Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E134-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
Page 2 Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
Page 3: About This Camera User Guide
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Chapter 1. Preparing the Camera Components Guide......10 Controls .
Page 5 Selecting an AF Frame ....76 Switching between Light Metering Modes ..78 Adjusting the Exposure ..... 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .
Page 6: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Page 7 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 8 There is a risk of high- voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
Page 9 Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Page 10 CAUTIONS Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the battery to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
Page 11 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 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Page 12: Chapter 1. Preparing The Camera
1. Preparing the Camera Attaching the Wrist Strap* Wrist Strap Mount DC Coupler Cable Cover p. 148 CF Card Slot / Battery Cover * Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. 1.
Page 13 Bubble Jet printer user guide. • PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC- 400PCU (supplied with the camera) PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.
Page 14: Controls
Controls FUNC. (Function) Button p. 63 MF (Manual Focus)/ (Single Image Erase) Button p. 46, 98 A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 124 Terminal Cover DIGITAL (Light Metering) / Terminal p. 119 (Microphone) Button 1. Preparing the Camera Viewfinder (Flash)/ (Index) Button p.
Page 15 Shooting Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between Creative Zone the Shooting modes. : Auto The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. Image Zone : Portrait : Landscape : Night Scene The indicator lights or blinks when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway.
Page 16: Installing The Battery Pack/Cf Card
Installing the Battery Pack/CF Card Install the supplied Battery Pack NB-2LH and CF card in the camera to get ready for shooting. When your camera is first used or the "Change the battery pack" message is displayed, charge the battery pack. When the upper indicator blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card.
Page 17 battery charger and plug it into a power outlet. * Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LT and CB-2LTE) The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady green when the charge is complete.
Page 18 It can be recharged at any time. It takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on Canon's testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 to 104 F) is recommended.
Page 19 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. Do not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging.
Page 20 periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage. The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used.
Page 21 If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.
Page 22 aTurn the power on (p. 21). bPress the MENU button, and then the arrow on the omni selector. The [ (Set up)] menu appears. cSelect [Format] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. 1. Preparing the Camera aSelect [OK] using the on the omni selector, then press the SET button.
Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off.
Page 24 Turning On the Camera in Playback Mode aPress the (Playback) button. When the power is turned on, the power/mode indicator lights green. bPress the (Playback) button again to turn the power off. 1. Preparing the Camera Switching between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode.
Page 25 Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Open/Close Power Off the lens cover. Press the Open the lens (Playback) cover. button. Playback Mode Close the lens cover. Shooting Mode Press the Press the shutter button (Playback) halfway. button. 1. Preparing the Camera...
Page 26: Setting The Date/Time
Setting the Date/Time The first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low, start from Step You may need to reset the date and time if the battery pack is removed for about three weeks. Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images.
Page 27 aSelect [Date/Time] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. aSet the date and time and press the SET button. Select the item you wish to set using and set its value using the omni selector. The date can be set up to the year 2030.
Page 28: Setting The Language
Setting the Language aTurn the power on (p. 21). bPress the MENU button, and then the arrow on the omni selector. The [ (Set up)] menu appears. In Playback mode, you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button.
Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Shooting Mode On (No Information) The combined optical zoom and digital zoom factor displays. AF Frame Spot Metering Frame Playback Mode No Information Standard Display On (Information View) Shutter Speed Indicator •...
Page 30 Display Contents Shooting Function Icon Shooting Modes Exposure -2 – +2 Compensation AE Lock/FE Lock Light Metering Mode White Balance (WB) Drive Mode ISO Speed Photo Effect Bracket Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation 1. Preparing the Camera Flash Output Playback Compression Mode...
Page 31 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. "3.6x" is the telephoto-end setting of the optical zoom. The following information may also appear with some image files. An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached.
Page 32: Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics
2. Shooting-The Basics aOpen the lens cover. bSet the shooting mode dial to The power/mode indicator lights orange. When the lens cover has been opened and the power/mode indicator is lit green, the camera is in the Playback mode. Press the press the shutter button halfway to switch to the Shooting mode.
Page 33 The angle of view can be adjusted within the 28 to 100 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent. The combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 15x (p. 54). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p.
Page 34 See page 170 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.
Page 35: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image.
Page 36 Changing the Image Display Duration aTurn the power on (p. 21), and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. 2. Shooting-The Basics bSelect [Review] using the arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the Off: Images do not display 2 to 10 sec.: Images appear for the time selected cPress the MENU button.
Page 37: Changing The Resolution And Compression
aRight after shooting, press the FUNC. button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. bSelect [OK] using the omni selector and press SET. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera returns to the shooting screen. The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when RAW is already selected as the recording format.
Page 38 Compression High Quality Superfine Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Shoot more images Normal Movies Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 2. Shooting-The Basics Purpose aPress the FUNC. button. bSelect arrow on the omni selector.
Page 39 aSelect the compression you wish to set using the omni selector. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 157). Types of CF cards and number of shots remaining (p.
Page 40: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Shooting Mode Dial Use the flash according to the guidelines below. The flash fires automatically as required by Auto with red- the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. The flash fires automatically as required by Auto the lighting level.
Page 41 Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode Dial The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. aTurn the camera on in Shooting mode (p.
Page 42 aPower the camera in Shooting mode (p. 21) and press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. bSelect [Slow Synchro] using the arrow on the omni selector. cSelect [On] using the on the omni selector and press the MENU button. 2.
Page 43 The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage and the battery charge. The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 92). When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may become a factor.
Page 44: Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics
3. Playback-The Basics aPress the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. bMove between images using the arrow on the omni selector. to move to the previous image and move to the next. Holding rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Page 45: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Magnified approximately 5 times Magnified approximately 10 times Approximate position aPress the button. bPress the zoom button's magnify the displayed image. Press to cancel the magnified display. In single image playback, images can be magnified up to 10 times. To change the magnification of an image, while holding down the SET button, press the zoom button's Each time this is pressed, the magnification will...
Page 46: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) aPress the button. bPress the button. Nine images appear at once (index playback). You can switch to index playback by pressing button. 3. Playback-The Basics Pressing the arrow in this row displays the previous set of nine images.
Page 47: Jump Jumping Between Images
JUMP Jumping Between Images aPress the JUMP button while in single image playback (p. 42) or index playback (p. 44). The jump bar appears. bChange the image selection using arrow on the omni selector. Single Image Playback: The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed.
Page 48: Chapter 4. Erasing
4. Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. aPress the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. bSelect the image you wish to erase using the arrow on the omni selector and press the 4.
Page 49: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. aPress the button to set the camera to Playback mode, then press the MENU button. The [ (Play)] menu appears. bSelect [Erase all] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.
Page 50: Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions
5. Useful Shooting Functions Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Landscape Use this mode to shoot deep and spacious scenes. Night Scene Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene.
Page 51 aPower the camera in Shooting mode (p. 21). The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. bTurn the shooting mode dial and set it to the desired function as shown above. cUse the zoom button to achieve the desired composition (relative to subject size). dPress the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press all the way to shoot the image.
Page 52: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. 5. Useful Shooting Functions Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Page 53 To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally, left to right Horizontally, right to left Vertically, bottom to top Vertically, top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left See page 170 for settings that can be changed...
Page 54: Macro Mode
Sequence aCompose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. An image can be retaken. Press the arrow on the omni selector to return to that frame. A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically.
Page 55: Using The Self-Timer
aPress the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on. bPress the button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to cancel the macro mode. Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode Dial aPress the FUNC. button. bSelect arrow on the omni selector. * The current setting is displayed.
Page 56: Digital Zoom
cSelect using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the FUNC. button. When the self-timer is set to shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully. When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way.
Page 57 aTurn the shooting mode dial to any Shooting mode except for bPress the MENU button to display the (Rec.)] menu. cSelect [Digital Zoom] using the arrow, select [On] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button. dPress the zoom button's shoot the image.
Page 58: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode Dial Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. Use this mode to view the images Standard Continuous as you shoot continuously. The Shooting shutter interval is longer in this mode than in Use this mode to shoot continuously High Speed...
Page 59: Changing The File Format
When is selected: Approx. 2.0 shots per second* * Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) Changing the File Format Shooting Mode Dial The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image.
Page 60: Movie Mode
aPress the FUNC. button. bSelect L* (2592 x 1944) using the arrow on the omni selector. * The current setting is displayed. cSelect RAW using the on the omni selector. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The resolution screen will appear again, once the image is shot.
Page 61 QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to play back movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)
Page 62: Viewing/Editing Movies
Viewing/Editing Movies You can play back movies recorded with the Movie mode and delete unwanted portions from the beginning or the end of movie clips. Protected movies cannot be edited (p. 108). It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie.
Page 63 Movie Playback Panel aSelect a button from the movie playback panel using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. Movie Playback Panel (Exit): Returns to the screen in Step (Play): Plays back the movie images and sounds (First Frame): Shows the first frame (Previous Frame):Rewinds if the SET button...
Page 64 c – e a – e aSelect a button from the movie editing panel using the on the omni selector, then press the SET button. (Cut Beginning):Deletes frames in the first half of the movie (Cut End): Deletes in the second half of the movie (Play): Plays back the temporarily...
Page 65: Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions
Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Select the Shooting mode (p. 21). Press the FUNC. button. Press the arrow to select a function item. Press the arrow to select setting contents. Press the FUNC.
Page 66 Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button Shooting Rec. Menu Play Menu 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Press the MENU button. Press the Press the the function, press the SET button after making a selection.) Press the on the function, press the SET button after making a selection.) Press the MENU button.
Page 67 Set up Menu Rec. Menu My Camera Menu Play Menu (p. 113) 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions...
Page 68 Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 170). You can apply a desired image and sound to in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 114) or the Software Starter Guide. Camera settings can be reset to the default values (p.
Page 69: Play Menu
Menu Item Setting content Adjusts the settings so that the exposure will be appropriate when the shooting mode dial is set to Safety Shift and a shutter speed or aperture value has been set. On/Off* Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual MF-Point Zoom focus.
Page 70: Set Up Menu
Menu Item Setting content Erases all images from a CF card Erase all (excluding protected images). Plays images in an automated slide Slide Show show. Sets the images that will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a Print Order photo lab service, the number of copies and other parameters.
Page 71 Menu Item Setting content Adjusts the sound volume when a ePlayback Vol. movie or sound memo is played. Settings of Above Items (a - e) Off 1 Sets the brightness level of the LCD LCD Brightness monitor. (Normal)*/ (Bright) Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) goes off after a specified period of time...
Page 72: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 73: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Open the lens cover or press the button to power up the camera. Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message "Reset settings to default?"...
Page 74: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) Shooting Mode Dial You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.
Page 75: Program Ae
The shutter speed and aperture value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. When the flash fires, the shutter speed and aperture value will show in white (for all shooting modes except The combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed within the same exposure setting (p.
Page 76: Setting The Aperture
Adjust the shutter speed using the when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds.
Page 77: Manually Setting The Shutter
Adjust the aperture value using the when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position. In this mode, the maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/250 second.
Page 78: Selecting An Af Frame
When the flash fires, the settings will be automatically adjusted even if Safety Shift has been turned off. 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way.
Page 79 Press the button. The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor. Select the auto selection or center- point AF frame using the arrow on the omni selector. e.g. Center-point e.g. Auto Selection Press the button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the Shooting Mode Dial...
Page 80: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Press the button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button. Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desire before shooting.
Page 81: Metering Mode
Press the button to select a metering mode. Each press of the button changes the metering mode as follows. (Evaluative) (Spot AE Point) The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the LCD monitor. If you have selected (Spot AE point), go to step 2 .
Page 82: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure Shooting Mode Dial When, due to the shooting conditions, the image displayed appears lighter or darker than the actual photographic subject, adjust the exposure compensation setting. 1 , 3 Press the FUNC. button. Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the arrow, and set the exposure using the...
Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Dial When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast, shady or...
Page 84 Press the FUNC. button. The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or Setting a Custom White Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance.
Page 85 You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions. - The shooting mode is set to exposure compensation and flash exposure adjustment are set to ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).
Page 86: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Dial By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions.
Page 87: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode Dial You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color Vivid saturation to record in bold color. Tones down the contrast and color Neutral saturation to record neutral hues.
Page 88: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Contrast This function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness. Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).
Page 89: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Select * (BKT- Off) using the arrow. * The current setting is displayed. Select (AEB), press the SET button and adjust the compensation range using the to expand the range and You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
Page 90 Select * (BKT- Off) using the arrow, select (Focus-BKT) using the arrow and press the SET button. * The current setting is displayed. Select a range using the arrow. to expand the range and You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
Page 91: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode Dial You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button...
Page 92: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
3. Press the button. The exposure setting will lock and the will appear in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the arrow until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached. 5. Recompose the image and shoot. The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. 6.
Page 93: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings
While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the The flash exposure compensation setting locks (FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject.
Page 94 Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output Shooting Mode Dial When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 stops to +2 stops. Flash Adjust You can enjoy flash photography with exposure adjustments with the combined use of the camera’s exposure compensation function.
Page 95: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode Dial The flash fires right after the shutter opens, 1st-curtain regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.
Page 96: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Shooting Mode Dial You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
Page 97 * The maximum number of shots may decrease according to the images shot. Press the SET button. The camera exits the menu screen and Int. appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button. The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts.
Page 98: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Subjects mixing close and far objects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly When shooting through glass, get as close as...
Page 99 Shooting in AF Lock Mode Shooting Mode Dial Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. Press the shutter button halfway and while keeping it pressed, press the MF button. appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 100 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Shooting Mode Dial The focus can be manually set. Press and hold the MF button, then press the arrow. The focus will lock and icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. 6.
Page 101 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Shooting Mode Dial The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. Focus the camera with the manual focus. Press the SET button. The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near the current focusing point.
Page 102: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings Shooting Mode Dial You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the shooting mode dial to .
Page 103 Select [Save Settings] from the (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Select [OK] and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Saved settings can be reset (p. 71). 6.
Page 104: Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions
7. Playback-Advanced Functions Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor. Original 90° Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). 7. Playback-Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display Select an image you want to rotate using the...
Page 105: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Press the button while playing back images.
Page 106: Automated Playback (Slide Show)
You cannot attach sound memos to movies. You cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images, the "Incompatible WAVE format" message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera.
Page 107 Select [Program] using the arrow and select between [All images] or one of [Show 1]-[Show 3] using the arrow. Select [Start] using the and press the SET button. The show will start and automatically stop when the show is done. Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show Press the SET button to pause the show.
Page 108 Display the slide show menu (p. 104). Select [Program] using the arrow and select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3] using the arrow. A checkmark ( ) will appear beside a show already containing images. Choose [Select] using the arrow and press the SET button.
Page 109 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is Play Time displayed. The options are any one of 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides Repeat have been displayed or continues to display until stopped.
Page 110: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Select an image you want to protect using the arrow and press the SET button.
Page 111: Chapter 8. Camera Settings
Setting the Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving (p. 69), the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically. Auto Power Down [On]: Shooting mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed.
Page 112 Select [Power Saving] in the (Set up)] menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Select [Auto Power Down] using the arrow and select [On] or [Off] using the arrow. 8. Camera Settings Select [Display Off] using the arrow and select a time using the arrow.
Page 113: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Dial This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can turn this function on/off.
Page 114: Resetting The File Numbers
When the camera is held on end to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance and exposure for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto Rotate function.
Page 115: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Select [On] using the and press the MENU button. Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. See Managing Image Files (p. 160). Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) arrow My Camera allows you to customize the start- up image and sound, operation, self-timer and...
Page 116 Select a menu item using the arrow, then select setting content using the arrow. : Off : General : Science fiction theme : Animal theme The contents of the changed (p. 70). Press the MENU button. The menu closes and settings are activated. In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 117 Press the button to switch to the Playback mode (p. 22). Press the MENU button and press arrow twice. The [ (My Camera)] menu appears. Select the menu item you wish to register using the arrow and select arrow. appears. Press the DISPLAY button.
Page 118 The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - RAW images - Movies - Sound recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 103) When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.
Page 119: Chapter 9. Additional Features
Downloading Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems. Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows Windows Windows 2000 With this method, you download images using...
Page 120 (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) Disk Space PhotoStitch: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver:25 MB or more Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more 800 x 600 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better is Display required 1,024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended Macintosh Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3)
Page 121 All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures.
Page 122 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].
Page 123: Downloading Images By Direct Transfer
The Download Image window will display. Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 121). Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations.
Page 124 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. button will Direct Transfer Menu light blue. Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images select and press the button.
Page 125 (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method.
Page 126: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 (p. 160)).
Page 127 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. Power the camera into Shooting mode or Playback mode (p. 21). The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor.
Page 128: About Printing
This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, therefore, you can connect the camera to non- Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images. Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera.
Page 129 Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Bubble Jet Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers Printer - See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers - For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. 9. Additional Features...
Page 130: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
Page 131 Select images for printing. Single Images When the print type (p. 130) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using arrow. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the arrow. When the print type (p.
Page 132 Press the MENU button. The selection mode will turn off and the Print Order menu will reappear. Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
Page 133 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Select [Set up] using the arrow and press the SET button. Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using 1, 2, 3 and select 1, 2 settings using the...
Page 134 When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. When connected to a CP printer, both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard], however, only the date is printed for the standard print and only the file number is printed for the index...
Page 135: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Select [Reset] using the arrow and press the SET button. Select [OK] using arrow and press the SET button. Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
Page 136 Selecting Images for Transferring In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Transfer Order] and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64). Select [Order] using the arrow and press the SET button. 9. Additional Features To cancel the image transfer settings, select [Reset] instead.
Page 137 then press the SET button again to select all the images. If you select [Clear all] instead or [Mark all], you cam remove marks from all the images. You can select images using the and change the settings using the arrow after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.
Page 138: Appendix
Appendix The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default No memory card You turned on the power without a CF card installed.
Page 139 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
Page 140: Troubleshooting
CF card to make space. Format CF card. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 19). If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Solution stops blinking and lights steadily, signaling that the...
Page 141 Problem Cannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited on a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Lens will not retract CF card slot / battery cover opened with camera CF card slot cover or battery cover opened while camera was recording to CF card (warning signal).
Page 142 Problem Image is blurred or out Camera moved. of focus Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF auxiliary light emitter. AF-assist Beam is set to off. Subject out of focal range. Subject is hard to focus on. Subject in recorded Insufficient light for shooting.
Page 143 Problem Subject recorded in Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation image is too bright Subject bright in comparison to the background. Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera.
Page 144 Problem CF card image reading Currently used CF card has been formatted in a is slow different device. Recording images on the CF card takes too long Appendix Cause Use a CF card formatted with this camera. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 19). Solution...
Page 145: Using The Wireless Controller (Sold Separately)
Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-DC100 (sold separately) before use. Warning Be particularly careful to keep the date Battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
Page 146 Shooting Press the FUNC. button on the camera. Using the arrows, select * (drive mode). Using the arrows, select (remote control). Press the FUNC. button, then shoot the image. The current setting is displayed. Press the shutter button. The camera will shoot the image after the time set in [Wireless Delay] in the Rec.
Page 147: Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Tele- converter TC-DC10. In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC10. Warning When attaching the tele-converter, be sure to screw it on securely.
Page 148 Move in the direction of the arrow and insert it into the viewfinder until it clicks into place. Turn the teleconverter in the direction of the arrow to attach it. Appendix When attached to the camera, do not carry the camera by the conversion lens adapter or the teleconverter.
Page 149: Using The Power Kits (Sold Separately)
To turn off the power for a short time such as between shooting sessions, leave the conversion lens attached and lightly press the lens cover. If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the conversion lens and close the lens cover.
Page 150 Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter cable to the DC Coupler DR-700 terminal. DC Coupler DR-700 Open the CF card slot/battery cover, then insert the DC Coupler until it is locked. Battery lock Appendix Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the CF card slot/battery cover.
Page 151: Using A Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may flatten the battery in some automobiles.
Page 152: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder...
Page 153: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon's testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S60 Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds...
Page 154 Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Interval Shooting Self-timer Wireless Control PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Appendix ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) is available. Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash or Underwater) or custom...
Page 155 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Sound memos (recording/playback up to 60 sec.) or Slide show Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish,...
Page 156 Dimensions Weight 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 shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Page 157 LCD Monitor on PowerShot S60 Approx. 240 The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Movie data is excluded. At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.
Page 158 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. The following are the maximum length of individual movie clips:...
Page 159 Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 2592 x 1944 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movie 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Wireless Controller WL-DC100 (Sold Separately) Power supply...
Page 160 (from the front of the lens) : 1.2 m – infinity (3.9 ft. – infinity) : 37 mm standard filter thread Thread diameter Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC10 is required to attach this lens to the PowerShot S60 : Diameter: 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) Dimensions : Length: 54.5 mm (2.1 in.) Weight : Approx.
Page 161: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information Regarding the AF Frame (p. 76) AiAF* has a wide range of measuring for accurate focusing. AiAF focuses on the object even if it is not exactly in the center of the frame. "Ai" stands for "Artificial intelligence" and "AF" stands for "Auto Focus."...
Page 162 As measured by Canon’s testing standard. The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of images recorded in the RAW file format. Please consult the Software Starter Guide for details.
Page 163 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous mode and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras.
Page 164: Index
Index Numerics 1st-curtain ... 93 2nd-curtain ... 93 Adjusting the Exposure ... 80 AE Lock ... 89 AEB Mode ... 86 AF-assist Beam ... 32 AF Frame ( ) ... 27, 76 AF Lock Mode ... 97 Aperture value ... 72 Auto ( ) ...
Page 165 FE Lock ...90 File No. Reset ...69 File Numbers ...112 Flash ...10, 38, 66 Adjustment Settings ...91 Sync ...66 Timing at which the Flash Fires ...93 Focus ...31, 96 Focus Lock ...96 Focus-BKT Mode ...87 Format ...69, 116 Formatting ...19 Frame rate ...58 FUNC.
Page 166 Recording ( ) ... 58 Viewing ... 60 Mute ... 68 My Camera Settings ... 113 Night Scene ( ) ... 48 Omni Selector ... 12 Operation Sound ... 70, 113, 114 Operation Vol..68 Overexposure Warning ... 29 Playback ...
Page 167 Pressing ...31 Sound ...31, 68, 113, 114 Speed ...72 Volume ...68 Slide Show ...68, 104 Play Time ...107 Repeat ...107 Selecting Images ...105 Starting ...105 Slow Shutter ( ) ...48 Slow Synchro ...39, 66 Sound Memos ...103 Speaker ...12 Standard Display ...27 Start-up Image ...21, 70, 113, 114 Start-up Sound ...21, 70, 113, 114 Start-up Vol.
Page 168 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.
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Page 172: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 100). Large Medium 1 Resolution (Stills) Medium 2 Small 640 x 480 pixels Resolution 320 x 240 pixels (Movies)
Page 173 Flash Adjust 1st-curtain Flash Sync 2nd-curtain AF-assist Beam Single Shot Standard Con- tinuous Mode High Speed Continuous mode Drive Mode Self-Timer (10 sec.) Self-Timer (2 sec.) Remote Control Intervalometer Auto AF Frame Center Point Manual AF Lock Manual Focus – –...
Page 174 Macro Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Light Averaging Metering Spot Metering System Center AF Point AE Lock/FE Lock Bracket Focus-BKT White Balance Photo Effect Contrast/Sharpness/ Saturation Safety Shift ISO Speed – – – – – – – –...
Page 175 Auto Rotate JPEG Recording in RAW * Default setting : Setting selection is possible. – : Setting selection is not possible. : Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off. The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p.

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Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

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