Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD- ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts...
Page 3: Read This First
• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ... 26 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and Pets At the Beach Against Snow Facial Expressions (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 63) (p.
Page 5 View Look at my pictures ... 29 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ... 117 Look at my pictures on a TV... 170 Look at my pictures on a computer ... 34 Quickly search pictures ... 114 Erase pictures... 30, 128 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9 Safety Precautions...10 Getting Started ...13 Charging the Battery...14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)...16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card...17...
Page 7 Choosing Settings Yourself...81 Shooting in Program AE ... 82 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 83 Turning the Flash On ... 83 Adjusting the White Balance ... 84 Changing the ISO Speed ... 85 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)... 86 Continuous Shooting...
Page 8 Table of Contents Printing...141 Printing Images...142 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...149 Choosing Images for a Photobook ...154 Customizing Camera Settings ...157 Changing Camera Settings...158 Changing Shooting Function Settings...165 Changing Playback Function Settings...168 Useful Information ...169 Viewing Images on a TV ... 170 Using Household Power...
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
Page 13: Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LV CB-2LVE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 15 This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the visible.
Page 17: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Terminals Battery Lock Terminals Check the card’s write-protect tab. If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.
Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover.
Page 19: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card
Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 4 GB...
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 21: Changing The Date And Time
Daylight saving time settings in Step 2 on p. 20 and press the op buttons to choose If you choose you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery •...
Page 22: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 24: Format The Memory Card
Formatting Memory Cards Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 25: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change.
Page 26: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. Zoom Bar Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode.
Page 27 AF Frame What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 184) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 28 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
Page 29: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image.
Page 30: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Elapsed Time Microphones...
Page 32: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. When the mode switch is set to A, the icon for the determined scene •...
Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 35). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities.
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 35: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 36: Transfer Images
Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
Page 37 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 39: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 40: Components Guide
Components Guide Lens Speaker Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 26, 32, 53) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 114, 120) Shutter Button (p. 25) Power Button (p. 20) Microphones (p. 31) Lamp (pp. 55, 73, 74, 75, 165, 165) Flash (pp.
Page 41: Mode Switch
Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 183, 186) Movie Button (pp. 31, 103) Mode Switch HDMI™ Terminal (p. 171) Strap Mount (p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 142, 170) n Button (p. 45) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p.
Page 42: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 183 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays right after shooting.
Page 43: Indicator
Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 44: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 190 – 191) or Playback mode (p. 196). Available Options Menu Items Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button.
Page 45: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 192 – 196). Display the menu.
Page 46: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and • turning the camera on. • If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p.
Page 47: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound Settings Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Adjust the volume. Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.
Page 48: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways. Using the Menu Using the p Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have [LCD Brightness] set to its highest setting in the 3 tab, •...
Page 49: Returning The Camera To Default
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 21), [Language up Image] (p. 160), [Time Zone] (p. 164) and [Video System] (p. 170) in the 3 tab.
Page 50: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 51: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 188 –...
Page 52: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing tripod to prevent it from moving. Press the r button.
Page 53: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 32x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Zoom Factor Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then choose [Off].
Page 54: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Page 55: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again.
Page 56: Customizing The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).
Page 57 • When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills.
Page 58: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. The same aspect ratio as HD TVs, used for displaying on wide-screen HD TVs. The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images.
Page 59: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again.
Page 60 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
Page 61: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 62: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G, then press the m button again.
Page 63 Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 26). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Lets you take shots in dark places with...
Page 64 Shooting in Various Conditions • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from • moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p.
Page 65: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode.
Page 66: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model.
Page 67 If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical • orientation, and you can change the area to focus in by pressing the qr buttons again. Press the op buttons to return the frame orientation to horizontal.
Page 68: Shooting In Monochrome
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Lets you shoot black and white images. Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 69 Shooting with Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Recorded color • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected.
Page 70: Shooting With Color Swap
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Y. Press the p button.
Page 71 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Adding Effects and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped.
Page 72: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
Page 73: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Page 74 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? •...
Page 75: Using The Face Self-Timer
Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. •...
Page 76 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Join the subjects and look at the camera.
Page 77: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. •...
Page 78: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High- speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. •...
Page 79: Capturing The Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection)
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at •...
Page 80: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as a display (p. 171). Choose x or v.
Page 81: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Page 82: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 83: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm –...
Page 84: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.
Page 85: Changing The Iso Speed
If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. High Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.
Page 86: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Page 87: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.5 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 55). • Continuous shooting speed increases in • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 88: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 89: Custom Color
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Follow Step 2 on p. 88 to choose press the n button.
Page 90: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
Page 91 Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. •...
Page 92: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
Page 93: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 94). Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose •...
Page 94: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
Page 95: Magnifying The Focal Point
• The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 97) is fixed to [On]. •...
Page 96: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. The focus locks and % appears on the screen.
Page 97: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...
Page 98: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Weighted Avg.
Page 99: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.
Page 100: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 101: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 140). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...
Page 102: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in Not available in W mode.
Page 103: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Page 104: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. I Portrait Miniature Effect Monochrome Super Vivid Poster Effect T Color Accent Other Shooting Modes You can shoot the following kinds of movies in Shoots movies that can be edited with iFrame*...
Page 105: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 106: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at chosen, and If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical • orientation, and you can change the area to focus in by pressing the qr buttons again.
Page 107 Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot mode.
Page 108: Changing The Image Quality
*1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). *2 Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Page 109: Using The Wind Filter
Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Press the n button to choose [Wind Filter] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 110: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 111: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
Page 112: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 113: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 114: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than 1 second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Page 115: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab, then choose [Off]. Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter.
Page 116 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search filters Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites (p. 130) Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p. 132) Still image/Movie Displays still images, movies or movies shot in What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen.
Page 117: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. •...
Page 118: Changing Settings
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].
Page 119: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. The focus check display is not available for movies. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 42). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 120: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image • playback. • Movies cannot be magnified. Move the zoom lever toward k. The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x.
Page 121: Viewing Each Image In A Group
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in Group playback In group playback (Step 3), you can use the FUNC. menu functions that appear when you press the m button, as well as search (p. 114) and magnify (p. 120) images.
Page 122: Ungrouping Images
Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. Grouping cannot be canceled while viewing images individually (p. 121). mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. Press the n button to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting.
Page 123: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 124: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 30, 128). If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 159), protected images will also be erased.
Page 125: Using The Menu
Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Choose [Protect]. Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a selection method, then press the m button.
Page 126: Selecting A Range
Protecting Images If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Selecting a Range Protect the image. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Page 127: Protect Images
Choosing All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4 in “Selecting a Range”, or Step 2 in “Choosing All Images”. Choose an ending image. Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button.
Page 128: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 124) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 129 Selecting a Range Choosing All Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.
Page 130: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 115). Using the Menu Make the setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again.
Page 131 If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( movies).
Page 132: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 115) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 117), “Protecting Images” (p. 124), “Erasing Images”...
Page 133 Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose [My Category]. Press the n button to choose [My Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a selection method, then press the m button.
Page 134 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category. Selecting a Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
Page 135: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Using the Menu • Movies with an image quality setting of • Images cannot be rotated (p. 168) if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off]. Choose \. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose \, then press the m button again.
Page 136: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images saved as • Movies cannot be edited. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 137: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 138: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 136) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
Page 139: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 140: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 141: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 142: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover ( ) and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal...
Page 143 • Refer to p. 204 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Choose c. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose c, then press the m button again.
Page 144: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye1 No. of Copies Choose the number of copies (p. 145). Trimming — Paper Settings — Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on pp. 142 - 143 to display the screen on the left.
Page 145 Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choose [Trimming].
Page 146 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 144 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 147: Available Layout Options
Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.
Page 148: Connect The Camera To The Printer
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 142 to choose a movie and display the screen on the left.
Page 149: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 153) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 150: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints.
Page 151: Choosing The Number Of Copies
• With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab, which can be chosen after you press the n button (p. 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &...
Page 152 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Selecting a Range Setting All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 1 on p. 151 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 126 to choose images.
Page 153 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 149 – 152), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list.
Page 154: Choosing Images For A Photobook
Choosing Images for a Photobook When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max.998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the chosen images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering Photobooks online and for printing Photobooks on a printer.
Page 155 Setting All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for a Photobook Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image, and will disappear.
Page 157: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 158: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 45). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Even if you change the [Shutter Sound], it will not be reflected in the shutter sound option in Turning Off Hints &...
Page 159: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 160 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button.
Page 161 Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 162: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 163: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 50) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 50). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Page 164: Using The World Clock
Changing Camera Settings Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings.
Page 165: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 45). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 166: After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Displaying Grid Lines You can display grid lines on the screen for vertical and horizontal guidance while shooting.
Page 167 Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. Turning Off the Powered IS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max telephoto.
Page 168: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 45). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.
Page 169: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the separately sold accessories and Eye-Fi card (also sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 170: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) (p. 204), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.
Page 171: Shooting Using A Tv As The Display
Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 170). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.
Page 172 Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
Page 173 Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Group playback Play movie Slideshow Index playback l Change display • If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV’s remote control until you return to single image playback.
Page 174: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Page 175: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 176: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will not appear when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted in the camera, and when an Eye-Fi card’s write-protect tab is in the locked position.
Page 177: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 178: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 25). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 198). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 165). •...
Page 179: Memory Card
Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC.
Page 180: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 159) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 26, 31, 51, 61, 81, 103) or edit images (pp.
Page 181 Protected! (p. 124) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display. Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/ Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image.
Page 182 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 183: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 84) My Colors (p. 88) Drive Mode (p. 87) Grid Lines (p. 166) Camera Shake Warning (p. 28) Metering Method (p. 98) Compression (Image Quality) (p.
Page 184: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject When Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies...
Page 185 IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS). In addition, the following icons appear in A mode. Reduces camera shake when shooting still images. Reduces camera shake during panning shots.* Reduces camera shake for macro photography (Hybrid IS).
Page 186 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 31, 33), High-speed Burst (p. 78), Print List (p. 149) My Category (p. 132) Shooting Mode (p. 188) ISO Speed (p. 85), Playback Speed (p. 105) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 83) White Balance (p.
Page 187 Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)
Page 188: Functions And Menu Lists
Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 83) AE Lock/FE Lock* (p. 99) Focusing Range (p. 90) Tracking AF (p. 94) Flash (pp. 52, 83, 100) AF Lock (p. 96) Screen Display (p. 42) *1 FE Lock not available when set to !.
Page 189 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Functions and Menu Lists T Y w O P t —...
Page 190 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Function Metering Method (p. 98) My Colors (p. 88) White Balance (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 85) Self-Timer (pp. 55, 56) Self-Timer Settings (p. 56) Drive Mode (p. 87) Still Image Aspect Ratio (p. 58) Recording Pixels (p.
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Page 192: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 92) AF Frame Size* (p. 93) Digital Zoom (p. 53) AF-Point Zoom (p. 95) Servo AF (p. 97) AF-assist Beam (p. 165) Flash Settings (pp. 101, 165) i-Contrast (p. 86) Wind Filter (p.
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Page 194: Set Up Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image.
Page 195: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Erase Images). Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Protect Images). Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range). Chooses or clears photobook settings for Photobook Set-up images.
Page 196: Print Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 2 Print Menu Item Displays printing screen (When connected to a Print printer). Select Images & Qty. Chooses individual images for printing. Select Range Chooses starting and ending images for printing. Select All Images Chooses all images for printing. Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing.
Page 197: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 198: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm Zoom Magnification... 8x Focusing Range... 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer System ...
Page 199 Shooting Modes...Auto* Digital Zoom ...Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x Continuous Shooting Speed...Approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (CIPA compliant) ...Approx. 210 Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type Still Images...Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies...MOV (Image data: H.264;...
Page 200 Specifications Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ... 16:9 Movies... iFrame Movie: Interface ... Hi-Speed USB Direct Print Standard ... PictBridge Power Source... Battery Pack NB-4L Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ... 95.8 x 56.8 x 22.1 mm (3.77 x 2.24 x 0.87 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ...
Page 201 Dimensions...53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.09 x 3.39 x 0.77 in.) Weight ...Approx. 60 g (Approx. 2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 202: Accessories
Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger WS-DC11 with Terminal Cover* CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100...
Page 203: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 can also be used. Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –...
Page 204: Other Accessories
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 205: Index
Index AC Adapter Kit... 174, 203 Accessories ... 203 AE Lock ... 99 AF Frames... 27, 92 Focus AF Lock ... 96 AF-Point Zoom ... 95 Aspect Ratio ... 58 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode) ... 26 Battery Charge Indicator ... 15 Charging ...
Page 206 Index Focus AF Frames... 27, 92 AF Lock ... 96 AF-Point Zoom ... 95 Servo AF... 97 Focus Check ... 119 Focusing Range Infinity ... 90 Macro... 90 Focus Lock ... 93 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 63 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ...
Page 207 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ... 59 Red-Eye Correction ... 101, 140 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)... 136 Rotate ... 135 Screen Display Language ... 22 Information Display... 183, 186 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display... 42 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Cards Self-Timer ...
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Page 210: Trademark Acknowledgments
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
Page 211 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. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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5 Choosing Settings Yourself

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

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10 Useful Information

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