Page 37 Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Page 38: Checking The Package Contents
IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 39: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 40: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings... . . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions ....54 – 56 Take good people shots Portraits At night...
Page 41 What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures ........28 ●...
Page 42: 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. Changing the Sound Settings ..48 Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Screen Brightness ..
Page 43 Table of Contents Adjusting the White Balance ... 76 7 Using Various Playback and Continuous Shooting....... 78 Editing Functions ..105 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ......... 79 Quickly Searching Images..... 106 Shooting Using Viewing Images in Filtered the Two Second Self-Timer ..
Page 44: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide 9 Customizing Camera 10 Useful Information..151 Settings ......137 Using Household Power....152 Changing Camera Settings....138 Using an Eye-Fi Card....153 Changing Shooting Function Troubleshooting ......155 Settings ........145 List of Messages That Appear Changing Playback Function on the Screen ......
Page 45: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
Page 46 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
Page 47 Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
Page 49: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 50: 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. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice.
Page 51: 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 S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.
Page 52 The battery may develop a bulge. 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 53: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* •...
Page 54: Insert The Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover and open it Insert the battery. ● 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 55: 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 56: Setting The Date And Time
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. ●...
Page 57: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p.
Page 58: 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 59: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button ● Touch [OK]. Format ing 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. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card.
Page 60: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) If you shoot without pressing he shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Page 61: Choose A Subject To Focus On
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Choose a subject to focus on. ● Touch the screen to choose the person or location to focus on (Touch AF). The camera will beep and will appear on the screen. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice, a blue AF frame will appear, and the focus and exposure will be continually...
Page 62: Scene Icons
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons 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. Including Blue Skies Background Bright Dark Sunsets When Using Subject Backlit Backlit...
Page 63 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects wi hin a certain range (p.
Page 64: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Dragging horizontally across the screen from left to right will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Page 65: Active Display
Viewing Images 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 66: 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 67: Shoot Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Enter E mode. ●...
Page 68: Stop Shooting
Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
Page 69: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose a movie to play back.
Page 70: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
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 ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 71 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. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 72: Connect The Camera To The Computer
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...
Page 73: Transfer And View Images
Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
Page 74: Accessories
Interface Cable FC-400PCU *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Page 75: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Page 76 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 77: 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 78: Components Guide
Components Guide Zoom Lever Strap Mount (p. 13) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / Angle) (p. 24) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 114, 132) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) Lens (pp. 106, 112) Lamp (pp. 60 – 62, 68, 145) Flash (pp.
Page 79: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 162 for 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 80: 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 81: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 164 – 165). Display the FUNC. menu. ● Touch ø. Choose a menu. ●...
Page 82: Menu - Basic Opera Ions
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 available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Display the menu.
Page 83 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 84: 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 vertically up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On].
Page 85: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the screen brightness. Display the menu. ● Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Touch the 3 tab. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ●...
Page 86: 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 vertically up or down the screen to touch [Reset All].
Page 87: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card.
Page 88: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, 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 the camera is last operated.
Page 89: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
Page 90: 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 mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Touch G.
Page 91 Shooting in Various Conditions FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.
Page 92 Shooting in Various Conditions OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Page 93: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when 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 ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. Choose an effect.
Page 94: 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 ● Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54. A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Page 95 Adding Effects and Shooting Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays, and other points of light in nighttime backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into any of six predetermined shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Choose ●...
Page 96: Detecting A Smile And Shooting
Detecting a Smile 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. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot even without pressing the shutter button each time it detects a smile.
Page 97: Using The Wink Self-Timer
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject 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 p. 54, then touch ●...
Page 98: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer 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 99 Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ●...
Page 100: 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 return the setting to What if a flashing appears?
Page 101: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 102 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. 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 103: 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 (p. 143). Choose [Date Stamp].
Page 104: 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 activate 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 105: 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 the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.
Page 106: 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. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp.
Page 107: Adjus Ing The Brightness
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 watching the screen, touch the point on the Exposure Compensation bar where you want to make a setting, or drag horizontally to adjust the brightness, then...
Page 108: Changing The Focus Range (Macro/Infinity)
Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably. Choose a Focus Range. ●...
Page 109: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ●...
Page 110 4320 x 2432 1291 2873 11766 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
Page 111: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ● Touch an item you want to set. ● If you drag vertically up or down the menu to the right, other items will appear.
Page 112: 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 vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 113: Custom White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to 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. ●...
Page 114: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 115: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option.
Page 116: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer • The white balance cannot be set in the modes (p. 76). • modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin 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.
Page 117: Customizing The Self-Timer
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● and $, then immediately touch Touch [Settings]. Choose the settings. ● Touch qr to choose a value for the desired option.
Page 118: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 119: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is •...
Page 120: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions 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 121: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point 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 122: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Touch Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) or Servo AF (p. 88). 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.
Page 123: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. When shooting in e or u (p. 72) with the AF frame mode set to [Face •...
Page 124: 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 125: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu on the left to choose Choose an option. ●...
Page 126: 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 bottom part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 127: 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 128: 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]. Adjust the setting. ● Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to choose [On].
Page 129: 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 130: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose §.
Page 131: Changing The Color And Shooting
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. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
Page 132 Changing the Color 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. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose Y. Touch The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display.
Page 133: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or •...
Page 134: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. Choose a Movie mode. ● Touch E, then touch the desired mode. Touch the screen again to make the setting. Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the >...
Page 135: Choose An Option
2 hrs. 23 min. 41 sec. 9 hrs. 48 min. 19 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches 10 min. when shooting in...
Page 136: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, touch b to lock the exposure.
Page 137: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in > or z. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 65) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.
Page 138: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 30) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) •...
Page 139: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Set the editing range. ● Touch the screen during movie playback to display the movie control panel. ● Touch or the scroll bar to change the displayed frame (frames are the basic units that make up a movie).
Page 140: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Save the edited movie. ● Touch [New File]. The movie will be saved as a new file. ● To cancel editing, touch [Cancel]. ● To reset the editing range, touch Ú. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original.
Page 141: 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, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 142: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. ● Double tap the screen to display images in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you double tap the screen.
Page 143 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 shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ● You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging horizontally across the screen.
Page 144: 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. 118) or delete (p. 120) all filtered images at once. Choose ‚. ●...
Page 145: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow ( ) so hat only certain images will p. 109 play back. You can also use he following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. •...
Page 146: 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 six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Slideshow].
Page 147: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 43). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 148: 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. ●...
Page 149: Easy Operations With Touch Actions
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). Use a Function Registered to ● Drag across the screen as shown. The function registered to will be called up.
Page 150: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Functions that Can be Registered Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. Next Favorite Switch to the next image tagged as a favorite Previous Favorite Switch to the previous image tagged as a favorite. Next Date Switch to first image with the next shooting date.
Page 151: Turn On The Camera
Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected. 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).
Page 152: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal.
Page 153: 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 choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 154: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 120). Choose :. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose :. Once it is set, will appear.
Page 155: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to touch [Select]. Choose images. ● Drag horizontally on the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. Once set, will appear on the screen. ●...
Page 156: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Erase]. Choose a selection method.
Page 157 Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120, touch [All Images]. Erase. ● Touch [OK].
Page 158: 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. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 109), “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 159: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can perform operations on just those images, or only display those images for easy viewing (p. 108). Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. Tag an image as a favorite.
Page 160: Using The Menu
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the FUNC. Menu Choose ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose The image will be tagged as Favorite, and will appear in Simple Information Display and Detailed Information Display. ●...
Page 161: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the menu to the left to choose \. Rotate the image. ● Touch and the image will rotate in the chosen direction in 90°...
Page 162: 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 horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Page 163: 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 horizontally across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Page 164: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images with a recording pixel setting of (p. 74), or images resized as cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4).
Page 165: Correcting He 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 he image for a sharper impression.
Page 166: 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. ●...
Page 167: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...
Page 168: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 169: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on prin ing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP400/CP330/CP300/ CP220/CP200 printers. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø...
Page 170: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 132. Print. ● Touch [Print now].
Page 171: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Prints one image per page. Print Type Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. Prints the shooting date. Date – Prints the file number. File No. –...
Page 172 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ● For [Index], touch the screen (the number of prints cannot be chosen). Once chosen, will appear. If you touch inside the frame again, will disappear. ● Touch Ú to complete the setting and return to the menu screen. Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images].
Page 173: Customizing 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 174: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Touch [Sound Options]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting.
Page 175 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. ● Touch [Start-up Image]. ● Touch an option. No start-up image. Preset images. (cannot be modified) Preset images.
Page 176 Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds saved with the included software You can use the included software to register dedicated sounds for various camera sounds, and start-up images to he camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the Screen Color ●...
Page 177 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 178: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Touch [Power Saving]. ● Drag vertically up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time.
Page 179: Changing The Date And Time
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Touch [ World], then touch [Time Zone]. ● Touch qr to choose the destination time zone. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. ● Touch Ú. Choose the world time zone.
Page 180 Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately. ● Touch [Cal bration]. ●...
Page 181: 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 (p. 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 182 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays 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 183: Displaying The Overlay
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then touch qr to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.
Page 184 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can change the order of icons, such as ø, l, etc. that display on the screen. Display the settings screen. ● In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. ●...
Page 185: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 112) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. ●...
Page 187: Useful 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. The index also appears at the end.
Page 188: 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. Terminals ● Open the cover (p. 18) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Page 189: 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 (p. 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 190: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Touch ø, then n to choose the 3 tab, and touch [Eye-Fi Settings]. ● Touch [Connection info], then touch [Connection info] again.
Page 191: 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 power button, but nothing happened.
Page 192 Troubleshooting appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 64) • Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 147). Set the flash to h (p. 71). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 75). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred.
Page 193 Troubleshooting Eyes appear red (p. 92). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 145). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) (p. 42) lights, and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp.
Page 194 Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
Page 195: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
(p. 18). Memory card error (p. 51) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 69, 83) or edit images (pp.
Page 196 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 number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Page 197: 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 on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 198: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Still Images: Recordable Red-Eye Correction Camera Orientation* Shots (pp. 16, 74) (p. 92) White Balance (p. 76) Movies: Remaining Self-Timer My Colors (p. 79) Time/Elapsed Time (pp. 68, 80, 81) (pp.
Page 199 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 133) Eye-Fi Transfer Focus Range (p. 72) My Category (p. 122) Complete (p. 153) File Size (p. 74) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recording (p.
Page 200: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation ( p. 71 )/Exposure Shift (p. 100) — — Flash (pp. 64, 71, 94) * … — — Ò Î Self-Timer (pp. 68, 80, 81) Touch AF (p. 86) AF Lock (p.
Page 201 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ’ § >z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 202: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 84) Fixed frame — AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small — — — — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 65) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off Servo AF (p. 88) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p.
Page 203 Menus ’ § >z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 204: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 138 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 138 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Page 205: Playback Menu
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 109 Erase Erases images. p. 120 Protect Protects images. p. 118 Rotate Rotates images. p. 125 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 123 My Category Categorizes images.
Page 206: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2 3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
Page 207 Specifications Data Type ......Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Monaural) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images).
Page 208 Weight ......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (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 209 Index Numerics Display Language ........21 Display Overlay ........147 3:2 Guide ..........147 Double Tap ..........14 DPOF ..........133, 134 Drag ............14 AC Adapter Kit ........39, 152 Accessories ..........38 Active Display ........... 29 Editing AE Lock ..........90, 100 i-Contrast ..........129 AF Frames ..........
Page 210 Index Focus AF Frame Mode ........84 Macro ............72 AF Frames ..........25 Magnified Display ........112 AF Lock ..........87 Manual AF-Point Zoom ........85 White Balance ........76 Servo AF ..........88 Memory Card J Card Focus Check .......... 111 Memory Cards ..........
Page 211 Index Touch AF ..........86 Touch Panel ..........14 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....73 Travel Abroad .........142 Red-Eye Trimming ..........127 Auto Correction ........92 Troubleshooting ........155 Correction ..........130 Reduction ..........145 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..126 Video J Movies Rotating Images ........
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH Getting Started

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2 Learning more

3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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