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  • Page 1 • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH Camera User Guide...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) AV Cable AVC-DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Wrist Strap WS-DC7 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits (p.
  • Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ........27 ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Conventions Used in this Guide ...8 Safety Precautions...9...
  • Page 7 Continuous Shooting... 73 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 74 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ... 75 Customizing the Self-Timer... 76 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ... 77 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock ... 77 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ...

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Table of Contents 9 Useful Information...141 Using Household Power ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen...146 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...148 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
  • Page 11 • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

  • Page 13: View Movies

    This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LV CB-2LVE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

  • Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken

    This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Terminals Terminals Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Removing the Battery and Memory Card Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.

  • Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.

  • Page 20: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

  • Page 21: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2.

  • Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? •...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 25 AF Frames What if... • flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.

  • Page 26: Scene Icons

    Taking Pictures • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm –...

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ● images in reverse order. Pressing the r button will cycle through ●...

  • Page 28: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.

  • Page 29: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer.

  • Page 30: Print Images

    Printing Images • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Print images. Press the m button, then press the op ● buttons to choose 2 and press the m button.

  • Page 31: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Shooting Time Set the mode switch to E.

  • Page 32: Stop Shooting

    Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 10 min. 53 sec. Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards.

  • Page 33: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly.

  • Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 Computer model...

  • Page 35: Install The Software

    Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.

  • Page 36: Turn On The Camera

    Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...

  • Page 37: Transfer Images

    Transfer Images You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations: • After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can transfer images.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    DR-10 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Power Cord Waterproof Case AV Cable AVC-DC400...
  • Page 39 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 40: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 41: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) / AF Assist Beam (p. 136) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 136)) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 110)/ g (Index) (p. 104) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.
  • Page 43 Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Mode Switch 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 103) Indicator (p. 46) HDMI Terminal (p. 112) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal Strap Mount (p. 13) n Button (p. 48) 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes.

  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 72) My Colors (p. 74) i-Contrast (p. 87) Drive Mode (p. 73) Camera Shake Warning ( p. 138 ) Metering Modes (p. 84) Compression (Image Quality) (p.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 126) My Category (p. 118) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 71) Exposure Compensation (p. 66), Exposure Shift ( p. 98 ) White Balance (p. 72) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 121 – 125) Compression (Image Quality) (p.

  • Page 46: Indicator

    Indicator Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.

  • Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 148). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Selectable Options Menu Items Display the FUNC.

  • Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations

    MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 – 153). Display the menu.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], ●...

  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu With the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...

  • Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] •...

  • Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem.

  • Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 54: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions You can check the current time. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock. Press and hold the m button. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    Conditions and Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

  • Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...

  • Page 59: Turning The Flash Off

    Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing screen.

  • Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x.

  • Page 62: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Inserting and printing the date and time in images without an embedded date and time •...

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 76). Press the p button.

  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80). What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.

  • Page 65: Choosing Settings Yourself

    Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.

  • Page 66: Shooting In Program Ae

    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in orange.

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it.

  • Page 68: Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

    Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 –...

  • Page 69: Changing The Recording Pixels

    Changing the Recording Pixels You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele- Converter (p. 61). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), Choose the recording pixels.
  • Page 70 0.3 M/640 x 480 (Widescreen) 4000 x 2248 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A4, Letter size 5"...

  • Page 71: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, Twilight Nightscapes, Dark interiors High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type...

  • Page 73: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval (0.8 shots/sec.). • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...

  • Page 74: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color...

  • Page 75: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ●...

  • Page 76: Customizing The Self-Timer

    Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •...

  • Page 77: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 111). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.

  • Page 79: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.

  • Page 80: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...

  • Page 81: Magnifying The Focal Point

    If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen.

  • Page 82: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

  • Page 83: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus and exposure in some conditions. •...

  • Page 84: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Choose the Metering mode. Press the m button and choose ● press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an ●...

  • Page 85: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.

  • Page 86: Shooting With Slow Synchro

    Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.

  • Page 87: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

  • Page 88: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 125). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then •...

  • Page 89: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. In " and • modes, this function is only available for the last image shot. Not available in W. • Choose [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, choose the 4 ●...

  • Page 90: Shooting Long Exposures

    Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. •...

  • Page 91: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 92 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. ●...
  • Page 93 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons to adjust the range ●...

  • Page 94: Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 77). Choose x or v.

  • Page 95: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...

  • Page 96: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. E Standard Normal mode. These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen > Color Accent color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting.

  • Page 97: Changing The Image Quality

    320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality (Frame Rate) • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes in Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards.

  • Page 98: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears.

  • Page 99: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.

  • Page 100: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 104) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 106) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 107) •...

  • Page 101: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33, choose * ● and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.

  • Page 102: Save The Edited Movie

    Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.

  • Page 103: Using Playback And Other Functions

    Using Playback and Other The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. •...

  • Page 104: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching in a large number of images By repeatedly moving the zoom lever toward g, you can display an index of up to 100 images.
  • Page 105 Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off]. Quickly Searching Images Choose an image.

  • Page 106: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 113) or delete (p. 115) all images at once while filtered. , ;...

  • Page 107: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. •...

  • Page 108: Changing Settings

    Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].

  • Page 109: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.

  • Page 110: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear.

  • Page 111: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow...

  • Page 112: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv

    Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. The supplied AV and interface cables and the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera simultaneously. This could cause the camera to malfunction.

  • Page 113: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 115). If you format the memory card (p. 52), protected images will also be erased. • Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

  • Page 114: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Choose the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the ● image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. Press the r button, choose [Last image] ● and press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an ●...

  • Page 115: Erasing All Images

    Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 5 while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing.

  • Page 116: Choosing Images Individually

    Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose images. Press the qr buttons to choose the ● image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen.
  • Page 117 Select Range Choose All Images Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114 to choose images. Erase. Press the p button to choose [Erase], ●...

  • Page 118: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 106) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 107), “Protecting Images” (p. 113), “Erasing All Images”...
  • Page 119 Choosing Images Individually Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a ●...

  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Using the Menu Choose \. Press the m button to choose \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again.

  • Page 121: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • You cannot resize images taken with the Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ●...

  • Page 122: Trimming

    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • , and • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4).

  • Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item. • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.

  • Page 124: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.

  • Page 125: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 126: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 127: Print Added Images

    Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Connect the camera to the printer (p. 29). Print.

  • Page 128: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.

  • Page 129: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &...

  • Page 130: Set All Images To Print Once

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 129 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 3 and 4 on p.

  • Page 131: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

  • Page 132: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or MENU (p. 48), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 133: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.

  • Page 134: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Changing Functions Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
  • Page 135 Using 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. If you change the date or time in the and date will automatically change.

  • Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 137: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays after shooting. Changing Shooting Functions Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons ●...

  • Page 138: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. •...

  • Page 139: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds.
  • Page 140 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details.

  • Page 141: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 142: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Do not unplug the plug and power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 155). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 136). •...
  • Page 145 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...

  • Page 146: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •...
  • Page 147 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

  • Page 148: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 59, 67, 86) Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) Exposure Compensation (p. 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 98) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 75, 76) AF Lock (p. 82) AE Lock (pp. 85, 98)/FE Lock (p. 85) TV Display (p.
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  • Page 150: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 80) AF Frame Size (p. 80) Digital Zoom (p. 60) AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) Servo AF (p. 83) AF-assist Beam (p. 136) Flash Settings (p. 88) i-Contrast (p. 87) Review (p. 137) Review Info (p.
  • Page 151 ≈ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable Menus T Y v x E >...

  • Page 152: Set Up Menu

    Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...

  • Page 153: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. My Category Categorizes images. i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. Trimming Trims portions of still images.

  • Page 154: Handling Precautions

    LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 155: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 156 Specifications i-Contrast ..... .Off/Auto Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, File Format .
  • Page 157 Weight ......Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...

  • Page 158: Index

    Settings ... 19 Date and Time Date/Time Default Settings ... 51 Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Digital Macro ... 68 Digital Tele-Converter ... 61 Digital Zoom ... 60 Display Language ... 21 Display Overlay ... 138 DPOF ...
  • Page 159 Focus Check ... 109 Focus Lock ... 77 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 22, 52 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 47 List ... 148 Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode) ... 58 Grid Lines ... 138 High Speed (ISO) ... 58, 71 High-Power Flash ...
  • Page 160 Shooting Using a TV ... 77 Shutter Button ... 23 Slideshow ... 107 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2, 35 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 34 Sound Settings Mute ... 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ...
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  • Page 164: Trademark Acknowledgments

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