Page 1 Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started • A memory card is not included (p. 2). PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p.
Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information
• Take and review some test shots initially 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: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Flash 1 (Playback) button Shutter button • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) •...
Page 5 Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Memory card/battery cover lock Waterproof seal n button Release button Strap mount Terminal cover Terminal cover lock Waterproof seal AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMI terminal DC IN (Power input) terminal Screen (LCD monitor) •...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ...2 Compatible Memory Cards ...2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ...4 Contents ...6 Contents: Basic Operations ...8 Safety Precautions...10 Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera...13 Initial Preparations ...15 Trying the Camera Out ...23 Included Software, PDF Manuals ...28 Accessories ...34...
Page 7 Using Optional Accessories ... 168 Printing Images ... 177 Using an Eye-Fi Card... 190 Appendix...193 Troubleshooting ... 194 On-Screen Messages... 198 On-Screen Information ... 200 Functions and Menu Tables ... 204 Handling Precautions ... 212 Index... 213 Contents...
Page 8: Contents: Basic Operations
Contents: Basic Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ... 54 Shooting people well Portraits (p. 79) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes Low Light (p. 79) (p. 79) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 82) Miniature Effect (p. 83) Focus on faces ... 54, 79, 112 Without using the flash (Flash Off) ...
Page 9 View View images (Playback Mode) ... 122 Automatic playback (Slideshow)... 132 On a TV ... 168 On a computer... 29 Browse through images quickly... 128 Erase images... 138 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies... 54, 96 View movies ... 122 Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback ... 96 Print Print pictures...
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 • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the product to malfunction. • 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.
Page 13: Cautions When Using This Waterproof, Dustproof, And Shock Resistant Camera
10 m (33 ft.). However, it can not be used in hot springs or other mineralized waters. Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, batteries, memory cards, or saved data caused by water leakage due to mistaken operation of the product.
Page 14 About the Waterproof Seals • Scratches or cracks in the waterproof seals could cause damage or leaks. Contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk for immediate repair. The waterproof seal will be replaced on a chargeable basis.
Page 15: Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Release Button Holding the Camera Attach the strap. After attaching the strap to the strap mount, insert the strap mount into the socket on the camera and turn until it clicks. To remove the strap mount, hold the release button while turning the strap mount counterclockwise.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. CB-2LY CB-2LYE Remove the cover. Insert the battery. After aligning the marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ) and down (...
Page 17: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 18: Insert The Memory Card
Initial Preparations Label Red Mark • Do not open the covers when the camera is wet or submerged in water. If there is moisture on the camera, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth until it is completely dry. •...
Page 19: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Removing the Battery and Memory Card Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images.
Page 20: Set The Date And Time
Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose by pressing the op buttons.
Page 21: Changing The Date And Time
Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p.
Page 22: Display Language
Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m • button before you press the n button. In this case, press the m button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2.
Page 23: Trying The Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Red Mark Still Images Make sure the covers are closed.
Page 24: Shooting Still Images
Trying the Camera Out Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, press the i (telephoto) zoom button, and to zoom away from the subject, press the j (wide angle) zoom button. Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Page 25: Shooting Movies
Elapsed Time Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Trying the Camera Out Shooting Movies Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ displayed with the elapsed time. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
Page 26: Play Movies
Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button. To view the next image, press the r button. To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the qr buttons for at least one second.
Page 27: Erasing The Images
Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. • You can also erase all images at once (p. 138). Trying the Camera Out Choose an image to erase. Press the qr buttons to choose an image.
Page 28: Included Software, Pdf Manuals
Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.
Page 29: System Requirements
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Included Software, PDF Manuals...
Page 30 Included Software, PDF Manuals Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
Page 31 • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
Page 32: Saving Images To A Computer
For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click link...
Page 33 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] •...
Page 34: Accessories
Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC8 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40* Soft Case Carabiner SC-DC80 Strap *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 The included DC coupler is not used. *4 These accessories can also be used with the camera: ACK-DC10, ACK-DC30, ACK-DC60, ACK-DC70, ACK-DC80, and ACK-DC90.
Page 35 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 37: Camera Basics
Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features...
Page 38: On/Off
On/Off To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (p. 39). Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.
Page 39: Shutter Button
Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Page 40: Shooting Display Options
Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 200. Information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
Page 41: Func. Menu
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 206 – 207) or playback mode (p. 211). Options Menu Items • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (p.
Page 42: Menu
n Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp.
Page 43: Indicator Display
Indicator Display The indicator on the top of the camera (p. 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Status Green Blinking • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
Page 45: Using Gps Function
Using GPS Function Basic GPS operations and features...
Page 46: Using Gps Function
Using GPS Function Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on acquired GPS signals can be added to the still images and movies you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to geotagging, the camera clock can be updated automatically. Before using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and local time zone on the camera are set correctly, as described in “Setting the Date and Time”...
Page 47 Places With Poor GPS Coverage • Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information may be recorded where GPS signal coverage is poor, such as in the following places. Indoors underground forests near high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the 1.5 GHz band inside a bag or suitcase across great distances...
Page 48 Using GPS Function Tips When is Displayed • When GPS signal reception is not possible indoors or in other places away from coverage (p. 47), try going outside where there is an unobstructed view of the sky. Hold the camera correctly (p. 46) and point the GPS antenna up at the sky.
Page 49 Logging Camera Location Data You can keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. Daily location and time data is logged to a file, separate from image data. Log files can be reviewed on the camera (p.
Page 50: Memory Card
Using GPS Function • Removing the battery after step 4 will deactivate the logger. To reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on and then off again. • Saving GPS log files is not possible when the memory card write- protect tab is in the locked position.
Page 51 Using GPS Function Checking the GPS Log Files You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the camera. Access the [GPS Settings] screen. Press the n button, choose [GPS Settings] on the 3 tab (p. 42). Access the [Display Log Files] screen.
Page 52 Using GPS Function Automatically Updating the Date and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (pp. 19, 160) automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals. Your shots will be tagged with the shooting date/time as updated (p. 48, in UTC format), along with location information (p.
Page 53: Smart Auto Mode
Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...
Page 54: Shooting In Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Red Mark Still Images Make sure the covers are closed. Make sure that both the memory card/battery cover lock and terminal cover lock return to the positions shown, with the red marks no longer visible.
Page 55 Zoom Bar AF Frames Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, press the i (telephoto) zoom button, and to zoom away from the subject, press the j (wide angle) zoom button. (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) Shoot.
Page 56 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Elapsed Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ displayed with the elapsed time. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
Page 57: Still Images
Still Images/Movies • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the p button down while turning the camera on), press the n button and choose [Mute] on the 3 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Still Images •...
Page 58 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Microphone • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
Page 59: Scene Icons
Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. People Subject Motion* Background Bright Backlit With Blue Sky Backlit Sunsets Spotlights Dark...
Page 60: Image Stabilization Icons
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A mode. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) * Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera.
Page 61 On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 62: Common, Convenient Features
Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement. Zoom Factor • Zoomed images may look grainy, under some resolution settings (p.
Page 63: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Common, Convenient Features Still Images Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose and then choose the ] option (p.
Page 64: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake
Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 –...
Page 65: Deactivating The Flash
• When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. •...
Page 66: Adding The Shooting Date And Time
Common, Convenient Features Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 19). •...
Page 67: Image Customization Features
Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Same aspect ratio as HDTVs, used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
Page 68 Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 –...
Page 69 Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p.
Page 70: Changing Movie Image Quality
Image Customization Features Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Image Resolution Quality...
Page 71: Using The Wind Filter
Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Image Customization Features Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Wind Filter] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Page 72: Helpful Shooting Features
Helpful Shooting Features Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. Still Images Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Page 73: Magnifying The Area In Focus
Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. • The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and his or her face is too large for the screen.
Page 74: Checking For Closed Eyes
Helpful Shooting Features Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. When you have specified multiple shots in $ mode, this function is only • available for the final shot. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Page 75: Customizing Camera Operation
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 42). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Page 76: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots
Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p.
Page 77: Other Shooting Modes
Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions...
Page 78: Specific Scenes
Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Still Images Choose a shooting mode. Press the o button, and then press the op buttons to choose a shooting mode. When multiple icons are displayed in the middle of the screen, press the qr buttons to choose a shooting mode.
Page 79: Portraits (P
Still Images P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images I Shoot portraits (Portrait) Take shots of people with a softening effect. Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Beautiful shots of evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise.
Page 80 Specific Scenes • Because the camera will shoot continuously in steady while shooting. • mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may prevent the camera from combining images, and you may not be able to obtain the expected results. In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to •...
Page 81: Correcting White Balance
• The AF frame will remain white while the shutter button is pressed halfway. • These settings are not available when using Tracking AF (p. 114). Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S and adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color- compensating filter.
Page 82: Applying Special Effects
Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. • to make sure you obtain the desired results. Choose a shooting mode. Follow step 1 on p. 78 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. , and modes, try taking some test shots first, Still Images Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) Shots in rich, vivid colors.
Page 83: Miniature Effect
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Page 84: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time
Applying Special Effects Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the qr buttons in step •...
Page 85: Toy Camera Effect
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
Page 86: Shooting In Monochrome
Applying Special Effects Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Still Images Choose Follow step 1 on p. 78 and choose Choose a color tone.
Page 87 Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Recorded Color • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected.
Page 88: Shooting With Color Swap
Applying Special Effects Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Still Images Choose Y. Follow step 1 on p. 78 and choose Y. Access the setting screen. Press the p button.
Page 89 • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected. Applying Special Effects Specify the range of colors to replace. Press the op buttons to adjust the range. To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value.
Page 90: Special Modes For Other Purposes
Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file. •...
Page 91: Smart Shutter
Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. • Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
Page 92 Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. •...
Page 93: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 112). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. •...
Page 94 Special Modes for Other Purposes Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. •...
Page 95: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p.
Page 96: Shooting Various Movies
Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you press the zoom buttons.
Page 97: Shooting Iframe Movies
• The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 – 3 on pp. 122 – 123. • You can change the playback speed of movies shot in included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide (p.
Page 99: G Mode
G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp. 204 – 209).
Page 100: Shooting In Program Ae Mode (G Mode)
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings.
Page 101: Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.
Page 102: Changing The Metering Method
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image Center area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more Weighted Avg.
Page 103 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. •...
Page 104: Color And Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
Page 105: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. •...
Page 106 Color and Continuous Shooting Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 107: Custom Color
• White balance (p. 104) cannot be set in • With modified. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Color and Continuous Shooting modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may be Access the setting screen.
Page 108: Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 63) or [Blink Detection] (p. 74). •...
Page 109: Shooting Range And Focusing
Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, e will turn gray •...
Page 110 Shooting Range and Focusing MF Indicator • AF frame mode or size cannot be changed while focusing manually (p. 112). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (p. 62) or digital tele-converter (p.
Page 111 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.
Page 112: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Shooting Range and Focusing Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ( •...
Page 113 Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. • A yellow AF frame is displayed with when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point zooming (p. 73) is not possible. To reduce the AF frame size, press the n button and set [AF Frame Size] •...
Page 114: Choose A Subject To Focus On
Shooting Range and Focusing Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Choose [Tracking AF]. Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (p. 112) to choose [Tracking AF]. is displayed in the center of the screen. Choose a subject to focus on.
Page 115: Shooting With Servo Af
• [Servo AF] is set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available. •...
Page 116: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting Range and Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
Page 117: Flash
Flash Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide). Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
Page 118: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 101), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. • FE: Flash Exposure Set the flash to h (p. 117). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Page 119: Changing The Is Mode Settings
Changing the IS Mode Settings • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies.
Page 121: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Page 122: Viewing
Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Still Images Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button.
Page 123 • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. To deactivate Scroll Display, press the n button, choose [Scroll Display] • on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off]. For playback from the last image viewed, press the n button, choose •...
Page 124: Active Display
Viewing Active Display To switch images during image display, you can tap the camera gently on the side, as shown below. Switch to next image • Always keep the strap around your wrist and hold the camera securely to avoid dropping it. •...
Page 125: Switching Display Modes
Switching Display Modes Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 200. No information is displayed Information *Not shown for movies. Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately •...
Page 126 Viewing Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display. Histogram High Dark Bright GPS Information Display • [---] shown instead of numerical values indicates that the information was not received from GPS satellites, or that accurate positioning was not possible.
Page 127: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. Press the p button (p. 125). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 128: Browsing And Filtering Images
Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Searching for Images When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images only.
Page 129 • When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available. • Options for viewing images in a search result (step 2) include “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (p. 128), “Magnifying Images” (p. 131), and “Viewing Slideshows”...
Page 130 Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in mode (p. 90) can be viewed by date. Choose a movie. Press the m button, choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the menu, and choose the date (p. 41). Play the movie. Press the m button to start movie playback.
Page 131: Image Viewing Options
Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area • You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the n button. • To switch images during magnified image display, you can also tap the camera gently on the side (p. 124). Magnify an image.
Page 132: Viewing Slideshows
Image Viewing Options Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. • The camera’s power-saving functions (p. 38) are deactivated during slideshows. To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button. •...
Page 133 • [Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images.
Page 134: Protecting Images
Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 138). • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 157, 158). • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first.
Page 135: Choosing Images Individually
Choosing Images Individually • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 134, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 136: Selecting A Range
Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 134, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. Choose an ending image.
Page 137: Specifying All Images At Once
Specifying All Images at Once • To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4 of “Selecting a Range” or in step 2 of “Specifying All Images at Once”. Protect the images. Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button.
Page 138: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Protected images (p. 134) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Still Images Choose an image to erase.
Page 139 Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 138, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. Once you follow step 2 on p. 135 to choose an image, is displayed. To cancel erasure, press the m button again.
Page 140: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Specifying All Images at Once Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 on p. 138, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Erase the images. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Page 141: Deactivating Auto Rotation
Using the Menu • Movies with an image quality of • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (p. 141). Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. •...
Page 142: Image Categories
Image Categories You can tag images as favorites or assign them to My Category (p. 143) groups. By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p.122), Viewing Slideshows (p.132), Protecting Images (p.134), Erasing Images (p.138), Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) (p.184), Adding Images to a Photobook (p.188) Tagging Images as Favorites...
Page 143 • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies.) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories.
Page 144: Using The Menu
Image Categories • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Finish the setup process. Press the n button.
Page 145 • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4. Selecting a Range • You can clear the selection of all images in the [Select Range] category by choosing [Deselect] in step 4.
Page 146: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 146 – 150) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p.
Page 147 • Editing is not possible for images saved as • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Cropping Area Preview of Image After Cropping Resolution After Cropping in step 3.
Page 148 Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of resized to (p. 146). • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images will have a smaller resolution than uncropped images. Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file.
Page 149 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
Page 150: Correcting Red-Eye
Editing Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4.
Page 151: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Following steps 1 – 5 on pp. 122 – 123, choose * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.
Page 152: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Movies • To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress.
Page 153: Setting Menu
Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience...
Page 154: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 42). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the •...
Page 155: Hiding Hints And Tips
Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 41) or Menu (p. 42) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button.
Page 156: Screen Brightness
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. For maximum brightness, press and hold the p button for at least one second • when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the 3 tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart the camera.
Page 157: In Playback Mode
Customizing the Start-up Screen • The previous start-up setting is overwritten when you assign a new start-up image. • You can assign the operating sounds and start-up image for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide (p.
Page 158: Format The Memory Card
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards.
Page 159: File Numbering
File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. • Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards.
Page 160: Configure The Settings
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 38). • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. •...
Page 161: Date And Time
• Adjusting the date or time while in your [ Home] time and date. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Metric/Non-Metric Display Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 110), zoom bar (p. 55), and GPS altitude information (p. 48) from m/cm to ft/in as needed. Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Switch to the destination time zone.
Page 162: Adjusting Other Settings
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Display Language Change the display language as needed. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the m button and immediately pressing the n button. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. •...
Page 163: Accessories
Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...
Page 164: Tips On Using Included Accessories
Tips on Using Included Accessories Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that and attaching it so that •...
Page 165: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 –...
Page 166: Other Accessories
Optional Accessories Other Accessories Accessories Kit AKT-DC2 Includes a variety of camera accessories, such as a protective case, a convenient strap for carrying the camera, and a float to prevent the camera from sinking. Soft Case SC-DC80 Protects the camera from dust and scratches. Waterproof Case WP-DC45 For underwater photography at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.).
Page 167 Optional Accessories Printers Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. SELPHY PIXMA Series Series...
Page 168: Using Optional Accessories
Using Optional Accessories Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. •...
Page 169: Display Images
• Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV. Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control. In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings.
Page 170 Using Optional Accessories Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Return Closes the menu. Play Movie Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie is selected.) Starts slideshow playback. To switch images during playback, Slideshow press the qr buttons on the remote control. Index Playback Displays multiple images in an index.
Page 171: Turn The Camera On
• Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press the n button and choose [Video System] on the 3 tab. • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV.
Page 172: Powering The Camera With Household Power
Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on.
Page 173 Using the Accessory Kit Accessories Kit AKT-DC2 (sold separately) makes it more convenient to use the camera. Using the Silicone Jacket The jacket protects the camera from scratches. It is also submersible and can be used in seawater. • Be careful when inserting and removing the camera from the jacket. Do not force it open, which may tear or damage it.
Page 174 Using Optional Accessories Changing Straps You can switch to the shoulder strap or carabiner strap to suit the conditions of camera use. Switching to the Shoulder Strap Attach the strap mount. Follow the steps on p. 15 to remove the strap mount included with the camera and attach the shoulder strap mount.
Page 175 Switching to the Carabiner Strap • Do not use the shoulder strap or carabiner strap while under water (p. 11). Instead, attach the wrist strap (pp. 2, 15) to the camera for underwater use. Using Optional Accessories Attach the carabiner to the camera. Follow step 2 on p.
Page 176: Using The Float
Using Optional Accessories Using the Float The float can be used to prevent the camera from sinking when submerged. • Do not squeeze or scratch the float, which may reduce its buoyancy. • After use, rinse the float thoroughly under fresh water (such as tap water) no warmer than 30 °C (86 °F) and dry it with a soft cloth.
Page 177: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Page 178 Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 167.
Page 179: Configuring Print Settings
Configuring Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye 1 No. of Copies Trimming – Paper – Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 177 – 178 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 180 Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp] selected.
Page 181: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing
Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 179 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
Page 182: Available Layout Options
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Choose the print size.
Page 183: Printing Movie Scenes
To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 177 – 178 to choose a movie.
Page 184 Printing Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 187) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 185: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images
The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 • tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 19). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.
Page 186: Setting Up Printing For A Range Of Images
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Specify the number of prints. Press the op buttons to specify the number of prints (up to 99). To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 –...
Page 187: Clearing All Images From The Print List
Clearing All Images from the Print List Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Choose [Clear All Selections]. Following step 1 on p. 185, choose [Clear All Selections] and press the m button. Confirm clearing the print list. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Page 188: Adding Images To A Photobook
Printing Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Page 189: Adding All Images To A Photobook
Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. displayed.
Page 190: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems.
Page 191: Checking Connection Information
• Power saving (p. 38) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed.
Page 193: Appendix
Appendix Helpful information when using the camera...
Page 194: Troubleshooting
The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 171).
Page 195 is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 65). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 119). Set the flash mode to h (p. 117). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 102). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p.
Page 196: On A Computer
Troubleshooting Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 69). • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 75) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye.
Page 197 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Hold the n button down as you press •...
Page 198: On-Screen Messages
Memory card error (p. 158) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18). Insufficient space on card •...
Page 199 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
Page 200: On-Screen Information
On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (p. 201) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 104) My Colors (p. 106) Drive mode (p. 108) Grid lines (p. 72) Camera shake warning (p. 57) Metering method (p. 102) Resolution (p. 68) Recordable shots Self-timer (p.
Page 201: Battery Level
: Regular orientation, The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera automatically rotates images as needed. However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
Page 202 On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 54, 122), Switch display (GPS information) (p. 126) My Category (p. 143) Shooting mode (p. 204) ISO speed (p. 102), Playback speed (p. 84) Exposure compensation level (p. 101) White balance (p. 104) Histogram (p.
Page 203 Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 122) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the qr buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.)
Page 204: Functions And Menu Tables
Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Flash (pp. 65, 117) AE Lock/FE Lock* (pp. 101, 118) AF Lock (p. 116) Focusing Range (p. 109) Tracking AF (p. 114) Screen Display (p. 40) *1 Not available, but switches to Z in some cases. *2 Not available, but switches to Z when the flash fires.
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Page 206 Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Function GPS Settings (p. 47) Metering Method (p. 102) My Colors (p. 106) White Balance (p. 104) Underwater White Balance Compensation (p. 81) ISO Speed (p. 102) Exposure Compensation (p. 101) Self-Timer (p. 63) Self-Timer Settings (p.
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Page 208: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF* AF Frame (p. 112) Tracking AF Center Normal AF Frame Size* (p. 113) Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 62) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 73) Servo AF (p. 115) Off* AF-assist Beam (p.
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Page 210: Playback Menu
Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Power Saving 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category Photobook Set-up i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Ref.
Page 211: Print Menu
2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Erase Play Movie Functions and Menu Tables Ref. Page Item – Select All Images p. 185 Clear All Selections p.
Page 212: Handling Precautions
• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
Page 213: Index
Index AC adapter kit... 165, 172 Accessories ... 165 Active Display ... 124 AE lock ... 101 AF frames ... 24, 55, 112 Focusing AF lock... 116 Aspect ratio... 67 AUTO mode (shooting mode)... 23, 54 AV cable ... 168 Batteries Date/time (date/time battery) Battery...
Page 214 Index FUNC. menu Basic operations ... 41 Table... 206, 211 GPS... 46, 126 Grid lines ... 72 Handheld nightscene (shooting mode)... 79 Household power ... 172 i-Contrast... 103, 149 iFrame movies (movie mode)... 97 Images Display period... 76 Erasing ... 138 Playback Viewing Protecting ...
Page 215 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Installation... 30 Sounds ... 154 Stitch Assist (shooting mode) ... 95 Strap ... 2 Super slow motion movie (movie mode) ... 96 Super vivid (shooting mode)... 82 Terminal... 168, 170, 177 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)... 85 Tracking AF ...
Page 216: 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 217 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.
Page 218 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

Canon PowerShot D20 User Manual

1 Camera Basics

2 Using GPS Function

3 Smart Auto Mode

4 Other Shooting Modes

5 G Mode

6 Playback Mode

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

9 Appendix

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