Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Components View
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD- ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts...
Page 3: Read This First
• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 4 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ... 23 Just take pictures (Easy mode) ... 29 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and Pets (p. 59) Shoot various other scenes Landscape (p.
Page 5 View Look at my pictures ... 27 Easy playback (Easy Mode) ... 29 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ... 115 Look at my pictures on a TV ... 162 Look at my pictures on a computer ... 33 Quickly search pictures ... 112, 113 Erase pictures...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Table of Contents ...6 Safety Precautions...9 Conventions Used in This Guide ...11 Getting Started ...13 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)...14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...14 Setting the Date and Time ...18 Setting the Display Language...20...
Page 7 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)... 79 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 80 Digital Tele-Converter ... 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode... 82 Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) ... 84 Magnifying the Focal Point... 85 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ... 86 Shooting with Servo AF ...
Page 8 Table of Contents Printing...135 Printing Images...136 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...143 Choosing Images for a Photobook ...147 Customizing Camera Settings ...149 Changing Camera Settings...150 Changing Shooting Function Settings...156 Changing Playback Function Settings...160 Useful Information ...161 Viewing Images on a TV ... 162 Using Household Power...
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Page 10 Safety Precautions Caution • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. •...
Page 13: Attaching Strap/Holding Camera
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer.
Page 14: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Page 15: Insert The Batteries
Label What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries.
Page 16: Removing The Memory Card
• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 192). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
Page 17: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card
Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display “Change the batteries” Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots •...
Page 18: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 19: Changing The Date And Time
The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery). If the Date/ Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support Help Desk. Setting the Date and Time Display the menu.
Page 20: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Page 21: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 22: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 23: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. Focus Range (approx.) Zoom Bar Turn on the camera. Press the power button. The start-up screen will appear.
Page 24 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it.
Page 25 What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 174) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if [Charging the flash] appears on the screen, and the h icon blinks • when you try to shoot? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. What if an icon appears on the screen? The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen.
Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear.
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 29: Easy Mode
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 30) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free pictures.
Page 30: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Elapsed Time Microphones Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot. Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 31: Shooting Time
Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. When the mode dial is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will • appear (p.
Page 32: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 34). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities.
Page 33: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 34: Installing The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 35 Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
Page 36 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 37: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 38: Product View
Components Guide Microphones (p. 30) Lamp (pp. 52, 69, 70, 71, 157) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 23, 50) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 112, 117) Shutter Button (p. 22) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Page 39: Control Dial
Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 40, 173, 176) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 75) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 111) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) Terminal (p. 162) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 136) Movie Button (pp. 30, 101) (p.
Page 40: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 173 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.
Page 41: Indicator
Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 42: Func. Menu – Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 180 – 181). Available Options Menu Items Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item.
Page 43: Menu – Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 182 – 187). Display the menu.
Page 44: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and • turning the camera on. • If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p.
Page 45: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound Settings Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button.
Page 46: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness.
Page 47: Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19), [Language System] (p. 162) and the image registered in [Start-up Image] (p. 152) in the 3 tab.
Page 48: Clock Function
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 49: Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 178 –...
Page 50: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 48x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Zoom Factor Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then choose [Off].
Page 51: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Page 52: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose ]. After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ], then press the m button.
Page 53: Customizing The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). •...
Page 54: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings. If you choose converter (p. 81). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the recording pixel setting.
Page 55 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 3744x2104 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 –...
Page 57: Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 58: Shooting In Discreet Mode
Shooting in Discreet Mode You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash are not permitted. When the camera is set to in Playback mode. Operation sounds will be muted, and audio will not play back when viewing movies.
Page 59 Shooting in Special Scenes I Take portraits (Portrait) Produces a soft effect when photographing people. J Take landscapes (Landscape) Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
Page 60 Shooting in Special Scenes In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 159). In V mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 75) •...
Page 61: Super Vivid
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in Enter mode. Set the mode dial to Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the...
Page 62 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Choose an effect level. If you press the l button, [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Page 63: Miniature Effect
Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of •...
Page 64: Toy Camera Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera.
Page 65: Shooting In Monochrome
Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Lets you shoot black and white images. Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images. Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 66 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Recorded color • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. •...
Page 67: Shooting With Color Swap
Shooting with Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Y. Press the l button.
Page 68 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Specify the range of colors to be swapped.
Page 69: Smart Shutter
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Page 70 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? •...
Page 71: Using The Face Self-Timer
Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. •...
Page 72 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Join the subjects and look at the camera.
Page 73: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 74: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange.
Page 75: Changing The Iso Speed
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. High Changing the ISO speed •...
Page 76: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location.
Page 77: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Maximum Speed Mode (Approx. images/sec.) Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV* * When in t mode (p. 60), AF lock (p. 88) or manual focus modes (p. 86), •...
Page 78: Changing The Tone Of An Image
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 79: Shooting (I-Contrast)
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting.
Page 80: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
Page 81: Digital Tele-Converter
Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. •...
Page 82: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose •...
Page 83: Face Detect
Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces.
Page 84: Choosing The Subject To Focus On
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
• The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 87) is fixed to [On]. •...
Page 86: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. MF Indicator • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually (p.
Page 87: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...
Page 88: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.
Page 89: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the 5 dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination.
Page 90: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with exposure compensation (p. 75), you can adjust the exposure from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
Page 91: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 92: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 133). If you press the r button then immediately press the n button when •...
Page 93: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in Not available in W, •...
Page 95: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
Page 96: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500...
Page 97: Setting The Aperture Value
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.
Page 98: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator •...
Page 99: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. You can also set the flash output level by pressing the n button to • choose [Flash Settings] (p. 92) in the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting.
Page 101 Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, •...
Page 102: Shooting Movies In E Mode
Shooting Movies in E Mode Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 2 different Movie modes. E Standard iFrame Movie *1 Video type advocated by Apple. *2 You can quickly edit and save iFrame movies if you use the included software. Even in E and shutter button.
Page 103: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. I Portrait J Landscape Miniature Effect Monochrome Super Vivid Poster Effect •...
Page 104 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 105 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed • The image quality will be fixed at is chosen, and If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of •...
Page 106: Changing The Image Quality
*1 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 102). *2 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 102). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Page 107: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of –2 to +2 before shooting. Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Lock the exposure.
Page 108: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Page 109: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
Page 110: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the batteries are depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 111: Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 112: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images by Scrolling Turning the 5 dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Page 113: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 119) or erase (p. 123) images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Still/Movie...
Page 114 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 112), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 115), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
Page 115: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial during playback, the image • will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images.
Page 116: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. The focus check display is not available for movies. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 40). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 117: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image • playback. • Movies cannot be magnified. Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order.
Page 118: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following situations: If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle During filtered playback Changing Image Transitions...
Page 119: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 123). Choosing a Selection Method If you format the memory card (pp. 21, 151), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Page 120: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images.
Page 121: Selecting A Range
Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 122: Protect Images
Protecting Images Choosing images with the 5 dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choosing All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4 in “Selecting a Range”, or Step 2 in “Choosing All Images”.
Page 123: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 119) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 124 Erasing Images Selecting a Range Choosing All Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 125: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 113). If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
Page 126: Organizing Images By Category
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 113) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 115), “Protecting Images” (p. 119), “Erasing Images”...
Page 127 If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category. Selecting a Range Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a category. Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button.
Page 128: Rotating Images
Rotating Images If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. • Movies with an image quality setting of •...
Page 129: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of 3 cannot be edited. •...
Page 130: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 129) cannot be edited. •...
Page 131: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 78 for details on each menu item. If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
Page 132 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 133: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 135: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 136: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 137: Print Images
• Refer to p. 193 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Print images. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Print], then press the m button.
Page 138: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye1 No. of Copies Choose the number of copies (p. 139). Trimming — Paper Settings — Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 136 to display the screen on the left.
Page 139 Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choose [Trimming].
Page 140 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 138 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 141: Available Layout Options
Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L can be chosen. Choose the print size.
Page 142: Connect The Camera To The Printer
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 136 to choose a movie.
Page 143: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 146) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 144: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera.
Page 145 Select Range Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. You will be able to set the number of print copies. If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen.
Page 146 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Printing chosen images (DPOF) Choose [Select All Images]. Follow Step 1 on p. 144 to choose [Select All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Page 147: Choosing Images For A Photobook
Choosing Images for a Photobook When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max.998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the chosen images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering Photobooks online and for printing Photobooks on a printer.
Page 148 Choosing Images for a Photobook Choosing All Images Clearing All Selections Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image.
Page 149: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 150: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. You cannot change the sound settings in Turning Off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC.
Page 151: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 152 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option.
Page 153 Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 154: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 155 Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
Page 156: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 86) and zoom bar (p. 23) from m/cm to ft/in. Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p.
Page 157: Turning Off The Af Assist Beam
Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash.
Page 158: After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Displaying the Overlay You can display grid lines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for 3.5"...
Page 159 Changing the IS-Mode Settings If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. Turning Off the Powered IS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto.
Page 160: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.
Page 161: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 192), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 162: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo Video Cable STV-250N (p. 193), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.
Page 163: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DR-DC10 (both sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Coupler Cable Port Cable Turn off the camera. Open the cover.
Page 164 Using Household Power Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Connect the power cord. Insert the adapter plug into the coupler cable terminal. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Page 165: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 14). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 166: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will not appear when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted in the camera, and when an Eye-Fi card’s write-protect tab is in the locked position.
Page 167: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 168: Image Is Blurred
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 188). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 157). •...
Page 169 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 151). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...
Page 170: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 151) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 15). Insufficient space on card, cannot select some images •...
Page 171 • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...
Page 172 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 173: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 78) Drive Mode (p. 77) Self-Timer (pp. 52, 53) Camera Shake Warning (p. 25) Metering Method (p. 88) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p.
Page 174: Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject When Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies...
Page 175 IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode. Reduces camera shake when shooting still images. Reduces camera shake when panning while shooting*. Reduces camera shake for macro photography.
Page 176 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 126) Shooting Mode (p. 178) ISO Speed (p. 75), Playback Speed (p. 105) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 75), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 107) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 41) Image Editing (pp.
Page 177 Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)
Page 178: Functions And Menu Lists
Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 75) ISO Speed (p. 75) Focusing Range (p. 80) Flash (pp. 74, 91) Self-Timer (p. 52) Self-Timer Settings (p. 53) Av/Tv Settings (pp. 96, 97) Tracking AF (p. 83) AE/FE Lock (p.
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Page 180 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Function White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 78) Drive Mode (p. 77) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 90) Flash Output Settings (p. 99) Metering Method (p. 88) Recording Pixels (p. 54) Compression Ratio (p. 54) Movie Quality (p.
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Page 182: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 82) AF Frame Size (p. 82) Digital Zoom (p. 50) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) Servo AF (p. 87) Continuous AF (p. 156) AF-assist Beam (p. 157) MF-Point Zoom (p. 86) Safety MF (p.
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Page 184 Functions and Menu Lists Function Review (p. 157) Review Info (p. 158) Blink Detection (p. 93) Disp. Overlay (p. 158) IS Settings (p. 159) Date Stamp (p. 51) Shooting Modes 2 sec. 3 – 10 sec./Hold Detailed/Focus Check Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both IS Mode Continuous...
Page 185 I J V — w O P t — — — — — — — Selectable, or set automatically. – Not selectable. Functions and Menu Lists — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 186: Set Up Menu
Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image.
Page 187: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Erase Images). Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Protect Images). Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range).
Page 188: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 14.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm Zoom Magnification... 12x Focusing Range... 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer (IS) System ... Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ...
Page 189 Shooting Modes...M, Av, Tv, P, Auto* Digital Zoom ...Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 48x in Continuous Shooting Mode Selection ...Continuous shooting, continuous shooting AF, Speed...Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (CIPA compliant) ...Alkaline: Approx. 110 images Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type...
Page 190 Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ... 113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 306 g (10.8 oz.) (Including the battery and • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 191: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AA Alkaline Batteries Interface Cable (x2) IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo Video Cable STV-250N...
Page 192: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of 4 rechargeable AA NiMH batteries separately. •...
Page 193: Other Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 194: Index
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide... 158 AC Adapter Kit... 163, 192 Accessories ... 192 AE Lock ... 89, 107 AF Frames... 24, 82 Focus AF Lock ... 88 AF-Point Zoom ... 85 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode)... 23, 38 Av (Shooting Mode)... 97 Batteries ...
Page 195 Focus Check... 116 Focusing Range Macro... 80 Manual Focus ... 86 Focus Lock ... 82 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 60 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 21, 151 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations ... 42 List ... 180 Grid Lines ... 158 Household Power ...
Page 196 Index SCN (Shooting Mode) ... 58 Screen Display Language... 20 Information Display... 173, 176 Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display ... 40 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Cards Self-Timer... 52 Changing Delay and Number of Shots ... 53 Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) ... 71 Two Second Self-Timer ...
Page 197: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 198 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 199: Trademark Acknowledgments
USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery 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. Trademark Acknowledgments •...
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