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Summary of Contents for Canon DIGITALIXUS 120 IS
- Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. -
Page 3: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera. -
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions....56 – 58 Take good people shots Portraits At night... - Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures ........27 ●...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ..... - Page 7 Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....... 73 7 Using Playback and Other Changing the Tone of an Image Functions......103 (My Colors) ....... 74 Shooting Using the Two Second Quickly Searching Images..... 104 Self-Timer ......... 75 Viewing Images Customizing the Self-Timer..... 76 in Filtered Playback ....
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Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Table of Contents 9 Useful Information.....141 Using Household Power ....142 Menus ........... 150 Troubleshooting ......143 Handling Precautions ....154 List of Messages that Appear Specifications ........ 155 on the Screen......146 Index ..........158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode....148 Conventions Used in this Guide •... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. -
Page 10: Other Warnings
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. - Page 11 Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
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Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •... -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery. -
Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •... -
Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. -
Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. -
Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. -
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ●... -
Page 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. Press the n button. ● Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ●... -
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button ● , then immediately press the n button Set the display language. -
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. -
Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). The camera automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. -
Page 24: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. - Page 25 Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.
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Page 26: Scene Icons
Taking Pictures • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm –... -
Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the ● images in reverse order. Pressing the r button will cycle through ●... -
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. -
Page 29: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. -
Page 30: Print Images
Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. -
Page 31: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. - Page 32 Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. Elapsed Time ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ●...
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Page 33: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. ● The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, ● then press the o button. -
Page 34: Transferring Images To A Computer.34
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 Computer model... -
Page 35: Install The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. -
Page 36: Connect The Camera To The Computer
Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. ● Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose... -
Page 37: Transfer Images
Transferring Images to a Computer Transfer Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. ●... -
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler Power Cord Waterproof Case DR-10 WP-DC33 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. - Page 39 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
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Page 40: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. -
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. -
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 64) / Shutter Button (p. 23) AF Assist Beam (p. 136) / Red-Eye Power Button Reduction Lamp (p. 136)) Speaker Lens Flash (pp. 59, 67) Zoom Lever Microphone (p. 32) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Tripod Socket Angle) (p. - Page 43 Components Guide l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) b (Exposure) (p. 66) / o Button Mode Switch 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 103) e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 68) / q Button Indicator (p.
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Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recordable Flash Mode (pp. 59, 67) (p. 15) shots (p. 18) Red-Eye Correction Camera Orientation* Movies: Remaining Time/ (p. 88) White Balance (p. 72) Elapsed Time (p. 32) Time Zone (p. -
Page 45: Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 126) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Macro (p. 67), My Category (p. 118) Battery Charge Indicator Infinity (p. 68) Shooting Mode (p. 15) File Size (pp. 69, 97) ISO Speed (p. 71) Metering Modes (p. -
Page 46: Indicator
Indicator Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. -
Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 148). You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. -
Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 150 – 153). Display the menu. -
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], ●... -
Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ● tab. Press the op buttons to choose [LCD ●... -
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. ● Choose [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 ●... -
Page 52: Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. Press the n button. -
Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. -
Page 54: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. Press and hold the m button. ● A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. -
Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. -
Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●... - Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
- Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.
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Page 59: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. Press the qr buttons to choose !, then ● press the m button. ! will appear on the screen. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? -
Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. -
Page 61: Digital Tele-Converter
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. -
Page 62: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Choose [Date Stamp]. -
Page 63: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then ●... -
Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80). Choose ". -
Page 65: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. -
Page 66: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. Choose G in Step 2 on p. 56 and press ●... -
Page 67: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h. -
Page 68: Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)
Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Choose u. After pressing the q button, press the qr ● buttons to choose u, then press the m button. -
Page 69: Changing The Recording Pixels
Changing the Recording Pixels You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Change the recording pixels. Press the op buttons to choose an ●... - Page 70 4000 x 2248 1105 1707 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.
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Page 71: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an ● option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen. -
Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Choose the white balance. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an ●... -
Page 73: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval (0.8 shots/sec.). Choose a Drive mode. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Press the op buttons to choose W, then ● press the m button. Shoot. -
Page 74: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Choose an option. -
Page 75: Custom Color
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 74 to choose , then press the l button. -
Page 76: Customizing The Self-Timer
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. Press the p button, then use the op ● buttons to choose $, then press the n button. -
Page 77: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 111). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. -
Page 79: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is •... -
Page 80: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. Press the n button, choose the 4 ● tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. -
Page 81: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. -
Page 82: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. -
Page 83: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. Press the n button and choose ●... -
Page 84: Changing The Metering Mode
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. Press the m button and choose ● , then press the m button again. Choose an option. Press the op buttons to choose an ●... -
Page 85: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. -
Page 86: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. -
Page 87: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. -
Page 88: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, choose [Flash ● Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons to choose [Red- ●... -
Page 89: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, choose the 4 ● tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection] menu item. Use the qr buttons to choose [On]. -
Page 90: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈. -
Page 91: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. - Page 92 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. ●...
- Page 93 Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons to adjust the range ● of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
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Page 94: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose x ●... -
Page 95: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •... -
Page 96: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. Choose a Movie mode. Press the m button, then use the op ● buttons to choose E, then press the m button again. Press the op buttons to choose a ●... -
Page 97: Changing The Image Quality
1 hr. 35 min. 11 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes in , 1 hour in Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. -
Page 98: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. -
Page 99: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. -
Page 100: Playback Functions
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 104) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 106) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 107) •... -
Page 101: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33, choose * ● and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. - Page 102 Editing Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose ● then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose [New ● File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. •...
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Page 103: Using Playback And Other Functions
Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. •... -
Page 104: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to ●... - Page 105 Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. Choose an image. ● If you set single image playback and press the qr buttons for more than one second, the screen shown on the left will appear.
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Page 106: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 113) or delete (p. 115) all images at once while filtered. Choose ‚. -
Page 107: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. Press the m button to choose . in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect. -
Page 108: Changing Settings
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button, choose ●... -
Page 109: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. -
Page 110: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can ●... -
Page 111: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. -
Page 112: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. -
Page 113: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 115). Choose :. Press the m button to choose : in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Once set, will appear on the screen. -
Page 114: Protect Images
Protecting Images Choose the starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the ● image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. Press the r button, choose [Last image] ● and press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an ●... -
Page 115: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 113 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. Press the op buttons to choose [Protect] ● and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 5 while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [All Images]. -
Page 116: Choosing Images Individually
Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose images. Press the qr buttons to choose the ● image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. - Page 117 Erasing All Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 115 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114 to choose images. Erase. Press the p button to choose [Erase], ●...
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Page 118: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 106) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 107), “Protecting Images” (p. 113), “Erasing All Images”... - Page 119 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a ● selection method and press the m button. Pressing the n button will restore the ● menu screen. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ●...
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Page 120: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose \. Press the m button to choose \ in the ● FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. -
Page 121: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button and choose the ● 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. -
Page 122: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose the ●... -
Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 74 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ●... -
Page 124: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. -
Page 125: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, choose the 1 ● tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. -
Page 126: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. -
Page 127: Print Added Images
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Connect the camera to the printer Number of copies to print (p. 29). Print. -
Page 128: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. - Page 129 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
- Page 130 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 129 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 3 and 4 on p. 114. Make print settings. Press the op buttons, choose [Order] ●...
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Page 131: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. -
Page 132: Changing Functions
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or MENU (p. 48), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function. -
Page 133: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then press qr ● buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. -
Page 134: Turning Off The Power Saving Function
Changing Functions Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m ● button. Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power ●... -
Page 135: Using The World Clock
Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Set the home time zone. -
Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. - Page 137 Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press the Hold shutter button halfway.
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Page 138: Changing The Is-Mode Settings
Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr ● buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. -
Page 139: Changing Playback Functions
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons ● to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. - Page 140 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m ● button. Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then ●...
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Page 141: Useful Information
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Page 142: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. -
Page 143: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. - Page 144 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 155). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 136). •...
- Page 145 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...
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Page 146: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full •... - Page 147 A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
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Page 148: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function — Flash (pp. 59, 67, 86) — — — — All Range — — — — — Focusing Zone (pp. 67, 68) — — — — Exposure Compensation (p. 66)/Exposure Shift (p. 98) —... - Page 149 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ≈ T Y v x E > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
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Page 150: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 80) Center — AF Frame Size (p. 80) Normal/Small — — — — Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 60) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) On/Off Servo AF (p. 83) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. - Page 151 Menus ≈ T Y v x E > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
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Page 152: Setup Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 139 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 132 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. - Page 153 Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 107 Erase Erases images. p. 115 Protect Protects images. p. 113 Rotate Rotates images. p. 120 My Category Categorizes images. p. 118 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still p.
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Page 154: Handling Precautions
LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera. -
Page 155: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. - Page 156 Specifications i-Contrast ..... .Off/Auto Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format .
- Page 157 Weight ......Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) (CB-2LVE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Page 158: Index
Index Numerics Digital Tele-Converter ......61 Digital Zoom ..........60 3:2 Guide ..........138 Display Language ........21 Display Overlay ........138 DPOF ..........126, 128 AC Adapter Kit ........40, 142 Accessories ..........38 AE Lock ............ 85 Editing Focus i-Contrast .......... - Page 159 Index Focus Check ........... 109 Menu Focus Lock ..........77 Basic Operations ........48 Format Memory Card, Formatting List ............150 Formatting (Memory Card) ....22, 52 Metering Mode .......... 84 FUNC. Menu MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card ..18 Basic Operations ........47 Mode Switch ..........42 List ............
- Page 160 Index Tone (White Balance) ....... 72 Transferring Images to a Computer ..34 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....69 Travel Abroad ........15, 135 Red-Eye Trimming ..........122 Auto Correction ........88 Troubleshooting ........143 Correction ........... 125 Reduction ..........136 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ....
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Page 164: Trademark Acknowledgments
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