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ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
p. 7
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions
(pp.
192–199).

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 192–199).

  • Page 2: Confirming The Package Contents

    System (EWS) Booklet User Guides • Canon Digital Camera • Getting Started Guide Manuals Disk • “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.

  • Page 3: Learning More

    This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... p. 7 Getting Started This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preparations ........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Continuous Shooting ......74 Setting the Flash ........75 Movie Shooting .
  • Page 6 Protecting Images ....... . 145 Erasing Images ........149 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings .
  • Page 7 Shooting ( )/Movie ( Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take Playback ( in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.

  • Page 8: Please Read

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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    Align these symbols Plug the battery charger (CB-2LY) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LYE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by region.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery And Memory Card

    Preparations To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. Installing the Battery and Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Insert the battery. • It will lock into place with a click.

  • Page 12: To Remove The Battery

    Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Preparations Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera. Toggle You can change its position on the strap. The toggle can be used to open the terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. ON/OFF Button Button Buttons Button Press the ON/OFF button. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order.

  • Page 15: Setting The Display Language

    A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40, the battery will charge in about four hours.

  • Page 16: Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode)

    Mode Switch Button Buttons Press the ON/OFF button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the ON/OFF button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting).
  • Page 17 To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as “pressing halfway”. Correct Incorrect...

  • Page 18: Viewing Still Images

    Setting [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in the (Play) menu allows you to specify the image to display in playback mode (* Default setting). If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).

  • Page 19: Erasing

    Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

  • Page 20: Printing

    Use the button to select an image to print and press the button. • The button will blink blue and printing will start. • After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable.
  • Page 21 Printing Printing From a Print List You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or while playing back images. You can then print the images from the print list, when connecting the camera to a printer.

  • Page 22: Embedding The Date In The Image Data

    This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set correctly beforehand 12).
  • Page 23 • Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. • Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See your printer user guide. • Use the supplied software.

  • Page 24: Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode)

    (Standard). 4. Press the button. Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
  • Page 25 Elapsed Time Press the shutter button again (press fully) to stop recording. • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in memory or memory card become full.

  • Page 26: Viewing Movies

    Mode Switch Button Buttons Press the ON/OFF button. Set the mode switch to (Playback). Use the button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. Use the button to select (Play) and press the button.

  • Page 27: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer You are recommended to use the supplied software to download images to your computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera •...

  • Page 28: Installing The Software

    Downloading Images to a Computer Preparing to Download Images When using Windows 2000, make sure to install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal. • Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom edge of the camera’s terminal cover to open it, then insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
  • Page 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Displaying CameraWindow. Windows 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If this event dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display.

  • Page 31: Direct Transfer

    • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu Press the button. • All images that have not already been transferred to the computer are transferred and saved to the computer.

  • Page 32: The Button

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously transferred.
  • Page 33 The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select &...

  • Page 34: System Map

    Battery Pack NB-6L* (with Terminal Cover) Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC400* Battery Charger Canon Digital Camera CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler Waterproof Case Power Cord DR-40 WP-DC23 Compact Power Adapter Waterproof Case Weight CA-DC10 WW-DC1...
  • Page 35 TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 See the user guide supplied with the inkjet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.

  • Page 36: Optional Accessories

    • Waterproof Case WP-DC23 When you install the camera into this waterproof case, you can take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), and of course it is ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the...

  • Page 37: Direct Print Compatible Printers

    Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) •...

  • Page 39: Learning More

    Learning More...

  • Page 40: Components Guide

    Components Guide Front View a Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11) b Microphone (p. 22) c AF-assist Beam (p. 51) d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 75) e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) f Viewfinder Window (p. 39) g Flash (p. 62) h Lens...

  • Page 41: Back View

    (p. 200) g Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9) Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 56) while shooting. The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
  • Page 42 Controls a Indicators (p. 42) b Power Lamp c ON/OFF Button (p. 12) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e Zoom Lever (pp. 112) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) f Mode Switch (pp. g Speaker (Print/Share) Button (pp. 18, 29, 110) i FUNC./SET Button...

  • Page 43: How To Use The Mode Switch

    How to Use the Mode Switch Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. Playback Mode Movie Mode Shooting Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Manual Mode (p. 74) : Stitch Assist (p. 82) : Digital Macro (p.

  • Page 44: Indicators

    Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/Display off Blinking Green: Time Lapse (movie) recording/Image recording/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer)

  • Page 45: Displaying 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 46: Basic Operations

    Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
  • Page 47 • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. Use the button to select an option. • Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting, then press the MENU button to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 48: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor And Menus

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode e f g h i Remaining battery charge will display. Camera Shake Warning Recordable Shots (Stills) (p. 180) Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies) Spot AE Point Frame/ Shutter Speed/Aperture Value, p...
  • Page 49 ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 68) - Raise the ISO speed (p.
  • Page 50 Images with sound memo ( (Playback Menu) Protection Status ( The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than WAVE is attached. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards 205).

  • Page 51: 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.

  • Page 52: Shooting Mode

    Rec. Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic AF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 87 AF Frame Size Normal*/Small p. 89 AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 84 Digital Zoom (Still image) Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x p. 58 (Movie) Standard*/Off (In Standard Movie mode only)
  • Page 53 Page/Topic Flash Settings p. 75 Slow Synchro On/Off* Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Self-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. p. 64 Shots: 1–3*–10 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 182 Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold You can set the length of time...

  • Page 54: Play Menu

    Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date.

  • Page 55: Set Up Menu

    Set up Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/battery cover is opened during recording. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-...
  • Page 56 Date/Time p. 12 Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./ p. 43 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./ 3 min. Format You can also select a low level format 166). File Numbering Continuous*/Auto p. 168 Reset Create Folder Create New Check mark (On)/...
  • Page 57 Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/ CP510/CP520 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 cannot be changed while the printer is connected.)

  • Page 58: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Switching the Information Displays You can switch the LCD monitor information display each time you press the DISP. button. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details 46). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in (Auto) mode.)
  • Page 59 - The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu. * You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.

  • Page 60: Commonly Used Shooting Functions

    Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Press the zoom lever toward • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject.

  • Page 61: Shooting With The Digital Zoom

    Safety Zoom Zone This camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing until image quality is lost at any given recording pixel setting. The icon will display at the maximum zoom setting before image quality is lost and you can advance the zoom further by pressing the zoom lever toward the icon again.
  • Page 62 • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out. Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button.

  • Page 63: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    Available Shooting Modes p. 218 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 9.5 x 7 mm (0.37 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x).

  • Page 64: Using The Flash

    Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject Macro • Maximum wide angle setting: 38 x 28 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 110 x 82 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 30 cm (12 in.)
  • Page 65 (Normal). Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in Macro mode since the view through the viewfinder may not match the image taken. Using the flash in Macro mode may cause image edges to darken.

  • Page 66: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up.
  • Page 67 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.

  • Page 68: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)

    210 x 297 mm (8.3 x (Medium 1) 2816 x 2112 11.7 in.) Printing to about Letter-size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Printing to about A5-size (Medium 2) 2272 x 1704 148 x 210 mm (6 x 8.3 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.)

  • Page 69: Changing The Compression (Still Images)

    Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border.) Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities 209).

  • Page 70: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function

    (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. – You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. Continuous This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Available Shooting Modes p. 218 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 72 You can set the ISO speed to 73). The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. If the camera is set at , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information.

  • Page 73: Various Shooting Methods

    Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions Available Shooting Modes p. 218 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2.

  • Page 74: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vibrant colors.
  • Page 75 Flash emission is minimized. ISO3200 Shoots with the ISO speed set to 3200. Use it when a high ISO speed is required. (Twice as sensitive as ISO 1600.) Avoids blurring of the subject and the effects of camera shake.

  • Page 76: Shooting In Manual Mode

    - 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. 1. Use the...

  • Page 77: Setting The Flash

    When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only corrected images are saved to memory card. If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.] to [Off].
  • Page 78 Set the flash options. 1. Use the button to select an item. 2. Use the button to select an option. 3. Press the button. • This screen can be displayed by pressing the button followed by the MENU button 62). Press the button.

  • Page 79: Movie Shooting

    *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used: SDC-512MSH is recommended. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.
  • Page 80 • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ Rec.] appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
  • Page 81 This is effective on ski slopes and the beach when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or where there are both light and dark areas in the scene and it is desirable to adjust the exposure.
  • Page 82 Changing Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. Select the number of recording pixels.

  • Page 83: Time Lapse

    • The indicator will blink green while Recordable Duration the camera is recording. You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy. The power saving setting (p. 163) will determine whether or not the LCD monitor shuts off.

  • Page 84: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    (Stitch Assist) Available Shooting Modes p. 218 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 85 • You can press the button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Even if the overlapping portion of the image slightly deviates, this can be corrected when combining the images on your computer. Repeat the procedure for additional images.

  • Page 86: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check)

    Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in Macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center].
  • Page 87 Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check) You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes because a frame the size of the face displays when the AF Frame mode is set to [Face Detect] and a photo is taken.
  • Page 88 Displays the area of the image shown at the Orange bottom right White Displays at the focal point • The orange frame allows you to change the display size, the display position and the display frame 115). To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 89: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 218 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure* and white balance* . In addition, the...
  • Page 90 • In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - If faces appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall composition. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
  • Page 91 When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Face To Focus On (Face Select And Track)

    (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 218 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings.
  • Page 93 ) of the main subject will change into 2. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. In the following cases, the Face Select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power off and back on. - When using the digital zoom.

  • Page 94: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Available Shooting Modes p. 218 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 •...

  • Page 95: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    To Cancel the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 87) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

  • Page 96: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and select (Flash on).

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    218 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 98: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Adjusts the exposure according to the subject in the center of the frame (meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD Spot monitor). Use this mode when there is a large divergence in brightness between the subject and surroundings.

  • Page 99: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)

    • The higher the value, the brighter the recorded image becomes. • If you press the DISP. button at this point, you will return to the Exposure Compensation setting screen. The brightness of the image appearing on the LCD monitor and the recorded image may differ.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    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 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available Shooting Modes p.

  • Page 101: Using The Custom White Balance

    (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) •...
  • Page 102 Please note that the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is in use or displays. • You can also use the optical viewfinder to retain white color data. Press the button. You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before...

  • Page 103: 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 104 Select a setting • The adjustment results show in the Make adjustments LCD monitor. • If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. Press the button. • Returns you to the shooting screen to continue shooting.

  • Page 105: Changing Colors

    Changing Colors Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
  • Page 106 –5: Only takes the color that you want to retain +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain Press the button to complete the setting, then shoot.

  • Page 107: When Shooting Still Images

    Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color Desired Color (Before Swapping) (After Swapping) Select the Color Swap mode. When shooting still images: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select 4. Press the button.
  • Page 108 –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 appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.

  • Page 109: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image

    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. Select [Save Original].

  • Page 110: Setting The Display Overlays

    Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. – Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps Grid Lines confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.

  • Page 111: Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)

    Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 218 If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in mode, or images with People faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect].

  • Page 112: Registering Settings To The Print/Share Button

    Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button Available Shooting Modes p. 218 You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assigned —...

  • Page 113: Using The Button

    : records the white balance data each time the button is pressed. As the frame does not appear at this point, position the white paper or cloth so it appears in the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button. After using this function one time, the white balance setting changes to •...

  • Page 114: Playback/Erasing

    Displayed Area Use the button to change the display position. • If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to Image Advance mode and will display. You can use the button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification.

  • Page 115: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever Selected Image toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the button to change the image selection. Movie To Cancel Index Playback...

  • Page 116: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display)

    Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
  • Page 117 • Change the display size using the zoom lever. • Change the display position using button. • If you move the position of the orange frame, pressing the FUNC./ SET button will return the orange frame to its original position.

  • Page 118: Jumping To Images

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

  • Page 119: Display The Images

    Category). 2. Press the button. Select the search key • The camera will switch to Defined Playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images corresponding to the search key. • Press the button to cancel Defined Playback mode.

  • Page 120: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. • Image searches (p. 116) • Erase (p. 149) • Slide Show (p. 129) •...
  • Page 121 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
  • Page 122 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. Select a category.

  • Page 123: Trimming A Portion Of An Image

    Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button.
  • Page 124 Movies, images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed. You may not be able to trim images recorded by a different camera. The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented).

  • Page 125: Viewing Movies

    Volume Level (Adjust it pressing the DISP. button while with the button) playing a movie. • If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed.

  • Page 126: Operating The Movie Control Panel

    Slow Motion button to speed up playback. First Frame Displays the first frame. Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held Next Frame down. Last Frame Displays the last frame.

  • Page 127: Editing Movies

    *1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec. *2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec. • Even if you specify the cut point at a position other than selecting will delete the beginning portion of the movie from...
  • Page 128 • [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. Depending on the movie’s file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie.

  • Page 129: Rotating Images In The Display

    When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. As the orientation of an image is recorded, the image will be shown in its rotated orientation the next time it is displayed.

  • Page 130: 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 left and the button to have the next image display from the right.

  • Page 131: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    : Press the FUNC./SET button to select the images to be played back 132). • If you want to add a transition effect to play back images, use button to select [Effect] and choose the type of effect with the button 130).

  • Page 132: Start The Slide Show

    To Stop the Slide Show Press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom.
  • Page 133 • To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. • Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/folder. • The images will play back in the order of selection. • To check the images for each date/category/folder: use the button.

  • Page 134: Selecting Images For Playback

    Selecting Images for Playback ( – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 135: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. Select [Set up]. 1. Use the button to select [Set up].

  • Page 136: Red-Eye Correction Function

    - 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. Select [Red-Eye Correction].
  • Page 137 • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased.
  • Page 138 Add a correction frame. 1. Press the button. • The correction frame will be added and the frame color will change to white. • To add additional frames, adjust the position and then press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 139 To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2 on page 136): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject.

  • Page 140: 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 101. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone...
  • Page 141 While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non- transformed image. 2. Press the button.

  • Page 142: Resizing Images

    My Colors function in Playback mode may differ slightly. Resizing Images You can save images at lower recording pixels than the original image. 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Select [Resize].
  • Page 143 • The resized image will be saved as a new file. The image file before resizing will not be erased. • To continue resizing other images, repeat from Step 2. Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select [Yes].

  • Page 144: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
  • Page 145 Sound Memo Panel Use the button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording or playback. Play Plays back. Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the Erase confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) You cannot attach sound memos to movies.

  • Page 146: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button.

  • Page 147: Protecting Images

    You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. You can select a first and last image and protect all Select Range the images in the range. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date.
  • Page 148 • To continue protecting other images, Protection Icon repeat the procedure. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
  • Page 149 • Up to 500 images can be selected. Protect the images. 1. Use the button and choose [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] cancels selection of the protected image.

  • Page 150: All Images

    • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3. Press the button.

  • Page 151: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. For picking a first and last image and erasing all the Select Range images in the range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date.

  • Page 152: Erase The Image

    2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. 3. Press the button. Erase the image. 1. Use the button to select [OK].
  • Page 153 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. Erase the images.
  • Page 154 • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3. Press the button.
  • Page 155 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 memory card 166).

  • Page 156: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
  • Page 157 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 158: Select A Print Settings Method

    Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images. Only one copy will be printed for each selected image. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to [Standard] or [Both] 154).
  • Page 159 [Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings 154). Standard ( )/Both ( Number of Print Copies 1. Use the button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99).
  • Page 160 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. Configure the print settings.
  • Page 161 • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3. Press the button. Configure the print settings. 1. Use the button to select [OK].
  • Page 162 Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light blue. At this time, printing will begin after performing the following. 1. Press the button.

  • Page 163: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
  • Page 164 • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to end the set up. [Mark all] Select [OK]. 1. Use the button to select [OK].

  • Page 165: Configuring The Camera

    Configuring the Camera Setting the Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. When [Auto Power Down] is set to [On], the camera power turns off in the following situations. Pressing the ON/OFF button restores camera power.

  • Page 166: 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 167 Home Time Zone 1. Use the button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button.

  • Page 168: Formatting Memory Cards

    Home date and time will also change automatically. 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 169 Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

  • Page 170: Resetting The File Number

    Continuous * 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 memory card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
  • Page 171 • 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 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder.

  • Page 172: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again.

  • Page 173: Setting The Day Or Time For Automatic Folder

    The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than 2000...

  • Page 174: 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 175: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [TimeZone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video...

  • Page 176: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal.

  • Page 177: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

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

  • Page 178: 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 179: Shutter Sound

    (p. 142) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 144) 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 180: Troubleshooting

    • Playback (p. 186) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 187) • TV monitor output (p. 187) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 187) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the ON/OFF button 14).
  • Page 181 LCD monitor back on 163). 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.
  • Page 182 This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when This is a normal occurrence in shooting a bright subject,...

  • Page 183: Camera Will Not Record

    Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image. displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area 57). Shooting Camera will not record.

  • Page 184: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    “ appears” 180). pressed. AF-assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for [Off]. the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate 51).
  • Page 185 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making Shoot with the subject within the the flash too strong. correct flash range when using the built-in flash 205). The subject is overexposed Set the exposure compensation to a because the surroundings negative (–) setting...
  • Page 186 1 second after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect. If you set the [Red-Eye Corr.] in the [Flash Settings] to [On], the camera will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to the memory card.
  • Page 187 166). - Memory cards which have had 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 built- - Format the memory card with a low in memory.
  • Page 188 You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. Movies shot with this camera may not play back correctly on another camera. Reading images from memory card is slow.
  • Page 189 Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. Replace the battery with a new one TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system Set the video system to the setting. appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV 54).

  • Page 190: List Of Messages

    No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation Card locked! The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write-protected 198).
  • Page 191 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image 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 [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset];...
  • Page 192 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
  • Page 193 This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback.

  • Page 194: Appendix

    • Battery refers to the battery pack. Warnings Equipment Do not point the camera at a bright light source (such as at the sun on a sunny day). Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
  • Page 195 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 196 Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
  • Page 197 Cautions Equipment Do not sit on a chair while stuffing your camera in the back pocket of your pants or skirt. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap.

  • Page 198: Handling Precautions

    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 199 (Fig. B). These conditions can damage the battery. You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). Fig. C Fig. D Charged Battery...

  • Page 200: The Memory Card

    It takes approximately 1 hour 55 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 201 When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball- point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations. • Locations subject to dust or sand •...

  • Page 202: 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-DC40 (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 203: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (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 204 • Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash. • Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product.

  • Page 205: 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 206: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 207 • Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. Built-In Flash Range : Normal: 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 11 ft.) (W), 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) (T) • Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance.
  • Page 208 (15 frames/sec. (during playback)) *1 Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-512 MSH recommended). *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.
  • Page 209 Power Source : Battery Pack NB-6L (Rechargeable lithium- ion battery) AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Operating Temperatures : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Operating Humidity : 10 – 90% Dimensions : 86.0 x 54.0 x 20.4 mm (excluding protrusions) (3.39 x 2.13 x 0.80 in.)
  • Page 210 Approx. 300 images Approx. 700 images Approx. 7 hours • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the remaining battery charge icon (blinks red) may appear very rapidly.
  • Page 211 • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 74) when the memory 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 212 : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recording time and the playback time will differ. Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) : Memory card included with the camera...
  • Page 213 Recording Pixels/Frame Rate File size 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 1963 KB/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP 1003 KB/sec. Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 703 KB/sec. Color Swap 160 x 120 pixels,15 frames/sec.

  • Page 214: 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 215 Approx. 1 hour 55 minutes Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Dimensions 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 × 3.40 × 0.95 in.) Weight Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (excluding power cord)

  • Page 216: Index

    Index Numerics Direct Transfer ......Downloading Images to a Computer 3:2 Guide ........108 ........... DPOF Print Settings ....DPOF Transfer Order ..... AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 ..AE Lock ........93 AF Frame ........87 Erasing ......17, AF Lock ........92 Exposure Compensation ..
  • Page 217 Safety Zoom ......Inserting ........Self-Timer ......... Menu Shooting ........FUNC. Menu ....44, Shooting Mode Menus and Settings ..44, Auto ........My Camera Menu ....Color Accent ....... Play Menu ....... 45, Color Swap ......Print Menu ...... 45, Digital Macro ......
  • Page 218 Stitch Assist ......Shutter Button ......Fully ........Halfway ......... Slide Show ......Slow Synchro ......Sound Memo ......Sound Recorder ...... Spot AE Point Frame ....Stitch Assist ......System Requirements ....Telephoto ........58 Time Lapse .......81 Time Zone .......

  • Page 219: 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 220: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    – – – Recording Pixels, Compression (Still Images) (pp. Date Stamp (Date, Date & Time) (p. 20) – – 640 x 480, 30 fps/30 fps LP – – – – – – Recording Pixels/ 640 x 480, 1/0.5 fps –...
  • Page 221 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Some functions may not be available, depending on the shooting mode. Check the functions available for each shooting mode in the table below. Reference Pages p. 95 – – – – – p. 97 –...
  • Page 222 – – – : Setting available or optimum value is automatically set by the camera. As a rule, with the “Stitch Assist”, only the first image is available. – : Not available. *1 Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode.
  • Page 223 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Reference Pages – – – – – p. 87 – – – – – p. 89 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – p. 84 –...
  • Page 224 CEL-SH9EA210 © CANON INC. 2008...

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