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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Wrist Strap WS-800 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Warranty “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...
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.
Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...23 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)...28 Take good people shots Portraits (p. 58) Shoot various other scenes Landscape (p. 58) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors (p. 61) ●...
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View ● Look at my pictures ...26 ● Easy playback (Easy Mode)...28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...113 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...117 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..32 ● Quickly search pictures ...110 ●...
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 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9...
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Changing the Focusing Range (Macro)... 69 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ... 70 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ... 70 Changing the ISO Speed ... 72 Adjusting the White Balance ... 73 Continuous Shooting... 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ...
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Table of Contents Trimming...129 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...130 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)...131 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ...132 8 Printing... 133 Printing Images...134 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...135 Print Chosen Images ...138 9 Customizing Camera Settings ... 139 Changing Camera Settings...140 Changing Shooting Function Settings...146...
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...
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Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. •...
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Safety Precautions • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. •...
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images and movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards.
Label What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display “Change the batteries” Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots •...
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.
Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 152). Setting the Date and Time Display the menus.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. 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. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 160). Focus.
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What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 160) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 68). •...
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button.
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.
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom lever are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Compose the shot. ●...
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Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. •...
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. What if you can’t play back movies on a computer? • Install the included software (p. 33). • 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.
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
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For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* AA Alkaline Batteries Interface Cable (x2) IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
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 You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries separately. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also be used.
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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).
Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 159 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.
Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 42), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High Dark Bright Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.
You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 162 – 165). Available Options Menu Items Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.
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 options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 164 – 167). Display the menu.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ●...
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness].
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. 20), [Video System] •...
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
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• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Zooming in • More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” (p. 54) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
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. 18). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 77). Press the p button.
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. In C mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 72) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. Set the mode dial to K. ● Choose the Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
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Shooting in Special Scenes In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 149). O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ●...
Adding Effects and Shooting Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in modes, try taking some test shots first. Shooting in Special Scenes Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) ● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...
Using the Face Self-Timer • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of •...
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 you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 1 cm – infinity (0.4 in. – infinity) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m – infinity (3.3 ft. – infinity) at maximum telephoto (i).
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). What if the setting screen does not appear even when you press r? The flash is lowered.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar underneath the zoom bar, and the camera will not focus. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p.
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(Small) 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 4000x2248 • 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 A3 – A5 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5"...
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. Cloudy, twilight High Nightscapes, dark interiors 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.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten...
As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Maximum Speed Mode (Approx. images/sec.) Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV* * When in t (p. 60), shooting with the AF lock (p. 81) or manual focus modes (p. 86), will change to •...
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...
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.
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. •...
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 117). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure...
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 you have set the mode dial to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 89), “Setting the Aperture Value”...
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose •...
• If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, an AF Frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. • The AF frame will appear in the center of the screen if you press the shutter button halfway when Servo AF (p.
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen.
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 in some conditions. •...
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 80). Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button.
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Weighted Avg.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. MF indicator • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size (p. 80) while focusing manually.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the  dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination.
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.
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500...
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p.
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.
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 131). With the flash raised, if you press the r button and immediately press the •...
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with Exposure Compensation (p. 68), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. You can also set the flash output. Press the n button and choose • [Flash Settings] (p. 93) from the 4 tab. Then choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
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Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Changing the Color and Shooting Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose Y. ● Press the l button.
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Changing the Color and Shooting • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode. •...
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. E Standard Normal mode. Miniature Effect You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (p. 101). > Color Accent These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color z Color Swap for another color, when shooting.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Memory Card Capacity Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images , > or z. when in • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects* The optical and digital zoom (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 27) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 110) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 111) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113) •...
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
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• When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the batteries are depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Using Various Playback and This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 122) all images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category...
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Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 110), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 113), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback, the image • will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images.
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 to switch to the focus check display (p. 42). ●...
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image playback. Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ●...
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 27, 122). Choose a selection method If you format the memory card (pp. 21, 50), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Choosing Images Individually If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images.
Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ●...
Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].
You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
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Select Range Choose All Images Erase. If you press the n button, a ● confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 111). If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113), Protecting Images (p. 118), Erasing All Images (p.
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Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range Choose a category. Press the op buttons to choose a ●...
If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of Choose [Rotate]. Press the n button to choose [Rotate] ●...
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. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of 3 cannot be edited. Choose [Resize].
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 • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 128) cannot be edited. •...
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. 75 for details on each menu item. If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
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.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 38). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...
• Refer to p. 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 136) is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p.
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera.
Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ● If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Pressing the m button again will deselect the image and will disappear. Set the number of prints. ●...
Print Chosen Images Clearing All Selections Print Chosen Images You can print images added to the print list (pp. 135 – 137) by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Number of copies to print Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ●...
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 45). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu (p. 44) or MENU (p. 45), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed.
Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
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.
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 49). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. 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 change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 23) and the MF indicator (p. 86) from m/cm to ft/in. Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 45). 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.
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Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. 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.
Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Remove the date/time battery holder.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
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.
Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 168). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 146). •...
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Troubleshooting 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. 50). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.
Memory card error (p. 21) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 50). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 23, 28, 31, 53, 67, 99) or edit images (pp.
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If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit Sunsets...
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Content On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels).
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 12x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm Focusing Range... 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer System ... Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ...
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Shooting Modes...M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Digital Zoom ...Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 48x in Continuous Shooting Mode ...Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal)...Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (Approximate) (CIPA compliant) ...Alkaline: Approx. 130 images Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type...
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Dimensions... 113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 308 g (10.9 oz.) (Including the battery and • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Numerics 3:2 Guide... 148 AC Adapter Kit... 37, 153 Accessories ... 37 AE Lock ... 87, 103 AF Frames... 24, 80 Focus AF Lock ... 81 AF-Point Zoom ... 82 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode)... 23, 40 Av (Shooting Mode)... 90 Battery ...
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AF-Point Zoom... 82 Face Select... 84 Servo AF... 83 Focus Check... 114 Focus Lock ... 78 Focusing Range Macro... 69 Manual Focus ... 86 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 60 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 21, 50 FUNC. Menu LIst ...
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Index Rotate... 127 SCN (Shooting Mode) ... 59 Screen Display Language... 20 Information Display... 159, 161 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display ... 42 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Cards Self-Timer 10 Second Self-Timer... 57 Changing Delay and Number of Shots ... 77 Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) ...
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