Canon Powershot Pro70 Hardware Manual
Canon Powershot Pro70 Hardware Manual

Canon Powershot Pro70 Hardware Manual

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This guide explains the functions of this product.
Please read it to understand the correct handling procedures before using the product.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide This guide explains the functions of this product. Please read it to understand the correct handling procedures before using the product.
  • Page 2 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 Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Confirm the Contents of the Package The package in which the camera is shipped should contain the items below. Please contact your camera distributor if you should find anything missing. • PowerShot Pro70 • Lens Cap • Shoulder Strap SS-PS200 •...
  • Page 4: Operation Procedures

    Shooting Review Images • Shooting in Auto Mode (p. 35) • Changing the Image Size and Compression • Check Your Images on the Spot (p. 48) Settings (p. 50) • Replay Images (p. 69) • Zoom (p. 52) • Macro Mode (p. 53) •...
  • Page 5: Erase Images

    TimeTunnel Load Images onto a Computer ZoomBrowser TWAIN Driver/Plug-In Module • Create Slide Show: SlideShowMaker Processing Images on a Computer (See the Software Guides) (Images that have been loaded onto a computer can be saved to hard or floppy disks.)
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Optical Viewfinder 46 Using a 2CR5 Lithium Battery 29 Using the LCD Monitor 48 Replacing the Button Battery and Setting Using the LCD monitor as a Viewfinder for the Date/Time 30 Shooting 48 Replacing the Button Battery 30 Checking the Recorded Image with the LCD...
  • Page 7 Using a 220EX or 380EX Flash 64 Listening to Sound Annotations 75 Using Other Flashes 66 Automated Playback (Slide Show) 75 Adding a Sound Annotation to an Image 67 Displaying the Slide Show Menu 75 Listening to a Sound Annotation 68 Marking Images 76...
  • Page 8 Erasing 84 Appendices Erasing the Displayed Image Directly 84 Camera Maintenance 98 Erasing Images Singly 85 Optional Accessories 99 Erasing All Images 86 Troubleshooting 104 Protecting Images 87 List of Message Codes 109 Additional Functions 89 Displaying the Setup Menu 89...
  • Page 9: Read This First

    Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a PowerShot camera or CompactFlash™ card (CF card) that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible.
  • Page 10 Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight. • Do not trigger the optional flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight.
  • Page 11 Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately shut off the camera’s power switch and remove the camera battery or unplug the power adapter cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 12 • Do not place the battery pack near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse it in water. Such exposure may damage the battery pack and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion and serious injury.
  • Page 13 • The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot Pro70. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is risk of fire and other hazards. • Place the battery pack in the supplied case when carrying it after removing it from the camera.
  • Page 14 • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
  • Page 15: Guide To Components

    (p. 37) edges of the image with some brands of Zoom Lever filter. (p. 52) Protect the lens with the Light Sensor supplied cap when the camera is not being used AF Auxiliary Light Emitter Lens to shoot images.
  • Page 16 Strap Holder Optical Viewfinder (p. 37) (p. 46) Adjustment Dial for the + Button Optical Viewfinder Set Button Turn this dial to adjust the - Button viewfinder focus. Indicators LCD Monitor (p. 15) (p. 20) Button Battery Cover (p. 30)
  • Page 17 Indicators These lights shine or flash when the shutter • Flash Attached button is pressed to confirm various actions When a flash (EOS Speedlite Series and camera modes. 220EX/380EX) is attached and turned on, pressing the shutter button halfway Upper...
  • Page 18: Mode Dial

    : Lock Turns the camera power off. The camera power is on when set to any other mode. Set the mode dial to this position when you are not operating the camera. Remote Terminal...
  • Page 19 (p. 18) (pp. 48, 81) The names of the three buttons above the display panel are written in blue or gray. • Blue indicates the function in play mode. • Gray indicates the function in either auto or program mode.
  • Page 20: Display Panel

    Display Panel Icons, symbols and numbers indicating the camera status (such as camera settings, the battery charge and the approximate number of images remaining) are shown here. CF Card Status Sound Annotation Status Indicates the recording CF card in slot 1...
  • Page 21 Battery Status Remaining Images and Camera Status Charged The approximate number of Low battery images remaining varies with the quality and size (Flashing) settings Non-operable Replaying image(s) (Flashing) Exposure Low button battery Compensation Date/time not set Settings Connected to a computer...
  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor

    Always close the LCD ranges. monitor for protection when not in use. Opens 180 to the left. The LCD monitor can be set to the following Locks at the 90 positions. position. 1. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it 180 forward.
  • Page 23 Icons and messages will appear on the LCD occasionally misfire or appear as black, monitor and the image will appear in its red or green dots. This has no effect on natural orientation. Please note that, the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
  • Page 24: Power Save Function

    Power Save Function The camera is equipped with a power save • If the camera has powered down with function. When the mode dial is in any the power save function, power can be position other than lock, the power automati- restored by turning the mode dial or cally turns off in the following circumstances.
  • Page 25: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera This section describes the procedures required to prepare the camera for use. Using the Battery Pack Use rechargeable Battery Pack NB-4H, which Charging the Battery Pack is bundled with the camera, as the battery power source. Ensure that the battery pack •...
  • Page 26 1. Attach the power cord to the compact • The compact power adapter will not power adapter and plug the power charge while the DC Coupler DR-200 is cord into the electrical outlet. connect. Ensure that the DC coupler is not connected before attempting to 2.
  • Page 27: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack • Do not use Battery Pack NB-4H with Once the battery pack has been fully charged, products other than the specified install it in the camera with the following Canon products. procedures. • The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while 1.
  • Page 28: Checking The Battery Charge

    This should also be display panel. done if the battery pack has not been used for an extended period of time. (Steady): Charged (Flashing): Low Battery: replace or •...
  • Page 29 2. Insert the battery pack into the socket at orange. It will commence flashing green the top of the compact power adapter. and start to charge the battery pack. Leave it in this state until the charging 3. Press the refresh button on the side of indicator shines steady green to indicate the compact power adapter.
  • Page 30: Using An Ac Power Source

    Using an AC Power Source It is convenient to power the camera with the 3. Install DC Coupler DR-200 in the DC coupler and compact power adapter camera as shown below and attach it connected to an AC power source when to the DC terminal on the compact operating indoors.
  • Page 31: Using A 2Cr5 Lithium Battery

    Using a 2CR5 Lithium Battery When a charged Battery Pack NB-4H is • It is advisable to use Battery Pack NB-4H unavailable, use a generic 2CR5 lithium or an AC power source as the standard battery in the camera. power source for the camera.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Button Battery And Setting The Date/Time

    Replacing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time The camera is equipped with a button battery Replacing the Button Battery to maintain the date and time settings even 1. Set the mode dial to lock. when the main battery is removed. When the...
  • Page 33: Setting The Date/Time

    The menu will display on the LCD monitor. positive terminal (+) facing outward. MENU 6. Close the cover and tighten the screw moderately. Menu Button 3. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to [Setup]. Press the set button.
  • Page 34 5. Press the + or - button to change the setting and the set button to advance to the next field. A 24-hour clock is used. (Example: one- thirty in the afternoon becomes 13:30) 6. When you have finished changing the 4.
  • Page 35: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Language 1. Set the mode dial to play. 3. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to the language of your choice. Press the set button. 2. While you press and hold the set button, press the jump button.
  • Page 36: Installing A Cf Card

    1. Set the mode dial to lock. 2. Slide the CF card cover in 4. Insert a CF card into slot 1 or 2. Orient the card with the label facing up the direction of the arrow toward the rear of the camera and and lift it open.
  • Page 37 5. Lift up the tab of the eject button • Ensure that the lock lever is set in the slightly and fold it lock position after installing a CF card. over. The cover will not close unless the lock lever is correctly positioned.
  • Page 38 • Do not use or store CF cards in the • Do not remove the battery or remove a CF card while the camera is writing to a following types of location. - Locations subject to strong magnetic CF card, erasing images or reading from a CF card.
  • Page 39: Switching Between Cf Cards

    A shoulder strap is supplied with this camera. Switching between CF Cards Follow the procedures below to install the If two CF cards are installed, use the CF strap. button to select between them. 1. Insert the end of the strap down 1.
  • Page 40: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Now that the camera is ready to use, explore its features with some actual shots. This section explains the most basic procedures for shooting, replaying and erasing images. Shooting in Auto Mode In auto mode, all you need do is press the 2.
  • Page 41: Replaying Images

    1. Open the LCD monitor. during the recording process. 2. Set the mode dial to play. 5. The next image can be shot as soon as The last recorded image will the indicator stops flashing. When you display on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 42: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images 3. Press the + or - button to view the next You can erase the images you have recorded on the CF card. By deleting unwanted images, or previous image. you can make greater use of the CF card’s - Button: Displays the previous image capacity.
  • Page 43 3. Press the + or - button to advance the 5. The image in step 1 will appear. Press selection to [Erase]. Press the set the + or - button as required to display button. the image you wish to erase.
  • Page 44 ( which involves pressing and holding the set button and pressing the - button ( and a function for erasing all of the images recorded on a CF card. For details, refer...
  • Page 45: Loading Images Onto A Computer

    Loading Images onto a Computer You can load the images you have shot onto a computer and save them to disk and edit or retouch them. For instructions on how to load images onto a computer, please read the Windows ®...
  • Page 46: Shooting

    Shooting This section describes the basic shooting functions and standard shooting procedures. Basic Shooting Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode • Program Mode Set the mode dial to Select a shooting mode with the mode dial. program. The following selections are available in Mode Dial program mode.
  • Page 47: Shutter Button

    Press the shutter all the way down to take this is complete. the shot and record the image on the CF • If the LCD monitor is on, the image will card. freeze momentarily. • When the shutter is activated, a single •...
  • Page 48: Optical Viewfinder

    • If the LCD monitor is on while an image is Optical Viewfinder recorded, it will momentarily blank and The camera features an optical viewfinder for display the word “busy.” use in taking standard shots. • If the LCD monitor is on, or the review...
  • Page 49 This function is particularly useful for composing an image in which the main Situations Not Suited to Autofocus subject is off to one side or difficult on Photography which to focus with the autofocus. The autofocus function may not be suited...
  • Page 50: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder for • Pressing the shutter button halfway will shooting images. It is particularly recommended freeze the display until the autofocus and for shooting in macro mode, since the field metering process is complete.
  • Page 51 2. Press the menu button. 5. Press the menu button to close the MENU menu. Each time you press the menu button it will either display the prior menu or close it. You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 52: Changing The Image Quality And Size

    Large (1536 x 1024) CCD RAW (No Compression) 1,940 KB Figures noted herein reflect standard Canon shooting conditions. Actual file sizes may vary with different subjects. • Large and small sizes cover the exact • The small and CCD RAW settings are same scope, but reproduce the images available in program mode.
  • Page 53 2. Press the quality button repeatedly until • In Program Mode the desired quality and size combina- MULTI tion appears in the display panel. QUALITY • In Auto Mode MULTI QUALITY The settings are effective until the quality and size settings are next changed.
  • Page 54: Adjusting The Zoom

    Use the zoom lever to adjust the zoom setting. Shoot close-ups in macro mode, which can focus on an object as close as 12 cm to the 1. Set the mode dial to auto or program. lens tip. Macro mode can be used with the 2.
  • Page 55: Shooting In Macro Mode

    49 mm setting if the • In macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange when the shutter button is zoom lever is pushed in the direction of the pressed halfway. wide angle setting. • The actual area shot by the lens in 3.
  • Page 56: Shooting In Continuous Shooting Mode

    ( ) displays in the However, the image size is automatically set display panel. to small. You can raise the speed of the The image size setting automatically continuous shooting by turning the LCD switches to small. monitor off and setting the image quality to JUMP normal.
  • Page 57 CF card and no other camera functions can be operated. • Any flash connected to the camera will not fire while the camera is set to the continuous shooting mode. • In continuous shooting mode, the image size is automatically set to small...
  • Page 58: Shooting In Aperture-Priority Ae Mode

    Instead of pressing the menu button, (depth of field is shallow). you can skip step 4 and go on to step 5 • Setting the aperture to a large value by pressing and holding the set button causes the lens to open to a small and pressing the +/- button.
  • Page 59 4. Select [Aperture] by pressing the + or - Full Open: Aperture set to maximum. button. Press the set button. The F-Stop value will vary with the zoom setting. Wide Angle (28 mm): F2.0 Telephoto (70 mm): F2.4 F2.8 - F8.0: The larger the value, the smaller the aperture F8.0+ND4: Although the aperture is set...
  • Page 60 7. Press the shutter button halfway. About Smears When the image size is set to small, the A double beep will sound and the shutter shutter speed may be set to an extremely fast speed will display in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    - Turning off the LCD monitor. setting when you wish to brighten or darken - Closing the LCD monitor. an image. The exposure can be adjusted in 1/ - Powering down the camera with the 3 steps ranging from -2 to +2.
  • Page 62 5. To turn off exposure compensation, repeat steps 1 to 4 to set the value to 3. Adjust the exposure compensation zero. using the + or - button. Press the set button or the +/- button to accept the •...
  • Page 63: Shooting With The Self-Timer

    10 seconds later. The self-timer can be used in either auto or program mode. 1. Set the mode dial to auto or program. 3. Press the shutter button halfway, wait for the double beep and then press the shutter button all the way.
  • Page 64 4. When you have finished with the self- timer, press the drive button again. The self-timer icon will disappear from the display panel. • The self-timer mode is canceled by setting the mode dial to a new position. • The self-timer lamp may not be visible from some angles in front of the camera.
  • Page 65: Shooting With The Eos Remote Switch

    Shooting with the Remote Switch The remote switch features a two-stage action The camera can be used with the optional similar to the halfway and full stages of the EOS Remote Switch RS-80N3. It can also be shutter button. The same procedures are used...
  • Page 66: Shooting With A Flash

    (220EX and 380EX) are recommended for use program. with this camera. • The flash will not fire in continuous shooting mode. • Subjects shot with a flash from less than • Auto Mode one meter may be inconsistently The flash exposure will be set automatically. illuminated.
  • Page 67 The [ ] flash icon will also display on the LCD if it is on. If, however, the autofocus cannot lock on a subject, the indicator will flash green instead of...
  • Page 68: Using Other Flashes

    Exposure Compensation: Incapable of firing Select the optimal aperture setting according to the flash guide number and the distance from the subject. • The flash will not fire if the aperture is set to auto. You must specify an aperture value.
  • Page 69: Adding A Sound Annotation To An Image

    2. While you press and hold the micro- 30 seconds. phone button ( ), press the set button. • If no other images are shot in the interim, additional sound annotations will be appended to the first recording session. • A one-minute recording requires approx- imately 11 KB on the CF card.
  • Page 70: Listening To A Sound Annotation

    Listening to a Sound Annotation A sound annotation can be replayed on a computer. Please read the Software Guide for details.
  • Page 71: Replaying

    Replaying This section describes the play function. In addition to basic replay functions, the camera features slide show and TV replay functions. Single Image Playback You can view recorded images one at a time 2. Press the + button to display the next on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 72: Multi Image Playback

    Multi Image Playback You can display sets of nine recorded images Selected Image on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the mode dial to play. The last recorded image will display on the LCD monitor. 3. Move the selection frame within the 2.
  • Page 73: Jumping Images

    Jumping Images In jump mode, you can shift the display by 10 2. The following actions can be taken. images in single image playback. In multi image playback, the jump mode shifts the display to the next or previous set of nine images.
  • Page 74 2. The following actions can be taken. To Display the Set of Nine Images Ahead or Behind • Press the + button to display the next set of nine images ahead. • Press the - button to display the next set...
  • Page 75: Displaying Image Information

    Displaying Image Information You can display the shooting data for an 2. Pressing the info button again displays image being played. even more detailed information. Exposure 1. Press the info button to display the Compensation information. Setting CF Card Slot...
  • Page 76: Adding Sound Annotations During Playback

    4. Lift your finger to stop the recording. image playback, select the target image with the green selection frame. • Each recording session can be as long as 30 seconds. More than one session can 2. While you press and hold the micro- be recorded for each image.
  • Page 77: Listening To Sound Annotations

    The images in a slide show can be selected in two ways: you can replay all of the images on a CF card, or just the images that have been marked. Displaying the Slide Show Menu 1. Set the mode dial to play.
  • Page 78: Marking Images

    - button. Press the set button. This function is used to mark or unmark images for replay in a slide show. An image can be marked for inclusion in slide shows 1 to 3. 1. Display the slide show menu.
  • Page 79 MENU it and the set button to mark it. Use the same procedure to mark additional images for replay in the order they are The mark data will be saved to the CF card marked. with the image. Slide Number •...
  • Page 80: Clearing Marks

    + or - button. Press the set button. Press the set button. button. 3. Select a play time by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The selected setting will be saved by the camera. The +/- Manual option allows you to manually advance a show during replay.
  • Page 81: Setting The Slide Show To Repeat

    Replaying Slide Shows 1. Display the slide show menu. You can play all of the images on a CF card or 2. Select [Repeat] by pressing the + or - a slide show containing marked images.
  • Page 82 The [All Images] option plays all the images on the CF card in order. Setting it to one of 5. The slide show will automatically close the three slide shows will play the marked when it reaches the end and display images in the selected slide show.
  • Page 83: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Use the following procedures to attach the 3. Turn on the TV and switch it to the camera to a TV to display your recorded video setting (TV/Video). images. 4. Set the camera’s mode dial 1.
  • Page 84: Marking Images For Automatic Printing

    Marking Images for Automatic Printing This function marks images on a CF card for automatic printing with a digital printer. Place a marked CF card into the optional CD-200 digital printer to automatically print the selected images in one step.
  • Page 85: Clearing Marks

    CF card. images, press the menu button. 1. Select [Print Mark] from the play menu The mark data will be saved to the CF card. by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. • A maximum of 100 images can be 2.
  • Page 86: Erasing

    Erasing This section explains how to erase recorded images from a CF card. Erasing the Display Image Directly If you come across an unwanted image in sure to press the buttons in the correct sequence. single image playback, you can easily erase it with the following procedure.
  • Page 87: Erasing Images Singly

    Erasing Images Singly This function allows you to erase images one- 3. Select [Erase] by pressing the + or - by-one as they display on the LCD monitor. button. Press the set button. The sound annotations associated with images can be erased independently of the images.
  • Page 88: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images 5. Select the image you wish to erase by This function erases all the images and sound annotations on a CF card. pressing the + or - button. 1. Set the mode dial to play. 2. Press the menu button.
  • Page 89: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images 3. Select [Erase] by pressing the + or - An image can be protected from accidental erasure by turning on its protection setting. button. Press the set button. The protection setting can be turned off when you wish to erase the image. Use the protection setting to guard valuable images.
  • Page 90 3. Select [Protect] by pressing the + or - 4. Select the image you wish to protect by button. Press the set button. pressing the + or - button. Press the set button to turn on the protection setting. The last recorded image will display on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 91: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions This section explains additional settings, such as date/time, LCD monitor brightness and menu language settings, and functions, such as copying images between CF cards and formatting CF cards. Displaying the Setup Menu You can display the setup menu from either •...
  • Page 92: Closing The Setup Menu

    1. Display the setup menu. previous menu or close the menu. The setup options for which you pressed 2. Select [LCD] by pressing the + or - the set button will now become effective. button. Press the set button. Closing the Setup Menu in Auto or 3.
  • Page 93: Setting The Beep On/Off Settings

    2. Select [Power Save] by pressing the + or button. Press the set button. - button. Press the set button. 3. Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the + or 3. Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button.
  • Page 94 When the power save function is on and the • If the camera has powered down with mode dial is set to any position other than the power save function, power can be lock, the camera will automatically power restored by turning the mode dial or down under the following circumstances.
  • Page 95: Setting The Date/Time

    2. Select [Language] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. button. Press the set button. 3. Press the + or - button to change the 3. Select the language of your choice by setting. Press the set button to advance pressing the + or - button.
  • Page 96: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number This function resets the file number that is • Standard File Number Assignment automatically assigned to a new image as it is Method recorded. Successive numbers are automati- The camera records the number of the cally assigned.
  • Page 97: Formatting A Cf Card

    Formatting a CF Card 1. Set the mode dial to auto or program. Use the following procedures to format a CF card. 1. Display the setup menu in play mode. For safety’s sake, remove the CF card you 2. Press the menu button.
  • Page 98: Copying Images Between Cf Cards

    At this point, you can switch the source images can be copied from one card to the CF card, if required, by pressing the CF other. You can copy single images or all of the button. images on a CF card.
  • Page 99: Copying All The Images

    6. Select the image you wish to copy by Copying All the Images pressing the + or - button. This method allows you to copy all the images on one CF card to another. 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in the Copying Images Singly instructions.
  • Page 100: Appendices

    These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Optical Viewfinder Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt. If Camera Body necessary, gently wipe it with a soft cloth or Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
  • Page 101: Optional Accessories

    Large/N Large/F CCD RAW FC-4M FC-8M FC-15M 181 Battery Pack NB-4H • N = Normal F = Fine CCD RAW= Non compressed • Figures noted herein reflect standard • Fully charge Battery Pack NB-4H before shooting conditions established by Canon.
  • Page 102 PCMCIA Card Adapter Semi-Hard Case SHC-PS200 An adapter to fit to a CF card so that it can be Protects the camera from shocks and dust. used in a PC card slot in a computer. Install it with the following procedures.
  • Page 103 1. If a shoulder strap If you use the shoulder strap, pull it free of is installed on the the case as shown below. camera, tempo- rarily detach the...
  • Page 104 On the portion in the middle. Thread the display panel side shoulder strap through the shoulder of the camera, strap slits to reattach it. thread the strap through the narrow...
  • Page 105 EOS Speedlite EX Series Flashes EOS Remote Switch RS-80N3 The EOS Speedlite 380EX high volume flash When used with a tripod, the EOS Remote and EOS Speedlite 220EX compact flash, both Switch prevents camera movement from clip-on type flashes that fit the camera’s...
  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Lock lever in the CF card Camera will not operate • Close lock lever all the way and slot not locked close the CF card slot cover all the way. Insufficient battery power • Use a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 107 CF card full • Replace the CF card. • Erase all or some of the card’s images to create space. CF card not formatted • Reformat the CF card. correctly •...
  • Page 108 LCD monitor angle is • Move the LCD monitor to a better incorrect viewing angle. Image is blurred or out Target marks in optical • Aim the target marks at the...
  • Page 109 Image is blurred or out Subject is out of focal • Use macro mode to shoot close- of focus, or your desired range ups. The subject can be as close as composition could not 12 cm from the lens. be shot Optical viewfinder was •...
  • Page 110 • Use the battery pack at tempera- too fast has lowered battery tures over 0 C. Keep the battery capacity pack in your pocket or warm it in your hands before shooting in relatively low temperatures. Capacity of battery pack • Refresh the battery pack.
  • Page 111 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Battery pack will not Poor connection between • Seat the battery pack more firmly charge battery pack and compact into the charger. power adapter • Check the AC power cord connection between the electrical outlet and the charger.
  • Page 112: List Of Message Codes

    Image playback Camera connected to a computer in PC mode Camera malfunction. Set mode dial to lock, then reset it to auto, program or play (xx = number) and retry shot or replay. Problem exists if error code reappears. Note the number and contact Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 113 CF card has experienced an anomaly Naming error! The file could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. Reformat the CF card.
  • Page 114: Major Specifications

    Recorded Image Size: 1,536 x 1024 pixels (large/CCD RAW) 768 x 512 pixels (small) Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 - 400 (ISO 400 is effective for small images in low light) Image Properties: Date, time, image serial number, other Image Data Storage: CompactFlash™...
  • Page 115 Lens: Focal Length: 6 - 15 mm (equivalent to 28 - 70 mm in 35 mm format) F/number: F2.0 (wide angle) - F2.4 (telephoto) Zoom Ratio: 2.5 times, autozoom Shutter Format: Mechanical + electronic Speed Range: 1/2 - 1/500 sec. (Large/CCD RAW) 1/2 - 1/8000 sec.
  • Page 116 Operating Humidity: 10 - 90% Dimensions (w x h x d): 145 x 85 x 132 mm Weight: Approximately 680 g without battery or CF card • All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 117 Charging: 6.5V/1.5A Camera power supply: 5.3V/12A Input Rating: Charging: 24 - 34 VA (100 - 240 V) Camera: power supply: 28 - 39 VA (100 - 240 V) Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 C Dimensions: 75 x 117 x 39 mm...
  • Page 118 AC Power Source 28 Display Panel 18 CF Button 37 Accessory Shoe 13, 64 Displaying Image Information 73 CF Card 34, 99 Adjustment Dial for the Optical Drive Button 55 Capacity 35 Viewfinder 14 Installing 34 AF Auxiliary Light Emitter 13 Formatting 95...
  • Page 119 Flash 64 Slide Show 75 Large 50 Focus Lock 47 Microphone 14 LCD 14 Microphone Button 67 Brightness 90 Mode Dial 13, 16 Icon 18 Button 81 Image Monitor 14, 20, 48 Displaying Information 73 Brightness 90 Normal 50 Copying 90...
  • Page 120 Play Menu XX Play Mode 16 Self-Timer 61 Target Marks 46 Play Time 78 Self-Timer Lamp 13 Telephoto 52 Power Save 22, 91, 92 Setup Menu 89 Terminal Cover 13 Program Mode 16, 44 Shooting 44-68 Time 30, 31 Protect 87...
  • Page 121: Canon Customer Support

    Canon Customer Support NORTH AMERICA Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Computer Systems Customer Care Center Phone (US): 1-800-423-2366 (Automated Support. 24 hours/day, 7 days/week) Canon Canada Inc. Computer Systems Customer Care Centre Phone (Canada): 1-800-263-1121 (24 hours/day, 7days/week) EUROPE Canon (UK) Ltd.
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  • Page 123: Ulead Customer Support

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