 102: Selecting Images For Playback

    . Viewing Slideshows Selecting Images for Playback Select the Classification You can select images by classification, group them together and play them back. , ;, or Select ● Follow Step 2 on 101, press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to , ;, or and press the m select...
  • Page 103 . Viewing Slideshows Select an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select the image and press the m button. ● Once set, and the selected order number will appear on the screen. If you press the m button once more, ●...

  • Page 104: Checking The Focus Or People's Expressions (Focus Check)

    . Viewing Slideshows Changing the Effect You can select an effect to use when switching images. Press the op buttons, and select ● and press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an item. When you select an item, an image with the effect you selected will appear.

  • Page 105: Magnifying Images

    k Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The enlarged display will appear, and if you continue to hold the zoom lever the image will magnify up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can ●...

  • Page 106: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images or movies you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    / Erasing All Images You can select images or movies and erase them in groups. Since erased images or movies cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. However, protected images and movies (p. 111) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. Press the n button, and select ●...
  • Page 108 / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 107 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.
  • Page 109 / Erasing All Images Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase] then ● press the m button. Select images with the  dial Follow Steps 2 and 3 in the above screen, turn the  dial, and you can select the first and last images.
  • Page 110 / Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button. What if you cannot select [Select by Category]? If there are no images that have been sorted into categories 113), you will not be able to select [Select by Category] in Step 2.

  • Page 111: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 25, 107). Select [Protect]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Protect] and press the m button.

  • Page 112: Protect Images

    : Protecting Images Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 111 to select [Select Range], and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 108 to select images. Protect images. Press the p button, select [Protect] and ●...

  • Page 113: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images and movies. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display 99), Slide Show 101), Erase All 107), Protect 111), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 126) Select [My Category].

  • Page 114: Rotating Images

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 108 to select images. Press the p button, select the item and ●...

  • Page 115: Resizing Images

    = Resizing Images You can resize images that were taken at a high recording pixel setting to a lower pixel setting, and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...

  • Page 116: Trimming

    [ Trimming You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as new image file. Select [Trimming]. Press the n button, and select [Trimming] ● on the 1 tab, and press the m button. Select an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 117: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    ? Adding Effects With the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 73 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. Press the n button, and select [My ●...

  • Page 118: Adjusting Dark Subjects (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects (i-Contrast) Detects dark sections on subjects or in people’s faces in images, corrects the brightness, and saves it as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, and select [i- ●...

  • Page 119: Correcting Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Red-Eye Correction] and press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.
  • Page 120 ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect Manual Correction When the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually. Add a correction frame. ● In Step 3 on 119, select [Add Frame] and then press the m button. Set the position and size. Press the opqr buttons to move the ●...

  • Page 121: Attaching Sound Memos

    ^ Attaching Sound Memos You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long. Select [Sound Memo]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...

  • Page 122: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer “Downloading Images with the Camera” (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways to transfer images. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Select a menu item.

  • Page 123: Designating Images For Transfer (Dpof)

    { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) You can select individual images you want to transfer to a computer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...
  • Page 124 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) Select All Images ● When you select [Mark all] in Step 2 on 123, the screen shown left will appear. If you select [OK] and press the m ● button, all images will be designated together.

  • Page 125: Print List (Dpof)

    Â dial, select [Remove] and press the m button. Print Examples are given using Canon SELPHY ES series, and SELPHY CP series printers. Please also refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Connect the camera to the printer Number of copies to print 26).

  • Page 126: Designating Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.
  • Page 127 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) • Depending on the printer or photo developer, print settings may not be reflected. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
  • Page 128 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) ● For [Index], you cannot set the number of prints. Only select images with the operation in Step 2. Pressing the n button will make the settings and return you to the menu screen. Select Range Select [Select Range].

  • Page 129: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images]. ● Select [Select All Images] from the screen and press the m in Step 1 on p. 127 button. Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ●...
  • Page 130 _ Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) Changing the sound quality. Sampling Rate Press the op buttons, and select the ● sound quality. Record. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● , then press the m button. to select Recording will start, and the recording time will appear.

  • Page 131: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your goals.

  • Page 132: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient commonly used functions from the 3 tab 46). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 51) to [Off]. However, setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Select [Power Saving], then press the m ●...
  • Page 133 Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Set the home time zone.

  • Page 134: Creating A Folder

    Changing Functions Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers, in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2000 images. You can change the file number assignment. Select [File Numbering], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 135: Changing The Lens Retract Time

    Changing Functions Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. Select [Create Folder], then press the m ● button. Select [Auto Create], then press the qr ● buttons or turn the  dial to select an interval. Select [Time], then press the qr buttons or ●...

  • Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 137: Turning Off The Af Assist Beam

    Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam When the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 138: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Functions Categorizing Images Automatically Images can be automatically categorized (p. 113) when shooting. Select [Auto Category], then press the qr ● buttons to select [On]. : For images shot in I, F or V mode, or ● images with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect].

  • Page 139: Changing The Is-Mode Settings

    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the IS-Mode Settings Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to ● select an option. ● [Continuous]: The image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus of the subject.

  • Page 140: Changing Playback Functions

    | Changing Playback Functions You can make settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 46). Registering Functions to the 1 Button Select [Set Play button] and press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ●...

  • Page 141: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound (My Camera Settings)

    5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings) You can set images you have taken as the start-up image that displays when the camera is turned on, or record sounds for each of the cameras operations with the 5 menu. Change Press the op buttons or turn the Â...
  • Page 142 5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings) Sounds: Press the qr buttons or turn the  ● , then press the m button to dial to select record. After recording, press the qr buttons or turn ● the Â...

  • Page 143: Useful Information For Using The Camera

    Useful Information for Using the Camera This chapter introduces camera accessories and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 144: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 14) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.

  • Page 145: You Think There Is A Problem

    You Think There is a Problem If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in the Canon Warranty System Booklet.

  • Page 146: Image Is Blurred

    You Think There is a Problem appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway 57). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] 139). Set the flash to h • 67). • Increase the ISO speed 70). Image is blurred. • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance 157).
  • Page 147 You Think There is a Problem Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Format the memory card in the camera 50). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu •...

  • Page 148: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 51) • If this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 149 If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image in playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.

  • Page 150: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes » Function Flash (pp. — Focusing Zone (pp. — ISO Speed (p. 70) — — — — — — " Drive Mode (pp. 61, 62, 72, 74, Ò Î AF Lock 80)/AE Lock (pp.
  • Page 151 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode T Y v x > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 152: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes » Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 78) AiAF Center AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small — — — AF-Point Zoom (p. 79) On/Off Servo AF (p. 80) On/Off Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 58) Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) Slow Synchro On/Off...
  • Page 153 Menus T Y v x X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 154: Setting Menu

    (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510/ CP520/CP530 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes.

  • Page 155: Print Menu

    Menus Red-Eye Correction Corrects red-eye portion of images. p. 119 Trimming Trims portions of images. p. 116 Resize Resizes and saves images. p. 115 My Colors Adjusts colors in images. p. 117 Sound Memo Records and attaches sound to images. p.

  • Page 156: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in the Canon Warranty System Booklet. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 157: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 10 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 158 Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction, Voice Memo, Sound Recorder Direct Print Type ....PictBridge, Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct capable Interface ..... . .Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with...
  • Page 159 Weight ......Approx. 65 g (2.29 oz.) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report.

  • Page 160: Index

    Black and White Images......Error Messages ........Exposure AE Lock..........Camera Shake ......... 57, Correction ..........Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ..2, FE Lock..........Clock Function.......... Color Accent (Scene Mode) ....87, Color Swap (Scene Mode) ....88, Face Detect ..........
  • Page 161 Index Focus AF Frame ..........Lamp........40, 61, 136, AF Frame Mode ........LCD monitor Screen AF Lock ..........Long Shutter Mode ........AF-Point Zoom ........Face Selection ........Servo AF ..........Memory Cards ........14, Focus Check........... Available Shots ........Focus Lock ..........
  • Page 162 Shooting With Macro ........ Shutter Button .......... Slide Show ..........Snow (Scene Mode)......... Software Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk .. 2, Transferring Images to a Computer ..Sound Memos ........Sound Recorder ........Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ...... Strap............. 2, Sunset (Scene Mode).......

  • Page 163: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

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