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© CANON INC. 2017
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
ENGLISH
Index
CEL-SW9DA210
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Camera Basics
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Auto Mode
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Other Shooting Modes
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P Mode
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Playback Mode
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Setting Menu
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Accessories
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Appendix
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  • Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. : Page before you clicked a link Appendix ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Index © CANON INC. 2017 CEL-SW9DA210...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* ● SDHC memory cards* Camera Basics Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode Package Contents Other Shooting Modes * Cards conforming to SD standards.

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential controls in “Part Names”...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Before Use Part Names Basic Guide ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) Advanced Guide Camera Basics ( 7 ) Auto Mode ( 3 )

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Guide Table of Contents Before Use 1 Camera Basics ............23 Basic Guide On/Off ..................23 Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......24 Advanced Guide Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........24 Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........24 Camera Basics Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 4 P Mode ................ 49 Changing the Aspect Ratio ............37 Before Use Changing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ..38 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ........49 Basic Guide Guidelines for Choosing Recording Pixel Setting Based Image Brightness (Exposure) ..........50 on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) ..........38 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ....50 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 7 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ....... 88 Deactivating Auto Rotation ............70 Registering Web Services ............88 Tagging Images as Favorites ..........71 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ........89 Using the Menu .................71 Registering Other Web Services ...........90 Uploading Images to Web Services ..........91...
  • Page 8 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer .... 92 7 Setting Menu ............103 Before Use Sending Images to Another Camera ........93 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ........103 Basic Guide Image Sending Options ............94 Silencing Camera Operations ..........103 Sending Multiple Images ............94 Adjusting the Volume ...............103 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 9 Choosing a Selection Method ..........121 8 Accessories ............. 110 Before Use Adding Images Individually ..........122 System Map ................110 Adding All Images to a Photobook ........122 Basic Guide Optional Accessories ............. 111 Removing All Images from a Photobook ......122 Power Supplies ................ 111 Advanced Guide 9 Appendix ..............
  • Page 10 Operating Environment ............140 Before Use Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ..........140 Basic Guide Weight (CIPA Compliant) .............140 Battery Pack NB-11LH ............141 Advanced Guide Battery Charger CB-2LF / CB-2LFE ........141 Index..................142 Camera Basics Precautions for Wireless Features (Wi-Fi or Others)...144 Radio Wave Interference Precautions .........144 Auto Mode Security Precautions ............144 Other Shooting Modes...

  • Page 11: Common Camera Operations

    ● While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) Before Use Common Camera Operations = 42 Basic Guide ● Focus on faces = 29, = 43, = 55 Advanced Guide Shoot ● Without using the flash (Flash Off) = 29 ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Before Use Record/View Movies Safety Instructions ● Record movies Basic Guide = 29 ● Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product Advanced Guide safely. ● View movies (Playback Mode) = 60 ● Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of Camera Basics the product or others.
  • Page 13 ● Observe the following instructions when using commercially available ● Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin Before Use batteries or provided battery packs. for extended periods of time during use. This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.
  • Page 14 ● When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not Caution Before Use Denotes the possibility of property damage. come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes. Basic Guide ●...

  • Page 15: Basic Guide

    Before Use Initial Preparations Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching Accessories Camera Basics Basic Operations Auto Mode Attach the strap. ( 2 ) Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting ● Thread the end of the strap through the Other Shooting Modes and playback strap mount (1), and then pull the other...

  • Page 16: Holding The Camera

    Remove the battery pack. ( 1 ) Before Use Holding the Camera ● After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in Basic Guide ( 2 ) ● Place the strap around your wrist. (1) and up (2). ●...

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery Pack And Your Memory Card

    Close the cover. ( 1 ) Before Use Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card ● Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as you slide the switch, until it clicks into the Basic Guide Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). closed position (2).

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Before Use Setting the Date and Time ● Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Basic Guide Specify the correct information. Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 19: Display Language

    Before Use Display Language ● Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the Basic Guide battery pack is removed. Change the display language as needed. ● The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you Advanced Guide insert a charged battery pack, even if the camera is left off.

  • Page 20: Trying The Camera Out

    Compose the shot. Before Use Trying the Camera Out ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), Basic Guide Still Images Movies and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle).

  • Page 21: Viewing

    2) Shoot. Before Use Viewing ● Press the shutter button all the way down. Basic Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as ● As the camera shoots, a shutter sound follows. Advanced Guide is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires Enter Playback mode.

  • Page 22: Erasing Images

    Play movies. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the Basic Guide [ ] button again. Advanced Guide ● Playback now begins, and after the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed.

  • Page 23: Advanced Guide

    Before Use On/Off Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. Camera Basics Camera Basics ● To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Auto Mode Playback Mode Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including Other Shooting Modes shooting and playback options ●...

  • Page 24: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Advanced Guide inactivity.

  • Page 25: Shooting Display Options

    Before Use Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Advanced Guide Information”...

  • Page 26: Using The Menu Screen

    Confirm your choice and exit. Before Use Using the Menu Screen ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The screen before you pressed the Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as Advanced Guide showing the option you configured.

  • Page 27: On-Screen Keyboard

    Choose an option. Before Use On-Screen Keyboard ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. Basic Guide Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections Confirm your choice and exit. ( = 76). Note that the length and type of information you can enter Advanced Guide varies depending on the function you are using.

  • Page 28: Indicator Display

    Before Use Indicator Display Clock Basic Guide The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 4) blinks in green at these You can check the current time. times. Advanced Guide ● Press and hold the [ ] button. Connected to a computer ( = 114) ●...

  • Page 29: Auto Mode

    Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode Shooting (Smart Auto) Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Still Images Movies Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 30 Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. Before Use ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move ● Press the shutter button all the way the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), down. Basic Guide and to zoom away from the subject, move ●...

  • Page 31: Still Images/Movies

    ● When you recompose shots, the Before Use ● You can change how long images are displayed after shots focus, brightness, and colors will be ( = 40). automatically adjusted. Basic Guide 3) Finish recording. Movies Advanced Guide ● Press the movie button again to stop recording.

  • Page 32: Scene Icons

    Before Use Scene Icons When Shooting Other Subjects Icon Background Background Other At Close Basic Guide In Motion* Still Images Movies Color Subjects Range In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Advanced Guide Bright by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically Gray selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.

  • Page 33: Image Stabilization Icons

    Before Use Image Stabilization Icons On-Screen Frames Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you Advanced Guide applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in are aiming the camera at.

  • Page 34: Common, Convenient Features

    Before Use Common, Convenient Features ● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 26) > [ ] tab > [Digital Zoom] > [Off]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Using the Self-Timer Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Camera Basics Still Images Movies When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom,...

  • Page 35: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Customizing the Self-Timer Before Use ● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a Still Images Movies self-timer sound. Basic Guide You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). ●...

  • Page 36: Adding A Date Stamp

    Before Use Adding a Date Stamp ● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. Basic Guide Still Images Movies However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right Advanced Guide Print using printer functions ( = 116)

  • Page 37: Image Customization Features

    Before Use Image Customization Features ● During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button Basic Guide halfway. Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 34). ● Advanced Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio ●...

  • Page 38: Changing The Number Of Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Before Use Changing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Changing Movie Image Quality Size) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Two image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the total Advanced Guide recording time for movies at each level of image quality that will fit on a Choose the image’s number of recording pixels from 4 levels, as follows. memory card, see “Recorded Pixels, Number of shots per a memory card” For guidelines on how many shots at each recording pixel setting can fit Camera Basics ( = 139).

  • Page 39: Helpful Shooting Features

    Before Use Helpful Shooting Features Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. Advanced Guide Displaying Grid Lines For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” ( = 26). Camera Basics Still Images Movies...

  • Page 40: Deactivating The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

    Before Use Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce You can change how long images are displayed and what information is Advanced Guide red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.

  • Page 41: Changing The Screen Displayed After Shots

    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Basic Guide Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 40). Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 42: Other Shooting Modes

    Before Use Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as Camera Basics follows. Other Shooting Modes Auto Mode Enter [ ] mode. Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with ●...

  • Page 43: Specific Scenes

      Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks) Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Vivid shots of fireworks. Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide Choose a shooting mode. Camera Basics ● Press the [ ] button several times until [ ] is displayed.

  • Page 44: Applying Special Effects

    Before Use Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Applying Special Effects (Fish-Eye Effect) Basic Guide Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Choose a shooting mode. Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. ● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” Camera Basics Choose [ ]. ( = 43) to choose a shooting mode. Auto Mode ●...

  • Page 45: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use Shots Resembling Miniature Models (for One-Minute Clips) (Miniature Effect) Basic Guide Speed Playback Time Still Images Movies Approx. 12 sec. Advanced Guide Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Approx. 6 sec. and below your selected area. Camera Basics You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by Approx.

  • Page 46: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

    Before Use Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Shooting in Monochrome (Toy Camera Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Advanced Guide This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Choose [ (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 47: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Join the subjects in the shooting Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes area and look at the camera. Basic Guide ● After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp Advanced Guide Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person will remain lit.) About two seconds later, (Face Self-Timer) the camera will shoot.
  • Page 48 Choose the shutter speed. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the shutter speed, and Basic Guide then press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide Check the exposure. ● Press the shutter button halfway to view Camera Basics the exposure for your selected shutter speed.

  • Page 49: Mode

    Before Use Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Advanced Guide style. Camera Basics P Mode Enter [ ] mode. ● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” Auto Mode ( = 43) and choose [ ]. More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Other Shooting Modes Customize the settings as desired...

  • Page 50: Image Brightness (Exposure)

    Before Use Changing the Metering Method Image Brightness (Exposure) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Advanced Guide Adjusting Image Brightness conditions as follows. (Exposure Compensation) ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics menu, and choose the desired option...

  • Page 51: Changing The Iso Speed

    Before Use Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Advanced Guide mode and conditions.

  • Page 52: Image Colors

    Custom White Balance Before Use Image Colors Still Images Movies Basic Guide For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.

  • Page 53: Custom Color

    Custom Color Before Use My Colors Off – Still Images Movies Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, Basic Guide Vivid Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, making images sharper. red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Tones down contrast and color saturation for Advanced Guide Neutral...

  • Page 54: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Before Use Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Shooting Range and Focusing Basic Guide Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ ]. For details Advanced Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range (measured from the tip of the lens)”...

  • Page 55: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Face AiAF Before Use Changing the AF Frame Mode Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as Advanced Guide follows.

  • Page 56: Choosing Subjects To Focus On (Tracking Af)

    Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Before Use ● [Servo AF] ( = 56) is set to [Enable] and cannot be changed. Still Images Movies ● Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or Basic Guide Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.

  • Page 57: Changing The Focus Setting

    Before Use Changing the Focus Setting Flash Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Advanced Guide Changing the Flash Mode subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the Camera Basics Still Images...

  • Page 58: Off

    Before Use Other Settings ● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, Basic Guide you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera ( = 59). Advanced Guide Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ●...

  • Page 59: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Shown before Shooting Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Advanced Guide and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera Access the setting screen. shake.
  • Page 60 Before Use Viewing Basic Guide Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Advanced Guide follows. Camera Basics Playback Mode Enter Playback mode. ● Press the [ ] button. Auto Mode ● Your last shot is displayed.
  • Page 61 ● Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. Before Use Switching Display Modes To play movies, go to step 3. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Advanced Guide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)”...
  • Page 62 Histogram Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● The graph in detailed information display ( = 61) is a histogram showing the Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree Camera Basics of brightness, and the vertical axis, how...
  • Page 63 Before Use Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ● To show or hide information, press the [ ] button in step 2. ● Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include Basic Guide Still Images Movies “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 62), “Magnifying Images”...
  • Page 64 Before Use Viewing Slideshows Image Viewing Options Basic Guide Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Advanced Guide Magnifying Images image is displayed for about three seconds. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics Still Images Movies...
  • Page 65 Configure the settings. Choose an image. Before Use ● Choose a menu item to configure, and ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose then choose the desired option ( = 26). the image you want to view next. Basic Guide ● To start the slideshow with your settings, ●...
  • Page 66 Before Use Using the Menu Protecting Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure ( = 68). Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button and choose ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Protect] on the [ ] tab ( = 26).
  • Page 67 Protect the image. Choose an ending image. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button. A confirmation ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Last message is displayed. image], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], Advanced Guide and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 68 Before Use Protecting All Images at Once Erasing Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose [Protect All Images]. You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Advanced Guide ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
  • Page 69 Selecting a Range Choose a selection method. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a Choose [Select Range]. selection method, and then press the [ ] Basic Guide button. ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 70 Rotate the image. Before Use Rotating Images ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● The image is rotated 90° each time you Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Advanced Guide press the [ ] button.
  • Page 71 Choose an image. Before Use Tagging Images as Favorites ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ] is displayed. You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 72 Review the new image. Before Use Editing Still Images ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Processed img.], and then press the [ ] Advanced Guide Image editing ( = 72 – = 74) is only available when the button.
  • Page 73 ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Adjust the cropping area. Before Use Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ● A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped (1). Basic Guide Still Images Movies ●...
  • Page 74 Before Use Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Correcting Red-Eye Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the Advanced Guide detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient corrected image as a separate file. overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects Camera Basics Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
  • Page 75 Review the edited movie. Before Use Editing Movies ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited Basic Guide Still Images Movies movie is now played. You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 76 Add your account information to the camera for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to Wi-Fi Functions send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE Setting Menu GATEWAY. ●...
  • Page 77 Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated P Mode menu. Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon ● If the camera is in Playback mode when the devices are touched Playback Mode website.
  • Page 78 Establish the connection. Send an image. Before Use ● Make sure the camera is off or in ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose Shooting mode. [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide button. ● Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone Advanced Guide with Camera Connect installed against ●...
  • Page 79 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Before Use ● When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. Mode Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. Basic Guide This may damage the devices. ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize Advanced Guide...
  • Page 80 Choose [Add a Device]. Before Use Adding a Smartphone ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point ( = 82).
  • Page 81 Select the camera to connect to. ● To add multiple smartphones, repeat the Before Use above procedure starting from step 1. ● On the camera selection screen displayed on the smartphone, choose the Basic Guide camera to begin pairing. ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 8.
  • Page 82 Select the camera to connect to. Before Use Using Another Access Point ● On the camera selection screen displayed on the smartphone, choose the Basic Guide When connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu, camera to begin pairing. you can also use an existing access point.
  • Page 83 Preparing to Register a Computer ● To uninstall the software, follow these steps. Windows: Select [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Canon Camera Basics Utilities], and then choose the software for uninstallation. For details on computers that you can connect the camera to via Wi-Fi,...
  • Page 84 Before Use Saving Images to a Connected Computer ● The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step 2. Basic Guide Turn on media streaming. Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access Also refer to the access point user manual. Advanced Guide via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 85 Before Use ● If the [Device Nickname] screen is ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. choose [OK], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 86 ● On the access point, hold down the WPS ● Windows: Access CameraWindow by connection button for a few seconds. clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Basic Guide Camera]. ● On the camera, press the [ ] button to Advanced Guide go to the next step.
  • Page 87 Enter the access point password. Before Use ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent ● Press the [ ] button to access the destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. keyboard, and then enter the password Basic Guide You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to ( = 27).
  • Page 88 GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website Setting Menu (http://www.canon.com/cig/). ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Accessories iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the websites for each Web service you want to register.
  • Page 89 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Establish a connection with an Before Use access point. Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON Basic Guide iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note ● Connect to the access point as described that you will need to enter an email address used on your computer or in steps 5 –...
  • Page 90 P Mode Registering Other Web Services Access the page in the notification Playback Mode You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the message and complete camera link camera. Wi-Fi Functions settings. Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ●...
  • Page 91 Web service, choose the the screen in step 3. ● To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a desired item on the [Select Recipient] screen by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app.
  • Page 92 Connect the printer to the network. Before Use Printing Images Wirelessly from a ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, Connected Printer choose the SSID (network name) Basic Guide displayed on the camera to establish a connection. Advanced Guide Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. ●...
  • Page 93 Only Wi-Fi compatible Canon cameras can be connected via Wi-Fi. choose the device and then pressing the [ ] button. To add a You cannot connect to a Canon camera unless it is Wi-Fi compatible, Camera Basics new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the even if it supports FlashAir/Eye-Fi cards.
  • Page 94 Send an image. Before Use Image Sending Options ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide button. You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image recording pixel setting (size) before sending.
  • Page 95 Sending Favorite Images ● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending Playback Mode images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE Send only images tagged as favorites ( = 71). GATEWAY server. Wi-Fi Functions Choose [Favorite Images].
  • Page 96 > [Wireless settings] > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Resize for Sending]. Send the image. Wi-Fi Functions ● When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON Setting Menu iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent. ● You can also annotate multiple images before sending them.
  • Page 97 Advanced Guide Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can then choose [Wi-Fi Settings] ( = 26). be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Camera Basics ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
  • Page 98 Sending Images Smartphone Basic Guide By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer. use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync...
  • Page 99 Connect. Camera Basics ● Browse images on the camera and save them to the smartphone ● For Canon Online Photo Album instructions, refer to Canon Geotag images on the camera ( = 99) ● Auto Mode Online Photo Album Help.
  • Page 100 Before Use Remote Live View Shooting ● The camera works in [ ] mode during shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance may Basic Guide be changed automatically. As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to ● Movie shooting is not available. shoot remotely.
  • Page 101 Before Use Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Connection Configurable Items Basic Guide Services Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. [Change Device Nickname] Advanced Guide – ( = 101) Editing Connection Information [View Settings] ( = 80) – – – – Camera Basics [Erase Connection Info] ( = 101) –...
  • Page 102 Before Use Changing the Camera Nickname Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Basic Guide Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as desired. Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Choose [Wireless settings].
  • Page 103 Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide Basic camera functions are configured on the [ ] tab of the MENU ( = 26). Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater Advanced Guide convenience. Camera Basics Setting Menu Silencing Camera Operations Auto Mode Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Other Shooting Modes ●...
  • Page 104 Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Basic Guide Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( = 25) or To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when MENU ( = 26) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to Advanced Guide that time zone.
  • Page 105 Shoot. Before Use Lens Retraction Timing ● To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the Basic Guide The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press lens is still out, press the shutter button the [ ] button in Shooting mode ( = 23).
  • Page 106 Before Use Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Basic Guide Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. ● Choose [Disp. Brightness], and then Advanced Guide Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 107 Before Use File Numbering ● The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Basic Guide Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change Low-Level Formatting Advanced Guide how the camera assigns file numbers.
  • Page 108 Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Basic Guide Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, Advanced Guide on the camera packaging, or on the camera body.
  • Page 109 Before Use Restoring Default Camera Settings Basic Guide If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Advanced Guide Access the [Reset All] screen. Camera Basics ● Choose [Reset All], and then press the [ ] button. Auto Mode Restore default settings.
  • Page 110 Lens Cap Wrist Strap Auto Mode NB-11LH* CB-2LF/CB-2LFE* (with cord) Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and Other Shooting Modes other compatible accessories sold separately P Mode USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)* Playback Mode Memory Card...
  • Page 111 Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Camera Basics Please note that any repairs your Canon product may require as a result Power Supplies of such malfunction are not covered under warranty and will incur a fee.
  • Page 112 Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy Accessories playback on the larger TV screen. Appendix Printers Index Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers ● Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
  • Page 113 Turn the TV on and switch to video Before Use Using Optional Accessories input. Basic Guide ● Switch the TV input to the external input you connected the cable to in step 2. Advanced Guide Playback on a TV Turn the camera on. Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 114 Install the software as described in steps 1 – 2 of “Installing CameraWindow” ( = 83). ● To uninstall (remove) the software in Mac OS, in the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the...
  • Page 115 Advanced Guide ● Although you can save images to a computer simply by ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. connecting your camera to the computer without using the Camera Basics software, the following limitations apply.
  • Page 116 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an images for photobooks. image. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Auto Mode sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Access the printing screen.
  • Page 117 Cropping Images before Printing Before Use Configuring Print Settings Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide Access the printing screen. Choose [Cropping].
  • Page 118 Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Available Layout Options Before Use Still Images Movies Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Choose [Paper Settings]. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Advanced Guide ● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
  • Page 119 Movie Printing Options Choose the printing area. Before Use ● Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Single Prints the current scene as a still image. Printing” ( = 117) to choose the printing Basic Guide Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single area.
  • Page 120 Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both Index steps 2 – 3. [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- ● Printing quantity cannot be specified for compatible printers (sold separately). index prints. You can only choose which ●...
  • Page 121 Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing ● When images have been added to the for Individual Images”...
  • Page 122 Adding Images Individually Adding All Images to a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following the procedure in “Choosing Choose [Select]. a Selection Method” ( = 121), choose Advanced Guide [Select All Images] and press the [ ] ●...
  • Page 123 Before Use Troubleshooting Basic Guide 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 Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix Power Auto Mode Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed. Helpful information when using the camera ●...
  • Page 124 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the Before Use Shooting shutter button is pressed halfway. ● To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the Basic Guide Cannot shoot. shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter ●...
  • Page 125 Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is Sound is not played during movies. Before Use Adjust the volume ( = 103) if you have activated [Mute] ( = 103) or the sound slower. ● in the movie is faint. ●...
  • Page 126 Slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. ● Images cannot be sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent using Image Sync via an access point ( = 97). Before moving or renaming these image files or folders on the computer, make sure the images have already been sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services.
  • Page 127 If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back ● Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed. Help Desk. ●...
  • Page 128 ● If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Auto Mode ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help absorber replacement. Desk. Other Shooting Modes Receiving failed Wi-Fi...
  • Page 129 (21) Grid lines ( = 39) (26) Zoom bar ( = 29) Before Use On-Screen Information (22) AE lock ( = 50) (27) IS mode icon ( = 33) Basic Guide (28) Time zone ( = 104) (23) Shutter speed (29) Image stabilization ( = 59) (24) Aperture value Advanced Guide...
  • Page 130 Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV ( = 113). Basic Guide ( 8 ) ( 9 )( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 1 ) Summary of Movie Control Panel Advanced Guide ( 12 ) The following operations are available on the movie control panel,...
  • Page 131 Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Camera Basics Shooting Mode Auto Mode Function Exposure Compensation ( = 50) – – – Other Shooting Modes Flash ( = 57) P Mode –...
  • Page 132 Before Use FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Light Metering ( = 50) Camera Basics Auto Mode – – – – – – – – – – – – – My Colors ( = 52) Other Shooting Modes –...
  • Page 133 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 37) Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – Camera Basics Recording Pixels ( = 38) Auto Mode – Other Shooting Modes – – –...
  • Page 134 Before Use Shooting Tab Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function AF Frame ( = 55) Camera Basics – – – Face AiAF Auto Mode Tracking AF – – – – – – – – – Center Other Shooting Modes AF Frame Size ( = 55)* –...
  • Page 135 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function AF-assist Beam ( = 39) Advanced Guide – Camera Basics Flash settings ( = 40) – Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Auto Mode i-Contrast ( = 51) Other Shooting Modes – – – – – –...
  • Page 136 Before Use Set Up Tab Playback Tab Basic Guide Item Reference Page Item Reference Page Advanced Guide Mute = 103 Slideshow = 64 Volume = 103 Erase = 68 Camera Basics = 104 = 66 Hints & Tips Protect = 18 = 70 Date/Time Rotate...
  • Page 137 P Mode or screen. Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ● Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Playback Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Item Reference Page Wi-Fi Functions temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to...
  • Page 138 Shutter Before Use Specifications Shutter Speed Basic Guide Auto Mode (automatic settings) Image Sensor Max. Tv .........1 sec. Advanced Guide Min. Tv ..........1/4000 sec. Image size ........1/2.3 type Range in all shooting modes Camera Basics Camera Effective Pixels Max. Tv .........15 sec. (*Pixels may decrease due to image Min.
  • Page 139 Shooting Recording Before Use Digital zoom File Format ..........DCF-compliant DPOF compatible Basic Guide Magnification........Approx. 4x (Version1.1) Maximum with optical zoom....Approx. 180x Data Type Advanced Guide Focal Length Still Images ..Approx. 4320 mm equivalent (Telephoto end, 35mm film equivalent) Recording Format ......Exif2.3 (DCF2.0) Camera Basics ZoomPlus Image .......... J PEG only ....Approx.
  • Page 140 Interface Movies Before Use Using a 16 GB (UHS-I) memory card Wired Recordable time Single Clip Basic Guide Frame Rate/ Digital terminal Pixels per a memory card Recording Time Video System (Hi-Speed USB compliant)....Mini-B (Approx.) (Approx.) Advanced Guide Analog Video Output (NTSC/PAL) (NTSC) Analog Audio Output ......Monaural 2 hr.
  • Page 141 Battery Pack NB-11LH Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Basic Guide Nominal voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal capacity: 800 mAh Charging cycles: Approx. 300 times Advanced Guide Operating temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Camera Basics Battery Charger CB-2LF / CB-2LFE Auto Mode Rated input: 100 –...
  • Page 142 Playback → Viewing Error messages 127 CameraWindow 114 Image stabilization 59 Portrait (shooting mode) 43 Exposure CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 76, 88 Image Sync 97 Poster effect (shooting mode) 44 Compensation 50 Center (AF frame mode) 55 Indicator 28, 39, 40 Power 111 Clock 28 Infinity (focus range) 54 →...
  • Page 143 Software Before Use Installation 114 Recording pixels (image size) 38 Saving images to Red-eye correction 74 Basic Guide a computer 83, 114 Remote live view shooting 100 Sounds 103 Reset all 109 Advanced Guide Strap 2, 15 Resizing images 72 Super vivid (shooting mode) 44 Rotating 70 Camera Basics...
  • Page 144 This product may receive interference from other devices that emit Camera Basics Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from radio waves. To avoid interference, be sure to use this product as far wireless function use in other countries and regions.
  • Page 145 If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may Third-Party Software Before Use occur. ● expat.h ● Transmission monitoring Basic Guide Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi transmissions and attempt to acquire the data you are sending.
  • Page 146 All measurements based on Canon testing standards. Index ● Information subject to change without notice, as are product specifications and appearance. ● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product.

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