Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ç Chapter Contents : return to the Chapter Contents page. English ©CANON INC. 2013 CDJ-E556-010...
Page 2: Package Contents 2
ç Contents Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Battery Pack Battery Charger NB-6LH CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap Getting Started Warranty Card • A memory card is not included...
Page 3: Compatible Memory Cards
ç Contents Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera.
Page 4: Information
Information • Take and review some test shots initially 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 5: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
ç Contents Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Shutter button Shooting: / Mode dial <j (wide angle)> Flash Playback: <k (magnify)> / Speaker <g (index)> Lamp Microphone Tripod socket Lens Memory card/battery cover Strap mount DC coupler terminal cover Power button...
Page 6 ç Contents Screen (LCD monitor) Control dial / <a <h (Flash)> / Right button (Single-image erase)> button <Q (Self-timer)> / Movie button Down button <1 (Playback)> button <n> button DIGITAL terminal <l (Display)> button <ISO (ISO speed)> / Indicator Up button <e (Macro)>...
Page 7 ç Contents Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the <o><q><r> buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
Page 8 ç Contents • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know •...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
ç Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ....2 Auto Mode ....Compatible Memory Cards ..3 Shooting with Camera- Preliminary Notes and Legal Determined Settings ....50 Information ......4 Common, Convenient Part Names and Features .......59 Conventions in This Guide ..5 Image Customization Table of Contents ....9 Features...
Page 10 ç Contents Image Brightness Setting Menu ....(Exposure) ......96 Adjusting Basic Camera Color and Continuous Functions ......169 Shooting ......101 Shooting Range and Accessories ....Focusing ......107 System Map .......184 Flash ........Optional Accessories ..186 Other Settings ....121 Using Optional Tv, Av, and M Mode ..Accessories......189 Using the Software ....193...
Page 11: Common Camera Operations
ç Contents Common Camera Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ..... Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome...
Page 12 ç Contents Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode) ..While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ....Focus on faces ............50, 80, Without using the flash (Flash Off) ........Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ......61, Add a date stamp ..............1 View View images (Playback Mode) ..........Automatic playback (Slideshow) ......... On a TV ................
Page 13: Safety Precautions
ç Contents Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 14 If the battery charger (for cameras that use one) becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at bright light sources, such as the sun on a clear day.
Page 15 ç Contents The battery pack/batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery pack leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. • 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.
Page 16 ç Contents These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may deform the product. • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.
Page 17 ç Contents • Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using the camera. If the battery pack or batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • If your camera is used with a battery charger, keep the charger unplugged when not in use. When charging the battery pack, do not leave it covered with a cloth or put other objects on it. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
Page 18 ç Contents • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Page 19 ç Contents Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations .....20 Trying the Camera Out ..31...
Page 20: Initial Preparations
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ).
Page 21: Holding The Camera
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it. Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger.
Page 22 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Charge the battery pack. CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). CB-2LY CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins.
Page 23 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” 257). • Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.
Page 24 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery pack. While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery pack as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.
Page 25 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card”...
Page 26: Setting The Date And Time
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release The memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on.
Page 27 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Set the date and time. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an option. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to specify the date and time. When finished, press the <m> button. Set the home time zone. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose your home time zone.
Page 28 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 ] by pressing the <o> buttons or turning and then choose [ the <5> dial. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu.
Page 29: Display Language
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 186), even if the camera is left off.
Page 30 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Set the display language. Press the <o><q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a language, and then press the <m> button. Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed. • The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the <m>...
Page 31: Trying The Camera Out
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 32 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Page 33 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen.
Page 34 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Finish shooting. Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed.
Page 35 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To access Scroll Display mode, turn the < 5 > dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the < 5 > dial to browse through images. To return to single-image display, press the <m> button. Movies are identified by a ] icon.
Page 36 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image.
Page 37: Advanced Guide
ç Contents Advanced Guide Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options On/Off ........38 Using the FUNC. Menu ..43 Shutter Button ....40 Using Menus .......45 Shooting Modes ....41 Indicator Display....47 Shooting Display Clock ........48 Options .......42...
Page 38: On/Off
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On/Off Shooting Mode Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots.
Page 39 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
Page 40: Shutter Button
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Page 41: Shooting Modes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Modes Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. P, Tv, Av, and M Modes Take a variety of shots Live View Control Mode using your preferred Customize image settings 94, 123). brightness or colors when shooting 79). Movie Mode Auto Mode For shooting movies Fully automatic shooting, 92).
Page 42: Shooting Display Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Display Options Press the <l> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” 229). Information is displayed No information is displayed •...
Page 43: Using The Func. Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 239 – 242) or playback mode 254). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the <m> button. Choose a menu item. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 44 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Finish the setup process. Press the <m> button. The screen before you pressed the <m> button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings 182).
Page 45: Using Menus
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using Menus Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 245 –...
Page 46 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a menu item. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a menu item. For menu items with options not shown, first press the <m> or <r> button to switch screens, and then either press the <o> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 47: Indicator Display
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera 6) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer 196), or display off 39, 174) Green Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, Blinking or shooting long exposures...
Page 48: Clock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Clock You can check the current time. Press and hold the <m> button. The current time appears. If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 49: Auto Mode
ç Contents Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with Camera- Helpful Shooting Determined Settings ..50 Features ......71 Common, Convenient Customizing Camera Features ......59 Operation ......74 Image Customization Features ......66...
Page 50: Shooting With Camera Determined Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting with Camera- Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) Turn the camera on. Press the power button. The startup screen is displayed. Enter [ ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ Aim the camera at the subject.
Page 51 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, Zoom Bar move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) Focus Range (approx.) Shoot.
Page 52 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen.
Page 53 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents R esize the subject and recompose the shot as needed. To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 51). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded, and movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy.
Page 54 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images • A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. •...
Page 55 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies • Keep your fingers away Microphone from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
Page 56: Scene Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Scene Icons In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. People Other Subjects Subject Icon...
Page 57: Image Stabilization Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] mode. Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong Image stabilization for still camera shake, as when images shooting while walking...
Page 58 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 59: Common, Convenient Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 64x enlargement. Move the zoom lever toward .
Page 60 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range. White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
Page 61: Using The Self-Timer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. Press the button, choose []] (either press the <o>...
Page 62 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n>...
Page 63 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Choose [$]. Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 61), choose [$] and press the <n> button immediately.
Page 64: Adding A Date Stamp
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Still Images Adding a Date Stamp...
Page 65 However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. Print using printer functions 199) Use camera DPOF print settings 207) to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 193)
Page 66: Image Customization Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 67 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” 257). Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 68 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m> button 45). Configure the setting. Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] 46).
Page 69: Changing Movie Image Quality
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • You can also correct existing images 163). • You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the <r> button and immediately pressing the <n> button. Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card”...
Page 70: Using The Wind Filter
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Movies Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced.
Page 71: Helpful Shooting Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Press the <n> button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 45).
Page 72: Magnifying The Area In Focus
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 45).
Page 73: Checking For Closed Eyes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 112). or Tracking AF Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Configure the setting.
Page 74: Customizing Camera Operation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” 45). Still Images Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Page 75 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m>...
Page 76 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m>...
Page 77 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= Configure the setting. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Display Info]. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose the desired option.
Page 78: Other Shooting Modes
ç Contents Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Brightness / Color Image Effects (Creative Customization Filters) ........84 (Live View Control) ....79 Discreet Mode .....91 Specific Scenes ....80 Shooting Movies in [E] Special Modes for Other Mode ........92 Purposes ......82...
Page 79 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter [ ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ Configure the setting. Press the <m> button to access the setting screen.
Page 80: Specific Scenes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Enter [K] mode. Set the mode dial to [K]. Choose a shooting mode. Press the <m> button, choose [I] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode 43).
Page 81 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Vivid shots of fireworks.
Page 82: Purposes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area 111).
Page 83 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n>...
Page 84 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Effects (Creative Filters) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Enter [ ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ Choose a shooting mode. Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode 43).
Page 85 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) Shots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. • In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Page 86: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose [ ]. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” 84) and choose [ Choose an effect level. Press the <l> button, choose an effect level (either press the <q><r>...
Page 87: Miniature Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Page 88 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents For movies, choose the movie playback speed. Press the <n> button, and then choose the speed by pressing the <q><r> buttons or turning the <5> dial. Return to the shooting screen and shoot. Press the <n> button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed...
Page 89: Toy Camera Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To switch the orientation of the frame (from horizontal to vertical or vice-versa), press the <m> button in step 2. You can move the frame in vertical orientation by pressing the <q><r> buttons. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
Page 90: Shooting In Monochrome
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
Page 91: Discreet Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Discreet Mode Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. Enter [ ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ Shoot. • In [ ] mode, even playback sounds are muted. Sounds of camera operations are muted, and movie audio is also muted.
Page 92: Shooting Movies In [E Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Shooting Movies in [E] Mode Enter [E] mode. Set the mode dial to [E]. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 33 – 252). Shoot. Press the movie button.
Page 93 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Before shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3- stop increments within a range of –2 to +2. Lock the exposure. After releasing the shutter button, press the <o> button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar is displayed.
Page 94 ç Contents P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [ G ] mode. • [ G ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure •...
Page 95 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter [ G ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ G ]. Customize the settings as desired (= 6 – 122), and then shoot.
Page 96: Adjusting Image Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3- stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Press the button. As you watch the screen, turn the <5>...
Page 97 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Lock the exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ...
Page 98: Changing The Metering Method
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43). The option you configured is now displayed.
Page 99: Changing The Iso Speed
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Press the <o> button, choose an option (either press the <o> buttons or turn the < 5 > dial), and then press the < m > button. The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
Page 100 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
Page 101: Color And Continuous Shooting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 102 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Page 103 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 104 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • White balance 101) cannot be set in [ ] or [ modes. • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones.
Page 105: Continuous Shooting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” 259). Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 106 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Cannot be used with the self-timer 61) or [Blink Detection] 73). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. •...
Page 107: Shooting Range And
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” 259). Press the <q> button, choose [e] (either press the <q><r>...
Page 108: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range”...
Page 109 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode 110) is [Center] and AF frame size 111) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom 59) or digital tele-converter 109), or when using a TV as a display 189), but the magnified display will...
Page 110: Changing The Af Frame Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom 59) or AF-point zoom 72). • The respective focal lengths when using [1.6x] and [2.0x] are 44.8 – 716.8 mm and 56.0 – 896.0 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward ...
Page 111 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To reduce the AF frame size, press the <n> button and set [AF 45). Frame Size] on the [4] tab to [Small] • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom 59) or digital tele-converter 109), and in manual focus mode...
Page 112 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
Page 113 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a subject to focus on. Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the <q> button. When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [ ] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range.
Page 114 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • [Servo AF] 114) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. •...
Page 115: Changing The Focus Setting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
Page 116: Shooting With The Af Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q> button. The focus is now locked, and [f] and the MF indicator are displayed.
Page 117: Flash
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 258). Lift the flash. Configure the setting. Press the <r> button, choose a flash mode (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn the < 5 > dial), and then press the < m > button. The option you configured is now displayed.
Page 118 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera 122).
Page 119 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation 96), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. Press the <m> button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the <o> buttons or turning the <5>...
Page 120: Shooting With The Fe Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock 97), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Lift the flash and set the flash to [h] (= 17). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ...
Page 121: Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” 257).
Page 122: Changing The Is Mode Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Press the <n> button, choose [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose the desired option 45). Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is Continuous automatically applied (Intelligent IS) 57).
Page 123 ç Contents Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) .......124 and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ......126 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode).......125...
Page 124: Specific Shutter Speeds
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” 260).
Page 125 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” 260).
Page 126: Specific Shutter Speeds
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter Speed”...
Page 127 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. • Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [h]. •...
Page 128: Adjusting The Flash Output
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. Enter [D] mode. Set the mode dial to [D]. Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the <o> buttons or turning the <...
Page 129: Playback Mode
ç Contents Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Page 130: Viewing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the <q>...
Page 131 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To access Scroll Display mode, turn the < 5 > dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the < 5 > dial to browse through images. To return to single-image display, press the <m> button. To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the <o>...
Page 132 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjust the volume. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume when the volume indicator is no longer displayed, press the <o> buttons. Volume Indicator Pause playback. To pause or resume playback, press the <m> button. After the movie is finished, [ is displayed.
Page 133: Switching Display Modes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the <l> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)” 231). No Information Simple Detailed Display...
Page 134 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Histogram High The graph in detailed information display 133) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal Dark Bright axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness.
Page 135: Browsing And Filtering Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward <g> to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown.
Page 136 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect 143) or delete 149) these images all at once. People Displays images with detected faces. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date.
Page 137 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the <l> button in step 2. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigating through Images in an Index”...
Page 138: Image Viewing Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward <k> will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever.
Page 139: Viewing Slideshows
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. Press the <m> button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option 43).
Page 140 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab 45).
Page 141 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images.
Page 142 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera An unsupported image is currently displayed - Images are shown in filtered display (= 136)
Page 143: Protecting Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera 149). Press the <m> button, and then choose [:] in the menu 43). [Protected] is displayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the <m>...
Page 144: Using The Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the Menu Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab 45). Choose a selection method. Choose a menu item and an option as desired 45). To return to the menu screen, press the <n>...
Page 145: Choosing Images Individually
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 144), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 146: Selecting A Range
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 144), choose [Select Range] and press the <m> button. Choose a starting image. Press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 147 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the <m> button. Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. Protect the images. Press the button to choose [Protect], and then press the <m>...
Page 148: Specifying All Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 144), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Protect the images. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Protect], and then press the <m>...
Page 149: Erasing Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images 143) cannot be erased. Choose an image to erase. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 150: Erasing Multiple Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images 143) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] 45).
Page 151 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 150), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Choose an image. Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” 145), ] is displayed. To cancel selection, press the <m>...
Page 152 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 150), choose [Select Range] and press the <m> button. Choose images. Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 146) to specify images. Erase the images. Press the button to choose [Erase], and then press the <m>...
Page 153: Rotating Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [\]. Press the <m> button, and then choose [\] in the menu 43). Rotate the image. Press the <q> or <r> button, depending on the desired direction.
Page 154: Deactivating Auto Rotation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Rotate the image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image. The image is rotated 90° each time you press the <m> button. To return to the menu screen, press the <n> button. •...
Page 155: Favorites
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Tagging Images as Favorites You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing 130), Viewing Slideshows 139), Protecting Images 143), Erasing Images 149), Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) 207), Adding Images to a Photobook...
Page 156 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the ] is displayed. <m> button. [ To untag the image, press the <m> button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
Page 157: Editing Still Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Editing Still Images • Image editing (= 157 – 164) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the <n> button and choose [Resize] on the [1] tab 45).
Page 158 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Save the new image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. Press the <n> button. [Display new image?] is displayed.
Page 159 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Choose [Cropping]. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab 45). Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 160 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Cropping Area Adjust the cropping area. A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped. The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right.
Page 161 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images will have a lower resolution than uncropped images. Still Images Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)”...
Page 162 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Save as a new image and review. Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 158). • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color.
Page 163: Correcting Red-Eye
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an option. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option, and then press the <m> button. Save as a new image and review. Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 158). • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy.
Page 164 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image. Correct the image. Press the <m> button. Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. Enlarge or reduce images as needed.
Page 165: Editing Movies
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Choose [*]. Following steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” 130), choose [*] and press the <m> button. The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.
Page 166 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Review the edited movie. Press the <o> buttons to choose [ ], and then press the <m> button. The edited movie is now played. To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. To cancel editing, press the <o> buttons to choose ].
Page 167 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • If the memory card lacks sufficient space, only [Overwrite] will be available. • Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out while saving is in progress.
Page 168: Setting Menu
ç Contents Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......169...
Page 169: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience 45). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the <l> button as you turn the camera on.
Page 170: Hiding Hints And Tips
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. 43) or MENU 45) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows.
Page 171: World Clock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually.
Page 172: Lens Retraction Timing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Switch to the destination time zone. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose World], and then press the <n> button. ] is now shown on the shooting screen 229). • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode 28) will automatically update your [...
Page 173: Using Eco Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. Configure the setting. Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On].
Page 174 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed 39). Choose [Power Saving], and then press the <m> button. After choosing an item, press the <q><r>...
Page 175: Screen Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the brightness. • For maximum brightness, press and hold the <l> button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display.
Page 176: Formatting Memory Cards
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Page 177 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the <m> button. • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards.
Page 178 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card.
Page 179: File Numbering
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th Continuous shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards.
Page 180 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date.
Page 181: Checking Certification Logos
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. Choose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the <m> button. Display Language Change the display language as needed. Choose [Language ], and then press the <m>...
Page 182: Adjusting Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. • [Video System] 190) • [Eye-Fi Settings] 216) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen.
Page 183: Accessories
ç Contents Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map.......184 Optional Accessories ..186 Using Optional Accessories .....189 Using the Software ...193 Printing Images....199 Using an Eye-Fi Card ..216...
Page 184: System Map
Computer AC Adapter Kit TV/Video Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST ACK-DC40 System Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2* *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC- 400PCU). *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
Page 185 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). Please...
Page 186: Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-6LH Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LY/ CB-2LYE Charger for Battery Pack NB- AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 For powering the camera using household power.
Page 187: Flash Unit
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that  is visible on a charged battery pack, and attach it so that  is not visible on an uncharged battery pack.
Page 188 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge- Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
Page 189: Using Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC- DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera.
Page 190 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Turn the TV on and switch to video input. Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Turn the camera on. Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off...
Page 191 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Insert the coupler. Follow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card”...
Page 192 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connect the power cord. Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn the camera on and use it as desired. When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Page 193: Using The Software
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the Software The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer.
Page 194: Checking Your Computer Environment
ç Contents Checking Your Computer Environment The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Windows Macintosh Windows 8 Mac OS X 10.6...
Page 195 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Install the software. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection. Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after installation. •...
Page 196: Saving Images To A Computer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some software excluded). Connect the camera to the computer.
Page 197 For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Double-click [ CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
Page 198: Software Instruction Manual
To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. •...
Page 199: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Page 200 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Turn the printer on. Turn the camera on. Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image. Access the printing screen. Press the < m > button, choose [c], and press the <m> button again.
Page 201: Configuring Print Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), 188). see “Printers” Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 199 – 200) to access the screen at left.
Page 202 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents – Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 202). Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other details – Settings 203). Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image.
Page 203 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Print the image. Follow step 7 in “Easy Print” 200) to print. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected.
Page 204 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a type of paper. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option, and then press the <m> button. Choose a layout. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option. When choosing [N-up], press the <q><r>...
Page 205 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing” (= 203 – 204), choose [ID Photo] and press the <m> button. Choose the long and short side length. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5>...
Page 206: Printing Movie Scenes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Printing Movie Scenes Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 199 – 200) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [c], and then press the <m>...
Page 207 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Page 208 [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/ Time] on the [3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 26). • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers (sold separately).
Page 209 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the <n> button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab, and then press the <m> button. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 210 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specify the number of prints. Press the <o> buttons or turn the <5> dial to specify the number of prints (up to 99). To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 – 3. Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints. You can only choose which images...
Page 211 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” 209), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button.
Page 212 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) When images have been added to the print list (= 207 – 211), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the <m>...
Page 213: Adding Images To A Photobook
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Page 214 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” 213), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 215 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” 214), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button.
Page 216: Using An Eye-Fi Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems.
Page 217: Checking Connection Information
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating Error acquiring Eye-Fi card (White)
Page 218 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.]. Press the <n> button, choose [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then press the <m> button. Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position.
Page 219: Appendix
ç Contents Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting ....220 Handling Precautions ..255 On-Screen Messages ..226 Specifications ....256 On-Screen Information ..229 Functions and Menu Tables .......233...
Page 220: Troubleshooting
25). The battery pack is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV 89).
Page 221 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode 129), press the shutter button halfway 40). Strange display on the screen under low light (= Strange display on the screen when shooting. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. •...
Page 222 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shots are out of focus. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot 40). • Make sure subjects are within focusing range 259). • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 74).
Page 223 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out. • Shoot within flash range (= 258). • Lower the flash and set the flash mode to [!] 51). • Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output level (= 119, 128). White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. • This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed 99). Subjects are affected by red-eye (= • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 75) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp 5) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp...
Page 224: Shooting Movies
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. • Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time 176, 258).
Page 225: Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Sound is not played during movies. • Adjust the volume 132) if you have activated [Mute] 169) or the sound in the movie is faint. • No sound is played for movies shot in [ ] mode 87) because audio is not recorded in this mode.
Page 226: On-Screen Messages
If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 3) and have inserted it facing the correct 24), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot...
Page 227 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/ Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image. • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies. Magnify* ( 138), Smart Shuffle* ( 141), Rotate (...
Page 228 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
Page 229: On-Screen Information
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level Camera shake Still images: 230) warning Recordable shots 257) White balance Metering method 101) Movie resolution My Colors Eye-Fi connection 103) status 216) Movies: Remaining time Drive mode Still image 258) 105)
Page 230 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents AF frame 110), Date stamp Zoom bar Spot AE point frame ISO speed Blink detection Focusing range 107, 108), i-Contrast AF lock 116), Exposure level 100) IS mode icon 126) Exposure MF indicator compensation bar Shooting mode 108) 233), Scene...
Page 231 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies Compression Shutter speed 50, 130) (image quality) (still images) 121) / 124), Image Shooting mode Resolution quality / Frame 233) 67, 69), rate (movies) ISO speed MOV (movies) 99), Transferred via Aperture value Playback speed Eye-Fi...
Page 232 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still images: Favorites Shooting date/ Resolution 155) time 257) My Colors i-Contrast Movies: Playback 103, 161) 100, 162) time 258) Red-eye Protection correction 143) 68, 163) • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a 189).
Page 233: Tables
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function – – Exposure Compensation ISO Speed – – – Focusing Range 107, 108, 116) – e / f Self-Timer ] [ $ Self-Timer Settings Delay* Shots* Flash...
Page 234 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation ISO Speed – – – – – Focusing Range 107, 108, 116) – – e / f Self-Timer – ] [ $ Self-Timer Settings – Delay* – Shots* Flash 117) – –...
Page 235 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function – – Exposure Compensation ISO Speed – – – – – – – – Focusing Range 107, 108, 116) e / f Self-Timer – ] [ $ Self-Timer Settings – Delay* – – Shots* Flash 117)
Page 236 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AE Lock/FE Lock* – – – 120) AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift – – – – – – – Tracking AF Screen Display No Information Display Information Display O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode.
Page 237 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AE Lock/FE Lock* – – – – – 120) AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift – – – – – – – Tracking AF Screen Display – No Information Display Information Display O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode.
Page 238 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AE Lock/FE Lock* – – – – – – – – 120) AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift – – – – – – – – – – – Tracking AF Screen Display – – –...
Page 239 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Metering Method – – My Colors 103) – – White Balance 101) – – Flash Exposure Compensation – – – 119) – – – Flash Output Level 128) Drive Mode 105) –...
Page 240 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method – – – – – My Colors 103) – – – – White Balance 101) – – – Flash Exposure Compensation – – – – – 119) – – – – –...
Page 241 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method – – – – – – – – My Colors 103) – – – – – – White Balance 101) – – – – – – Flash Exposure Compensation – – –...
Page 242 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Still Image Aspect Ratio – – – Resolution – – – – – – – – Compression 121) – – Movie Quality – O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
Page 243 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Still Image Aspect Ratio – – – Resolution – – – – – – – Compression 121) – – – – – Movie Quality O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
Page 244 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Still Image Aspect Ratio – – – – – – – – – – – Resolution – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 245: Shooting Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 4 Shooting Tab Menu Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 110) – Center Face AiAF* – Tracking AF AF Frame Size* 111) – Normal – Small Digital Zoom Standard – 1.6x/2.0x AF-Point Zoom Servo AF 114) – Continuous AF 115) –...
Page 246 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 110) – Center – Face AiAF* – – Tracking AF AF Frame Size* 111) – – Normal – – Small Digital Zoom – Standard – – – – – 1.6x/2.0x AF-Point Zoom –...
Page 247 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 110) – Center – – Face AiAF* – – – – Tracking AF AF Frame Size* 111) – Normal – – Small Digital Zoom – – – – – – Standard –...
Page 248 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function MF-Point Zoom – Safety MF 108) – Flash Settings 68, 75, 119, 128) – Auto Flash Mode – – – Manual – – – Flash Exp. Comp – – – Flash Output – Red-Eye Corr.
Page 249 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function MF-Point Zoom – – Safety MF 108) – – Flash Settings 68, 75, 119, 128) – Auto Flash Mode – – – – – Manual – – – – – Flash Exp. Comp –...
Page 250 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function MF-Point Zoom – – – – Safety MF 108) Flash Settings 68, 75, 119, 128) – – Auto Flash Mode – – – – – – – – Manual – – – – –...
Page 251 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Blink Detection Grid Lines On/Off IS Mode Continuous/Off – Shoot Only Date Stamp Date/Date & Time Shooting Mode Function Blink Detection – Grid Lines On/Off IS Mode Continuous/Off Shoot Only Date Stamp – Date/Date & Time O Available or set automatically.
Page 252 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Blink Detection – – – – – Grid Lines On/Off IS Mode Continuous/Off – Shoot Only Date Stamp – – – – – – – Date/Date & Time O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
Page 253: Set Up Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Mute Format = 169 176, Volume File Numbering = 169 = 179 Hints & Tips Create Folder = 170 = 180 Date/Time Units = 26 = 180 Time Zone Video System = 171...
Page 254: Print Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 2 Print Tab Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page – Print Select All Images = 211 Select Images & Qty. Clear All Selections = 209 = 211 Select Range Print Settings = 210 = 207 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref. Page Item...
Page 255: Handling Precautions
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred...
Page 256: Specifications
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specifications Camera Effective Approx. 16 million pixels Pixels (Max.) 16x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 80.0 (T) mm Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 448 (T) mm) 3.0-type color TFT LCD LCD Monitor Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version File Format 1.1) compliant Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Page 257 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Shots Approx. 300 Eco Mode On Approx. 440 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 1 hours, 20 minutes Continuous Approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes Shooting* Playback Time Approx. 7 hours *1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
Page 258 165225 0.3M/640x480 • 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...
Page 259 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Range Shooting Focusing Maximum Wide Maximum Mode Range Angle (j) Telephoto (i) 1 cm (0.4 in.) – 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – – infinity infinity 5 cm (2.0 in.) – 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – infinity infinity 1 cm – 50 cm –...
Page 260 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Speed ] mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/3200 sec. 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, [M] mode available values (sec.) 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320,...
Page 261 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Battery Pack NB-6LH Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V DC Nominal Capacity: 1060 mAh Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions: 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight: Approx.
Page 262: Index
ç Contents Index Compression ratio (image quality) ......121 AC adapter kit ....186, 191 Continuous shooting ....105 Accessories .......186 Creative filters (shooting mode)...84 AE lock ........97 Cropping ......159, 202 AF frames ........110 Custom white balance ....102 AF lock........116 Aspect ratio........66 AUTO mode Date/time (shooting mode)....31, 41, 50 Adding date stamps ....64...
Page 263 ç Contents Resizing images ....157 FUNC. menu Erasing ........149 Basic operations ....43 Table ......239, 254 Error messages ......226 Exposure AE lock ........97 Grid lines ........71 Compensation .......96 FE lock ........120 Eye-Fi cards ......3, 216 Household power.......191 Face AiAF (AF frame mode) ..111 i-Contrast ......100, 162 Face self-timer (shooting mode)......82...
Page 264 ç Contents Memory cards ........3 Recording time ....258 Red-eye correction ....68, 163 Menu Reset all........182 Basic operations ....45 Resizing images ......157 Table ........233 Resolution (image size) ....67 Metering method......98 Rotating ........153 Miniature effect (shooting mode)......87 Monochrome (shooting mode)..90 Saving images to a computer ..196 Movies Screen Editing .........165...
Page 265 ç Contents Wrist strap → Strap Software Installation ......194 Saving images to a computer ......196 Zoom .......32, 51, 59 Sounds ........169 Stereo AV cable ......189 Strap ........2, 20 Super vivid (shooting mode) ..85 Terminal ......189, 199 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)......89 Tracking AF .......
Page 266 ç Contents Battery Charger CB-2LY...
Page 267 ç Contents FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC2006 systems) • • • •...
Page 268 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.

Canon PowerShot SX170 IS User Manual

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1 Camera Basics

2 Auto Mode

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6 Playback Mode

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

9 Appendix

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