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CDI-E248-010
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© 2006 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDI-E248-010 XXXXXXX © 2006 CANON INC. ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN JAPAN Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Troubleshooting List of Messages...
  • Page 2 Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Playback Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function Editing Adds effects to still images with My Colors Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Handling Precautions ......5 Please Read.
  • Page 5 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ... .49 Switching between Metering Modes ....50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation.
  • Page 6 Battery ......... . 97 TV monitor output.

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

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

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment.
  • Page 11 Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,...

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

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

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera - Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.

  • Page 15: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Spot AE Point Frame (p. 50) Zoom Magnification* (p. 29) Digital Tele-Converter* (p. 29) Grid Lines* (p. 21) 3:2 Guide* (p. 21) ISO Speed (p. 62) White Balance (p. 52) Drive Mode (p.
  • Page 16 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 28) - Raise the ISO speed (p.
  • Page 17 Detailed Histogram Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 10 – 11) (p. 39) (p. 35) (pp. 40 – 43) Shutter Speed (p. 41) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 38) ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 51) ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 63) Flash Output (p. 63) * Appears with images taken in the Color Accent or Color Swap shooting modes.

  • Page 18: Using The Viewfinder

    Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness...

  • Page 19: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Connected to a Printer * This time can be changed. The power saving function will not activate during an Auto Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.

  • Page 20: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 21 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu in •...

  • Page 22: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item ISO Speed White Balance Drive Mode My Colors +/ – (Flash)/ Flash Output Rec. Menu ( Menu Item AF Frame AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone Digital Zoom On*/Off 1.5x/1.9x (In standard movie mode: On*/Off ) Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain...

  • Page 23: Play Menu

    Menu Item Disp. Overlay Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both (Movie mode: Off*/Grid Lines) IS Mode Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off Converter None*/WC-DC58N/ TC-DC58N/250D Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time Play Menu ( Menu Item Auto Play My Colors Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Print Menu ( Menu Item...

  • Page 24: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu ( Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Date/Time Format Options On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p.
  • Page 25 Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).

  • Page 26: My Camera Menu

    My Camera Menu ( The camera's start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds, self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called “My Camera settings”. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Menu Item Start-up Image Start-up Sound...

  • Page 27: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Select [OK] and press Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in (Set up) menu (pp.

  • Page 28: Formatting Memory Cards

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

  • Page 29: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Use the compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels 3072 x 2304 pixels (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels...

  • Page 30: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function

    Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Fine Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 126). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 124). Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.

  • Page 31: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    The following icons appear on the LCD monitor. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] If you select [Shoot Only] or [Panning] in shooting mode (still images) and then switch to change to [Continuous]. Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots.

  • Page 32: Shooting With The Digital Zoom

    The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used in (Widescreen) modes. (Rec.) Menu [Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. When using [Standard]: See Shooting with the Digital Zoom (p.

  • Page 33: Continuous Shooting

    (p. 26) is conducted immediately before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 34: Postcard Mode

    Shoot. The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting Follow procedure 1 to display The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills.

  • Page 35: Embedding The Date In The Image Data

    Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when selected. (Rec.) Menu [Date]/[Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. LCD monitor display : [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time] Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p.

  • Page 36: Setting The Display Overlays

    Setting the Display Overlays Shooting Mode You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Grid Lines Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.

  • Page 37: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Rates” (p. 38). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
  • Page 38 Select a movie mode using change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 37). see “Changing the Color” (p. 57). Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously.
  • Page 39 QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
  • Page 40 Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Standard Color Accent Color Swap Fast Frame Rate* Compact* *1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.

  • Page 41: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.

  • Page 42: Program Ae

    Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. You can press the previously recorded image to retake the shot. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. Repeat the procedure for additional images.

  • Page 43: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

  • Page 44: Setting The Aperture

    Shutter Speed Display The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds. 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 1/1500* 1/1600 1/2000...

  • Page 45: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 46: Selecting An Af Frame

    Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. AiAF Center FlexiZone (Manual setting) (Desired position) (Rec.) Menu [Center]/[FlexiZone]. See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 47 Selecting an AF Frame Manually (when [FlexiZone] is selected) Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the the AF frame turns green. Depending on the shooting mode, you can switch between the following setting options by pressing the button. Exposure compensation/AF frame Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF frame Aperture value/Exposure compensation/AF frame Shutter speed/Aperture value/AF frame...

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

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

  • Page 49: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. The AF lock cannot be used in the When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p.

  • Page 50: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the will switch between the setting items as follows: * Cannot be set in the Press the The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button.

  • Page 51: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the icon will display. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock Press a button other than the You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 49). Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode...

  • Page 52: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Use the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Center AF Point * (Evaluative) button to select the Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor/Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame (Rec.) Menu [Center]*/[AF Point] See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Press the exposure compensation bar is displayed. Use the exposure compensation and press the button. Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the between the setting items as follows: Shooting direction selection/Exposure compensation Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF frame* Aperture value/Exposure compensation/AF frame* Exposure compensation/AF frame* * The AF frame can only be selected when [AF frame] is set to [FlexiZone] (p.

  • Page 55: White Balance Settings

    White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. For recording under overcast, shady or twilight Cloudy skies. For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3- Tungsten wavelength fluorescent lighting. For recording under warm-white, cool-white or Fluorescent warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 56 FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image.

  • Page 57: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Settings My Colors Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to Neutral record neutral hues.

  • Page 58: Setting The Camera To A Custom Color Mode

    FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 18). * Default setting. Use the My Colors mode. Shoot. Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 56). Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot.

  • Page 59: Changing The Color

    This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. Changing the Color Shooting mode Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting.
  • Page 60 Shooting in the Color Accent Mode Still image: Movie: See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 9) The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the...
  • Page 61 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Still image: Movie: See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 9) The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
  • Page 62 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the colors that are swapped. –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap.

  • Page 63: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image

    Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether to record the original image (the image before altering the color) in addition to the color- altered image.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. FUNC.

  • Page 65: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings

    Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. (Rec.) Menu [Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting.

  • Page 66: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires

    FUNC. Menu Output). See Menus and Settings (p. 18). Adjust the compensation/output using the the FUNC./SET button. Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain (Rec.) Menu [2nd-curtain]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. (+/ –...

  • Page 67: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

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

  • Page 68: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Folder Auto Create (Set up) Menu Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot.
  • Page 69 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.

  • Page 70: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu Numbering] [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 19). * Default setting. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
  • Page 71 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...

  • Page 72: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Use the around the image.

  • Page 73: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

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

  • Page 74: Jumping To Images

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

  • Page 75: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a movies. Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.

  • Page 76: Editing Movies

    Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 88). The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited.
  • Page 77 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.

  • Page 78: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Use the rotate and press Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode.

  • Page 79: Adding My Colors Effects

    Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 55. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Use the and press Lighter Skin Tone...
  • Page 80 Use the Colors type, and press The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./ SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non-transformed image.

  • Page 81: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Use the which to attach a sound memo and press The sound memo control panel will display.

  • Page 82: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    Sound Memo Panel Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card.

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Use the protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode.

  • Page 84: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 19). Select [OK] and press To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p.

  • Page 85: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 86 Use the printing. Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 85). (Standard)/ Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). (Index) Select an image and press the FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

  • Page 87: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.

  • Page 88: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.
  • Page 89 Single Images Select [Order] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Use the select an image to transfer and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer...

  • Page 90: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the right edge and plug the AV cable in all the way.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    (Basic Guide p. 5). Reload the batteries in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 5). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 103). Replace the camera batteries with 2 unused or fully charged batteries (p. 103).

  • Page 92: Lcd Monitor

    The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium date/time battery charge is depleted. LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 93: Shooting

    Format the memory card (p. 26). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 94 SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].
  • Page 95 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. Set the flash to The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.
  • Page 96 Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority AE mode.

  • Page 97: Shooting Movies

    Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.

  • Page 98: Playback

    “!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free space in the camera’s built- in memory. Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited...

  • Page 99: Battery

    Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 26). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 103). If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them.

  • Page 100: Tv Monitor Output

    If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased. Battery life has been exceeded. TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.

  • Page 101: List Of Messages

    However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
  • Page 102 Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image No images recorded on memory card. Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
  • Page 103 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Incompatible WAVE format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect.
  • Page 104 (xx: number) Camera detected error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 105: Appendix

    When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
  • Page 106 Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or reduced usage time. At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by...

  • Page 107: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 108 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 109: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)

    The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB- 2AH. Please do not attempt to charge other type of battery. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states.
  • Page 110 Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool, dry location.
  • Page 111 When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F).

  • Page 112: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)

    Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC58N and Close-up lens 250D (58mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G. When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens be sure to screw it on securely.
  • Page 113 Close-up lens 250D (58mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, close-up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 18 to 25cm (7.1 to 9.8 in.) at maximum telephoto.

  • Page 114: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. When the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Detach the front section of the conversion lens adapter (p.
  • Page 115 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them.

  • Page 116: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation.
  • Page 117 Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.

  • Page 118: Replacing The Date Battery

    Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera.
  • Page 119 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing Replace the battery holder and close the memory card slot/battery cover. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time ( After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do...

  • Page 120: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A710 IS Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the...
  • Page 122 Metering System Exposure Compensation ISO speed White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer Recording Media File Format : Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot* *Fixed to center or linked to the AF frame : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments : Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/ 800 equivalent * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
  • Page 123 Sound memos: WAVE (monaural) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of...
  • Page 124 9 images at once.), Auto Play, My Colors (playback), Sound memos (up to 1 min.) or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.

  • Page 125: Battery Capacity

    Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
  • Page 126 • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 31) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Card included with the camera...
  • Page 127 Movie Recording Pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap Fast Frame 320 x 240 Rate pixels 160x 120 Compact pixels Maximum movie clip length indicate the maximum continuous recording time. :Card included with the camera Frame SDC- 16MB...
  • Page 128 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels 3072 x 2304 pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3072 x 1728 pixels Standard Color Accent Color Swap Fast Frame Rate Compact Compression...
  • Page 129 MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 130 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4- 300) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (body only) When charging four NB-3AH batteries When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800)
  • Page 131 Weight Front part: Approx. 7 g (0.25 oz.) Rear part: Approx. 23 g (0.81 oz.) When mounted on PowerShot A710 IS (Max. wide angle) From front of the mounted tele-converter. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G is required when mounted on PowerShot A710 IS When mounted on PowerShot A710 IS (Max.

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Numerics 1st-curtain ... 64 2nd-curtain... 64 3:2 Guide ... 34 AC Adapter Kit ACK800... 109 AE Lock ... 48 AF Frame... 13, 44 AF Lock ... 46 AF-assist Beam... 20, 92 AiAF ... 20, 44 Aperture Value ... 41, 42, 43 Auto Play ...
  • Page 133 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 126 Image Zone ... Basic 10 Index Playback ... 71 Indicator ... Basic 4 Interface Cable ... Basic 22, Basic 27 ISO Speed... 62 Jump (Image Search)... 72 Landscape... Basic 10 Language ... Basic 7 LCD Monitor Night Display ...
  • Page 134 Rotate... 76 Safety Zoom... 30 Save Original ... 61 Self-Timer ... Basic 16 Shooting Mode Auto... Basic 10 Creative Zone ... Basic 11 Av... 42 M... 43 P ... 40 Tv... 41 Functions Available ... 136 Image Zone... Basic 10 Shutter Button ...
  • Page 135 MEMO...
  • Page 136 Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 137: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 138: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Function Large Medium 1 Recording Medium 2 Pixels Medium 3 (Still) Small (p. 27) Postcard Widescreen Recording Pixels (Movie) (p. 38) Super Fine Compression Fine...
  • Page 139 Function Exposure Compensation – (p. 51) – Evaluative Metering Center – System Weighted Avg. (p. 50) – Spot AE Lock/FE Lock – (p. 48, 49) – White Balance (p. 52) – My Colors (p. 55) ISO Speed (p. 62) Auto Rotate (p. 65) Disp.

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