Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS User Manual

Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    • Adobe Reader must be installed to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 can be installed to view Word manuals (Middle East only). If this software is not installed on your computer, access the following web site to download the software: http://www.adobe.com (in the case of PDF)
  • Page 3: Read This First

    readable.
  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    (p. 57) ● Focus on faces ....... . 24, 64, ●...
  • Page 5 ● Look at my pictures ........
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..49 Read This First ........3...
  • Page 7 Changing the AF Frame Mode..80 Viewing Images on a Magnifying the Focal Point....81 High-Definition TV ....106 % Shooting with the AF Lock ..82 / Erasing All Images....107 Shooting with Servo AF ....82 : Protecting Images....110 ;...
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Handling Precautions ....150 Specifications ........ 151 Index ..........154 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). •...
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. •...
  • Page 10 Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 11 • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This may cause the camera to malfunction.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it and up To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
  • Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken

    The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use devices, such as electrical transformers for foreign travel, because they will cause malfunctions.
  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.
  • Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up.
  • Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards

    The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode 24).
  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings Â...
  • Page 20: Changing The Date And Time

    • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on.
  • Page 21: Setting The Display Language

    What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will display if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
  • Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
  • Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop)
  • Page 24: A Taking Pictures

    A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 25 The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.
  • Page 26: Scene Icons

    Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 2 cm (0.79 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (1.0 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.
  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    Switching images quickly If you hold the q button pressed and tilt the camera as shown in the illustration, the images advance quickly. However, the images appear coarse. When you hold the r button pressed tilt the camera...
  • Page 28: Active Display

    1 Viewing Images Active Display If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing. • Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch.
  • Page 29: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear.
  • Page 30: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera Turn off the camera and printer.
  • Page 31: Print Images

    After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.
  • Page 32: E Shooting Movies

    E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 33: Stop Shooting

    Shooting times are based on default settings. • Shooting time can be checked on the screen in Step 2. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
  • Page 34: Viewing Movies

    After the movie finishes, appears. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly.
  • Page 35: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)
  • Page 36: Install The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 37: Turn On The Camera

    ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the “My Pictures” folder for Windows or the “Pictures” folder for Macintosh.
  • Page 38: Accessories

    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-DC10 Waterproof Case Compact Power Adapter WP-DC32 CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
  • Page 39 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 40: Separately Sold Accessories

    The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because they will cause malfunctions.
  • Page 41: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) (p. 98) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change shooting modes. Movie Mode Auto Mode For shooting movies 32). You can leave it to the camera to select settings 24).
  • Page 43: Control Dial

    1 Button When the lens is extended, you can use the button to switch between the shooting and playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use it to turn the camera on and off in playback mode. Lens...
  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing.
  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Display Display (p. 103) You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays shortly after shooting. However, the Simple Information will not display. You can set the display that displays first. Press the n...
  • Page 46: Indicator

    The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.
  • Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode 144). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode.
  • Page 48: N - Basic Operations

    – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 146 – 149). Display the menu.
  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Select [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting selected in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you • cannot change the brightness with the p button.
  • Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Select [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.
  • Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting.
  • Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need to do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.
  • Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Select the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 57 H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 × 1200 pixels, 70). In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the • ISO speed (p. 72) is increased to match the shooting conditions. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...
  • Page 59: Turning The Flash Off

    What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the...
  • Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
  • Page 62: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 19).
  • Page 63: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the o button. Select Ò. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later. Changing the number of shots For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept the setting.
  • Page 65: Selecting Settings Yourself

    In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.
  • Page 66: G Shooting In Program Ae

    G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Select G. Select G in Step 1 – 2 on ●...
  • Page 67: Turning The Flash On

    You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.).
  • Page 68: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 –...
  • Page 69: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 10 cm (0.79 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom.
  • Page 70: Changing The Recording Pixels

    Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. Select the recording pixels. Press the m button and select ● then press the m button. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ●...
  • Page 71 4000 × 2248 1105 1707 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
  • Page 72: Changing The Iso Speed

    Nightscapes, Dark interiors Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject.
  • Page 73: Adjusting The White Balance

    Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the lighting conditions of the shooting scene.
  • Page 74: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. Press the m button to select #, then ● press the m button.
  • Page 75: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. Press the m button and select ● , then press the m button.
  • Page 76: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 75 and select , then press the n button.
  • Page 77: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $. After pressing the o button, press the ● op buttons or turn the  dial to select $, then immediately the press the n button.
  • Page 78: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” 105). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor.
  • Page 79: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. •...
  • Page 80: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Center The AF frame is fixed at the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] •...
  • Page 81: Magnifying The Focal Point

    In [Center], the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] mode if a face cannot be detected (p. 80) or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center] mode, it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus.
  • Page 82: Shooting With The Af Lock

    % Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.
  • Page 83: Changing The Metering Mode

    Spot the center of the screen. & Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.
  • Page 84: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Compose the scene and shoot. … Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
  • Page 85: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select ● [i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto].
  • Page 86: Œ Red-Eye Correction

    • You can correct recorded images 119). If you press the r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then • press the n button, the Flash Settings screen will display 48).
  • Page 87: Shooting Long Exposures

    ≈ Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
  • Page 88: Changing The Color And Shooting

    T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Select T.
  • Page 89 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Select Y. to select Y. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 Hold the n button pressed.
  • Page 90: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L Shooting Stitch Assist Images • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
  • Page 91: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...
  • Page 92: Changing The Movie Mode

    Color Swap Shooting” (p. 88) for details. Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in the > and z mode. Changing the Image Quality You can select between three image quality settings. Select the image quality.
  • Page 93: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. Lock the exposure.
  • Page 94: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. •...
  • Page 95: Editing

    Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)
  • Page 96: Save The Edited Movie

    When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit 40).
  • Page 97: Using Playback And Other Functions

    Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the • camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. •...
  • Page 98: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ●...
  • Page 99 Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date. Select an image. ● If you set the single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left.
  • Page 100: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 107) or protect (p. 110) all images at once in the filtered condition.
  • Page 101: Viewing Slideshows

    Press the n button to stop the ● slideshow. If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback, the • image will switch. If you press and hold down the qr buttons you can fast-forward through images.
  • Page 102: Changing Settings

    . Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...
  • Page 103: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus. Press the p button, and switch to the focus check display 45).
  • Page 104: Magnifying Images

    Approximate Location of Displayed Area + Changing Image Transitions You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Select [Transition]. Press the n button and select the 1 ●...
  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV.
  • Page 106: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv

    Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the camera’s HDMI out mini...
  • Page 107: Erasing All Images

    / Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 110) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...
  • Page 108 ● You cannot select images before the first image. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ● select an image, and press the m button. Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase], then ●...
  • Page 109 / Erasing All Images  Select images with the dial You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Select All Images Select [All Images].
  • Page 110: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 107). Select :. Press the m button to select :, then ● press the m button. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, ●...
  • Page 111: Protect Images

    Protect images. Press the op buttons or turn the  ● dial, select [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range] or [All Images].
  • Page 112: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images shot in I, F, C modes or images with faces detected when the [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] will be categorized to : Images shot in A and detected as...
  • Page 113 Â dial, and select a type. Select the setting. Press the p button to select [Select] and ● press the m button. If you select [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
  • Page 114: Rotating Images

    \ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of (1280 × 780) cannot be rotated. Select \. Press the m button to select \, then ● press the m button.
  • Page 115: Resizing Images

    = Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 ● tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button.
  • Page 116: Trimming

    [ Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ● and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image.
  • Page 117: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ●...
  • Page 118: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast].
  • Page 119: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab ● and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.
  • Page 120: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by using the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 121: Selecting Images For Printing (Dpof)

    These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images selected for printing. Select [Print Settings]. Press the n button and select the 2 ●...
  • Page 122 With [Index] selected, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab 19). Selecting the Number of Copies Select [Select Images &...
  • Page 123 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial ● to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each.
  • Page 124 Select [Clear All Selections]. ● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on 122, and press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ● to select [OK], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared.
  • Page 125: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
  • Page 126: Changing Functions

    [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
  • Page 127: Using 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.
  • Page 128 Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment. Select [File Numbering], then press the qr ●...
  • Page 129: Creating A Folder

    Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.
  • Page 130: Changing Shooting Functions

    ● buttons to select [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in...
  • Page 131: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. ●...
  • Page 132: Displaying The Overlay

    [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas.
  • Page 133: Changing The Is-Mode Settings

    • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization...
  • Page 134: Changing Playback Functions

    You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 48). Turning off Active Display When you shake or tilt the camera gently you can display the next image or you can change the speed at which images switch. You can turn off this function.
  • Page 135: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound

    Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds.
  • Page 136 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Select [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to select [2], then ●...
  • Page 137: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
  • Page 138: Using Household Power

    ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug and cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 140: Image Is Blurred

    • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and press the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly press the shutter button halfway, the frame will appear and the camera will focus.
  • Page 141: Shooting Movies

    Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names.
  • Page 142: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction 16). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Lock”. Unlock the write protect tab 18). Cannot record! •...
  • Page 143 Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air.
  • Page 144: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    — — — — *1 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots]. *2 Not selectable. However always set to [On] when the flash fires. *3 ISO 3200 (p. 58) is set by default. *4 is set by default.
  • Page 145 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ≈ T Y x v X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 146: Menus

    Off/Detailed/Focus Check Blink Detection On/Off Off/Grid Lines Disp. Overlay (p. 132) 3:2 Guide/Both Continuous/Off IS Mode (p. 133) Shoot Only/Panning — Date Stamp (p. 62) Off/Date/Date & Time *1 Always [On]. *2 Available when h is selected. *3 AiAF only.
  • Page 147 Menus ≈ R T Y x v X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 148: Set Up Menu

    129 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. p. 130 Auto Power Down: On*/Off Power Saving p. 53 Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec/1*, 2 or 3 min. Time Zone Home/World p. 127 Date/Time Date and time settings. p. 20...
  • Page 149: Playback Menu

    Displays printing screen. p. 30 Select Images & Qty. Selects individual images for printing. p. 122 Select Range Selects starting and ending images for printing. p. 123 Select All Images Selects all images for printing. p. 123 Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing.
  • Page 150: Handling Precautions

    Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force. •...
  • Page 151: Specifications

    Approx. 12.4 million) Lens ......5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm F2.8 (W) –...
  • Page 152 Direct Print Type ....PictBridge Interface ......Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified...
  • Page 153 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Rated input ....100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) Rated output .
  • Page 154: Index

    FE Lock..........Default Settings........Holding..........Camera Shake ......... 59, Face AiAF..........Clock Functions........Face Self-Timer........Color Accent (Scene Mode) ....88, FE Lock ............ Color Swap (Scene Mode) ....89, File Number..........Components Guide ........Fireworks (Scene Mode) ......Compression Ratio...
  • Page 155 Index Focus Check........... Number of Recordable Images ..... Focus Lock ..........Menu Foliage (Scene Mode) ......Basic Operations........Format (Formatting Memory Cards) ..List............FUNC. Menu Metering Mode.......... Basic Operations........MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card List ............Memory Card Mode Switch ..........
  • Page 156 Index Display ........Menu Operations ........Single Image Playback ......Screen........... Slideshow..........Switching the Display...... 44, Viewing Images on a TV ..... 105, SD/SDHC Card Memory Card Viewing Images on a TV ....105, Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer......Changing Delay and Waterproof Case ........
  • Page 157: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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