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ENGLISH
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
  • Page 2 Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the My Camera settings...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 149). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Please Read........5...
  • Page 5 Jumping to Images ......79 Viewing Movies ........80 Editing Movies.
  • Page 6 Playback........120...

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

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  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor 101). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p.
  • Page 9 Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 10 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 11 Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet. Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
  • Page 12 Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. The LCD monitor is set to the Information View in the mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in...

  • Page 15: Using The Clock

    In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the same way as when the camera is held horizontally.

  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP. button for more than one second again. - The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.

  • Page 17: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    (p. 58) Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 41) * Displays when then shutter button is pressed halfway. Since the camera automatically readjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash, settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings.
  • Page 18 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Raise the ISO speed 65). - Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] 66).
  • Page 19 (p. 39) The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System...

  • Page 20: Histogram Function

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

  • Page 21: Power Saving Function

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

  • Page 22: Setting The World Clock

    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.
  • Page 23 FUNC./SET button. When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the monitor. If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.

  • Page 24: Menus And Settings

    Use the button to select an option for the menu item. • You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. • You can select further options with the MENU button for some options. • After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately.
  • Page 25 • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. c Use the button to select menu items. • You can also use the touch control dial to make a selection. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. d Use the button to select an option.

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 149). FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Basic Shooting Mode Metering Mode p. 51 p. 13 Basic Special Scene Mode Compression (Still Image) p.

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 37 button p. 67 *1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are classified according to the following categories. People: or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has been selected in [AiAF] mode. Scenery: Events:...
  • Page 28 Set up Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 10) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
  • Page 29 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it...

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than p. 110 the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

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

  • Page 32: Shooting

    Shooting Use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings 22).
  • Page 33 Printing on wide size paper (you can check 3072 x 1728 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. pixels Areas that will not be recorded appear on (Widescreen) the LCD monitor as a black border.) * Paper sizes vary according to region.

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    35 – 105 mm Shoots without using the digital zoom. 1.5x 52.5 – 157.5 mm The digital zoom locks at the selected factor and the focal length shifts to the telephoto setting. Compared with the [Standard] and [Off] 1.9x...

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    About the Digital Tele-Converter A digital tele-converter is a function that reproduces the effect of a tele-converter lens (supplemental lens that extends the zoom factor of a lens) when the digital zoom is used.

  • Page 36: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 9 x 7 mm (0.35 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x).

  • Page 37: Red-Eye Reduction Function

    Red-Eye Reduction Function You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings 23).

  • Page 38: Continuous Shooting

    29). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. Press the button and use the...

  • Page 39: Postcard Mode

    Postcard Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings 22).

  • Page 40: Setting The Display Overlay

    You can display both the grid lines and 3:2 guide at the Both same time. *Images are recorded at the same aspect ratio of 4:3 as shown in the normal view- ing mode. (Rec.) Menu [Disp. Overlay] [Off]*/ [Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both].

  • Page 41: Movie Shooting

    • Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie Time Lapse Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at that interval. When played back, two hours worth of recorded frames is compressed to 8 minutes (1-sec. interval) or 4 minutes (2-sec.
  • Page 42 • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use 140). * Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording may stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded data volume has reached 4 GB.
  • Page 43 (p. 26) determines if the LCD monitor turns off or not. You can turn the LCD monitor on by pressing any button other than the ON/OFF button or shutter button. QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (for Windows 2000 only).

  • Page 44: Frame Rate

    Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) (Color Swap). FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings 22).

  • Page 45: Time Lapse

    Changing the Shooting Interval (Time Lapse)) FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.) and press the FUNC./SET button. The recordable duration will display. Recordable Duration...

  • Page 46: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
  • Page 47 Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward.

  • Page 48: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set the focus. Select from among the following three focusing methods. You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
  • Page 49 [On] option rather than [Face Detect]. - The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On] or [Off] option. - In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: •...

  • Page 50: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition...

  • Page 51: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    You must set the flash to The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire. Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting.

  • Page 52: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Press the button and select (flash on). Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.

  • Page 53: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when Spot you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long Shutter mode 53).

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.

  • Page 55: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)

    Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select the shutter...
  • Page 56 Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to The following are unavailable:...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu * (Auto). See Menus and Settings 22).
  • Page 58 You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 59 In particular, the following should not be changed. - ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.

  • Page 60: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
  • Page 61 Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode This mode allows you to adjust the contrast, sharpness and saturation and the color balance for red, green, blue and skin tones. FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off)

  • Page 62: Changing Colors

    However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results.
  • Page 63 • -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain • +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain Press to complete the setting, then shoot.
  • Page 64 Settings 22). *Default setting. Stills Movies The Color Swap mode will take effect. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previ- ously set color).
  • Page 65 • -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap • +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap Aim the camera so that the desired color...
  • Page 66 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]*.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

  • Page 68: Changing The Iso Speed With One Touch (Auto Iso Shift)

    If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed simply by pressing the button to record at a shutter speed that avoids the effects of camera shake. (Rec.) Menu [Auto ISO Shift] [On]/[Off]*.

  • Page 69: Registering Functions To The Button

    Registering Functions to the Button You can register a function that you often use with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Disp. Overlay Not Assigned* – p. 38 +/- (Exp.) p. 52 Rec.
  • Page 70 Since a guidance frame does not show in the LCD monitor in this case, please have the white target object or cloth centered in the LCD monitor before pressing the button.

  • Page 71: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.

  • Page 72: Checking For Focus Right After Shooting

    Checking for Focus Right After Shooting You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded. Shoot. The recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review function 24). Press ) while the Recorded Image image is displayed.
  • Page 73 Pressing the MENU button returns the orange frame to the prior position. If multiple AF frames are dis- played, the position of the orange frame changes. Press the FUNC./SET button again to cancel the dis- play position change mode.

  • Page 74: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark.
  • Page 75 Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders.

  • Page 76: Resetting The File Number

    *When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
  • Page 77 Auto Reset Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because the following types of image are always saved together into the same folder.

  • Page 78: Playback/Erasing

    You can use the button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the image advance mode.

  • Page 79: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.

  • Page 80: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. Image searches (p. 79) Slide Show (p. 93) Protect (p. 98) Erase (p.

  • Page 81: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.

  • Page 82: Viewing Movies

    - When classifying categories - When newly saving images that have effects added using the My Colors function, images edited with the Red Eye Correction function, or movies that have been edited. - When images are deleted using [Erase] from the...

  • Page 83: Operating The Movie Control Panel

    Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the...

  • Page 84: Editing Movies

    Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected.

  • Page 85: Rotating Images In The Display

    Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 131).

  • Page 86: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the...

  • Page 87: Red-Eye Correction Function

    Examples: Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).
  • Page 88 [Overwrite]: saves the new image under the original file name. The original image is overwritten. If you selected the [New File] image, proceed to Step 5. Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press Selecting [Yes] displays the corrected image, while [No] returns you to the Play menu.
  • Page 89 Adding Correction Frames You can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames. Use the button to select [Add Frame] and press Use the button to adjust the frame position and press You can change the size of the frame with the zoom...

  • Page 90: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone...
  • Page 91 My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of...

  • Page 92: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).

  • Page 93: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).
  • Page 94 (Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards. The sound memo cannot be heard while fast forwarding.) Erase Select [Erase] or [Erase all] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. Protect (Protects the sound memo so that it cannot be mistakenly erased.

  • Page 95: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Plays images bearing a specified date in Date order.

  • Page 96: Transition Effects

    FUNC./SET button while you press the button. Please note that if you do this while the last image shot is displayed, the slide show will start from the first image using the same date.
  • Page 97 To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/ folder. To check the images for each date/category/folder: use the button. To cancel the setting: press the MENU button.
  • Page 98 – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. Select [Set up] and press Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option.

  • Page 100: Protecting Images

    Select by Category category. Select by Folder You can protect the images in a specified folder. All Images You can protect all the images on a memory card. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23). Select a menu item and press Proceed to Step 5 if you select [All Images].
  • Page 101 - You can also protect images in the Protection Icon index playback mode. - Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the button to select a date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 102: Registering Functions To The Playback Button

    Reference Page Standard* Basic p. 10 Slide Show p. 93 Sound Recorder p. 91 *Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shoot- ing mode) (Play) Menu (Set Play button). See Menus and Settings 23). Use the...

  • Page 103: Turn On The Camera

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal. Use the toggle on the wrist strap or...

  • Page 104: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. Erases images corresponding to the selected Select by Date date. Select by Category Erases images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder.
  • Page 105 Step Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card 29).

  • Page 106: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
  • Page 107 Select a menu item See Menus and Settings 23). Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings 107).
  • Page 108 Print settings cannot be set for movies. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. If you are connected to a printer, the button will light blue while you are selecting images.

  • Page 109: Setting The Print Style

    The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.

  • Page 110: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
  • Page 111 See Menus and Settings 23). Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all trans- fer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 112: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes.

  • Page 113: Registering My Camera Settings

    Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 114 (p. 90) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 91) The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 7). Battery charge insufficient Insert a fully charged battery into the to operate camera camera (Basic Guide p. 7). ("Change the battery Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 pack"...

  • Page 116: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor The LCD monitor will shut off during shooting. If [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off], the power saving function will shut down the LCD monitor while shooting in mode. Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has...

  • Page 117: Shooting

    Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] because of insufficient 66). lighting. Set the flash to a setting other than (Flash Off) (Basic Guide p. 15). Set the self-timer (Basic Guide p. 17) and secure the camera to something, such as a tripod.

  • Page 118: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it 24). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used.
  • Page 119 The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because positive (+) setting 52). the surroundings are too Use AE lock or use the spot metering bright. function (pp. 49, 51). Subject is too far away Shoot within correct flash range of for flash to reach.
  • Page 120 Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.

  • Page 121: Shooting Movies

    - Cards which have had cards) 29). images recorded and erased repeatedly. "!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free Try the following procedures. space in the camera's - Format the card with a low level built-in memory.

  • Page 122: Playback

    Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources.

  • Page 123: Battery/Battery Charger

    Set the video system to the setting. appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV 27). Shooting in Stitch Assist The output will not appear on a TV in mode. Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the Stitch Assist mode (Basic Guide p. 13).

  • Page 124: Printing On Direct Print Compatible Printers

    Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera and printer not Attach the camera to the printer properly connected. securely with the supplied cable. Printer power is off. Turn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. In the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and select [Auto] 27).

  • Page 125: List Of Messages

    Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more image settings, Sound Recorder files or sound memos can be recorded.
  • Page 126 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset];...
  • Page 127 Cannot modify image You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image recorded in a different camera. Or you attempted to correct red eyes on an image recorded in a different camera.
  • Page 128 Camera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically. This error message may appear if you press on the lens while it is moving or turn on the camera in a dusty or sandy environment. Turn on the camera again and shoot or playback images.

  • Page 129: Appendix

    Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc. The battery may be short circuiting.

  • Page 130: Charging The Battery

    It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended. • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery's charge state.

  • Page 131: Handling The Memory Card

    Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-point pen.
  • Page 132 You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause.

  • Page 133: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 134: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 135 (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel. A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.

  • Page 136: Camera Care And Maintenance

    These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 75 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Approx. 7.1 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.

  • Page 138: Continuous Shooting

    * Red-eye reduction, FE Lock and slow synchro available Flash Range Normal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.) (W), 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro: 30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T) (When ISO speed is set to AUTO.)
  • Page 139 (Movies) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB** at one time). Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.) 320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.) Compact: (can record for 3 min.)
  • Page 140 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions 91.6 x 56.8 x 19.6 mm (3.61 x 2.24 x 0.77 in.) (Excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 130 g (4.59 oz.) (camera body only)
  • Page 141 Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot.
  • Page 142 3072 x 1728 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 36) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 143 38 sec. 2 min. 42 sec. 10 min. 29 sec. Color Accent (320 x 240 pixels) 1 min. 7 sec. 4 min. 39 sec. 17 min. 58 sec. Color Swap Fast 20 sec. 1 min. 27 sec. 5 min. 39 sec.
  • Page 144 373 KB/sec. Fast Frame Rate (320 x 240 pixels) 1363 KB/sec. Compact (160 x 120 pixels) 131 KB/sec. 64 KB/sec. Time Lapse (640 x 480 pixels) 32 KB/sec. * 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.) 0.5 frame/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.)

  • Page 145: Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 146 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Weight Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.) (excluding power cord)

  • Page 147: Index

    INDEX Numerics DPOF Transfer Order ..3:2 Guide........ Erasing All Images ......AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10... Single Images ..Basic 3, 20 Add Frame......Exposure........ AE Lock ........Exposure Shift ....... AF Frame ......15, AF Lock ........AF-assist Beam ......
  • Page 148 MENU button ....Basic 3 Special Scene ..Basic 13 Messages ......Aquarium....Basic 14 Metering Modes ..... Beach ....Basic 14 Mode Switch ..Basic 3, 11, 12 Fireworks....Basic 14 Movie Foliage ....Basic 13 Editing........ Indoor ....Basic 13 Playback ......
  • Page 149 Telephoto...... Basic 15 Time Lapse......Time Zone ......20, Touch Control Dial..Basic 3, 4 Transition Effects Playback......Slide Show ......Video System ....... White Balance ......Wide Angle ....Basic 15 Wrist Strap...... Basic 1 Zoom ......Basic 15...

  • Page 150: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 151: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Configure the settings to the shooting conditions and shoot. Function Page Large – Medium 1 – Medium 2 – Medium 3 – p. 30 Recording Pixels Small – Postcard – – – Widescreen –...
  • Page 152 (5) Cannot be set in the mode. (6) In mode, this is set to [On]. (It cannot be configured to the [Off] setting.) (7) The Macro/Infinity modes cannot be selected when the camera is in the mode. (8) Cannot be selected in the mode.
  • Page 153 CEL-SG4UA210 © 2007 CANON INC.

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