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ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera

Troubleshooting

List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/ Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the My Camera settings Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... .1 Handling Precautions .
  • Page 5 Switching between Focusing Modes ....45 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . .46 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ....47 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .
  • Page 6 Viewing Images on a TV set ......88 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..89 Changing My Camera Settings .

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 11 Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-The Components Guide

    Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 75) AF-assist Beam (p. 28) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p.

  • Page 15: Back View

    Attaching the Wrist Strap* How to Open the Terminal Cover You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or memory card slot/battery cover. * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Indicators (p. 22) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Lamp Zoom Lever 68, Basic Guide p. 9) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Mode Switch (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 17: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Standard Standard (No Information) Detailed Detailed (Information View) No Information In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.
  • Page 18 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time.

  • Page 19: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 30) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP...

  • Page 20: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Spot Frame ISO Speed (p. 63) AF Frame (p. 45) Shooting Method (pp. 37, 39) Low Battery (p. 104) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10) Zoom Magnification* (p. 36) Grid Lines* (p.
  • Page 21 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Raise the ISO speed (p. 63) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
  • Page 22 Detailed Histogram Exposure Compensation (p. 50) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10) Photo Effect (p. 56) Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 41, 43, 57, My Colors (p. 57) Basic Guide pp. 7, 8) Metering Mode (p. 49) Long Shutter Mode (p.

  • Page 23: Using The Viewfinder

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value.

  • Page 24: Indicators

    Indicators The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed. Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Upper Indicator Green:...

  • Page 25: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

  • Page 26: Setting The World Clock

    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]...
  • Page 27 Use the button to select a destina- tion time zone As in Step 3, you can set the day- Time Difference from the light saving option. Home Time Zone Use the button to select [Home/ World], and the button to select Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]...

  • Page 28: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 29 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected.

  • Page 30: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Basic Shooting Mode My Colors p. 57 p. 5 Movie Mode p. 41 Metering Mode p. 49 Exposure Compensation p. 50 Compression p.

  • Page 31: Play Menu

    Stitch Assist Left to right*/ p. 43 Right to left Play Menu Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Protect p. 81 Slide Show p. 77 Rotate p. 74 Print Order p. 82 Sound Memo p. 75 Transfer Order p. 86 Erase All p.
  • Page 32 LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the button to adjust the brightness. If you press the button, the display returns to the Set up menu. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. Power Saving p.

  • Page 33: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 34: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Resolution)/ * (Com- pression). See Menus and Settings 26). * Default setting. Use the button to select resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution Purpose High Print larger than A4-size prints*...
  • Page 35 Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 117). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 116). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 36: Changing Resolutions And Frame Rates (Movies)

    Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) Shooting Mode You can change the resolution and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors). FUNC. Menu * (Resolution)/ * (Frame Rate). See Menus and Settings 26). *Default setting. Use the button to select a resolution/frame rate and press...

  • Page 37: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Shooting Mode You can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 9 x 7 mm (0.35 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4 times).

  • Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 12 times Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 12 times The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.

  • Page 39: Continuous Shooting

    23). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 40: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu * (Resolution) (Post Card Date Imprint). See Menus and Settings 26).

  • Page 41: Using The Self-Timer

    Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand 30). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after...
  • Page 42 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, however, cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode, movie mode or My Colors modes.

  • Page 43: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following four movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode.
  • Page 44 FUNC. Menu * (Standard). See Menus and Settings 26). *Default setting. Use the button to select a movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button. mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate 34). Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.

  • Page 45: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Shooting Panoramic Images...
  • Page 46 Select a shooting direction You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.

  • Page 47: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF (No frame) On frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

  • Page 48: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

  • Page 49: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 28) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

  • Page 50: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    AE lock can also be set and released in mode 43). You can use the FE lock when using the flash. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.

  • Page 51: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative). See Menus and Settings 26). *Default setting. Use the button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation).

  • Page 53: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode

    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. (Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On]. See Menus and Settings 27). FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings 26).
  • Page 54 The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain amount of processing time, however, may be required before the next image can be shot.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
  • Page 56 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 57 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.

  • Page 58: Changing The Photo Effect

    Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off). See Menus and Settings 26). *Default setting. Use the button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 59: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color.
  • Page 60 Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can Color Swap only be swapped into one other color, multiple colors cannot be chosen. Use this option to freely adjust the color balance between red, green, blue and skin tones*.
  • Page 61 The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded.
  • Page 62 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. (Color Accent) See Menus and Settings 26). The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image...
  • Page 63 Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Desired Color Original Color (After Swapping) (Before Swapping) (Color Swap) See Menus and Settings 26). The camera will switch to color input mode and the dis- play will alternate between the original image and the...
  • Page 64 This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. Press the button and switch settings. Cycle through the /Auto ISO speed with each press of the...

  • Page 66: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]/[Off].

  • Page 67: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark.

  • Page 68: Resetting The File Number

    Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 69 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1...

  • Page 70: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area Use the...

  • Page 71: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed Selected Image at once. Use the button to change the image selection. Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the...

  • Page 72: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jumps over 100 images at a time.

  • Page 73: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a icon are movies. Movie Control Panel Volume Level (Adjust with the button) Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback.

  • Page 74: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. Select (Edit) in the Movie Editing Panel movie control panel and press...
  • Page 75 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre- edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.

  • Page 76: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 27). Use the button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 77: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
  • Page 78 Use the button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press The sound memo panel will display. Select (Record) and press The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording.

  • Page 79: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard 82). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order.

  • Page 80: Transition Effects

    Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
  • Page 81 Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( Select and press Use the button to select the date or folder to be played back and press Date Folder Selecting Images for Playback ( – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3).

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Selecting All Images 1 After selecting – in step 1 79), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 27). Select an image to protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode.

  • Page 84: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
  • Page 85 Select images for printing. Selection methods differ for the Number of Print Copies Print Type settings 84). (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). Index Print Selection (Index) Select an image and the press...

  • Page 86: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
  • Page 87 Select [Set up] and press Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the settings. The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

  • Page 88: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 89 All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 27). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 90: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.

  • Page 91: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu Menu Item.

  • Page 92: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 93 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to reg- ister and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. After record- ing, select (Register) and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5). Memory card slot/battery Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 2). Insufficient battery Insert a fully charged battery into the voltage ("Change the...

  • Page 95: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD This does not constitute a monitor will darken in malfunction and has no effect on strong sunlight or bright images that have been shot. light. Display flickers. Display flickers when This is not a camera malfunction shot under fluorescent (flickering recorded in movies, but...

  • Page 96: Shooting

    23). formatted correctly. If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is write Slide the write protect tab of the SD protected. memory card upward 106).
  • Page 97 Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it 28).
  • Page 98 Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, Shoot within correct shooting making the flash too distance of the subject when using strong. the built-in flash 113). Subject is bright in Set the exposure compensation to a contrast to the negative (-) setting 50).
  • Page 99 Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from Use the (auto with red-eye eyes can make them reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 9). appear red when the For this mode to be effective, the flash is used in dark subject must be looking right at the areas.

  • Page 100: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are used. display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on - Slow recording cards. the memory card.

  • Page 101: Playback

    Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back will play back if they are another camera or added to the camera using the images edited with a supplied software program computer.

  • Page 102: Battery/Battery Charger

    Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera 23). device. Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if Replace the battery with a new one battery loses its charge (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 103: List Of Messages

    List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up.
  • Page 104 Change the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
  • Page 105 (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 106: Appendix

    Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Change the battery pack Battery charge is low. Battery charge is insufficient to Recharge it as soon as operate the camera. Replace possible it will be used for an the battery immediately.

  • Page 107: Charging The Battery

    It can be recharged at any point. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 108: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 109 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 110: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 111: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 112 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 113: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 55 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Approx. 5.0 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 115 White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom Built-in Flash Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Flash Range Normal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 12 ft.) (W), 50 cm –...
  • Page 116 Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide show or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 117 A Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
  • Page 118 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) (*Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Movie Frame...
  • Page 119 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Resolution (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB (640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB...

  • Page 120: Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery Pack NB-4L Type Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery Nominal Voltage 3.7 V DC Typical Capacity 760 mAh Cycle Life...

  • Page 121: Index

    INDEX AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ...108 Erasing AE Lock ........47 All Images ......81 AF Frame ......45, Single Images ..14, Basic 11 AF Lock ........46 Exposure ........ 50 AF-assist Beam ......28 Exposure Shift ......43 AiAF ........28 Auto Play (Slide Show) ...77 FE Lock ........
  • Page 122 Language ....... Basic 4 Photo Effect ......56 LCD Monitor Playback ....... Basic 11 Information Displayed ..18 Postcard Date Imprint Mode ...38 Night Display ...... 17 Power Button .... 14, Basic 5 Playback Information ..19 Power Saving ....22, Quick-bright LCD ....
  • Page 123 Telephoto ......Basic 9 Time Zone ......24, Transition Effects Playback ......75 Slide Show ......78 Video Output System ....88 White Balance ......53 Wide Angle .....Basic 9 Wrist Strap ......13 Zoom ......Basic 9 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 124: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 125: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Page Large – Medium 1 – p.32 Medium 2 –...
  • Page 126 Function Page – – Digital Zoom p.36 – Evaluative – (10) – (10) – – (10) Metering Center-Weighted Average – – – – p.49 Method Spot – – – – Exposure Compensation – – p.50 Exposure Shift – – – –...
  • Page 127 CEL-SF3H210 © 2005 CANON INC. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

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