Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST...
Page 3: Other
Test Shots and Disclaimer 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...
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ......25 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and pets Facial expressions At the beach Against snow (p. 64) (p. 65) (p. 81) (p. 65) (p.
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ..............28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)......124 Look at my pictures on a TV ............133 Look at my pictures on a computer..........34 Quickly search pictures ..............120 Erase pictures ..............30, Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ...............31, View movies...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations..46 Read This First ........3 MENU –...
Page 7 Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings 7 Using Various Functions for Yourself.......83 Shooting Movies....111 Shooting in Program AE ....84 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies......... 112 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .... 85 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Turning the Flash On ......
Page 8 Table of Contents Adding Effects with the My Colors 11Useful Information ...177 Function........148 Correcting the Brightness Using Household Power....178 (i-Contrast)........149 Using an Eye-Fi Card....179 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ..150 Troubleshooting ......181 List of Messages That Appear 9 Printing ......151 on the Screen......
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be careful about •...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
Page 13: View
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Using The Touch Panel
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down (...
Page 16: Battery Charge Indicator
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 17: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards.
Page 18: Insert The Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.
Page 19: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.
Page 20: Turn On The Camera
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the ON/OFF button.
Page 21 Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. After touching ø, touch n. Choose [Date/Time]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Date/Time].
Page 22: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Touch and hold n. The settings screen will appear. Set the display language. Touch a display language, then touch Ú. Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. 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 24: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Complete formatting. When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. Touch [OK]. Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased.
Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from Zoom bar your subject, making it appear smaller. (The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen.) Focus.
Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.
Page 28: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Touch AF) After touching the subject and displaying , the focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Page 29: Active Display
Active Display Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image.
Page 30: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode.
Page 32: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Do not touch the microphones while Microphones shooting. Do not operate the camera other than touching while shooting. Operation sounds will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. Touch The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. The movie will record to the memory card.
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Drag across the screen to choose a movie to play back. Play the movie. Touch The movie will play.
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 35 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
Page 36 Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Page 37: Transfer And View Images
Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
Page 38: Accessories
Battery Charger Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Terminal Cover* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Stereo AV Cable DIGITAL CAMERA AVC-DC400ST* Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV...
Page 39: 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 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-6L. Battery Pack NB-6L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power.
Page 40: Other Accessories
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 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lens ON/OFF button (p. 20) Microphones (p. 32) Mode Switch Zoom Lever Lamp (pp. 58, 78, 171) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Flash (pp. Angle) (pp. 26, 31, Speaker Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) Tripod Socket (pp.
Page 43 Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 187, A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / 189) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 133, 152) 1 (Playback) Button Strap Mount (p. 13) (pp. 119) HDMI Terminal (p. 134) Indicator (p. 45)
Page 44: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 187 details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display (p.
Page 45: Indicator
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions 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 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 192 – 195) or Playback mode 200). Display the FUNC. menu. Touch ø. Choose a menu item.
Page 47: Menu - Basic Operations
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 options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 –...
Page 48 MENU – Basic Operations Choose an option. For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting.
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Mute]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On]. If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies 33).
Page 50: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Display the menu. Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Touch the point on the bar where you want to change the brightness.
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [Reset All]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to touch [Reset All].
Page 52: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 53: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp.
Page 54: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Touch Choose !. Touch !. Touch ! again to make the setting. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose What if a flashing appears?
Page 55: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 18x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 57: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 20).
Page 58: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Touch Choose Ò. Touch Ò. Touch Ò again to make the setting. Once set, Ò...
Page 59 Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. to choose Î. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Page 60: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.
Page 61 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed 90), more images can be shot because the data size per image will be smaller than with 4:3 images.
Page 63: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 64: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the camera to 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. Touch G.
Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city...
Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession.
Page 67: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
Page 68: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in modes, try taking some test shots first.
Page 69 Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish- eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose an effect level. Touch [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Page 70: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Page 71: Shooting Tips
Adding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays and other points of light in the night backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into 6 different shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting.
Page 72: Changing The Color And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting In some shooting conditions, such as when shooting moving points of light, the chosen shape may not show, and the brightness may be different than expected. Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected.
Page 73 Adding Effects and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. to choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 Touch The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display.
Page 74: Shooting In Monochrome
Adding Effects and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 75 Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 76: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on 64, then touch , then touch Ú. Touch The camera will enter shooting preparation.
Page 77 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on 64, then touch , then touch Ú.
Page 78: Using The Face Self-Timer
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots. Touch Ú to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •...
Page 79 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.
Page 80: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Page 81: Capturing The Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection)
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Page 83: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Page 84: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 85: 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. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Touch #. Adjust the brightness. While looking at the screen, touch the bar, or drag it left or right, to adjust the brightness, then touch Ú.
Page 86: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 87 Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 88: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.
Page 89: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Page 90: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.
Page 91: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.4 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 92: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 93: Custom Color
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 at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose Touch on the right side of the screen.
Page 94: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e.
Page 95: 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. Choose [AF Frame]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF Frame], then touch qr to choose an option.
Page 96: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the AF Frame Mode Fixed Frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] •...
Page 97: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF-Point Zoom], then touch qr to choose [On]. Check the focus.
Page 98: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Touch Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. Choose the subject, face or location to focus on. Touch the subject or person shown on the screen.
Page 99: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and touch inside the frame shown on the left.
Page 100: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Servo AF], then touch qr to choose [On].
Page 101: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. Touch the menu item again to complete the setting.
Page 102: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and touch the lower part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 103: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 104: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Choose the setting. Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to choose [On].
Page 105: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [Blink Detection], then touch qr to choose [On]. Shoot.
Page 107: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M and B modes.
Page 108: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Choose a Shooting mode. to choose M.
Page 109: Setting The Aperture Value
Setting the Aperture Value What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value appears in white (Safety shift can also be used 110)).
Page 110: Safety Shift
Setting the Aperture Value What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (see below). Safety Shift In M and B, if you touch ø...
Page 111: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Page 112: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
*2 You can quickly edit and save iFrame movies with version 6.7.2 or later of ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. If you are using an earlier version of the software, download the latest version from the Canon home page. You can check the version of the included software on the top of the CD-ROM •...
Page 113: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 114: Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen...
Page 115 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Shoot. Touch The bar showing the shooting time will appear. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec. To stop shooting the movie, touch Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx.
Page 116: Changing The Image Quality
*2 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies 112). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in...
Page 117: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect depending on the Shooting mode. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 118: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Choose a portion to delete. Touch [Cut Beginning] or [Cut End]. [Cut Beginning] will delete from the beginning of the movie to the currently displayed scene. [Cut End] will delete from the currently displayed scene to the end of the movie. Save the edited movie.
Page 119: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 120: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. After touching , touch the number of images you want to display. Images will display in an index.
Page 121 Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging across the screen.
Page 122 Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 67) by date for viewing. Choose After touching ø, drag the menu appearing on the left side of the screen up or down to choose , then touch the menu item again.
Page 123: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 137) or delete (p. 139) images at once while filtered. Choose ‚. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu to the left to choose ‚.
Page 124: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” 120), “Viewing Slideshows” 124), and “Magnifying Images” 127). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images” 137), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 125: Changing Settings
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Slideshow].
Page 126: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Touch l to switch the focus check display 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set. A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback.
Page 127: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Magnify an image. When you touch the screen, the image will magnify and will appear. If you keep your finger on the screen, the display will continue to zoom on that part of the image up to a factor of 10x. You can also zoom in or out on images by touching If you touch and hold...
Page 128: Viewing Each Image In A Group
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 80) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image that displays , then touch View each image in the group. If you drag left or right across the screen only the images in the group will be displayed.
Page 129 Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually. Choose [Group Images]. Touch ø and then n to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting. Touch qr to choose [Off]. Touch Ú...
Page 130: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 131: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Touch ø and then n to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then touch qr to choose an effect. Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions).
Page 132 Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Choose [Set Touch Actions]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Set Touch Actions]. Register a function to a drag pattern.
Page 133: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV You can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. The following functions are available when you perform operations with the camera: • Switching images Drag across the screen, or tap the camera lightly with your finger (pp.
Page 134: Display Images
Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). Use the camera screen to perform operations.
Page 135 Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
Page 136 Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu. Displays groups of High-speed Burst images (only appears Group playback when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Plays back images automatically.
Page 137: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 139). Protect the image. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu to the left to choose :. Once set, will appear on the screen.
Page 138: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [Select]. Choose images. Drag on the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. Once set, will appear on the screen. Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears.
Page 139: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [All Images]. Protect images. Touch [Protect]. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 2. Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups.
Page 140 Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on 139, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. Once set, will appear on the screen. Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears.
Page 141: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing 123). Make the setting. Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu to the left to choose Once set, will appear on the screen.
Page 142 Tagging Images as Favorites Complete the setting. If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. •...
Page 143: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 123) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” 124), “Protecting Images” 137), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 144: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Complete the setting. If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it.
Page 145: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Page 146: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Page 147 Trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of 61), or images resized to (p. 145) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
Page 148: 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 p. 92 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [My Colors].
Page 149: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 150: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Red-Eye Correction]. Choose and correct the image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Page 151: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 152: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 153 After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Page 154: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. Touch an item to choose it. Choose the option settings. Touch qr to choose the option setting.
Page 155 Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Trimming]. A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area.
Page 156 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings]. Choose a paper size. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next]. Choose the paper type. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next].
Page 157: Available Layout Options
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an images are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with the same resolution as the camera’s L (Large) recording pixel setting and a 4:3 aspect ratio can be chosen.
Page 158: Connect The Camera To The Printer
If [Caption] is set to [On], you can print the folder number, file number, and the elapsed time for the frame at the same time. • Touching [Stop] during printing will cancel printing. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 159: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 162) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 160: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch [Print Settings]. Choose a setting.
Page 161: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Touch ø, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch [Select Images & Qty.]. Choose an image. Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image.
Page 162 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. Follow Step 1 on p. 161 to touch [Select All Images]. Make print settings. Touch [OK]. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. Follow Step 1 on p.
Page 163: 10Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 164: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Touch [Sound Options]. Drag up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting. Preset sounds (cannot be modified) Preset sounds...
Page 165 Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
Page 166 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Touch [Start-up Image]. Touch an option. No start-up image Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
Page 167 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Screen Color Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to choose an option. 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 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Page 168: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then touch qr to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 169 Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Touch [Power Saving]. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time.
Page 170 Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. World], then touch Ú. Touch [ will appear in the [Time Zone] or shooting screen 187). If you change the date or time in the setting 20), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons.
Page 171: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 172 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Choose [Review], then touch qr to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press Hold the shutter button halfway.
Page 173 Changing Shooting Function Settings Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Mode], then touch qr to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the Continuous composition or focus.
Page 174 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can add icons to the shooting screen, or change their arrangement. Adding Icons Display the settings screen. In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. When [Changes which icons appear and their positions] appears, lift your finger off the screen once, then touch the center of the screen.
Page 175: Rearranging Icons
Changing Shooting Function Settings Rearranging Icons Drag the desired icon that appears in the layout screen in Step 1 on p. 174 to the position you want. The icon will exchange places with any existing icon in that position. Removing Icons When in the layout screen that appears in Step 1 on 174, drag the icon you want to...
Page 176: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 47). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 127) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. Choose [Active Display], then touch qr to choose [Off].
Page 177: 11Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 178: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Page 179: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use 17). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 180: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card • The power saving function does not work while transferring images 52). • Choosing will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Choosing another Shooting mode or entering Playback mode will reopen the Eye-Fi connection, but movies made with may be transferred again.
Page 181: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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 on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
Page 182 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance 201). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 171). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. •...
Page 183 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera 165). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...
Page 184: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 165) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
Page 185 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Change the battery pack. (p. 17) No Image. • There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed. Protected! (p. 137) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW •...
Page 186 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 187: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode 192), DISP. (Display) (p. 44) Recordable Shots (p. 61) Scene Icon (p. 188) Image Quality (Movies) ND Filter (p. 27) Camera Orientation* (p. 116) Grid Lines (p. 172) White Balance (p.
Page 188: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject People Non-Human Subjects Icon With Background When...
Page 189 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Index Display (p. 120) Metering Method (p. 101) File Size (pp. 116) My Category (p. 143) Folder Number – File DISP. (Display) (p. 44) Number (p. 167) Movies 33), High- Compression (Image speed Burst 80), Displayed image...
Page 190 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Touch to display the volume panel, then touch op to adjust the volume. When the volume is set to 0, will appear. Playback Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if you keep touching the screen.) Previous frame (Slow rewind if you touch and hold the icon.) Next frame (Slow advance if you touch and hold the icon.) Skip forward* (Continues to skip forward if you keep touching the screen.)
Page 191: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in your 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 192: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Shooting Modes G B M Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) — — — — Flash (pp. … — — — — — — Self-Timer (pp. Ò Î $ — — — Delay — — — Self-Timer Settings (p.
Page 193 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 194 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes G B M Function FUNC. Menu Metering Method (p. 101) — — — — — — My Colors (p. 92) — — — White Balance (p. 86) — — — ISO Speed (p.
Page 195 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 196: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes G B M Function Face AiAF* AF Frame (p. 95) Fixed frame — — — — Normal — — — — AF Frame Size* (p. 96) Small — — — — Standard Digital Zoom (p.
Page 197 Menus — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 198: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 164 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 164 LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels).
Page 199: Playback Menu
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 124 Erase Erases images (Select, All Images). p. 139 Protect Protects images (Select, All Images). p. 137 Rotate Rotates images. p. 144 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p.
Page 200: Playback Mode Func. Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Content Ref. Page Rotate Rotates displayed image. p. 144 Print List Selects or clears settings for printing displayed p. 159 image ([Print] appears when the camera is connected to the printer). Protect Protects/unlocks displayed image. p.
Page 201: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ....Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........4.4x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 18.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 105 (T) mm) Focusing Range ......3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity (T) •...
Page 202 Specifications Shooting Modes ........Auto , P, Av, Tv, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter , High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Creative Light Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie •...
Page 203 Specifications Movies ..........Super Slow Motion Movie: 640 x 480 (120 fps when shooting, 30 fps during playback), 320 x 240 (240 fps when shooting, 30 fps during playback) Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 , 640 x 480 iFrame Movie: 1280 x 720 (30 fps Movies other than the above: 1920 x 1080 pixels (24 fps ), 1280 x 720 (30 fps...
Page 204 Dimensions.......... 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight ..........Approx. 70 g (Approx. 2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (Approx. 2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 205: Index
Index Changing .......... Setting..........AC Adapter Kit......... 39, World Clock ........Accessories ..........Default Settings ........Active Display ........29, DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....AE Lock ..........Digital Tele-Converter......AF Frames......... 26, Digital Zoom ..........Focus Display Language........AF Lock ........... 99, DPOF.............
Page 206 Index AF Lock ..........AF-Point Zoom ......... Lamp ..........42, Servo AF......... LCD Monitor Screen Touch AF .......... Low Light (Shooting Mode) ..... Focus Check ......... Focus Lock ..........Focusing Range Macro (Focus Mode) ....... Infinity ..........Magnified Display ........Macro..........
Page 207 Index Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....Tag Images as Favorites ....... Red-Eye Correction ....... 104, Terminal....36, 133, 134, 152, Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..Toggle............Rotate ............ Touch............Touch Actions........ 131, Touch AF ........... 28, Safety Shift ..........Touch Panel ..........Screen Toy Camera Effect (Shooting Mode) ..
Page 208 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions

5 Choosing Settings Yourself

6 Getting more out of Your Camera

7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

9 Printing

10 Customizing Camera Settings

11 Useful Information

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