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CDI-E199-010
XX05XXX
© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 CDI-E199-010 XX05XXX © 2005 CANON INC. ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN JAPAN Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera...
  • Page 2 (My Colors modes) Camera Station Playback Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows Editing Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... .1 Handling Precautions ......5 Please Read .
  • Page 5 Switching between Focusing Modes ....48 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) ..49 Switching between Metering Modes ....50 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .
  • Page 6 Viewing Images on a TV set ......89 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..90 Changing My Camera Settings .

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    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 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing.
  • Page 11 Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-The Components Guide

    Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Wrist Strap Mount Speaker AF-assist Beam (p. 31) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41) Flash (Basic Guide p. 10) Microphone (p. 75) Lens...

  • Page 15: Back View

    Back View LCD Monitor (p. 18) Tripod Socket Camera Station Connector Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment) Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3)

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22) Indicator (p. 24) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29) MENU Button (p. 30) (Self-timer)/ (Shooting: Telephoto/Playback: Magnify)/ Basic Guide p.
  • Page 17 Camera Station You can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera station. Charge the battery (Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required) Play back and erase Connect to a TV and play back Connect to a printer and print Connect to a computer and download Always put the terminal cover back on the camera connector when the camera station is being carried or not in use.

  • Page 18: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the Wireless Controller Install the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless controller. Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
  • Page 19 Operating the Wireless Controller When the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the wireless controller to perform the following operations with the camera. Play back, Erase Play back images when connected to a TV Print images when connected to a printer Download images when connected to a computer To use the wireless controller, point it at the remote control sensor on the camera station.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor You can switch between display styles for information shown on the LCD monitor as follows. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). [Shooting Info]/[Review Info]/[Replay Info] Select a display mode. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). In a shooting mode, the shooting information will display for approx- imately 6 seconds when you...

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time.

  • Page 22: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Low Battery (p. 105) Zoom Magnification* (p. 38) Grid Lines* (p. 31) • Stills: Recordable Shots • Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Exposure Compensation (p.
  • Page 23 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Review Info Histogram (p.
  • Page 24 Replay Information (Playback Mode) Standard Total number of images Displayed image number WAVE Format Sound (p. 75) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Protection Status (p. 81) Compression (Still Images) (p. 37) Resolution (Still Images) (p. 36) Movie (p. 71)
  • Page 25 Detailed Histogram Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58, Basic Guide p. 7) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

  • Page 26: Indicator

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value.

  • Page 27: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].

  • Page 28: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 29: Setting The World Clock

    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 30 Use the tion time zone As in Step 3, you can set the day- light saving option. Use the World], and the Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Use the select the To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 31: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 32 Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu You can switch between menus with when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu. •...

  • Page 33: Menu List

    Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Shooting Mode Movie Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode ISO Speed White Balance Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF On*/Off 10 seconds*/ Self-timer seconds/ Timer (Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10) AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off*...

  • Page 34: Play Menu

    Vert. Shutter On*/Off Stitch Assist Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase All Set up Menu Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Allows the FUNC./SET button to release the shutter when the camera is held vertically (p.
  • Page 35 Info Display Shooting Info On/Off* Review Info On/Off* Replay Info Detailed/ Standard/Off* LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3min. Time Zone Home*/World Date/Time Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3...

  • Page 36: My Camera Menu

    Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark Auto Create Auto Rotate Language Video System Reset All My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 37: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Select [OK] and press Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the...

  • Page 38: Shooting

    Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu tion) tion). See Menus and Settings (p. 29). * Default setting. Use the resolution/compression settings and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Resolutions Resolution 2592 x 1944 (Large) 2048 x 1536 (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 (Medium 2)

  • Page 39: Changing The Resolution (Movies)

    Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Normal Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 118). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117). Changing the Resolution (Movies) You can change the resolution when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors).

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 10 times Movies (Standard): zoom up to 4.9 times (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Press the The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor.

  • Page 41: Continuous Shooting

    Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately) immediately after a low level format (p. 26). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 42: Postcard Date Imprint Mode

    Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu tion) See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting.

  • Page 43: Using The Self-Timer

    Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 33). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer You can set a 10 sec. ( and the number of shots ( button is pressed.
  • Page 44 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, however, cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode, movie mode or My Colors modes.

  • Page 45: Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release)

    Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) Shooting Mode With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing the FUNC./SET button in place of the shutter button. You can also shoot with the shutter button. (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). The default setting is [On].

  • Page 46: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting The following three movie modes are available. Standard You can select the resolution and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p.
  • Page 47 FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the a movie mode and press the FUNC./SET button. mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate (p. 37). Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.

  • Page 48: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
  • Page 49 Select a shooting direction You can select from the following two shooting directions. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Shoot the first image in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.

  • Page 50: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF (No frame) On frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

  • Page 51: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

  • Page 52: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot * (Evaluative). button to select Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 54: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode

    Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the speed The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value,...
  • Page 55 The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain amount of processing time, however, may be required before the next image can be shot.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the white balance. When the colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 57 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 58 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.

  • Page 59: Changing The Photo Effect

    Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting. Use the a photo effect and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 60: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color.
  • Page 61 Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can Color Swap only be swapped into one other color, multiple colors cannot be chosen. Use this option to freely adjust the color balance between red, green, blue and skin tones*.
  • Page 62 The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded.
  • Page 63 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. (Color Accent) See Menus and Settings (p. 29). The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image...
  • Page 64 Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Original Color (Before Swapping) (Color Swap) See Menus and Settings (p. 29). The camera will switch to color input mode and the dis- play will alternate between the original image and the...
  • Page 65 This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings.

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 29). *Default setting.

  • Page 67: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 68: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Folder Auto Create (Set up) Menu Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Creates a folder the next time you shoot.

  • Page 69: Resetting The File Number

    Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 70 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Continuous Auto Reset...

  • Page 71: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). Magnifying Images Press the When the button is pressed, the image can be magnified up to 10 times. Pressing the zooms out from the image. Pressing the moves to the previous or next image in the magnified state.

  • Page 72: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Hold down Up to nine images can be viewed at once. Use the to change the image selection. To Cancel the Index Playback Hold down the FUNC./SET button. (Index Playback) button Selected Image Movie...

  • Page 73: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a movies. Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.

  • Page 74: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. Select movie control panel and press The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.
  • Page 75 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre- edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.

  • Page 76: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Use the rotate and press Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode.

  • Page 77: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
  • Page 78 Use the attach a sound memo to and press The sound memo control panel will display. Select The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. Up to 60 seconds of recordings can be added to any one image.

  • Page 79: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 83). All Images Date Folder Movie Stills – Custom 1–3 (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Select , select the image date or folder to be played back (p.

  • Page 80: Transition Effects

    Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.
  • Page 81 Selecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( Select Use the date or folder to be played back and press Date Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Selecting All Images 1 After selecting button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the FUNC./SET button. To deselect all images, select [Reset]. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays.

  • Page 83: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Select an image to protect and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode.

  • Page 84: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Select [OK] and press To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p.

  • Page 85: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
  • Page 86 Select images for printing. Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 85). (Standard)/ Select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the number of print copies (up to 99). (Index) Select an image and the press FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

  • Page 87: Setting The Print Style

    The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
  • Page 88 Select [Set up] and press Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then specify the settings. The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

  • Page 89: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 90 All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 30). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number.

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Plug the ends of the AV cable into the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

  • Page 92: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.

  • Page 93: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 94 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to reg- ister and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select FUNC./SET button. After record- ing, select press the FUNC./SET button. - Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Memory card slot/battery cover is open. Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the battery pack" message displays). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. Sounds come from the camera interior. The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed.

  • Page 96: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor. Subject is too bright. appears.

  • Page 97: Shooting

    Format the memory card (p. 26). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 107).

  • Page 98: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus on. Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting.
  • Page 99 Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Subject is bright in contrast to the background. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on.
  • Page 100 Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device.

  • Page 101: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.

  • Page 102: Playback

    Playback Cannot play back. Poor connection between camera and camera station. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.

  • Page 103: Battery

    Battery Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. Poor connection between camera and camera station. Poor connection between battery and battery charger. TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor.

  • Page 104: List Of Messages

    List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up.
  • Page 105 Change the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.
  • Page 106 (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 107: Appendix

    Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera.

  • Page 108: Charging The Battery

    It can be recharged at any point. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 109: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab on a Separately Sold SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
  • Page 110 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 111: Using The Battery Charger (Sold Separately)

    To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the battery from a fully discharged state (Based on Canon’s testing standards). - Charging it within a temperature range of 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 112: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 113 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 114: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens)
  • Page 116 White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes (Still images) (Movie) Standard, Compact, My Colors Continuous Shooting Self-timer Recording Media File Format Data Type (Still images) (Movies) Compression Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with...
  • Page 117 (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide show or Movie (editing possible). PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible self-timer sound, and shutter sound. Camera Station Connector...
  • Page 118 A Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
  • Page 119 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 39) (*Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Movie...
  • Page 120 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Resolution (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) Standard My Colors Compact Compression 2503KB 1395KB 1602KB 893KB 1002KB 558KB 249KB 150KB – 558KB Resolution Frame Rate (640 x 480 pixels)
  • Page 121 MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Dimensions Weight Battery Pack NB-4L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Camera Station CS-DC1 Input/Output Connector Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Remarks Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards...
  • Page 122 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Wireless Controller WL-DC200 Means of communication Coverage Directivity Power Supply Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Remarks 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 11 VA (100 V) – 13 VA (240 V) (CA-DC20) 100 mA (CA-DC20E) 5.0 V DC, 0.7 A 0 –...

  • Page 123: Sold Separately

    Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 10 VA (100 V) – 14 VA (240 V) (CB-2LV) 0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) (CB-2LVE) 4.2 V DC, 0.65 A Approx.

  • Page 124: Index

    INDEX AF Frame ... 48, 49 AF-assist Beam... 31 AiAF ... 31 Auto Play (Slide Show) ... 77 Auto Rotate Function ... 65 AV Cable... 89 Battery Battery Capacity ... 116 Charging ... 106, Basic 1 Handling... 105 Installing... Basic 1 Battery Charger (Sold Separately) 109 Camera Station ...
  • Page 125 MENU button ... 14 Messages ... 102 Metering Modes... 50 Mode Switch ... 14, Basic 4, 5 Movie Editing ... 72 Playback... 71 Shooting ... 44 Mute Mode... 32, Basic 5 My Camera Menu ... 34 My Camera Settings ... 90 My Colors ...
  • Page 126 MEMO...
  • Page 127 MEMO...

  • Page 128: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 129: Fcc Notice

    Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 130: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Resolution Small Postcard Movie...
  • Page 131 Function Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Average – Method Spot Exposure Compensation Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate Grid Lines Vert. Shutter *Default setting Setting available (Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. With the exception of the [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p.

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