Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 192–199). CDI-E359-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN...
Page 2: Confirming The Package Contents
Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) • “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet • “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html • ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.
Page 3: Learning More
Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Please Read ......... . . 6 Getting Started .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ....68 Adjusting the ISO Speed ......69 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions .
Page 6 Table of Contents Red-Eye Correction Function ..... . . 134 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ... . 138 Resizing Images .
Page 7 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
Page 8: Please Read
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 advised...
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...
Page 10: Preparations
Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the battery charger. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LY) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LYE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by region. For CB-2LY Remove the battery after charging is complete.
Page 11: Installing The Battery And Memory Card
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Installing the Battery and Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Insert the battery. • It will lock into place with a click. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 12: To Remove The Battery
Preparations Close the cover (c, d). To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it.
Page 13: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera. To Open the Terminal Cover Toggle You can change its position on the strap. The toggle can be used to open the terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards.
Page 14: Setting The Date And Time
Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Buttons Press the power button. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the category. 2.
Page 15: Setting The Display Language
A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40, the battery will charge in about four hours.
Page 16: Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode)
Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images Indicator Buttons Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode. 1.
Page 17 Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. review).
Page 18: Viewing Still Images
Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the move to the next image. •...
Page 19: Erasing
Erasing Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the press the button. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Page 20: Printing
• See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Printing is also possible using a non-Canon-brand printer provided the printer is PictBridge compliant. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for details.
Page 21 [Cancel] using the FUNC./SET button. Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. Connect the camera to your printer. Print images.
Page 22: Embedding The Date In The Image Data
Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data Buttons This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded.
Page 23 Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Use the 2. Use the • The area which will not be printed will appear gray. • Press the DISP. button, then use the button to select [Date/ Time]. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps.
Page 24: Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode)
Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Microphone Power Button Indicator Buttons Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the (Standard). 4. Press the Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
Page 25 Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot.
Page 26: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the button. • Images with a Use the press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
Page 27: Downloading Images To A Computer
Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Page 28: Installing The Software
When using Windows 2000, make sure to install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. • Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Page 29: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. • Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom edge of the camera’s terminal cover to open it, then insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
Page 30 Displaying CameraWindow. Windows 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If this event dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Page 31: Direct Transfer
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 26). Buttons Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Page 32: The Button
Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously transferred.
Page 33 Use the and press the • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. Press the button after downloading finishes. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer.
Page 34: System Map
(with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler DR-40 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Power Cord AV Cable AVC-DC400* Waterproof Case WP-DC23 Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 High-Power Flash...
Page 35 *4 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *5 Not sold in some regions. System Map Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers* (SELPHY Series) Direct Print Compatible...
Page 36: Optional Accessories
Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*.
Page 37: Direct Print Compatible Printers
Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls.
Page 39: Learning More
Learning More...
Page 40: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View a Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11) b Microphone (p. 22) c AF-assist Beam (p. 51) d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 75) e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) f Viewfinder Window (p. 39) g Flash (p. 62) h Lens...
Page 41: Back View
Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 46, 56) b Viewfinder c Terminal Cover (p. 11) d A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 18, 27, 174) e Tripod Socket f DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 200) g Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9) Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p.
Page 42 Controls a Indicators (p. 42) b Power Lamp c Power Button (p. 12) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e Zoom Lever (pp. 58, 112) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ Playback: (Index)/ f Mode Switch (pp. 14, 41) g Speaker (Print/Share) Button (pp. 18, 29, 110) i FUNC./SET Button (p.
Page 43: How To Use The Mode Switch
How to Use the Mode Switch Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. Playback Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Manual Mode (p. 74) : Stitch Assist (p. 82) : Digital Macro (p. 61) : Portrait (p. 71) : Night Snapshot (p.
Page 44: Indicators
Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/Display off Blinking Green: Time Lapse (movie) recording/Image recording/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Page 45: Displaying The Clock
Displaying the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second.
Page 46: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC.
Page 47 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. You can switch between menus with the button. • This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. Press the Use the menus.
Page 48: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor And Menus
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode Camera Shake Warning (p. 180) Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Display Content a Shooting Mode b Exposure Compensation ( Recording Pixels, etc. c Disp. Overlay d Digital Zoom Magnification/Digital Tele- Converter ( 1.4x/2.3x) e Macro (...
Page 49 l AF Lock ( m Time Zone (Home/World) ( n Create Folder ( o Image Stabilizer ( p Exposure Shift Bar (Movie About the Battery Charge Indicators The following icon and message will display. Icons Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (Blinking red) Low battery charge.
Page 50 Playback Mode (Detailed) Remaining battery charge will display. Histogram Display Content q Print List r Auto Category/My Category s Compression (Still Images), Recording Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( Red-Eye Correction/Resize/Trimming/ My Colors ( Images with sound memo ( Protection Status ( The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Page 51: Histogram Function
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (Detailed) - When using the Detailed Display mode of the Playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of...
Page 52: Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode Shooting Mode (Still image) (Movie) FUNC. Menu Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode White Balance My Colors Metering Mode Compression Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Still Image) has not been set) Recording Pixels (Movie) Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame AF Frame Size AF-Point Zoom Digital Zoom...
Page 53 Menu Item Flash Settings Slow Synchro On/Off* Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Self-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1–3*–10 AF-assist Beam On*/Off Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Auto Category On*/Off Disp. Overlay (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both (Movie)
Page 54: Play Menu
Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Setting Page Menu Item...
Page 55: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Options Set to [On] to silence all sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/battery cover is opened during recording.
Page 56 Menu Item Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3 min. Time Zone Home*/World Date/Time Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./ 3 min. Format File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Check mark (On)/...
Page 57 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/ CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes.
Page 58: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor Switching the Information Displays You can switch the LCD monitor information display each time you press the DISP. button. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in Shooting Mode No Information...
Page 59 The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor is set to the information view in the always set to information view. The LCD monitor will not switch to the Detailed Display or Focus Check Display while in the Magnified Display (p.
Page 60: Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Press the zoom lever toward • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. •...
Page 61 Safety Zoom Zone This camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing until image quality is lost at any given recording pixel setting. The maximum zoom setting before image quality is lost and you can advance the zoom further by pressing the zoom lever toward the icon again.
Page 62 Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Standard]. 2. Press the Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appears in blue).
Page 63: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)
Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • and the zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 3 –...
Page 64: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Press the button. 1. Use the the flash mode. • : [Off] • : [On] • : [Auto] • Pressing the MENU button while this screen is displayed will allow you to set flash functions such as Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Corr., Red-Eye Lamp (p.
Page 65 Press the 1. Use the To Cancel the Macro Mode Press the button and use the (Normal). Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in Macro mode since the view through the viewfinder may not match the image taken. Using the flash in Macro mode may cause image edges to darken.
Page 66: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up.
Page 67 Setting the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Delay] or [Shots] and change the settings with the 2.
Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Large) 10M 3648 x 2736 High (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Medium 3) (Small) 0.3M...
Page 69: Changing The Compression (Still Images)
(Widescreen) Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 209). See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 211). Changing the Compression (Still Images) Select a compression setting.
Page 70: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function The Image Stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. – You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually.
Page 71: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use a tripod to shoot. If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically).
Page 72 You can set the ISO speed to (p. 73). The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. If the camera is set at , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information.
Page 73: Various Shooting Methods
Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3.
Page 74: Scene Mode
Scene Mode Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Allows you to shoot sunsets in vibrant colors. Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors.
Page 75 Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC23 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue.
Page 76: Shooting In Manual Mode
(p. 166) is conducted immediately before shooting. - This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. - Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
Page 77: Setting The Flash
Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. • Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting Follow Step 1 to display The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills.
Page 78 Select [Flash Settings]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Flash Settings]. 3. Press the Set the flash options. 1. Use the item. 2. Use the option. 3. Press the • This screen can be displayed by pressing the followed by the MENU button (p.
Page 79: Movie Shooting
Movie Shooting The following movie modes are available. The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 210). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full* .
Page 80 Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the the option. 4. Press the • See Changing Colors (p. 103) for the procedures for using Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.
Page 81 You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 166). The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (p.
Page 82 Changing Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the change the option.
Page 83: Time Lapse
Changing the Shooting Interval ( Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the change the option. 3. Press the • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy.
Page 84: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. Select a shooting direction.
Page 85 7. Use the 8. Press the • : Left to right horizontally • : Right to left horizontally Shoot the first image in the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Shoot the next image by overlapping it with the first image.
Page 86: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check)
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting.
Page 87 In the following cases the focus point will not display magnified: - When [Face Detect] is selected, but no face is detected, or when the face is too large relative to the entire screen. - When the subject is out of focus. - When using the digital zoom.
Page 88 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. Frame Color Orange White • The orange frame allows you to change the display size, the display position and the display frame (p. 115). To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway.
Page 89: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Switching between Focusing Modes The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Face Detect (No frame) AiAF Center Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [AF Frame]. Accept the setting.
Page 90 [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green - Yellow - No AF frame : Focusing Difficulty (AF frame set to Face Detect Feature •...
Page 91 Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject.
Page 92: Selecting The Face To Focus On (Face Select And Track)
Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings.
Page 93 3. Press the • The camera exits Face Select mode, and the face frame ( subject will change to white. The frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range. Shoot. 1. Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( 2.
Page 94: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 95: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Cancel the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 87) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
Page 96: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
To Cancel the AE Lock Press the button. In Movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 77). You can use the FE lock when using the flash. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.
Page 97: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
Page 98: Switching Between Metering Modes
Switching between Metering Modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Change the metering method. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long Shutter mode. Available Shooting Modes Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
Page 99: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the 2. Use the 3. Press the Change the shutter speed. 1.
Page 100: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the...
Page 101: Using The Custom White Balance
Select a white balance setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance situations that are difficult for the •...
Page 102 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the • Display the white paper or cloth so that it fills the entire LCD monitor. Please note that the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is in use or •...
Page 103: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look of an image when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone* Darker Skin Tone* Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed.
Page 104 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the (Setting the Custom Colors Mode) Select 1. Press the 2. Use the and choose button. Adjust the setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone].
Page 105: Changing Colors
Changing Colors You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
Page 106 When shooting movies: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the 4. Press the Press the • The camera will switch to Color Input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color).
Page 107: When Shooting Still Images
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Select the Color Swap mode. When shooting still images: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the 4. Press the When shooting movies: 1. Set the mode switch to 2.
Page 108 Press the • 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). Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the •...
Page 109: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. Select [Save Original]. 1.
Page 110: Setting The Display Overlays
Setting the Display Overlays You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. – Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps Grid Lines confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.
Page 111: Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in People faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in Events For images shot in Select [Auto Category].
Page 112: Registering Settings To The Print/Share Button
Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Not Assigned Face Select +/ – (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance p. 99 Red-Eye Corr.
Page 113: Using The Button
To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select in Step 2. Using the Button Press the • button is pressed. • • : records the white balance data each time the is pressed. As the frame does not appear at this point, position the white paper or cloth so it appears in the center of the LCD monitor and then press the function one time, the white balance setting changes to...
Page 114: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Also refer to Viewing Still Images (p. 16). Viewing Magnified Images Press the zoom lever toward • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Use the display position.
Page 115: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the change the image selection. To Cancel Index Playback Press the zoom lever toward Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward...
Page 116: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display)
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
Page 117 Make changes. • Change the display size using the zoom lever. • Change the display position using • If you move the position of the orange frame, pressing the FUNC./ SET button will return the orange frame to its original position. To Cancel the Focus Check Display Press the MENU button.
Page 118: Jumping To Images
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 Images...
Page 119: Display The Images
Display the Images. Selected: 1. Use the date, category or folder for playback. • If no images are organized in categories, you can select only (None) if you select Category). 2. Press the • The camera will switch to Defined Playback mode and display a blue frame.
Page 120: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. • Image searches (p. 116) • Slide Show (p. 129) • Protect (p. 145) People Scenery Events...
Page 121 [Select] Categorize the images. 1. Use the images to categorize. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
Page 122 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image to categorize. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 123: Trimming A Portion Of An Image
Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Select an image.
Page 124 Save the image. 1. Press the 2. Use the [OK]. 3. Press the • The trimmed image is saved as a new image file. • To continue trimming another image, repeat from Step 2. Display the saved image. 1. Press the 2.
Page 125: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Display the movie file. 1. Use the movie. 2. Press the • Images with a movies. Play the movie. 1. Use the 2. Press the • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
Page 126: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Print Play Slow Motion First Frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Next Frame Last Frame Edit Movies cannot be played in the Index Playback mode. Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p.
Page 127: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( *1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec. *2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec.
Page 128 • To continue editing, repeat Step 2. • Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Select [Save]. 1. Use the 2. Press the Save the file. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite] 2. Press the •...
Page 129: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Rotate the image. 1. Use the 2.
Page 130: Playback With Transition Effects
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
Page 131: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of images on the memory card. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Date My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Movies Stills...
Page 132: Start The Slide Show
Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the [Start]. 3. Press the • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly).
Page 133 Select a Date/Category/Folder to Play Back Select a playback method. 1. Use the 2. Press the Select images to play back. 1. Use the a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. •...
Page 134: Selecting Images For Playback
Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. Select a playback method.
Page 135: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
Page 136: Red-Eye Correction Function
Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images.
Page 137 Correct the image. 1. Use the select [Start]. 2. Press the Save the image. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. •...
Page 138 When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the Red- Eye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
Page 139 To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2 on page 136): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject.
Page 140: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 101. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Select [My Colors].
Page 141 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the My Colors type. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non- transformed image.
Page 142: Resizing Images
When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved.
Page 143 Select the recording pixels. 1. Use the recording pixels. 2. Press the • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card ( lower right of the icon). Save the image. 1. Use the [OK].
Page 144: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
Page 145 Sound Memo Panel Use the button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording or playback. Play Plays back. Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the Erase confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
Page 146: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Sound recording. 1.
Page 147: Protecting Images
Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The Rewind sound cannot be heard while rewinding. Fast Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards. The Forward sound cannot be heard while fast forwarding. Select [Erase] or [Erase all] in the confirmation screen Erase and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 148 Choose a selection method. 1. Use the selection method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the [Select] Protect the image. 1. Use the image to protect. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
Page 149 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 150: All Images
[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Page 151: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. For picking a first and last image and erasing all the Select Range images in the range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date.
Page 152: Erase The Image
[Select] Select the image. 1. Use the image to erase. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. 3. Press the Erase the image. 1. Use the [OK].
Page 153 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 154 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to erase. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Page 155 Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 166).
Page 156: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 157 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the menu. 4. Use the [Print Settings]. 5. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the menu item. 2. Use the setting to configure. 3. Press the The Date and File No.
Page 158: Select A Print Settings Method
Select a Print Settings Method Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Only one copy will be printed for each selected image. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to [Standard] or [Both] (p.
Page 159 [Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 154). Standard ( )/Both ( 1. Use the images. 2. Press the 3. Use the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the Index ( 1.
Page 160 2. Use the first image in the print range. 3. Press the Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 161 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to print. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
Page 162 [Clear All Selections] Deselect the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When the camera is connected to a printer, the will light blue.
Page 163: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 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 DPOF standards. icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
Page 164 [Order] Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the image to transfer. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to end the set up. [Mark all] Select [OK].
Page 165: Configuring The Camera
Configuring the Camera Setting the Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. When [Auto Power Down] is set to [On], the camera power turns off in the following situations. Pressing the power button restores camera power.
Page 166: Setting The World Clock
The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Setting 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.
Page 167 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the Select a destination area. 1. Use the destination time zone. 2. Press the • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone].
Page 168: Formatting Memory Cards
If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. Formatting Memory Cards 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.
Page 169 Accept the setting. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • To perform a low level format, use button to select [Low Level Format] and the add a check mark. • You can stop formatting a memory card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button.
Page 170: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* Continuous...
Page 171 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. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...
Page 172: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create Auto Create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified...
Page 173: Setting The Day Or Time For Automatic Folder
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Create Folder]. 4. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Auto Create] and the to select a creation date. 2.
Page 174: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function 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 orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Select [Auto Rotate].
Page 175: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Reset All]. 4. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.
Page 176: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal.
Page 177: 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. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings Select a menu item.
Page 178: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
Page 179: Shutter Sound
[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Selftimer Sound]/ [Shutter Sound]: 1. Use the (Record). 2. Press the 3. After recording, use the 4. Press the • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select • To exit instead of registering, press Register the setting.
Page 180: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 178) • When the power is turned on (p. 179) • LCD monitor (p. 179) • Shooting (p. 181) • Shooting movies (p. 185) • Playback (p. 186) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 187) • TV monitor output (p. 187) •...
Page 181 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. LCD monitor Nothing is displayed.
Page 182 The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.
Page 183: Camera Will Not Record
Format the memory card (p. 166). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 198).
Page 184: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus
Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting.
Page 185 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.
Page 186 Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device.
Page 187 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording memory cards. - Memory cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Memory cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
Page 188 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly.
Page 189 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.
Page 190: List Of Messages
(p. 166). However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
Page 191 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset];...
Page 192 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
Page 193 Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 194: Appendix
Appendix Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Page 195 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.
Page 196 Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
Page 197 Cautions Equipment Do not sit on a chair while stuffing your camera in the back pocket of your pants or skirt. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap.
Page 198: Handling Precautions
Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.
Page 199 At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the remaining battery charge icon earlier than usual. Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
Page 200: The Memory Card
• Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally. It takes approximately 1 hour 55 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.
Page 201 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. 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 202: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 203: 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 204 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.
Page 205: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 206: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD770 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Focusing Range Shutter...
Page 207 Metering System Exposure Compensation ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Built-in Flash Built-In Flash Range Shooting (Still Images) : Auto, Manual* Modes (Movies) : Standard, Compact, Color Accent, Color Continuous Shooting Self-timer Recording Media File Format : Evaluative* /Center-weighted average/Spot* *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect...
Page 208 Data Type Compression Number of (Still images) : Large: Recording Pixels (Movies) : Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* : Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
Page 209 Sound memos (it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min.), Sound Recorder (up to 2 hours sound-only recording/playback possible), Protect : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
Page 210 • 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% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
Page 211 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 74) when the memory card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Memory card included with the camera...
Page 212 Movie Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels Standard 30 frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap 30 frames/sec. 160 x 120 pixels Compact 15 frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels Time Lapse *1 1 frame/sec.
Page 213 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels 2816 x 2112 pixels 2272 x 1704 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3648 x 2048 pixels Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
Page 214: Sd Memory Card
SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Battery Pack NB-6L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Battery Life (Charge Cycles) Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 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.
Page 215 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (excluding power cord) When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (rated input: 100 –...
Page 216: Index
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ...108 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 ...200 AE Lock ...93 AF Frame ...87 AF Lock ...92 Auto Rotate Function ...172 AV OUT and DIGITAL Terminal 39 Battery Capacity ...208 Charging ... 8 Handling ...196 Installing ... 9 Category Auto Category ...109 My Category ...118...
Page 217 Jump (Image Search) ...116 Language ...13 LCD Monitor Night Display ... 57 Playback Information ...48 Quick-bright LCD ... 57 Shooting Information ...46 Switching the Information Displays ... 56 List of Messages ...188 Long Shutter ... 97 Macro ...62 Magnifying ...112 Maintenance ...203 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ...209...
Page 218 Indoor ... 72 ISO3200 ... 73 Kids&Pets ... 72 Snow ...72 Sunset ... 72 Underwater ...73 Stitch Assist ...82 Shutter Button ...40 Fully ... 15 Halfway ...14 Slide Show ...129 Slow Synchro ... 75 Sound Memo ...142 Sound Recorder ...144 Spot AE Point Frame ...96 Stitch Assist ...82 System Requirements ...
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Page 221 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 222 Battery Charger CB-2LY This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Page 223: Trademark Acknowledgments
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 224: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 95) Long Shutter Mode (p. 97) Auto* ISO Speed (p. 69) High ISO Auto ISO 80 – 1600 Auto* White Balance (p. 98) Other than Auto Single Shooting Continuous Shooting Drive Mode (pp.
Page 225 Some functions may not be available, depending on the shooting mode. Check the functions available for each shooting mode in the table below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 226 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 87) AiAF (9 point) Center AF Frame Size (p. 89) AF-Point Zoom (p. 84) Standard Digital Zoom* (p. 58) Digital Tele-Converter Red-Eye Corr. Flash Settings Red-Eye Lamp (p. 75) Slow Synchro Self Timer Setting (Delay/Shots) (p.
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Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital Elph User Manual

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Components Guide

Basic Operations

Commonly Used Shooting Functions

Various Shooting Methods

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Configuring the Camera

Connecting to a TV

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

Index

Functions Available in each Shooting Mode

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