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Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
CDI-E188-010
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© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. CDI-E188-010 XXXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera Components Guide ..........10 Basic Operations.
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Advanced Shooting Functions Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button ......59 Selecting an AF Frame ......... . 60 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus .
  • Page 5 Chapter 8 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ......113 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Preparing The Camera

    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. Please be...

  • Page 7: About The Memory Card

    Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.
  • Page 8 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 9 Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
  • Page 10 Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise.
  • Page 11 If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

  • Page 12: Components Guide

    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) - Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. 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 13: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. AF-assist Beam The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Operation Panel (Print/Share)/ (Shortcut) Button See Basic Guide: p. 17, p. 59 (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)/ (Microphone) Button p. 40, 36, 97 c Viewfinder p. 14 d Shutter Button See Basic Guide: p. 8 e Microphone p. 97 f Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) Button See Basic Guide: p.
  • Page 15 This indicator lights or blinks during the following operations. Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection Upper Indicator Green: Ready to record Blinking Green: Recording to memory card/ Reading memory card/ Erasing from memory Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes.

  • Page 16: Using The Multi Control Dial

    Using the Multi Control Dial Turning the multi control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the multi control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the multi control dial.

  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder 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.

  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD Monitor Brightness Changing the brightness of the LCD monitor The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 29) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) Pressing the DISP.

  • Page 19: Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

    Display Contents Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Low Battery p. 125 *1*2 Digital Zoom (p. 39) Histogram (p. 20) White Balance (WB) (p. 70) Photo Effect (p. 72) My Colors (p. 53) Bracket (p. 75, 76) Metering Method (p. 68) Flash (p. 78) Flash Output (p.

  • Page 20: Playback Information- Mode

    *1 This is displayed in the no information display mode. *2 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. Optical zoom is displayed in white up to "3.6x", the optical telephoto limit. It does not appear when "digital zoom" is disabled. When digital zoom is enabled, the zoom value is displayed in blue.

  • Page 21: Playback Information-Detailed (Playback Mode)

    Playback Information-Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram (p. 20) File number File size Shooting Resolution (Still) Shooting Time (Movie) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 22: Histogram Function

    Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) In the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image while shooting.

  • Page 23: Changing The Review Duration

    Changing the Review Duration Select [Review] from the [ button to select the duration setting. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16) Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. Off: Images do not display. 2 to 10 sec.:Images appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released.
  • Page 24 Display Off (Shooting Mode Only) The LCD monitor shuts off after a specified period of time elapses and no camera control is accessed.The following time settings can be selected: 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min. * Default setting When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Turn the power on again.

  • Page 25: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Use the button to select [Format] in the [ up)] menu, then press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 26: Setting The World Clock

    If the camera does not work properly, the inserted memory card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
  • Page 27 With the button, select (Home), and then press the FUNC./ SET button. With the button, select a home time zone from the map, and then press the FUNC./SET button. You can select a home time zone by turning the multi control dial. The select area time is taken as the shooting time.

  • Page 28: Menu List

    Menu List Configure various convenient shooting and playback functions. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 160). You can apply a desired image and sound to Camera menu.

  • Page 29: Rec. Menu

    Rec. Menu Menu Item Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires. Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed. Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically. Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash fires.

  • Page 30: Play Menu

    Menu Item Save Original Select whether to store the original image when shooting a still image with My Colors. Grid Lines You can display grid lines (split into nine) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier.

  • Page 31: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once. If you set [Mute] to [On], no sound will be heard even when any sound item in the My Camera menu is set However, a warning will still sound when the memory card slot cover is opened while an image is being written to the memory card even if the [Mute] function...
  • Page 32 Menu Item Power Saving Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) goes off after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation. Auto Power Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30sec./1 min.*/2 min./3 min. Time Zone Sets your home or travel destination time.

  • Page 33: My Camera Menu

    Menu Item Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. • English* • Deutsch (German) • Français (French) • Nederlands (Dutch) • Dansk (Danich) • Suomi (Finnish) • Italiano (Italian) • Norsk (Norwegian) • Svenska (Swedish) •...

  • Page 34: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. Select [Reset All] in the [ menu and press the FUNC./SET button. The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor. Use the button to select [OK], then press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Shooting

    Shooting Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Mode Dial You can change the resolution, compression (still images) and frame rate (movies, p. 41) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Still Images Resolution Display Pixels L (Large) 3264 ×...

  • Page 36: Setting The Red-Eye Reduction Function

    Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the button to select [ (Compression)], and then the button to set the compression rate. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again once the image or movie is shot.

  • Page 37: Setting The Slow Synchro

    Select [Red-Eye] from the (Rec.)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16) Use the button to select [On] and press the MENU button. appears on the LCD monitor if it is set to Information View display. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. Red-Eye Reduction Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas.

  • Page 38: Using The Self-Timer

    Use the button to select [On] and press the MENU button. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. When shooting with a high ISO speed and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject.
  • Page 39 Check that displayed and shoot the image. When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way. The blinking gets faster approximately 2 seconds before the shutter trips. When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning, and the shutter trips after approximately 2 seconds.

  • Page 40: Set Button

    Use the button to select SET button. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. Select the timer delay and number of shots. Use the button to select the [Delay] or [Shots]. Use the button to select the timer delay settings (0 to 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds) or No.

  • Page 41: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows: 4.5x, 5.7x, 7.3x, 9.2x,11x and 14x (except for digital macro). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. To zoom back out, turn the zoom lever toward Select [Digital Zoom] from the [ [On] with the button.

  • Page 42: Continuous Shooting

    Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. *2 This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. *3 Large/Fine...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial Shooting a Movie The following four movie modes are available. You can select the resolution and frame rate until the memory card is full shooting in this mode (p. 39). Standard Resolution: Frame Rate: Maximum Size: 1 GB/movie Use this mode when viewing movies on a computer screen at a large size.
  • Page 44 Turn the multi control dial to select a movie mode. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). 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. mode, you can change the resolution (p.
  • Page 45 The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of memory cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card.
  • Page 46 The recording time and capacity may vary according to camera usage and memory card performance. If free space in the camera's internal memory becomes too scarce, even if there is surplus recording time or capacity available, the "!" symbol will display at the bottom right of the LCD monitor in red and the camera will automatically cease filming shortly thereafter.

  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48 Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions. Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image.

  • Page 49: Using The Multi Control Dial

    See page 160 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Digital zoom is not available. A custom white balance (p. 71) setting cannot be set in Assist mode). To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode.

  • Page 50: Using The Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

    Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. An image can be retaken. Press the button to return to the previous frame. A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically.
  • Page 51 Turn the mode dial, select the function you wish to use and shoot the image. The camera operates in the following ways according to the selected function: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. Select the shutter speed by turning the multi control dial.

  • Page 52: Program Ae

    Program AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, use the following methods to solve the problem. Use the flash.

  • Page 53: Setting The Aperture

    eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot. The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Aperture value f/2.8 - f/3.5 Maximum Wide Angle...

  • Page 54: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    automatically to give pictures the correct exposure (p. 52). Pressing the button, places the camera in exposure correction mode (p. 69). Each time you press the button, you change modes. However, this is different under Manual focus (p. 64). 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 55: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    If the difference is more than 2 stops, "-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor in red. * The standard exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to the selected metering method. Shooting in a My Colors Mode Mode Dial A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform...
  • Page 56 Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor Color Accent remain and to transform all others to black and white. Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into Color Swap another.

  • Page 57: The Menu Button

    In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Save Original]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). Use the button to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. Select [On] to record the original image too or [Off] to not record it.
  • Page 58 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain.
  • Page 59 Select (Switch Color) from the FUNC. menu and press the MENU button. See Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 53) The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color) (The default color to change is green, which changes to white after setting).
  • Page 60 Shooting in the Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. Select (Custom Color) from the FUNC. menu and press the MENU button. Shooting in a My Colors Mode (p. 53) Use the button to select [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Advanced Shooting Functions

    Advanced Shooting Functions Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button One frequently used function can be registered to the button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. Resolution (Default setting) (p. 33) White Balance (p.

  • Page 62: Selecting An Af Frame

    Using the Shortcut Button Press the button. The registered function is activated and its icon appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Each press of the between setting values of the registered function. Functions that are not available in the current shooting mode will not appear even if they are registered.
  • Page 63 Turn the multi control dial to select the auto selection or 1-point AF frame. e.g. Auto Selection Press the button. You can shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the Setting an AF Frame Manually Mode Dial You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position.

  • Page 64: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus

    Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desire before shooting. The AF frame is locked to 1-point when using the digital zoom or when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off. For an explanation of the AF frame colors (p.
  • Page 65 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. A beep sounds and the AF frame turns green (the AF frame is not displayed with (Stitch Assist) and The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference in intensity between the two items is too great.
  • Page 66 The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. In addition, since the focus stays locked to the same position even after the shot is taken, you can immediately shoot the next image with the same focus position. Because (Stitch Assist) and frame, aim the camera to focus on the subject.

  • Page 67: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Press the button to switch to Exposure mode. Each time you press the button, the mode changes (p. 69). Depending on the shooting mode, the following changes will occur: Manual focus Manual focus Manual focus Manual focus Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually.
  • Page 68 Focus the 1-point AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway. Position the AF Frame (p. 60) Switching between Metering Modes (p. 68) mode, AE lock can be set or canceled (p.

  • Page 69: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Mode Dial You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Press the button and display Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 70: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes Mode Dial Metering measures the brightness of a subject. By selecting the optimal mode, you can shoot a subject with the optimal exposure. Evaluative metering is the default metering mode. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position Evaluative of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and...

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Exposure

    Use the button to select [Center] or [AF Point], then press the MENU button. When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame ([ ]) appears at the center of the LCD monitor. The AF frame can be repositioned (p.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 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 Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy...
  • Page 73 The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set (Sepia) or Setting a Custom White Balance In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in (Auto). After taking a custom white balance reading with you can start shooting.

  • Page 74: Changing The Photo Effect

    - The zoom is positioned to the maximum telephoto setting. Set the digital zoom to [Off]. - Set the flash according to shooting conditions, and select (Flash On) or Use the same flash setting as the one that will be used for shooting when you set the white balance.
  • Page 75 My Colors (Movie) mode cannot be set. modes only Select * (Effect Off) from the FUNC. menu and select the desired photo effect with the button. * The current setting is displayed. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 76: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed 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 77: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Mode Dial The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3 stops within ±2 EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p.

  • Page 78: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Mode Dial The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small.

  • Page 79: Switching Between Built-In Flash Adjustment Settings

    Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings Mode Dial The built-in flash fires with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), but it is possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. Select [Flash Adjust] from the (Rec.)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p.

  • Page 80: Flash Intensity

    Select (Flash or Flash Output) from the FUNC. menu. The available settings are displayed. Use the button to adjust the compensation or flash intensity. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 81: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires

    Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Mode Dial The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter 1st-curtain speed.Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car's lights seem to trail off behind.

  • Page 82: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)

    Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 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 83 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. Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings.

  • Page 84: Saving Custom Settings

    Saving Custom Settings Mode Dial You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to C. Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as Continuous Shooting and Self- timer mode) are also remembered.

  • Page 85: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Mode Dial Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. Select Shooting mode or Playback mode, then select [Auto Rotate] in the [...

  • Page 86: Resetting The File Number

    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 87 Setting the File Numbering to [Continuous] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999.

  • Page 88: Create A Save Destination (Folder)

    Create a save destination (folder) You can create folders manually or automatically on the memory card used to save your pictures. You can create folders at regular intervals, making it easy to classify your pictures. A folder is created every time you shoot a set of pictures, and the Create New Folder pictures are stored there.
  • Page 89 If you want to create a new folder, use the button to select [Create New Folder]. If you want to create a folder at a specific time, use the button to select [Auto Create], then button to select [Off], [Daily], [Monday to Sunday], or [Monthly].

  • Page 90: Chapter 5 Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Magnifying Images Press the button. Press the zoom lever toward You can cancel the magnified display by pressing the zoom lever toward Magnified approximately 5 times Approximate position of the magnified area You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. You can move around the image using You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.

  • Page 91: The Display Jumps Nine Images At A Time

    Change the image selection using the button. Press the DISP. button to show the data for the selected image (p. 16). Even when you turn the multi control dial, you can still switch between images. Pressing the this row displays the previous set of nine images.

  • Page 92: Jumping To Images

    View the previous or next nine images using You can select the images turning the multi control dial. Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the button to jump to the first or last set. Press the button. The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts to index playback. Even when the Zoom Lever is in the Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to...

  • Page 93: Triple Image Scrolling Display

    Use the button to select the press the You can select the button turning the multi control dial. To change the search key, press the button. The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button.

  • Page 94: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° Select [Rotate] from the [ menu and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). Use the button to select an image you want to rotate and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 95: Applying Effects And Playing Back

    Applying Effects and Playing Back You can apply such effects as fade in, and then play back your movies. Select [Transition] on the [ (Playback)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). Use the button to select Off, Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

  • Page 96: Viewing/Editing Movies

    Viewing/Editing Movies You can play back recorded movies and delete unwanted portions from the beginning or the end of movie clips. Protected movies cannot be edited. It may take some time to save an edited movie as a new file depending on the file size.
  • Page 97 (You can also make modifications when turning the multi control dial.) (First Frame): Shows the first frame (Previous Frame): Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down (Next Frame): Fast forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down (Last Frame): Shows the last frame (Edit): Edits the movie Playback and Slow Motion Playback Operations : Adjusts the volume during...
  • Page 98 (Exit): Cancels movie editing and reverts to the screen in Step 2 Movies with an original length of 1 second or more can be edited in 1 second units. Use the button to select an image at the position to be deleted, select and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 99: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Movies recorded at 640 the video signal set to the PAL format may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded rate when output to a TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback. To check the images at the original frame rate, you are recommended to play the movie back on the camera's LCD monitor or on a computer.
  • Page 100 Playing back the Sound Memos Select . Images with sound memos are displayed with the To stop playback, press the FUNC./SET button. To restart playback, press the FUNC./SET button again. You can adjust the volume with the button. Erasing the Sound Memos Verify that is displayed, select press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 101: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 110). Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an memory card can be displayed one- by-one in an automated slide show. All Images Plays all images on the memory card in order.
  • Page 102 Use the button to select [Start] and press the FUNC./SET button. The slide show starts. The Slide Show menu will reappear after the playback ends. Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show Press the FUNC./SET button to pause the show ( again to resume. Slide Show Forward/Reverse User the button to move to the previous or next image.
  • Page 103 Select (Custom 1), (Custom 3) with the button and press the FUNC./SET button. A checkmark ( ) will appear beside a show already containing images. Only (Custom 1) is displayed in the default settings. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. When selecting all images at once, use the All], then press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 104 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Sets the amount of time for each image to be displayed in the slide show. Play Time Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or Repeat continues until stopped.
  • Page 105 Configuring Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects on your slideshow. Playback begins automatically without using effects. Applies a down-up fade of the image, the image appears from the bottom up. At first, a cross appears on the image and the image appears gradually. The image gradually appears horizontally.

  • Page 106: Protecting Images

    Use the button to select Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial. The Setup menu closes. Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. Select [Erase all] from the [ (Play)] menu and press the FUNC./ SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16) Use the button on the multi control dial to select [OK],...

  • Page 108: Chapter 6 Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    DPOF to have them printed out later. *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand compact photo printers (SELPHY CP series) and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series).
  • Page 109 Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images. Singly All images on a memory card In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). Use the select [Order] and press the FUNC./ SET button.
  • Page 110 (p. 90). Press the MENU button and remove the Jump Bar, then press the FUNC./SET to select and deselect images. After changing to Index playback (nine-image display) by pressing the zoom lever to the you press the zoom lever to the images at a time.
  • Page 111 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the FUNC./ SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16). You can select it by turning the multi control dial. Use the select [Set up] and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 112: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)

    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. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 113 Select images for transferring. Single Images Select an image with the and mark or remove marks from images using the FUNC./SET button. A checkmark displays on selected images. When you press the Bar is displayed to help with searching (p. 90). Press the FUNC./SET button after the MENU button to select and deselect, and to remove the Jump Bar.

  • Page 114: Chapter 7 Vewing Images On A Tv Set

    Vewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV Set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. Turn off the camera and the TV.

  • Page 115: Chapter 8 Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Changing My Camera Settings Press the MENU button and press button twice.
  • Page 116 Registering My Camera Settings New content can be registered to Images and sounds recorded on the memory card can be added as My Camera settings. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera.
  • Page 117 Registering Sounds for Start-Up, Operations, Self-Timer and the Shutter Use the button to select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. You can select it by turning the multi control dial. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. Recording times for each item are as follows: Start-up Sound: 1 sec.
  • Page 118 - Recorded Length Start-up Sound Operation Sound Self-Timer Sound Shutter Sound Any data types other than those described above cannot be used with this camera. An example of this function is to record "Say Cheese" as a self-timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Formats (initializes) memory cards. See Formatting a Memory Card (p. 23) If reformatting doesn't work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write-protect tab of the SD card upward.
  • Page 120 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with camera on. Switched to Playback mode from Shooting mode. Batteries consumed quickly. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for one year or more after being fully charged.
  • Page 121 Image is blurred or out of focus. Camera moved. Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button. Use a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake warning Autofocus function Be careful not to block the AF- assist Beam with fingers or hampered by obstruction to other items.
  • Page 122 Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Subject is bright in contrast to the background. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash set to On.
  • Page 123 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and reflected off dust particles does not constitute a malfunction. or insects in the air. This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: When shooting at the maximum wide angle.

  • Page 124: Chapter 10 List Of Messages

    List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. Playback mode is starting.
  • Page 125 Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted Data. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back a RAW image.
  • Page 126 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image in playback mode.

  • Page 127: Chapter 11 Appendix

    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 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F) is recommended.
  • Page 128 Do not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire. Do not charge Battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH/NB-2L (sold separately) with the supplied battery charger. The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera (even with the power turned off) or battery charger.

  • Page 129: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab The SD memory card has a write-protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the tab upward. Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.

  • Page 130: Using The Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    Using the AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) You are advised to use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20* (sold separately) for long periods of use and when connecting to a computer or printer. * Consists of Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700, DC Coupler DR-20 and DR- 700 (Not available on the PowerShot S80) and a power cord.

  • Page 131: Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)

    Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. Always turn the camera's power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Using any device other than the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 may damage the camera.
  • Page 132 With the engine running, plug the car battery cable into the cigarette lighter socket. Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown. Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in the charger.

  • Page 133: Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)

    Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wideconverter WC-DC10 and Tele-converter TC-DC10. In order to attach this lens, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC20. Warning When attaching the wide converter or tele-converter be sure to screw it on securely.
  • Page 134 Move in the direction of the arrow and insert it into the viewfinder until it clicks into place. To remove the conversion lens adapter, follow the above steps in reverse order. Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow to attach it. When attached to the camera, do not carry the camera by the conversion lens adapter, wideconverter or the tele-converter.
  • Page 135 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 136: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.

  • Page 137: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S80 Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image Sensor : 1/1.8 -inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 8.3 million) Lens : 5.8 (W) - 20.7 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 - 100 mm) Digital Zoom : Approx.
  • Page 139 Flash Range : 55 cm to 4.2 m (1.8 ft. to 13.8 ft.) (W), 55 cm to 2.0 m (1.8 ft. (Built-in) Flash Exposure : 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Compensation Shooting Modes : Auto Continuous shooting : Approx. 1.8 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off) Intervalometer : Shooting interval: approx.
  • Page 140 Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable, effect possible), Index (9 Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Display Languages : Languages available for menus and messages (English, My Camera Settings : The start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self- Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)

  • Page 141: Battery Performance

    A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F)), normal relative humidity (50% ±...

  • Page 142: Still Images

    640 x 480 pixels Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 40). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. * Smooth continuous shooting only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.
  • Page 143 These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. L, M1, M2, M3 and S indicate recording pixels. (Superfine), (Fine) and Image File Sizes (Estimated) Still images...
  • Page 144 Nominal amperage : 720 mAh Charge cycles : Approx. 300 Operating temperatures : 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions : 33.3 x 45.2 x 16.2 mm (1.3 x 1.8 x 0.6 in.) Weight : Approx. 43 g (1.5 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Input voltage : AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
  • Page 145 Wide Converter WC-DC10 (Sold Separately) Magnification : Approx. 0.8 Focal Length : 22.4 mm (35mm film equivalent) Lens composition : 2 elements in 2 groups Shooting Distance : 27 cm - infinity (10.6 in. - infinity) (from front of lens) Thread Diameter : 37 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC20 is required for mounting to...

  • Page 146: Photo Tips And Information

    Photo Tips and Information Regarding the AF Frame (p. 60) 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." Advanced Techniques for the Macro Mode (Basic) Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function.
  • Page 147 Exposure Compensation (p. 69) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray.

  • Page 148: Index

    Appendix INDEX AC Adapter Kit ..128 AE Lock ....65 AEB Mode ....75 AF frame ( ) .
  • Page 149 Jumping ( ) ... . .90 Language ....31 LCD Brightness ...29 LCD Monitor .
  • Page 150 Shutter Button ... . 12 Shutter Sound ..31, 114, 115 Shutter sound ... . 29 Shutter speed ... . 50 Shutter speed-priority AE mode ( ) .
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  • Page 160 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
  • Page 161 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 162: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Appendix 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 Large Medium 1 Resolution (Still images) Medium 2 p. 33 Medium 3 Small Superfine Compression Fine...
  • Page 163 MF-Point Zoom p. 64 AF-assist Beam p. 27 Macro Digital Zoom p. 39 Safety Shift p. 52 Exposure Compensation p. 69 Exposure Shift p. 43 Evaluative Center-Weighted Metering Average Metering Method Spot p. 68 Center AF Point AE Lock/FE Lock p. 65, 67 AEB p.

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