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Canon PowerShot IXS 980 IS User Manual

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CDI-E384-010
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© CANON INC. 2008
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH CDI-E384-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet. • You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots.

  • Page 3: Read This First

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

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 21 ● Shoot various scenes ......54 – 56 - Take good shots of people Portraits With nightscapes...
  • Page 5 ● Take pictures using the viewfinder......76 ● Take pictures of moving subjects using the viewfinder..79 ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 and on explain the advanced functions, letting you learn further as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 LCD Monitor Precautions...8...
  • Page 7 Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ... 68 - Changing the ISO Speed... 70 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ... 71 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 72 W Continuous Shooting ... 72 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 73 Î...

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Precautions

    Table of Contents ? Adding Effects With the My Colors Function...123 @ Adjusting Dark Subjects (i-Contrast)...124 ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect...125 ^ Attaching Sound Memos...127 Transferring Images to a Computer ...128 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) ...129 Print List (DPOF) ...131 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) ...132 _ Sound-Only Recording...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

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

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. CB-2LX CB-2LXE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down...
  • Page 13 Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken LCD monitor on.* Number of shots LCD monitor off. Playback Time (Hours) * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

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

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Removing the Battery and Memory Card Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it locks into place with a click. Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards

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

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

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

  • Page 18: Changing The Date And Time

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

  • Page 19: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock (p. 52) will display if the time from when you press the m button to when you press the n button in Step 1 is too long.

  • Page 20: Pressing The Shutter Button

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

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can take images just by pressing the shutter button. Also, when taking pictures of people, the face will be automatically detected and focused (p. 82), and the color and the brightness will adjust to the optimum levels.
  • Page 22 Taking Pictures AF Frames Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). A green frame will appear where the camera focused.
  • Page 23 What if... • Nothing displays when the camera is turned on? Press the l button to turn on the LCD monitor. • The camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.

  • Page 24: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off, turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode will bring you to the shooting screen.

  • Page 25: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Select an image to erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 26: Printing Images

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

  • Page 27: Print Images

    Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details on printing, including printing with direct print compatible printers. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer. Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY Series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

  • Page 28: Shoot Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Set the E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Set the X mode. Turn the  dial to set the mode to X. ●...

  • Page 29: Stop Shooting

    Elapsed Time Microphone Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 32 MB (Supplied) Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on a camera at default settings. • Shooting time can be checked on the screen in Step 2. • Max. clip length is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB.

  • Page 30: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. For more information on the movie control panel, refer to p. 101. Set the playback mode.

  • Page 31: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) System Requirements Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)

  • Page 32: Install The Software

    [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your normal desktop screen appears. Macintosh ● Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● The installer panel appears when you double-click the window. ●...
  • Page 33 Press the 1 button and turn on the ● camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon...
  • Page 34 Downloading Images to a Computer You cannot shoot while the Direct Transfer menu displays. Downloading Images with a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).

  • Page 35: Download Images

    Downloading Images with the Camera Downloaded images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the “My Pictures” folder for Windows or the “Picture” folder for Macintosh. Downloading Images to a Computer Select [New Images]. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Power Cord CA-DC10 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk...
  • Page 37 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 38: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 39: Learning More

    This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, basic operations. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. •...

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 143) / Red- Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 142) / Self- Timer Lamp (p. 62)) Microphone (p. 29) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 21) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (p.

  • Page 41: Control Dial

    Indicators (p. 44) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 42) c (Print/Share) Button (pp. 26, 145) Viewfinder (pp. 76, 79) Mode Dial 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 24, 146) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal n Button (p. 46) l (Display) Button (pp. 42, 43) Control Dial When appears on the screen, you can select modes by turning the...

  • Page 42: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Exposure Compensation (p. 72) White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p. 73) Flash Exposure Compensation/ Flash Output (pp. 88, 90) Metering Modes (p. 87) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68) Histogram (p.

  • Page 43: Switching The Display

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 131) My Category (p. 119) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed (p. 89) Exposure Compensation (p. 72) White Balance (p. 71) Histogram (p. 44) Image Editing (pp. 120 – 126) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 68) / (Movies) (p.

  • Page 44: Indicators

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

  • Page 45: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode (p. 156). Selectable Options Menu Items Press the m button. The FUNC. menu will appear. Select a menu item.

  • Page 46: Menu - Basic Operations

    n 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 menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161). Press the n button.

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Press the n button and select the 3 ● tab, then select [Mute] and use the qr buttons to select [On].

  • Page 48: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu With the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. •...

  • Page 49: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 17) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 19), [Video System] •...

  • Page 50: Formatting Memory Cards

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

  • Page 51: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting. •...

  • Page 52: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing the Image Display Time Images display for approximately 2 seconds after being shot. You can change the length of time the images display. Clock Functions You can check the current time. Changing the display time Press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select the [Clock Display] menu item.

  • Page 53: Shooting Special Scenes And Using Common Functions

    Shooting Special Scenes This chapter explains how to shoot different scenes using the mode dial, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and the self-timer. When you select a mode in K mode that matches the scene you want •...

  • Page 54: K Shooting Various Scenes

    K Shooting Various Scenes The camera will make the necessary settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode. Set the mode dial to K (p. 40). Turn the  dial to the desired mode. Shoot.
  • Page 55 In F, V or H, images may appear rough because the ISO speed (p. 70) is increased to match the shooting conditions. K Shooting Various Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ●...
  • Page 56 K Shooting Various Scenes In t, attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move • and blur the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 145). In y or S, images may appear rough because the ISO speed (p. 70) is •...

  • Page 57: Turning The Flash Off

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

  • Page 58: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 21) to enlarge. The images may appear rough, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 59 i Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Digital Zoom] menu item and [Off] option. The focal length when using digital zoom is 36 – 532 mm (35mm film equivalent).

  • Page 60: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the date and time an image was shot in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 17). Inserting and printing the date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time •...

  • Page 61: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer When the person shooting wishes to join in a group photo, the self-timer can be used to shoot. Approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take the photo. You can change the delay time and number of shots taken (p. 75). Press the p button.

  • Page 62: Using The Face Self-Timer

    " Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82) when you enter the scene. What if a face is not detected? Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.

  • Page 63: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 40 –...

  • Page 64: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on subjects and take pictures while close to them. The possible shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) (when moving the zoom lever to the maximum wide angle side as on p. 63) from the end of the lens, however, you can shoot zooming in even closer to the subject using the digital zoom.

  • Page 65: Making Settings For The Images You Want

    Making Settings for the In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode, and methods of shooting in 8 mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. It is assumed that the mode dial is set to 6, and that the camera is in G •...

  • Page 66: G Shooting In Program Ae

    G Shooting in Program AE You can set various functions as you like for shooting. AE stands for Auto Exposure. What if shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, shutter speed and aperture value are shown in red.

  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    h Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The area that is possible to shoot with a flash when the zoom lever is moved to j, and the maximum wide angle is reached is approximately 50 cm – 4.6 m (1.6 – 15 ft.), and approximately 50 cm –...

  • Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can select from six types. If you select Converter (p. 59). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from three levels of image quality. They are, in order of highest to lowest: (Superfine), Select the recording pixels.
  • Page 69 4416 x 2480 • The values in the table are according to guidelines set by Canon. The values may change depending on the subject, memory card, and camera settings. * The value has been rounded up to two significant figures (CIPA guideline standard).

  • Page 70: Changing The Iso Speed

    - Changing the ISO Speed Approximate Values for ISO Speed Automatically sets the ISO speed for shooting mode and shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal speed for the shooting mode, shooting conditions and subject or camera motion. Depending on the scene, the speed may be set higher than in ISO Auto, resulting in less subject blur and camera shake.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

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

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously (about 1.3 images/second). • As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take longer.

  • Page 73: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

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

  • Page 74: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to an approximate two second delay.

  • Page 75: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are fixed to the first shot. •...

  • Page 76: Shooting Using The Viewfinder

    Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen (p. 13). Operations for shooting are the same as when using the screen. The area in the viewfinder and the area in the image taken may differ slightly.

  • Page 77: Shoot While Checking The Histogram

    Shoot While Checking the Histogram You can shoot while checking the brightness distribution of your composition in the histogram (p. 44) (real time histogram). Set the display to [Information Display] (p. 42). Select [Histogram]. Press the n button, and select ●...

  • Page 78: Changing The Composition To Shoot (Focus Lock)

    Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock) While you press the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want to shoot, and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 79: Shooting With 8 (Quick Shot)

    Shooting with 8 (Quick Shot) Shoot using the viewfinder (p. 81). Since you can keep the focus and exposure adjusted, even without pressing the shutter button halfway, you can capture moving subjects without missing a shot. Set the 8 mode. Set the mode dial to 8.
  • Page 80 Shooting with 8 (Quick Shot) Estimated number of shots in 8 In 8, since the focus and exposure are constantly being adjusted, the battery will be depleted quicker than usual. Approximately 180 shots are possible while shooting in this mode. The area in the viewfinder and the area in the image taken may differ slightly.

  • Page 81: Using Advanced Shooting Functions

    Using Advanced Shooting This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to use advanced functions to capture images in exactly the way you want. If the mode dial is set to 6 then it is assumed that the camera is in G •...

  • Page 82: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Face Detect • Recognizes people’s faces and focuses, adjusts exposure (evaluative metering only (p. 87)) and white balance ( •...

  • Page 83: Shooting With Magnified Focus Display

    You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. Shooting With Magnified Focus Display If you press the shutter button halfway using [Face Detect] or [Center] while in AF frame mode, the AF frame will magnify and check the focus.

  • Page 84: Shooting With Af Lock

    % Shooting with AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, even when releasing your finger from the shutter button the focal area will not change. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot.

  • Page 85: Manual Focus

    f Manual Focus When not using the auto focus, if you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Changing the distance display units Press the n button, and select the desired units from [Distance Units] in the 3 tab.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can designate which face to focus on out of a group of people, and follow that face with in a certain area. Frame What if doesn’t appear? If a face is not detected, a frame will not appear. Confirming the number of detected faces Keeping the c button pressed will display the number of faces detected by the camera (35 at the most) (green: main subject’s face, white: detected face).

  • Page 87: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the scene you want to shoot. Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot & Shooting with AE Lock When you will take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using AE lock.

  • Page 88: Shooting With Fe Lock

    ( Shooting with FE Lock Just like with AE lock (p. 87), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash with FE lock. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. ~ Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 72), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash.

  • Page 89: D Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can set both the shutter speed and aperture value to achieve the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Shutter speed Aperture value Correct exposure indicator Exposure level mark When attaching the camera to a tripod for taking shots with long exposure times, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p.

  • Page 90: Setting The Flash Output

    D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 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 •...

  • Page 91: Adjusting Dark Subjects And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects and Shooting (i-Contrast) When people’s faces, or the subject is dark, you can take shots where the dark portions are detected and automatically brightened. Depending on the scene, the image may become rough, or not be adjusted correctly.

  • Page 92: Œ Red-Eye Correction

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

  • Page 93: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on the scene, the image may become rough, or the colors may not come out as expected. We recommend saving the original image as well as the new one (p.
  • Page 94 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can take shots changing the color of an item in the image to another color. You can only record one other color. Select Y. Set the mode dial to K, turn the  ●...
  • Page 95 • Using the flash may cause the image to come out different than expected. • Even if you turn off the power, the recorded color and area will be saved. • Depending on the scene, the image may come out rough. Saving the Original Image The original image will be saved separately at the same time as the changed image.

  • Page 96: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when shooting while displaying on a television (p.

  • Page 97: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 1’s “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” and explains how to use advanced functions to shoot and view movies. This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. •...

  • Page 98: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can select from three modes. X Standard Normal mode. These shooting modes let you change all colors except the > Color Accent designated color to black and white, or exchange the designated color for another color, when shooting. See “Changing the Color z Color Swap and Shooting”...

  • Page 99: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    Image Quality (Frame Rate) 32 MB (Supplied) 1 min. 12 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Max. clip length is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Depending on the memory card, recording may stop even if the max. clip length has not been reached.

  • Page 100: Other Shooting Functions

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

  • Page 101: Editing

    Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit...

  • Page 102: Save The Edited Movie

    * Editing • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original movie. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. •...

  • Page 103: Using Various Playback And Other Functions

    Using Various Playback and The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part of this chapter explains how to download images to a computer, and how to specify images for printing. It is assumed that the 1 button, has been pressed, and the camera is in playback mode (p.

  • Page 104: Search Images By Sets Of 9 (Index Display)

    g Search Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching 9 Images at a Time Jump Bar Holding the m button and pressing the qr buttons will jump to the first or last set of images.

  • Page 105: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a Jump Method Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images...
  • Page 106 d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display Jump by What if you can’t select a target? When you chose in Step 1 on p. 105, if there are no images sorted into categories, you can only select same date in , and only 1 folder has been created in 1 target.

  • Page 107: Viewing Slideshows

    . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically playback images and movies recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback the • image will switch, if you press and hold down the qr buttons you can fast-forward through images.

  • Page 108: Selecting Images For Playback

    . Viewing Slideshows Selecting Images for Playback Select the Classification You can select images by classification, group them together and play them back. Single Image Selection You can select the images you want to play one by one, sort them into custom 1 to 3 and play them back.
  • Page 109 Select All Images You can collect all of the images and designate them as custom 1 to 3. . Viewing Slideshows Select an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select the image and press the m button. ●...

  • Page 110: Checking The Focus Or People's Expressions (Focus Check)

    . Viewing Slideshows Changing the Effect You can select an effect to use when switching images. Checking the Focus or People’s Expressions (Focus Check) The location of the AF frame when focused for a shot, or the shot of a detected face can be magnified.

  • Page 111: Magnifying Images

    k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area + Changing Image Transitions You can select from three transition effects when switching between movies or images in single image playback. Immediately switches between images without transition effect. The next images will gradually appear. Switches between images by sliding them left or right when the qr buttons are pressed.

  • Page 112: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 113: Erasing All Images

    / Erasing All Images You can select images or movies and erase them in groups. Since erased images or movies cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. However, protected images and movies (p. 117) cannot be erased. Designating Images Individually Select [Erase].
  • Page 114 / Erasing All Images Select Range Press the n button. Erase. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ● select [OK] and press the m button. Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to select [Select Range] and press the m button.
  • Page 115 Select images with the  dial Follow Steps 2 and 3 in the above screen, turn the  dial, and you can select the first and last images. Select by Category / Erasing All Images Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase] then ●...
  • Page 116 / Erasing All Images What if you cannot select [Select by Category]? If there are no images that have been sorted into categories (p. 119), you will not be able to select [Select by Category] in Step 2. Select All Images Press the n button.

  • Page 117: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 25, 113). If you format the memory card (p. 50), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

  • Page 118: Protect Images

    : Protecting Images Select Range Select by Category Select All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range], [Select by Category], or [All Images]. Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 117 to select [Select Range], and press the m button.

  • Page 119: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images and movies. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Jump Display (p. 105), Slide Show (p. 107), Erase All (p. 113), Protect (p. 117), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 132) Images taken with [Auto Category] set to [On] will be automatically assigned to a particular category (p.

  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Select Range If you select [Deselect] in Step 2, 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. Select [Select Range].

  • Page 121: Resizing Images

    = Resizing Images You can resize images that were taken at a high recording pixel setting to a lower pixel setting, and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. •...

  • Page 122: Trimming

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

  • Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    ? Adding Effects With the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 73 for details on each menu item. • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate, and you may not get the image you want.

  • Page 124: Adjusting Dark Subjects (I-Contrast)

    @ Adjusting Dark Subjects (i-Contrast) Detects dark sections on subjects or in people’s faces in images, corrects the brightness, and saves it as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium], [High]. What if the image wasn’t corrected by [Auto] as you planned? Select [Low], [Medium], or [High] and adjust the image.

  • Page 125: Correcting Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Red-Eye Correction] and press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.
  • Page 126 ] Correcting Red-Eye Effect Manual Correction When the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually. Removing Frames • To remove a frame, in Step 3 on p. 125, select [Remove Frame] and then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 127: Attaching Sound Memos

    ^ Attaching Sound Memos You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long. Sound Memo Operation Panel Press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to select, then press the m button.

  • Page 128: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer “Downloading Images with the Camera” (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways to transfer images. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Direct Transfer Options All Images New Images...

  • Page 129: Designating Images For Transfer (Dpof)

    { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) You can select individual images you want to transfer to a computer. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...
  • Page 130 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF) Select All Images Canceling All Selections On the screen in Step 2 on p. 129, if you select [Reset] and press the m button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK] and press the m button, all marks will be cleared.

  • Page 131: Print List (Dpof)

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Add Images to the Print List Print Examples are given using Canon SELPHY ES series, and SELPHY CP series printers. Please also refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Number of copies to print Select an image.

  • Page 132: Designating Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.
  • Page 133 • Depending on the printer or photo developer, print settings may not be reflected. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. •...
  • Page 134 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Select by Category ● For [Index], you cannot set the number of prints. Only select images with the operation in Step 2. Pressing the n button will make the settings and return you to the menu screen.

  • Page 135: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Set All Images to Print Once Canceling All Selections After selecting [Clear All Selections] and pressing the m button in Step 1 on p. 133, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK] and press the m button to cancel all selections.
  • Page 136 _ Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) Sampling Rate Remaining Time Sound Memo Operation Panel Press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to select the menu item and press the m button. Exit Starts recording. Stops recording or playback. Press the op buttons to select Voice Recorder, and if you press the m button, it will play back.

  • Page 137: Customizing The Camera

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

  • Page 138: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 51) to [Off]. However, setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Power Saving during Shooting You can adjust the time before the monitor automatically turns off (p.
  • Page 139 Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. , if you change the date or time (p.

  • Page 140: Creating A Folder

    Changing Functions Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers, in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2000 images. You can change the file number assignment. •...

  • Page 141: Changing The Lens Retract Time

    Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera or a computer, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 142: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to 6 and then to G mode, you can change the settings on the 4 tab (p. 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 143: Turning Off The Af Assist Beam

    Turning off the AF Assist Beam When the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. Displaying Image Information Right After Shooting You can change the image display that appears after shooting. Changing Shooting Functions Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr ●...

  • Page 144: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Functions Categorizing Images Automatically Images can be automatically categorized (p. 119) when shooting. Movies cannot be automatically categorized, but can be categorized using My Category (p. 119). Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints.

  • Page 145: Registering Functions To The C Button

    Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, fix the camera to a tripod. However, it is recommended to set IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.

  • Page 146: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing Playback Functions You can make settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Registering Functions to the 1 Button Selecting 1 (Standard) will let you switch between turning the camera • off and Playback mode, or between Shooting and Playback modes (p.

  • Page 147: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound (My Camera Settings)

    5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings) You can set images you have taken as the start-up image that displays when the camera is turned on, or record sounds for each of the cameras operations with the 5 menu. Change Register When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you...
  • Page 148 5 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound (My Camera Settings) Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software (ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser). Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. Any previously registered image or sound will be overwritten when registering a new image and sound (p.

  • Page 149: Useful Information For Using The Camera

    Useful Information for Using the Camera This chapter introduces camera accessories and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 150: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Do not unplug the power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.

  • Page 151: You Think There Is A Problem

    You Think There is a Problem 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.

  • Page 152: Image Is Blurred

    You Think There is a Problem appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 57). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 145). Set the flash to h (p. 67). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 70). Image is blurred.
  • Page 153 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 50). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.

  • Page 154: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    You cannot attach sound memos to movies (p. 127). Memory card error (p. 51) • 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 •...
  • Page 155 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 40). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

  • Page 156: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 57, 67) Focusing Zone (pp. 63, 67, 85) ISO Speed (p. 70) Drive Mode (pp. 61, 62, 72, 74, AF Lock (p. 84) AE Lock (p. 87)/FE Lock (p. 88) TV Display (p. 76) Face Selection (p.
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  • Page 158: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 82) AiAF Center AF Frame Size (p. 82) Normal/Small AF-Point Zoom (p. 83) On/Off Servo AF (p. 84) On/Off Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 58) Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.2x) Slow Synchro On/Off Red-Eye Corr.
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  • Page 160: Setting Menu

    There is usually no need to change the setting, but select image recorded in the paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes.

  • Page 161: Print Menu

    i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red-eye portion of images. Trimming Trims portions of images. Resize Resizes and saves images. My Colors Adjusts colors in images. Sound Memo Records and attaches sound to images. Sound Recorder Records audio. Rotate Rotates images.

  • Page 162: Handling Precautions

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

  • Page 163: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 14.7 million Image Sensor ....1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Lens .
  • Page 164 Editing Function ....Erase, Protect, My Category, Resize, My Colors, Direct Print Type ....PictBridge, Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct Interface .
  • Page 165 Weight ......Approx. 65 g (2.29 oz.) (CB-2LX) • All data is based on tests by Canon. •...

  • Page 166: Index

    Beach (Scene Mode) ... 55 Black and White Images ... 73 Camera Shake ... 57, 145 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ... 2, 31 Clock Function ... 52 Color Accent (Scene Mode) ... 93, 98 Color Swap (Scene Mode) ... 94, 98 Components Guide ...
  • Page 167 Focus AF Frame ... 22 AF Frame Mode ... 82 AF Lock ... 84 AF-Point Zoom ... 83 Face Selection ... 86 Manual Focus ... 85 Servo AF ... 84 Focus Check ... 110 Focus Lock ... 78 Format Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ...
  • Page 168 Shutter Button ... 20 Slide Show ... 107 Snow (Scene Mode) ... 55 Software Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk . 2, 31 Software Starter Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ... 31 Sound Memos ... 127 Sound Recorder ... 135 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode) ...
  • Page 169 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 170: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
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