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© CANON INC. 2016
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
ENGLISH
Index
CT0-D068-000-F101-A
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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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Wi-Fi Functions
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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 Appendix ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Index © CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D068-000-F101-A...

  • Page 2: Before Use Initial Information

    Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (commercially available) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* ● SDHC memory cards* Camera Basics Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode Package Contents * Cards conforming to SD standards.

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics Also, the numbers in parenthesis indicates the numbers of the buttons and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential and controls on “Part Names”...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Before Use Part Names Basic Guide ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) Advanced Guide Camera Basics ( 7 ) Auto Mode ( 3 )

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Guide Table of Contents Before Use 1 Camera Basics ............22 Basic Guide On/Off ..................22 Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......23 Advanced Guide Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........23 Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........23 Camera Basics Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 Changing the Aspect Ratio ............37 Changing the Metering Method ..........50 Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) ..........37 Changing the ISO Speed ............51 Basic Guide Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ........51 Size (for 4:3 Images) .............37 Image Colors ................
  • Page 7 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ....... 90 Using the Menu .................71 Registering Web Services ............90 Deactivating Auto Rotation ............72 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ........91 Tagging Images as Favorites ..........72 Registering Other Web Services ...........92 Using the Menu .................72 Uploading Images to Web Services ..........93...
  • Page 8 Image Sending Options ............97 Using Eco Mode ..............108 Before Use Sending Multiple Images ............97 Power-Saving Adjustment ............108 Basic Guide Selecting a Range ..............97 Screen Brightness ..............109 Sending Images Tagged as Favorites ........97 Hiding the Start-Up Screen ............109 Advanced Guide Notes on Sending Images ............98 Formatting Memory Cards ............109 Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ..98...
  • Page 9 Cropping Images before Printing .........120 Print Tab ..................140 Before Use Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ....121 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ..........140 Basic Guide Available Layout Options .............121 Handling Precautions ............140 Printing ID Photos ...............121 Specifications ............... 141 Advanced Guide Printing Movie Scenes .............122 Camera ..................141...

  • 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 ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Before Use Shoot/View Movies Safety Precautions ● Shoot movies Basic Guide = 28 ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions Advanced Guide described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. ● View movies (Playback Mode) = 61 ●...
  • 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 mount (1), and then pull the other...

  • Page 15: Holding The Camera

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

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery Pack And Your Memory Card (Commercially Available)

    ● Make sure the memory card is facing the Before Use Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card right way when you insert it. Inserting (Commercially Available) memory cards facing the wrong way may Basic Guide damage the camera. Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (commercially Advanced Guide Close the cover.

  • 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 ● There is a build-in date/time battery (backup battery) in the camera. Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks Basic Guide after the 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 insert a charged battery pack, even if the camera is left off.

  • Page 19: Trying The Camera Out

    Compose the shot. Before Use Trying the Camera Out ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), Basic Guide Still Images Movies and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle).

  • Page 20: Viewing

    2) Shoot. Before Use Viewing ● Press the shutter button all the way down. Basic Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as ● As the camera shoots, a shutter sound follows. Advanced Guide is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires Enter Playback mode.

  • Page 21: Erasing Images

    Play movies. Before Use ● You can choose multiple images to erase at once ( = 70). ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the Basic Guide [ ] button again. Advanced Guide ●...

  • 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 ● To turn the camera off, press the power Camera Basics 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 Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Advanced Guide 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: On-Screen Keyboard

    Choose an option. Before Use On-Screen Keyboard ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. Basic Guide Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections Finish the setup process. ( = 78). Note that the length and type of information you can enter Advanced Guide varies depending on the function you are using.

  • Page 27: Indicator Display

    Before Use Indicator Display Clock Basic Guide When the following conditions occur, the camera’s indicator ( = 4) You can check the current time. blinks green. Advanced Guide ● Press and hold the [ ] button. Connecting to a computer ( = 117) ●...

  • 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 the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), down. Basic Guide and to zoom away from the subject, move ●...

  • Page 30: Still Images/Movies

    Still Images ● When you recompose shots, the Before Use focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Basic Guide ● A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be 3) Finish recording. blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a Advanced Guide tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

  • Page 31: Movies

    Movies Before Use Scene Icons Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Before shooting a movie, lower the flash with your finger. Be careful not to touch the microphone (1) when shooting a movie. In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Advanced Guide Leaving the flash raised, or blocking the microphone may prevent by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically...

  • Page 32: Image Stabilization Icons

    Before Use When Shooting Other Subjects Image Stabilization Icons Icon Background Background Other At Close Basic Guide In Motion* Still Images Movies Color Subjects Range Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Advanced Guide Bright applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in Gray Bright and Backlit ] mode.

  • Page 33: On-Screen Frames

    Before Use On-Screen Frames Common, Convenient Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you Advanced Guide are aiming the camera at. Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ●...

  • Page 34: Using The Self-Timer

    Shoot. Before Use ● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates ● For Still Images: Press the shutter button the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change halfway to focus on the subject, and then Basic Guide depending on the zoom range.

  • Page 35: Customizing The Self-Timer

    Customizing the Self-Timer Before Use Adding a Date Stamp Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Still Images Movies The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right Choose [ ].

  • Page 36: Continuous Shooting

    Before Use ● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one ● During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the as follows. position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button Basic Guide However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already halfway.

  • Page 37: Image Customization Features

    Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) Image Customization Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Advanced Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio how many shots at each recording pixel setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card”...

  • Page 38: Changing Movie Image Quality

    Before Use Changing Movie Image Quality Helpful Shooting Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Advanced Guide Displaying Grid Lines movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card”...

  • Page 39: Magnifying The Area In Focus

    Before Use Magnifying the Area in Focus Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will follows.

  • Page 40: Deactivating The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

    Before Use Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies A lamp lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light You can change how long images are displayed and what information is Advanced Guide shots.

  • Page 41: Changing The Screen Displayed After Shots

    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Basic Guide Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 40). Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics ●...

  • 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 follows. Other Shooting Modes Auto Mode Enter [ ] mode. Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with ●...

  • Page 43: Specific Scenes

      Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks) Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Vivid shots of fireworks. Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide Choose a shooting mode. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 44: Applying Special Effects

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

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

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

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

    Before Use Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Shooting in Monochrome Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Advanced Guide This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Choose [ (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 [ ][ ] buttons to choose the shutter speed, and Basic Guide then press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide Check the exposure. ● Press the shutter button halfway to view Camera Basics the exposure for your selected shutter speed.

  • Page 49: Mode

    Before Use Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Advanced Guide 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 Changing the Metering Method Image Brightness (Exposure) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Advanced Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure conditions as follows. Compensation) ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics menu, and choose the desired option...

  • Page 51: Changing The Iso Speed

    Before Use Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies When the ISO speed setting is [AUTO], it is set automatically to suit the Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Advanced Guide shooting mode and scene.

  • Page 52: Image Colors

    Custom White Balance Before Use Image Colors Still Images Movies Basic Guide For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.

  • Page 53: Custom Color

    Custom Color – Before Use My Colors Off Still Images Movies Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, Vivid Basic Guide making images sharper. Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, Tones down contrast and color saturation red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Neutral Advanced Guide for subdued images.

  • Page 54: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Before Use Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Shooting Range and Focusing Basic Guide Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ ]. For details Advanced Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 142). ●...

  • Page 55: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Before Use Changing the AF Frame Mode ● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward [ ] for maximum telephoto, and when Basic Guide you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step Still Images Movies 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)”...

  • 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

    ● Even after your shot, [ ] is still displayed Before Use ● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. and the camera continues to track the ● In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames subject.

  • Page 58: Flash

    Before Use Flash ● 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 ( = 59).

  • Page 59: Other Settings

    Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Other Settings Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Access the setting screen. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [IS Camera Basics Still Images Movies Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press Choose from two compression ratios, as follows.

  • Page 60: Shooting Movies With Subjects At The Same Size Shown Before Shooting

    Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Before Use Shown before Shooting Basic Guide 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 shake.

  • Page 61: Playback Mode

    Before Use Viewing Basic Guide Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Advanced Guide follows. Camera Basics Enter Playback mode. Playback Mode ● Press the [ ] button. Auto Mode ● Your last shot is displayed.
  • Page 62 Before Use ● Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. ● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the To play movies, go to step 3. shutter button halfway. Basic Guide ● To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU ( = 25) > [ ] tab >...
  • Page 63 Histogram Before Use Switching Display Modes Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● The graph in detailed information display ( = 63) is a histogram showing the Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Advanced Guide distribution of brightness in the image.

  • Page 64: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Before Use Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Browsing and Filtering Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect ( = 67) or delete ( = 70) these images all at once.

  • Page 65: Image Viewing Options

    Before Use Image Viewing Options ● To hide or view other information, press the button in step 2. ● Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include Basic Guide “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 64), “Magnifying Images”...
  • Page 66 Configure the settings. Before Use Viewing Slideshows ● Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option ( = 25). Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● To start the slideshow with your settings, Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Advanced Guide choose [Start] and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 67: Protecting Images

    Choose an image. Before Use Protecting Images ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose the image you want to view next. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Your chosen image is displayed in the Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure ( = 70). Advanced Guide center, surrounded by the next four candidate images.
  • Page 68 Protect the images. Before Use Using the Menu ● Press the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. Basic Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], Access the setting screen. Advanced Guide and then press the [ ] button. ●...
  • Page 69 Choose an ending image. Before Use Protecting All Images at Once ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Last image], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Choose [Protect All Images]. Advanced Guide ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” ( = 68), choose [Protect All Images] Camera Basics and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 70 Choose a selection method. Before Use Erasing Images ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a selection method, and then press the [ ] Basic Guide Still Images Movies button. You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 71: Rotating Images

    Selecting a Range Before Use Rotating Images Choose [Select Range]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Advanced Guide Method” ( = 70), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 72: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Rotate the image. Before Use Tagging Images as Favorites ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● The image is rotated 90° each time you You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Advanced Guide press the [ ] button.

  • Page 73: Editing Still Images

    Choose an image. Before Use Editing Still Images ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ] is displayed. Advanced Guide ● To untag the image, press the [ ] button Image editing ( = 73 –...
  • Page 74 Review the new image. ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Adjust the cropping area. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button. [Display new ● A frame is displayed around the portion of image?] is displayed. the image to be cropped (1). Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 75 Before Use Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Advanced Guide separate file.
  • Page 76 Before Use Correcting Red-Eye ● Some images may not be corrected accurately. ● To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose Basic Guide Still Images Movies [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.

  • Page 77: Editing Movies

    Review the edited movie. Before Use Editing Movies ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited Basic Guide Still Images Movies movie is now played. You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 78 Precautions” ( = 147). GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera Wi-Fi Functions can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Setting Menu ●...

  • Page 79: Sending Images To A Smartphone

    Choose an image to send it. Wi-Fi Functions ● If you own a Wi-Fi compatible Canon camera and your camera Follow the instructions in the following section for NFC-initiated connection and smartphone are connected to Wi-Fi, it is recommended Setting Menu to a camera that is off or in Shooting mode.
  • Page 80 Establish the connection. Send images. Before Use ● Make sure the camera is off or in ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose Shooting mode. [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide button.
  • Page 81 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Before Use ● When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. Mode Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This Basic Guide may damage the devices. ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize Advanced Guide...
  • Page 82 Choose [Add a Device]. Before Use Adding a Smartphone ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point ( = 84).
  • Page 83 Choose the camera to connect. ● To add multiple smartphones, repeat the Before Use above procedure starting from step 1. ● When the screen for choosing the target camera is displayed on your smartphone, Basic Guide choose the camera to pair them. ●...
  • Page 84 Configure the privacy settings and Before Use Using Another Access Point send images. Basic Guide ● Follow steps 8 – 9 in “Adding a When connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu, Smartphone” ( = 82) to configure the you can also use an existing access point.

  • Page 85: Saving Images To A Computer

    If using Windows, click the [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► Installing the Software Setting Menu [Canon Utilities], and choose the software that you want to uninstall. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.
  • Page 86 Before Use Saving Images to a Connected Computer ● Click in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Basic Guide Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection Also refer to the access point user manual.
  • Page 87 Before Use ● After the [Device Nickname] screen is ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. choose [OK], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 88 ● On the access point, hold down the WPS ● Windows: Access CameraWindow by connection button for a few seconds. clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Basic Guide Camera]. ● On the camera, press the [ ] button to Advanced Guide go to the next step.
  • Page 89 Enter the access point password. Before Use ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent ● Press the [ ] button to access the destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. keyboard, and then enter the password Basic Guide You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to...
  • Page 90 GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon. Setting Menu com/cig/). ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Accessories iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the websites for each Web service you want to register.
  • Page 91 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Establish a connection with an Before Use access point. To link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON iMAGE Basic Guide GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. By setting ● Connect to the access point as described this, an e-mail notification for Camera Web Link Settings will be sent, in steps 5 –...
  • Page 92 P Mode Registering Other Web Services Access the URL in the received Playback Mode e-mail notification and set the You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the camera web link. camera. Wi-Fi Functions ● From a computer or smartphone,...
  • Page 93 3. desired item on the [Select Recipient] ● To look at images sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY from your screen by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, smartphone, it is recommended that you use the specialized and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 94 Connect the printer to the network. Before Use Printing Images Wirelessly from a ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, Connected Printer choose the SSID (network name) Basic Guide displayed on the camera to establish a connection. Advanced Guide Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. ●...

  • Page 95: Sending Images To Another Camera

    Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to be connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand choose the device and then pressing the [ ] button. To add a...
  • Page 96 Send images. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu.

  • Page 97: Image Sending Options

    Choose images. Before Use Image Sending Options ● Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” ( = 68) to specify images. Basic Guide You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image ● When sending movies as well, press the resolution (size) before sending.
  • Page 98 Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending Playback Mode > [Wireless settings] > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Resize for Sending]. images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu...

  • Page 99: Sending Images Automatically

    Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can Web service. be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Camera Basics Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
  • Page 100 If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images buttons to choose [Stills/Movies]. will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Auto Mode Stored images are regularly erased, so make sure to turn on the computer Preparing the Computer and save the images.
  • Page 101 ( = 100). Setting Menu ● For iPhone and iPad, find Canon Online Photo Album in the App Store and download and install the app. For Android smartphones, find Accessories Canon Online Photo Album in Google Play and download and install the app.
  • Page 102 Before Use Shooting Remotely Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera Basic Guide As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to shoot remotely. Advanced Guide You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera Secure the camera.
  • Page 103 Before Use Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings ● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance Basic Guide may be changed automatically. Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. ●...
  • Page 104 Before Use Changing the Camera Nickname Connection Configurable Items Basic Guide Services You can change the nickname of the camera displayed on the connected device. [Change Device Nickname] – Advanced Guide ( = 104) Choose [Wireless settings]. – – – –...
  • Page 105 Before Use Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Basic Guide Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.

  • Page 106: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

    Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide Basic camera functions are configured on the [ ] tab of the MENU ( = 25). Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater Advanced Guide convenience. Camera Basics Setting Menu Silencing Camera Operations Auto Mode Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
  • Page 107 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 108 Shoot. Before Use Lens Retraction Timing ● To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the Basic Guide The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press lens is still out, press the shutter button ] button in Shooting mode ( = 22).
  • Page 109 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 [Disp. Brightness], and then Advanced Guide Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 110 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 Low-Level Formatting Advanced Guide how the camera assigns file numbers.
  • Page 111 Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Basic Guide Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. viewed on the screen.
  • Page 112 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 113: System Map

    Lens Cap Accessories 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 114: Optional Accessories

    Canon accessories. The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that some Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents accessories may no longer be available. Also, availability varies by area. Advanced Guide such as fi re, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon...
  • Page 115 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy Accessories playback on the larger TV screen. Appendix Printer Index Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers ● Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

  • Page 116: 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 connected the cable to in step 2. Advanced Guide Playback on a TV Turn the camera on. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 117: Using The Software

    Basic Guide When you connect the camera to the computer using a retail USB cable After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it on (the camera uses Mini-B), you can save your images to the computer. your computer, you can do the following things.
  • Page 118 Advanced Guide ● Although you can save images to a computer simply by ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon connecting your camera to the computer without using the Camera] and then click [OK]. software, the following limitations apply. Camera Basics It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible.

  • Page 119: Printing Images

    Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Camera Basics images for photobooks. image. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Auto Mode sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Access the printing screen.
  • Page 120 Cropping Images before Printing Before Use Configuring Print Settings Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Still Images Movies instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide Access the printing screen. Choose [Cropping].
  • Page 121 Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Available Layout Options Before Use Still Images Movies Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Choose [Paper Settings]. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Advanced Guide ● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
  • Page 122 Movie Printing Options Choose the printing area. Before Use ● Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Single Prints the current scene as a still image. Printing” ( = 120) to choose the printing Basic Guide Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a area.
  • Page 123 [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. Other Shooting Modes Still Images Movies ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers (sold separately). Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and P Mode ● The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/ other settings as follows.
  • Page 124 Clearing All Images from the Print List Specify the number of prints. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing number of prints (up to 99). Basic Guide for Individual Images”...
  • Page 125 Choose an image. Before Use Adding Images to a Photobook ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● ] is displayed. Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 126: 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 127 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 128 Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is Sound is not played during movies. Before Use Adjust the volume ( = 106) if you have activated [Mute] ( = 106) or the sound slower. ● in the movie is faint. ●...
  • Page 129 Slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent using Image Sync via an access point ( = 99).
  • Page 130 Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large/Cannot play back ● Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
  • Page 131 If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Auto Mode ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help absorber replacement.
  • Page 132 (22) AE lock ( = 50) (27) IS mode icon ( = 32) Before Use On-Screen Information (28) Time zone ( = 107) (23) Shutter speed Basic Guide (29) Image stabilization ( = 59) (24) Aperture value (25) Exposure compensation level (30) Exposure compensation bar Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display)
  • Page 133 Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV ( = 116). Basic Guide ( 8 ) ( 9 )( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 1 ) Summary of Movie Control Panel Advanced Guide ( 12 ) The following operations are available on the movie control panel,...

  • Page 134: Functions And Menu Tables

    Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Camera Basics Shooting Mode Auto Mode Function – – – Exposure Compensation ( = 50) Other Shooting Modes Flash ( = 58) P Mode –...
  • Page 135 Before Use FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Metering Method ( = 50) Camera Basics Auto Mode – – – – – – – – – – – – – My Colors ( = 52) Other Shooting Modes –...
  • Page 136 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 37) Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – Camera Basics Resolution ( = 37) Auto Mode – Other Shooting Modes – – – –...
  • Page 137 Before Use Shooting Tab Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function AF Frame ( = 55) Camera Basics – – – Face AiAF Auto Mode – – – – – – Tracking AF Center – – – Other Shooting Modes AF Frame Size ( = 55) * Normal –...
  • Page 138 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function AF-assist Beam ( = 39) Advanced Guide – Camera Basics Flash Settings ( = 40) Red-Eye Lamp On/Off – Auto Mode i-Contrast ( = 51) Other Shooting Modes Auto – – – – –...
  • Page 139 Before Use Set Up Tab Playback Tab Basic Guide Options Reference Page Options Reference Page Advanced Guide Mute = 106 Slideshow = 66 Volume = 106 Erase = 70 Camera Basics Hints & Tips Protect = 107 = 67 Auto Mode Date/Time Rotate = 17...
  • Page 140 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. ● When you suddenly transfer the camera from cold place to hot Wi-Fi Functions...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Built-In Flash Before Use Specifications Flash Range (Wide angle end) ..50 cm – 5.0 m (1.6 – 16 ft.) Flash Range (Telephoto end) ...1.4 m – 2.7 m (4.6 – 8.9 ft.) Basic Guide Shutter Speed Auto Mode (automatic settings) ..1 – 1/4000 sec. Advanced Guide Camera Range in all shooting modes...
  • Page 142 Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Interface Before Use Wired ..........Hi-Speed USB (Mini-B) Analog Audio Output (Monaural) Number of Still Image Shots (CIPA compliant) Approx. 195 shots Basic Guide Analog Video Output (NTSC/PAL) Number of Still Image Shots (Eco Mode On) Approx.
  • Page 143 8 hr 25 min. 48 sec. 1 hr 3017 Auto Mode 3546 ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera 5925 Other Shooting Modes settings. 9344 ●...
  • Page 144 Battery Pack NB-11LH Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Basic Guide Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal Capacity: 800 mAh Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Advanced Guide Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Camera Basics Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Rated Input: 100 –...
  • Page 145 PictBridge 115, 119 Erasing all 70 CameraWindow 117 Display period 40 Playback → Viewing Error messages 130 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 78, 90 Erasing 70 Portrait (shooting mode) 43 Center (AF frame mode) 55 Exposure Playback → Viewing Poster effect (shooting mode) 44...
  • Page 146 Protecting 67 Software Before Use Installation 117 Saving images to a computer Basic Guide 85, 117 Red-eye correction 76 Sounds 106 Remote shooting 102 Advanced Guide Strap 2, 14 Reset all 112 Super vivid (shooting mode) 44 Resizing images 73 Camera Basics Resolution (image size) 37 Rotating 71...
  • Page 147 Use of the wireless LAN function near medical equipment or other use is allowed. electronic equipment may affect operation of those devices. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from Auto Mode use in other countries and regions.
  • Page 148 Trademarks and Licensing If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may Before Use occur. ● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of ● Transmission monitoring Basic Guide Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi transmissions ●...
  • Page 149 Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the Camera Basics actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any Auto Mode loss arising from the use of this product. Other Shooting Modes...

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