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© CANON INC. 2015
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
ENGLISH
Index
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Camera Basics
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Auto Mode
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Other Shooting Modes
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P Mode
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Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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Accessories
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Appendix
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  • Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. : Page before you clicked a link Index ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. © CANON INC. 2015 CDD-E636-010...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* ● SDHC memory cards* Camera Basics Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode ●...

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential...
  • Page 4 ● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in Before Use ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) brackets. ● Basic Guide : Important information you should know ● : Notes and tips for expert camera use ( 8 ) Advanced Guide = xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Guide Before Use Table of Contents 1 Camera Basics ............22 Basic Guide On/Off ..................22 Before Use Advanced Guide Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......23 Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........23 Camera Basics Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........23 Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) ..........37 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......50 Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size Changing the Metering Method ..........51 Basic Guide (for 4:3 Images) ..............37 Changing the ISO Speed ............51 Changing Movie Image Quality ..........37 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ........52 Advanced Guide Helpful Shooting Features ............
  • Page 7 5 Playback Mode ............61 Before Use Resizing Images ................73 Cropping ..................73 Viewing ................... 61 Basic Guide Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ........74 Switching Display Modes ............62 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ........75 Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ......62 Advanced Guide Correcting Red-Eye ..............75 Histogram ................63 Editing Movies ................
  • Page 8 Before Use Other Accessories ..............86 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer ............99 Printer ..................86 8 Appendix ..............100 Basic Guide Using Optional Accessories............ 87 Troubleshooting ..............100 Playback on a TV ..............87 Advanced Guide On-Screen Messages............103 Powering the Camera with Household Power ......87 On-Screen Information ............
  • Page 9 Before Use Index..................116 Trademarks and Licensing ..........118 Basic Guide Disclaimer ................118 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index...

  • Page 10: Common Camera Operations

    ● While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) Before Use Common Camera Operations = 42 Basic Guide ● Focus on faces = 28, = 43, = 56 Advanced Guide Shoot ● Without using the flash (Flash Off) = 28 ● Camera Basics Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ●...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Before Use Print Safety Precautions ● Basic Guide Print pictures = 91 ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions Advanced Guide described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. Save ● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and Camera Basics other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
  • Page 12 ● ● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. Before Use inside. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the This could result in electrical shock or fire. operation of electronic instruments and other devices.
  • Page 13 ● ● The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do Before Use for prolonged periods. not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to ●...

  • Page 14: Basic Guide

    Before Use Initial Preparations Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching Accessories Camera Basics Basic Operations Auto Mode Attach the strap. ( 2 ) ● Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting Thread the end of the strap through the Other Shooting Modes and playback strap hole (1), and then pull the other...

  • Page 15: Holding The Camera

    Remove the battery pack. Before Use Holding the Camera ( 1 ) ● After unplugging the battery charger, Basic Guide remove the battery pack by pushing it in ( 2 ) ● Place the strap around your wrist. (1) and up (2). Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Close the cover. Before Use Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ( 1 ) ● Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as Basic Guide you slide it, until it clicks into the closed Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). ( 2 ) position (2).

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Before Use Setting the Date and Time ● Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Basic Guide Specify the correct information. Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 18: Display Language

    Before Use Display Language ● Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the Basic Guide battery pack is removed. Change the display language as needed. ● The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you Advanced Guide Enter Playback mode.

  • Page 19: Trying The Camera Out

    Shoot. Before Use Trying the Camera Out Shooting Still Images Basic Guide 1) Focus. Still Images Movies ● Press the shutter button lightly, halfway Advanced Guide Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or down. The camera beeps twice after movies, and then view them.

  • Page 20: Viewing

    Browse through your images. Shooting Movies Before Use 1) Start shooting. ● To view the previous image, press the [ ] Basic Guide button. To view the next image, press the ● Press the movie button. The camera [ ] button. beeps once as recording begins, and Advanced Guide [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed...

  • Page 21: Erasing Images

    Before Use ● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Basic Guide Erasing Images Advanced Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Camera Basics when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Auto Mode Choose an image to erase.

  • Page 22: Advanced Guide

    Before Use On/Off Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. Camera Basics ● Camera Basics To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Auto Mode Playback Mode Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including...

  • Page 23: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Advanced Guide inactivity.

  • Page 24: Shooting Display Options

    Before Use Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On- Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Advanced Guide Screen Information”...

  • Page 25: Using The Menu Screen

    Finish the setup process. Before Use Using the Menu Screen ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The screen before you pressed the Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, follows.

  • Page 26: Indicator Display

    Choose an option. Before Use Indicator Display ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Basic Guide option. The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 3) lights up or blinks Finish the setup process. depending on the camera status. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 27: Clock

    Before Use Clock Basic Guide You can check the current time. Advanced Guide ● Press and hold the [ ] button. ● The current time appears. Camera Basics ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to Auto Mode vertical display.

  • Page 28: Auto Mode

    Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode Shooting (Smart Auto) Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Still Images Movies...
  • Page 29 Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. Before Use ● ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Press the shutter button all the way down. Basic Guide the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), ● As the camera shoots, a shutter sound and to zoom away from the subject, move is played, and in low-light conditions Advanced Guide...

  • Page 30: Still Images/Movies

    3) Finish shooting. Before Use ● You can change how long images are displayed after shots ● Press the movie button again to stop ( = 40). Basic Guide shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Advanced Guide Movies ●...

  • Page 31: Scene Icons

    Before Use When Shooting Other Subjects Scene Icons Icon Background Background Other At Close Basic Guide In Motion* Still Images Movies Color Subjects Range In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Advanced Guide Spotlights by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.

  • Page 32: Image Stabilization Icons

    Before Use Image Stabilization Icons On-Screen Frames Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you Advanced Guide applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in are aiming the camera at.

  • Page 33: Common, Convenient Features

    Before Use Common, Convenient Features ● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 25) ► [ ] tab ► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Using the Self-Timer Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Camera Basics Still Images Movies...

  • Page 34: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Customizing the Self-Timer Before Use ● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp Still Images Movies will blink and the camera will play a self- Basic Guide timer sound. You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). ●...

  • Page 35: Adding A Date Stamp

    Before Use Adding a Date Stamp ● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. Basic Guide Still Images Movies However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner.

  • Page 36: Image Customization Features

    Before Use Image Customization Features ● During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button Basic Guide halfway. Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 33). ● Advanced Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio ●...

  • Page 37: Changing Image Resolution (Size)

    Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) Changing Movie Image Quality Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Advanced Guide how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card,...

  • Page 38: Helpful Shooting Features

    Before Use Magnifying the Area in Focus Helpful Shooting Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will Advanced Guide Displaying Grid Lines enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Camera Basics Configure the setting.

  • Page 39: Checking For Closed Eyes

    Before Use Checking for Closed Eyes Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed follows.

  • Page 40: Deactivating The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

    Configure the setting. Before Use Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Basic Guide [Display Time]. Press the [ ][ ] buttons Still Images Movies to choose the desired option. You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce ●...
  • Page 41 Before Use ● When [Display Time] ( = 40) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed. Basic Guide ● By pressing the [ ] button while an image is displayed after shooting, you can switch the display information.

  • Page 42: Other Shooting Modes

    Before Use Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes follows. Auto Mode Enter [ ] mode. ● Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with Press the [ ] button several times...

  • Page 43: Specific Scenes

      Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds Before Use Specific Scenes (Snow) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. ● Advanced Guide Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.

  • Page 44: Applying Special Effects

    Before Use Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Applying Special Effects Basic Guide Still Images Movies Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Advanced Guide Choose a shooting mode. Choose [ ].

  • Page 45: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) (for One-Minute Clips) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Speed Playback Time Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Advanced Guide Approx. 12 sec. and below your selected area.

  • Page 46: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

    Before Use Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Shooting in Monochrome Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Advanced Guide (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.

  • Page 47: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Join the subjects in the shooting Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes area and look at the camera. Basic Guide ● After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp Advanced Guide Using the Face Self-Timer will remain lit.) About two seconds later,...
  • Page 48 Choose the shutter speed. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] Basic Guide buttons to choose the shutter speed, and then press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide Check the exposure. ● Camera Basics Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed.

  • Page 49: Mode

    Before Use Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Camera Basics Enter [ ] mode. P Mode ● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” Auto Mode ( = 43) and choose [ ].

  • Page 50: Image Brightness (Exposure)

    Before Use Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Image Brightness (Exposure) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and Advanced Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) exposure separately. Camera Basics Lock the exposure.

  • Page 51: Changing The Metering Method

    Before Use Changing the Metering Method Changing the ISO Speed Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting ● Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the conditions as follows.

  • Page 52: Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Before Use Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Image Colors Basic Guide Still Images Movies Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.

  • Page 53: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Before Use My Colors Off – Still Images Movies Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, Basic Guide Vivid For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white making images sharper. balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Tones down contrast and color saturation for Advanced Guide balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.

  • Page 54: Custom Color

    Custom Color Before Use Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Basic Guide Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Advanced Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Access the setting screen.

  • Page 55: Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)

    Before Use Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Changing the AF Frame Mode Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ ]. For details Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as Advanced Guide on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range”...

  • Page 56: Face Aiaf

    Face AiAF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).

  • Page 57: Shooting With Servo Af

    Before Use ● [Servo AF] ( = 57) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. ● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ● ● Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames Basic Guide move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 58: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Before Use Shooting with the AF Lock Flash Basic Guide Still Images Movies The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will Advanced Guide Changing the Flash Mode not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Camera Basics Lock the focus.

  • Page 59: Off

    Before Use Other Settings ● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, Basic Guide you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera ( = 60).

  • Page 60: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Shown before Shooting Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Advanced Guide and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera Access the setting screen.

  • Page 61: Playback Mode

    Before Use Viewing Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics Enter Playback mode. Playback Mode ● Auto Mode Press the [ ] button. ● Your last shot is displayed.
  • Page 62 Before Use ● Movies are identified by a [ Switching Display Modes ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or Advanced Guide to hide the information.

  • Page 63: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Histogram Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● The graph in detailed information display ( = 62) is a histogram showing the Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree Camera Basics Still Images...
  • Page 64 Before Use Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ● To show or hide information, press the [ ] button in step 2. ● Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include Basic Guide Still Images Movies “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 63), “Magnifying Images”...

  • Page 65: Image Viewing Options

    Before Use Viewing Slideshows Image Viewing Options Basic Guide Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Advanced Guide Magnifying Images image is displayed for about three seconds. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics Still Images Movies...
  • Page 66 Changing Slideshow Settings Before Use Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Basic Guide between images and the display duration of each image. Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may Advanced Guide wish to view.

  • Page 67: Protecting Images

    Before Use Using the Menu Protecting Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Advanced Guide Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera ● ( = 69). Press the [ ] button and choose ] tab ( = 25). [Protect] on the [ Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 68 Protect the image. Choose an ending image. Before Use ● ] button. A confirmation ● Press the [ Press the [ ] button to choose [Last Basic Guide message is displayed. image], and then press the [ ] button. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], Advanced Guide and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 69 Before Use Protecting All Images at Once Erasing Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose [Protect All Images]. Advanced Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
  • Page 70 Selecting a Range Choose a selection method. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a Choose [Select Range]. Basic Guide selection method, and then press the [ ] button. ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 71: Rotating Images

    Rotate the image. Before Use Rotating Images ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Basic Guide image. Still Images Movies ● The image is rotated 90° each time you Advanced Guide Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. press the [ ] button.

  • Page 72: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Choose an image. Before Use Tagging Images as Favorites ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Basic Guide image, and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies ] is displayed. Advanced Guide ● You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a To untag the image, press the [ ] button category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to again.

  • Page 73: Editing Still Images

    Review the new image. Before Use Editing Still Images ● Press the [ ] button. [Display new Basic Guide image?] is displayed. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes], Advanced Guide Image editing ( = 73 – = 75) is only available when the ●...
  • Page 74 ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Adjust the cropping area. Before Use Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ● A frame is displayed around the portion of Basic Guide the image to be cropped (1). Still Images Movies ●...
  • Page 75 Before Use Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Correcting Red-Eye Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the Advanced Guide detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient corrected image as a separate file.

  • Page 76: Editing Movies

    Review the edited movie. Before Use Editing Movies ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], Basic Guide and then press the [ ] button. The edited Still Images Movies movie is now played. Advanced Guide ● You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

    Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide MENU ( = 25) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide Silencing Camera Operations Camera Basics Setting Menu Auto Mode Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.

  • Page 78: Date And Time

    Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Basic Guide Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( = 24) or To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when MENU ( = 25) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to Advanced Guide that time zone.
  • Page 79 Before Use Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment Basic Guide The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto ] button in Shooting mode ( = 22). To have the lens retracted Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 23).
  • Page 80 Before Use Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Basic Guide Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. ● Choose [LCD Brightness], and then Advanced Guide Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 81 Before Use File Numbering ● The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Basic Guide 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 Advanced Guide Low-Level Formatting how the camera assigns file numbers.
  • Page 82 Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Display Language Basic Guide Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Change the display language as needed. camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. ●...
  • Page 83 Before Use Restoring Defaults Basic Guide If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Advanced Guide Access the [Reset All] screen. Camera Basics ● Choose [Reset All], and then press the [ ] button. Auto Mode Restore default settings.

  • Page 84: System Map

    Lens Cap Wrist Strap NB-11LH* CB-2LF/CB-2LFE* (with cord) Auto Mode Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and Other Shooting Modes other compatible accessories sold separately USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)* P Mode Playback Mode Memory Card...

  • Page 85: Optional Accessories

    Basic Guide with genuine Canon accessories. The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be Advanced Guide such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon...
  • Page 86 Camera Basics Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera Flash Unit directly to a printer. Auto Mode For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Other Shooting Modes High-Power Flash HF-DC2 P Mode ● External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash.

  • Page 87: Using Optional Accessories

    Turn the TV on and switch to video Before Use Using Optional Accessories input. Basic Guide ● Switch the TV input to the video input you Still Images Movies connected the cable to in step 2. Advanced Guide Turn the camera on. Playback on a TV Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 88 Insert the coupler. Before Use ● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while ● Holding the coupler with the terminals (1) the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the Basic Guide facing as shown, insert the coupler just camera.

  • Page 89: Using The Software

    Basic Guide Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it on the computer you are using, you can do the following things.
  • Page 90 Connecting the camera to a computer with a commercial USB cable (the link to modify the program. camera terminal is Mini-B) enables you to import your shots. Advanced Guide ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Connect the camera to the Camera] and then click [OK]. Camera Basics computer.

  • Page 91: Printing Images

    It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Auto Mode computer until camera images are accessible.
  • Page 92 Specify a desired image area to print – Cropping ( = 93). ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other see “Printer” ( = 86). – details ( = 93). Settings...
  • Page 93 Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 94 Available Layout Options Choose the printing area. Before Use ● Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Default Matches current printer settings. Printing” ( = 93) to choose the printing Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. area.

  • Page 95: Movie Printing Options

    – press the [ ] button again. All image print list settings are cleared Other Shooting Modes ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand Clear after printing. PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier DPOF data – P Mode models.
  • Page 96 Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. for Individual Images” ( = 96), choose Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 97: Printing Images Added To The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Adding Images Individually Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● When images have been added to the Choose [Select]. print list ( = 95 – = 96), this screen Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 98: Adding All Images To A Photobook

    Adding All Images to a Photobook Before Use Using an Eye-Fi Card Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Still Images Movies Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” ( = 97), choose Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted Advanced Guide [Select All Images] and press the [ ] ( = 2).
  • Page 99 Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the Before Use Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). Basic Guide Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if (Gray) Not connected necessary.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Before Use Troubleshooting Basic Guide 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 Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix...
  • Page 101 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the Before Use Shooting shutter button is pressed halfway. ● To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the Basic Guide Cannot shoot. shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter In Playback mode ( = 61), press the shutter button halfway ( = 23).
  • Page 102 Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is Sound is not played during movies. Before Use Adjust the volume ( = 77) if you have activated [Mute] ( = 77) or the sound ● slower. ● Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( = 81).

  • Page 103: On-Screen Messages

    It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this computer, or images shot with another camera. case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error Correct printing ( = 91) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or ●...

  • Page 104: On-Screen Information

    Basic Guide again. Ink absorber full Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display) ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Camera Basics ( 27 ) ( 28 ) Auto Mode ( 9 )( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 12 ) ( 13 ) ( 14 ) ( 15 )

  • Page 105: Battery Level

    (21) i-Contrast ( = 52) (27) Zoom bar ( = 28) Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) (22) Grid lines ( = 38) (28) IS mode icon ( = 32) Basic Guide (23) AE lock ( = 50), FE lock (29) Blink detection ( = 39) ( 8 ) ( 9 )( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( = 59)

  • Page 106: Summary Of Movie Control Panel

    Before Use Functions and Menu Tables ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV ( = 87). Basic Guide Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons, such Summary of Movie Control Panel Advanced Guide Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons, such as The following operations are available on the movie control panel...
  • Page 107 Flash ( = 58) Change Display ( = 24) Before Use Basic Guide Settings [Dark ‒ Light]. Advanced Guide Not available, but switches to [ ] in some cases. ] flash mode. FE lock not available in [ Camera Basics FUNC.
  • Page 108 ISO Speed ( = 51) Resolution ( = 37) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Drive Mode ( = 35) Other Shooting Modes Compression ( = 59) P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 36) Accessories Appendix Movie Quality ( = 37)
  • Page 109 AF-Point Zoom ( = 38) Before Use Shooting Tab Basic Guide AF Frame ( = 55) Advanced Guide Face AiAF* Camera Basics Tracking AF Auto Mode Servo AF ( = 57) Other Shooting Modes Center P Mode Off* Playback Mode AF Frame Size ( = 55)* Setting Menu Normal...
  • Page 110 Flash Settings ( = 40) Grid Lines ( = 38) Before Use Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Basic Guide On/Off Advanced Guide IS Settings ( = 60) i-Contrast ( = 52) Camera Basics IS Mode Auto Continuous/Off Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Shoot Only P Mode Playback Mode...
  • Page 111 Before Use Set Up Tab Playback Tab Basic Guide Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Advanced Guide = 77 = 65 Mute Slideshow = 77 = 69 Volume Erase Camera Basics = 78 = 67 Hints & Tips Protect Auto Mode = 17 = 71 Date/Time...
  • Page 112 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ● Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Playback Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Setting Menu Item Ref.

  • Page 113: Digital Zoom Focal Length (35Mm Film Equivalent)

    Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm film equivalent) Before Use Specifications 24 – 3840 mm Basic Guide Digital Zoom [Standard] (Represents the combined focal length of optical and digital zoom.) Advanced Guide Camera Specifications 38.4 ‒ 1536 mm Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x Digital Tele-Converter 2.0x 48.0 –...

  • Page 114: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card

    6 hr. 44 min. 38 sec. Card (Approx. shots) Recording Pixels Ratio Camera Basics 16 GB ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions (Large) 1698 and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera Auto Mode 20M/ settings.

  • Page 115: Shooting Range

    Shooting Range Battery Pack NB-11LH Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Shooting Focusing Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto Basic Guide Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Mode Range Nominal Capacity: 800 mAh 0 cm (0 in.) – infinity 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity –...
  • Page 116 Before Use Erasing 69 Index → Playback Viewing Face AiAF (AF frame mode) 56 Basic Guide Protecting 67 Face self-timer (shooting mode) 47 Image stabilization 60 Favorites 72 Indicator 26 Advanced Guide FE lock 59 Infinity (focusing range) 55 File numbering 81 AC adapter kit 85, 87 Date/time ISO speed 51...
  • Page 117 Before Use Portrait (shooting mode) 43 Slideshow 65 Smart Shuffle 66 Poster effect Basic Guide (shooting mode) 44 Snow (shooting mode) 43 Power 85 Software → AC adapter kit Installation 89 Advanced Guide → Battery charger Saving images to a computer 90 →...
  • Page 118 Information subject to change without notice, as are product specifications and appearance. Index ● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product.

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