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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS User Manual

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© CANON INC. 2019
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
ENGLISH
Index
CT0-D032-000-F101-B
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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  • Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. : Page before you clicked a link Appendix ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Index © CANON INC. 2019 CT0-D032-000-F101-B...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* Camera Basics ● SDHC memory cards* Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Package Contents Other Shooting Modes...

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential controls in “Part Names”...

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Before Use Part Names Basic Guide ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) Advanced Guide ( 11 ) ( 4 )

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Guide Before Use Table of Contents Camera Basics ..............22 Basic Guide On/Off ..................22 Before Use Advanced Guide Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......23 Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........23 Camera Basics Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........23 Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 Applying Special Effects ............47 Using the Self-Timer ..............36 Before Use Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......36 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ....47 Basic Guide Customizing the Self-Timer ...........36 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .....48 Adding a Date Stamp ..............37 Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Advanced Guide...
  • Page 7 Image Viewing Options ............70 Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) ..........58 Before Use Digital Tele-Converter ..............59 Magnifying Images ..............70 Basic Guide Changing the AF Frame Mode ..........59 Viewing Slideshows ..............70 Face AiAF ................59 Changing Slideshow Settings ..........71 Advanced Guide Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) .....60 Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) ....71 Center ..................61 Protecting Images ..............
  • Page 8 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ....... 99 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ........114 Registering Web Services ............99 Silencing Camera Operations ..........114 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......100 Adjusting the Volume ............... 114 Registering Other Web Services .........101 Hiding Hints and Tips ............... 115 Uploading Images to Web Services ........102...
  • Page 9 Printing Images ..............127 Power-Saving Adjustment ............116 Before Use Screen Brightness ..............117 Easy Print ................127 Basic Guide Hiding the Start-Up Screen ............117 Configuring Print Settings ............128 Formatting Memory Cards ............117 Cropping Images before Printing .........129 Advanced Guide Low-Level Formatting ............
  • Page 10 Functions and Menu Tables ..........142 Before Use Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ......142 Basic Guide FUNC. Menu ................143 Shooting Tab ................145 Advanced Guide Set Up Tab ................147 Playback Tab ................147 Camera Basics Print Tab ..................148 Auto Mode / Playback Mode FUNC.

  • Page 11: Common Camera Operations

    ● Focus on faces Before Use Common Camera Operations = 28, = 46, = 59 Basic Guide ● Without using the flash (Flash Off) = 63 Advanced Guide Shoot ● Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) = 36, = 51 ●...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Before Use Print Safety Precautions ● Print pictures Basic Guide = 127 ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions Advanced Guide described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. Save ● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and Camera Basics other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
  • Page 13 ● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects ● Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. Before Use inside. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the This could result in electrical shock or fire. operation of electronic instruments and other devices.
  • Page 14 ● When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Before Use applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the explosion, resulting in product damage or fire.

  • Page 15: Basic Guide

    Before Use Initial Preparations Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching the Strap Camera Basics Basic Operations ● Thread the end of the strap through the Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode strap mount (1), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the Other Shooting Modes threaded end (2).

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    Before Use Charging the Battery Pack ● For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see Basic Guide “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” ( = 150). Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to ●...

  • Page 17: Removing The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Insert the battery pack. Before Use ● For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be ● Holding the battery pack with the saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory terminals in the position shown (1), hold Basic Guide Card”...

  • Page 18: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time Set the date and time. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Adjust the date and time as follows. item. Basic Guide Access the menu screen. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the Advanced Guide date and time.

  • Page 19: Display Language

    Before Use Display Language Trying the Camera Out Basic Guide Change the display language as needed. Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Advanced Guide Enter Playback mode. movies, and then view them. ●...
  • Page 20 Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. Before Use ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move ● Press the shutter button all the way the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), down. Basic Guide and to zoom away from the subject, move ●...

  • Page 21: Viewing

    Play movies. Before Use Viewing ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the Basic Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as [ ] button again.

  • Page 22: Advanced Guide

    Before Use On/Off Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. Camera Basics ● To turn the camera off, press the power Camera Basics button again. Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Playback Mode...

  • Page 23: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Advanced Guide inactivity.

  • Page 24: Shooting Display Options

    Before Use Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Advanced Guide Information”...

  • Page 25: Using The Menu Screen

    Confirm your choice and exit. Before Use Using the Menu Screen ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The screen before you pressed the Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, follows.

  • Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard

    Choose a menu item. Before Use On-Screen Keyboard ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a menu item. Basic Guide Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections ● For menu items with options not shown, ( = 88).

  • Page 27: Indicator Display

    Before Use Indicator Display Clock Basic Guide The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 4) blinks in green at these You can check the current time. times. Advanced Guide ● Press and hold the [ ] button. Connected to a computer ( = 126) ●...

  • Page 28: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

    Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Shooting (Smart Auto) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Still Images...
  • Page 29 Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. Before Use ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move ● Press the shutter button all the way the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), down. Basic Guide and to zoom away from the subject, move ●...

  • Page 30: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode

    Compose the shot. 2) Resize the subject and recompose Before Use the shot as needed. ● Follow steps 3 – 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 28) to compose the shot and Basic Guide ● To resize the subject, repeat the focus.

  • Page 31: Digest Movie Playback

    Still Images Before Use ● Digest movie quality is [ ] and cannot be changed. ● Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway ● A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be Basic Guide or trigger the self-timer.

  • Page 32: Movies

    Movies Before Use Scene Icons ● Before movie recording, lower the flash with your finger. During Basic Guide Still Images Movies recording, keep your fingers away from the microphone. Leaving In [ ] and [ ] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera the flash raised, or blocking the microphone may prevent audio Advanced Guide are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are...

  • Page 33: Image Stabilization Icons

    Before Use When Shooting Other Subjects Image Stabilization Icons Icon Background Background Other At Close Basic Guide In Motion* Still Images Movies Color Subjects Range Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Advanced Guide Bright applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in Gray ] and [ ] modes.

  • Page 34: On-Screen Frames

    Before Use On-Screen Frames Common, Convenient Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera Advanced Guide Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. ●...

  • Page 35: Auto Zooming In Response To Subject Movement (Auto Zoom)

    ● When multiple faces are detected, a Before Use ● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates white frame is displayed around the main the zoom position). The zoom bar is color-coded to indicate the subject’s face and up to two gray frames Basic Guide zoom range.

  • Page 36: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Before Use Using the Self-Timer This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you Basic Guide have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are Still Images Movies pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

  • Page 37: Adding A Date Stamp

    Before Use Adding a Date Stamp ● For movies recorded using the self-timer, recording begins after your specified delay time, but specifying the number of shots has Basic Guide no effect. Still Images Movies The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. Advanced Guide However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct ( = 17).

  • Page 38: Continuous Shooting

    Before Use Continuous Shooting Image Customization Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot Advanced Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Camera” ( = 149). Camera Basics Still Images Movies...

  • Page 39: Changing The Number Of Recording Pixels (Image Size)

    Before Use Changing the Number of Recording Pixels Changing Movie Image Quality (Image Size) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Three image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the total Advanced Guide recording time for movies at each level of image quality that will fit on a Choose the image’s number of recording pixels from 4 levels, as follows.

  • Page 40: Helpful Shooting Features

    Before Use Magnifying the Area in Focus Helpful Shooting Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will Advanced Guide Displaying Grid Lines enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Camera Basics Configure the setting.

  • Page 41: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Shown before Shooting Basic Guide Still Images Movies Deactivating Image Stabilization Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Advanced Guide and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera Still Images Movies shake.

  • Page 42: Customizing Camera Operation

    Before Use Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce follows.

  • Page 43: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots

    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], You can change how long images are displayed and what information is [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 43).

  • Page 44: Other Shooting Modes

    Before Use Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically Camera Basics applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the Other Shooting Modes subject.

  • Page 45: Image Display During Playback

    Before Use Image Display during Playback Choosing Effects Basic Guide Still Images Movies The six images from each shot are managed together as a group, and only the first image in the series is displayed during playback. To indicate You can choose effects for images captured in [ ] mode.

  • Page 46: Specific Scenes

    ● A single image is created by combining Before Use Specific Scenes consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise. Basic Guide Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Shooting under Low Light (Low Light) automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide Still Images Movies...

  • Page 47: Applying Special Effects

    Before Use Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Applying Special Effects (Fish-Eye Effect) Basic Guide Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Choose a shooting mode. Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. ●...

  • Page 48: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use Shots Resembling Miniature Models (for One-Minute Clips) (Miniature Effect) Basic Guide Speed Playback Time Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Approx. 12 sec. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Approx.

  • Page 49: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

    Before Use Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Shooting in Monochrome (Toy Camera Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Advanced Guide This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Choose [ (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.

  • Page 50: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. ● The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face Basic Guide the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.

  • Page 51: Auto Shooting After Detecting New Person

    Face the camera and wink. Compose the shot and press the Before Use shutter button halfway. ● The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person Basic Guide ● Make sure a green frame is displayed whose face is inside the frame.

  • Page 52: Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)

    Before Use Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) ● If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set ] and shoot again ( = 62). the flash to [ Basic Guide Still Images Movies Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this Advanced Guide case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent High-Speed Continuous Shooting...

  • Page 53: P Mode

    Before Use Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Advanced Guide style. Camera Basics Enter [ ] mode. P Mode Auto Mode / ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” Hybrid Auto Mode ( = 46) and choose [ ].

  • Page 54: Image Brightness (Exposure)

    Before Use Changing the Metering Method Image Brightness (Exposure) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Advanced Guide Adjusting Image Brightness conditions as follows. (Exposure Compensation) ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics menu, and choose the desired option...

  • Page 55: Changing The Iso Speed

    Before Use Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Advanced Guide mode and conditions.

  • Page 56: Image Colors

    Custom White Balance Before Use Image Colors For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Basic Guide balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance ●...

  • Page 57: Custom Color

    Custom Color Before Use – My Colors Off Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, Basic Guide Vivid red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. making images sharper. Tones down contrast and color saturation for Access the setting screen.

  • Page 58: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Before Use Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Shooting Range and Focusing Basic Guide Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ ]. For details Advanced Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” ( = 150). ●...
  • Page 59 Before Use Digital Tele-Converter Changing the AF Frame Mode Basic Guide Still Images Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or Advanced Guide 2.0x.
  • Page 60 Choose a subject to focus on. Before Use ● If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed ● Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in desired subject, and then press the [ ] Basic Guide the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 61 Center Shooting with Servo AF Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long Advanced Guide as you press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 62 Before Use Changing the Focus Setting Flash Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Advanced Guide Changing the Flash Mode subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the Camera Basics Still Images...
  • Page 63 Auto Before Use Other Settings Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Fires for each shot. Slow Synchro Camera Basics Still Images Movies Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 64 Before Use Viewing Basic Guide Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Advanced Guide follows. Camera Basics Enter Playback mode. Playback Mode Auto Mode / ● Press the [ ] button. Hybrid Auto Mode ●...
  • Page 65 Before Use ● Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. ● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the To play movies, go to step 3. shutter button halfway. Basic Guide ● To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU ( = 25) ► [ ] tab ►...
  • Page 66 Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Before Use Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed Still Images (Digest Movies) Basic Guide information display ( = 65). Histogram Still Images Movies Advanced Guide ] mode ( = 30) on a View digest movies recorded automatically in [ ●...
  • Page 67 Viewing by Date Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Choose a movie. Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index ● Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ Play Digest Movies] on the [ ] tab, and then choose a date ( = 25).
  • Page 68 Before Use Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ● To show or hide information, press the [ ] button in step 2. ● Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include Basic Guide Still Images Movies “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 67), “Magnifying Images”...
  • Page 69 Before Use Viewing Individual Images in a Group ● During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the [ ] button. You can also browse Basic Guide Still Images Movies through images quickly “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 67) and magnify them “Magnifying Images”...
  • Page 70 Before Use Viewing Slideshows Image Viewing Options Basic Guide Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Advanced Guide Magnifying Images image is displayed for about three seconds. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Camera Basics Still Images Movies...
  • Page 71 Changing Slideshow Settings Before Use Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Basic Guide between images and the display duration of each image. Still Images Movies Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may Access the setting screen.
  • Page 72 Before Use Using the Menu Protecting Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure ( = 74). Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button and choose ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose ] tab ( = 25).
  • Page 73 Before Use Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Advanced Guide ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” ( = 72), choose [Select] and press the ( = 72), choose [Select Range] and Camera Basics [ ] button.
  • Page 74 Protect the images. Before Use Erasing Images ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Advanced Guide when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
  • Page 75 Choosing Images Individually Before Use Erasing Multiple Images at Once Choose [Select]. Basic Guide You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected Advanced Guide Method”...
  • Page 76 Selecting a Range Before Use Rotating Images Choose [Select Range]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Advanced Guide Method” ( = 75), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 77 Before Use Using the Menu Deactivating Auto Rotation Basic Guide Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Choose [Rotate]. images based on the current camera orientation. Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button and choose ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Auto ] tab ( = 25).
  • Page 78 Choose an image. Before Use Tagging Images as Favorites ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ] is displayed. You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 79 Save the new image. Before Use Editing Still Images ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The image is now saved as a new file. Advanced Guide Image editing ( = 79 –...
  • Page 80 Choose an image. Before Use Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies (2) (3) Adjust the cropping area. You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a Advanced Guide separate file.
  • Page 81 Before Use Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ● If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Advanced Guide detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
  • Page 82 Save as a new image and review. Before Use Editing Movies ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [New File], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● The image is now saved as a new file. You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 83 Review the edited movie. Before Use Editing Digest Movies ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited Basic Guide Still Images Movies movie is now played. Individual chapters (clips) ( = 30) recorded in [ ] mode can be Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 84 Access the home screen. Before Use Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● After [Busy] is displayed, the home Still Images Movies screen is displayed. You can choose themes such as a date to create an album of Advanced Guide automatically selected images that match the theme.
  • Page 85 Before Use ● Albums cannot be saved unless there is enough space on the ● Once albums are saved, background music cannot be added memory card. later. Background music in albums cannot be removed or Basic Guide ● You can specify the color effect in step 4 by choosing [Change changed.
  • Page 86 Choose album elements. Before Use ● Up to 40 files can be selected if you choose [Image Selection]. ● Once you select the elements for your The second time you create a custom album, [Select images album and press the [ ] button, your Basic Guide based on previous settings?] is displayed.
  • Page 87 Precautions” ( = 155). GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to Wi-Fi Functions send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE Setting Menu GATEWAY. ●...
  • Page 88 Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application ● If the camera is in Playback mode when the devices are touched (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon together, you can choose and send images from the index display Playback Mode website.
  • Page 89 Establish the connection. Send an image. Before Use ● Make sure the camera is off or in ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose Shooting mode. [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide button.
  • Page 90 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Before Use ● When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. Mode Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This Basic Guide may damage the devices. ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize Advanced Guide...
  • Page 91 Choose [Add a Device]. Before Use Adding a Smartphone ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point ( = 93).
  • Page 92 Adjust the privacy setting. Before Use ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes], smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 8. To keep camera and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the ●...
  • Page 93 Select the camera to connect to. Before Use Using Another Access Point ● On the camera selection screen displayed on the smartphone, choose the Basic Guide When connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu, camera to begin pairing. you can also use an existing access point.
  • Page 94 Windows: Select [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities], and then choose the software for uninstallation. Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the Trash.
  • Page 95 ● Click in the following order: [Start] menu The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► “access point name” or “network name”. Playback Mode [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection ●...
  • Page 96 Before Use ● If the [Device Nickname] screen is ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. choose [OK], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 97 ● On the access point, hold down the WPS ● Windows: Access CameraWindow by connection button for a few seconds. clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Basic Guide Camera]. ● On the camera, press the [ ] button to Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 98 Enter the access point password. Before Use ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent ● Press the [ ] button to access the destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. keyboard, and then enter the password Basic Guide You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to...
  • Page 99 GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon. Setting Menu com/cig/). ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Accessories iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the websites for each Web service you want to register.
  • Page 100 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Establish a connection with an Before Use access point. Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON Basic Guide iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note ● Connect to the access point as described that you will need to enter an email address used on your computer or in steps 5 –...
  • Page 101 Registering Other Web Services Access the page in the notification Before Use message and complete camera link You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the settings. Basic Guide camera. ● From a computer or smartphone, Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY...
  • Page 102 Hybrid Auto Mode the screen in step 3. Choose the destination. ● To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a Other Shooting Modes ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app.
  • Page 103 Connect the printer to the network. Before Use Printing Images Wirelessly from a ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, Connected Printer choose the SSID (network name) Basic Guide displayed on the camera to establish a connection. Advanced Guide Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. ●...
  • Page 104 You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be choose the device and then pressing the [ ] button. To add a connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera...
  • Page 105 Send an image. Before Use Image Sending Options ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [Select and send], and then press the [ ] Basic Guide You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image button.
  • Page 106 Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending Playback Mode Sending Favorite Images images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE Send only images tagged as favorites ( = 78). GATEWAY server. Wi-Fi Functions Choose [Favorite Images].
  • Page 107 ► [Wireless settings] ► [Wi-Fi Settings] ► [Resize for Sending]. Send the image. Wi-Fi Functions ● When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON Setting Menu iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent. ● You can also annotate multiple images before sending them. The same comment is added to all images sent together.
  • Page 108 Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can then choose [Wi-Fi Settings] ( = 25). be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Camera Basics Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
  • Page 109 Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone Before Use Sending Images By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can Basic Guide use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.
  • Page 110 Before Use Shooting Remotely Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control the Camera Basic Guide As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to shoot remotely. Advanced Guide You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera Secure the camera.
  • Page 111 Before Use Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings ● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance Basic Guide may be changed automatically. Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. ●...
  • Page 112 Before Use Changing the Camera Nickname Connection Configurable Items Basic Guide Services Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as desired. [Change Device Nickname] ( = 112) – Advanced Guide Choose [Wireless settings]. [View Settings] ( = 91) – –...
  • Page 113 Before Use Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Basic Guide Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.
  • Page 114 Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide MENU ( = 25) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide Silencing Camera Operations Camera Basics Setting Menu Auto Mode / Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
  • Page 115 Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Basic Guide Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( = 24) or To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when MENU ( = 25) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to Advanced Guide that time zone.
  • Page 116 Shoot. Before Use Lens Retraction Timing ● To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the Basic Guide The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press lens is still out, press the shutter button ] button in Shooting mode ( = 22).
  • Page 117 Before Use Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Basic Guide Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. ● Choose [Disp. Brightness], and then Advanced Guide Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
  • Page 118 Low-Level Formatting Before Use File Numbering Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is Basic Guide displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each.
  • Page 119 Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Basic Guide Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. viewed on the screen.
  • Page 120 Before Use Adjusting Other Settings Basic Guide The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ ] tab. ● [Video System] Advanced Guide [Wireless settings] ( = 87) ● Camera Basics Restoring Default Camera Settings Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Other Shooting Modes settings.
  • Page 121 Wrist Strap NB-13L* CB-2LH/CB-2LHE* Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and USB Cable (camera end: Micro-B)* other compatible accessories sold separately P Mode Memory Card Card Reader...
  • Page 122 Basic Guide with genuine Canon accessories. The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be Advanced Guide such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon...
  • Page 123 For connecting the camera to a computer or printer. Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Printers Accessories Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Appendix Printers Index ● Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
  • Page 124 Before Use ● On the camera, open the terminal cover Using Optional Accessories and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Playback on a TV Camera Basics Still Images Movies By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode screen of the TV.
  • Page 125 Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.9 are used here for the sake of illustration. To utilize the features of the following software, download the software from the Canon website and install it on your computer. Advanced Guide Download the software.
  • Page 126 Before Use ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Saving Images to a Computer Camera] and then click [OK]. Basic Guide Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Micro-B), you can connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer.
  • Page 127 Camera Basics A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Auto Mode / computer until camera images are accessible.
  • Page 128 – Specify a desired image area to print ( = 129). Cropping Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other details ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), – ( = 129). Settings see “Printers” ( = 123).
  • Page 129 Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Before Use By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. Basic Guide instead of the entire image. ● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Choose [Cropping].
  • Page 130 Available Layout Options Before Use Printing Movie Scenes Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Advanced Guide Access the printing screen. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. ●...
  • Page 131 [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. Other Shooting Modes ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and compatible printers (sold separately). other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print P Mode ●...
  • Page 132 Clearing All Images from the Print List Specify the number of prints. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing number of prints (up to 99). Basic Guide for Individual Images”...
  • Page 133 Choose an image. Before Use Adding Images to a Photobook ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● ] is displayed. Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 134 Before Use Troubleshooting Basic Guide 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 Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix...
  • Page 135 Subjects in shots look too dark. Before Use Shooting ● Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ ] (= 62). ● Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (= 54). Basic Guide Cannot shoot. ● Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (= 55, = 81). ●...
  • Page 136 Cannot access the Story Highlights home screen by pressing the [ ] Before Use Shooting Movies button. ● Home screen display is not possible when connected to a printer. Disconnect the Basic Guide The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. camera from the printer.
  • Page 137 Slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent using Image Sync via an access point (= 108).
  • Page 138 Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back ● Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
  • Page 139 ● If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Basic Guide connected to the printer. memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print error Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 140 (20) Date stamp (= 37) (26) i-Contrast (= 55) Before Use On-Screen Information (21) AE lock (= 54) (27) ISO speed (= 55) Basic Guide (22) Shutter speed (28) Zoom bar (= 28) (23) Spot AE point frame (= 54) (29) IS mode icon (= 33) Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display)
  • Page 141 (24) Image editing (= 79) (26) Red-eye correction (= 81) Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) (25) White balance (= 56) Basic Guide (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)(13) (14) ● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on Advanced Guide a TV (= 124).
  • Page 142 Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Camera Basics Shooting Mode Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Function Exposure Compensation (= 54) – – – – – Other Shooting Modes Flash (= 62) –...
  • Page 143 Before Use FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Light Metering (= 54) Camera Basics Auto Mode / – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Hybrid Auto Mode My Colors (= 56) Other Shooting Modes –...
  • Page 144 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function Still Image Aspect Ratio (= 38) Advanced Guide – – – – – – – Recording pixels (= 39) – – Camera Basics – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 145 Before Use Shooting Tab Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function AF Frame (= 59) Camera Basics – – – Face AiAF Auto Mode / Tracking AF – – – – – – – – – – – Hybrid Auto Mode Center –...
  • Page 146 Shooting Mode Before Use Basic Guide Function AF-assist Beam (= 42) Advanced Guide – – Flash Settings (= 42) Camera Basics Red-Eye Lamp On/Off – – Auto Mode / i-Contrast (= 55) Hybrid Auto Mode Auto – – – – –...
  • Page 147 Before Use Set Up Tab Playback Tab Basic Guide Item Reference Page Item Reference Page Advanced Guide Mute = 114 Album Playback = 84 Volume = 114 List/Play Digest Movies = 67 Camera Basics Hints & Tips = 115 Slideshow = 70 Auto Mode / Date/Time...
  • Page 148 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ● Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Playback Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Item...
  • Page 149 Built-in Flash Before Use Specifications Flash Range (Wide angle end) ..50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) Flash Range (Telephoto end) ... 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) Basic Guide Shutter Speed Camera Auto Mode (automatic settings) ..1 – 1/2000 sec. Advanced Guide Range in all shooting modes Image Sensor...
  • Page 150 Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Interface Before Use Wired ..........Hi-Speed USB (Micro) HDMI (Type D) Number of Shots Basic Guide Approx. 295 shots Wireless ..........Wi-Fi (CIPA compliant) Specifications: IEEE 802.11b/g/n  Advanced Guide Number of Shots in Eco Mode Approx. 405 shots Frequency: 2.4 GHz Channels: 1 –...
  • Page 151 8 hr. 25 min. 48 sec. 1 hr. 2980 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions 3546 and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera Other Shooting Modes 5925 settings.
  • Page 152 Battery Pack NB-13L Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Basic Guide Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal Capacity: 1250 mAh Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Advanced Guide Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Camera Basics Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Auto Mode / Rated Input: 100 –...
  • Page 153 My Colors 80 Handheld nightscene (shooting mode) Monochrome (shooting mode) 49 CameraWindow 94, 125 Red-eye correction 81 Movies CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 87, 99 Resizing images 79 HDMI cable 124 Editing 82 Center (AF frame mode) 61 Editing or erasing connection...
  • Page 154 Wink self-timer (shooting mode) Before Use P (shooting mode) 53 Viewing 21 Sending images 105 Package contents 2 Image search 68 Basic Guide Sending images to a computer 94 Photobook set-up 133 Index display 67 Sending images to another camera PictBridge 123, 127 Magnified display 70 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 155 Auto Mode / Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from Hybrid Auto Mode WLAN use in other countries and regions. Radio Wave Interference Precautions ●...
  • Page 156 Trademarks and Licensing If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may Before Use occur. ● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of ● Transmission monitoring Basic Guide Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi transmissions ●...
  • Page 157 Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the Camera Basics actual equipment. Auto Mode / ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any Hybrid Auto Mode loss arising from the use of this product. Other Shooting Modes P Mode...

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