Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. : return to the Contents. ç Contents : return to the Chapter Contents page. ç Chapter Contents ENGLISH ©CANON INC. 2013 CDJ-E537-020...
Page 2: Package Contents 2
ç Contents Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Battery Pack Battery Charger NB-11L CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Camera Warranty Card Wrist Strap Getting Started WS-800 ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135...
Page 3: Compatible Memory Cards
ç Contents Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera.
Page 4: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 5: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
ç Contents Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Power button Shooting: / Microphone <j (wide angle)> Flash Playback: <k (magnify)> / ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 <g (index)> ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 Lens Wi-Fi antenna area Speaker Tripod socket Shutter button...
Page 6: Elph 120 Is Ixus
ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 Screen (LCD monitor) ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 <1 (Playback)> button Movie button / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button Mode switch ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal ...
Page 7 ç Contents • The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model: : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 130 IS/IXUS 140 only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 ELPH 120 IS/IXUS 135 only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
ç Contents Table of Contents Smart Auto Mode ..Package Contents ....2 Compatible Memory Cards ..3 Shooting (Smart Auto) ..68 Preliminary Notes and Legal Common, Convenient Information .........4 Features .......77 Part Names and Image Customization Conventions in This Guide ..5 Features .......85 Table of Contents ....8...
Page 9 ç Contents Playback Mode ..Connecting to a Printer ..227 Sending Images ....230 Viewing ......148 Sending Images to a Browsing and Filtering Computer via CANON Images .......154 iMAGE GATEWAY .....234 Image Viewing Options ..157 Geotagging Images on the Protecting Images ....163 Camera ......236...
Page 10: Contents: Basic Operations
ç Contents Contents: Basic Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ..... Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect 100) 100) 101) Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome 102) 104) 105)
Page 11 ç Contents Focus on faces ............68, 98, Without using the flash (Flash Off) ........Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ......79, Add a date stamp ..............1 View View images (Playback Mode) ..........Automatic playback (Slideshow) ......... On a TV ................On a computer ..............Browse through images quickly ..........
Page 12: Safety Precautions
ç Contents Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 13 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 14 ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Page 15 ç Contents Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
Page 16 ç Contents • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Page 17 ç Contents Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations .....18 Downloadable Software ..45 Trying the Camera Out ..29 System Map......53 Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM) ......35...
Page 18: Initial Preparations
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ).
Page 19: Charging The Battery
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Insert the battery. After aligning the o marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).
Page 20 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 21: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera 250).
Page 22 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Insert the battery. While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into the correct position.
Page 23 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” 321). Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.
Page 24: Setting The Date And Time
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
Page 25 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Set the home time zone. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose your home time zone. Finish the setup process. Press the <m> button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power button. •...
Page 26 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. Press the <n> button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the <m> button. Change the date and time.
Page 27: Display Language
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Display Language Change the display language as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the <m> button, and then immediately press the <n> button. Set the display language. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose a language, and then press the <m>...
Page 28 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the <m> button before you press the <n> button. In this case, press the <m> button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2.
Page 29: Trying The Camera Out
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 30 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Page 31 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low- light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again.
Page 32 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Finish shooting. Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed.
Page 33 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the <q><r> buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the <q><r> buttons to browse through images. To return to single-image display, press the <m> button. Movies are identified by a ] icon.
Page 34 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the <m> button, press the <o>...
Page 35 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM) The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) 2) are introduced below, with instructions for installation, and saving images to a computer.
Page 36 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents PDF Manuals Camera User Guide Refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera operation. Software Guide Refer to this guide when using the software. The guide can be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).
Page 37: System Requirements
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents System Requirements The software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Macintosh Windows 8 Operating Mac OS X 10.6 Windows 7 SP1 System* Mac OS X 10.7 Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10.8* Windows XP SP3...
Page 38: Installing The Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Page 39 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to open it, and then double-click the ] icon displayed. Begin the installation. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Page 40 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Page 41: Saving Images To A Computer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. • The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
Page 42 For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click [ CameraWindow Save the images to the computer.
Page 43 Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. •...
Page 44 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible.
Page 45: Downloadable Software
ç Contents ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 Downloadable Software The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer.
Page 46 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents System Requirements The software can be used on the following computers. Windows Macintosh Windows 8 Operating Mac OS X 10.6 Windows 7 SP1 System Mac OS X 10.7 Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10.8* Windows XP SP3 Computers running one of the above operating systems Computer...
Page 47 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Page 48 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Begin the installation. Open the downloaded file. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. With the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( ).
Page 49 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new functions. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection.
Page 50 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some software excluded). Connect the camera to the computer.
Page 51 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click [ CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images are now saved to the...
Page 52 Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. •...
Page 53: System Map
Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card Card Reader Windows/ Power Cable Macintosh Computer AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video System AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 Flash Unit Canon-brand PictBridge- Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2* *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
Page 54 Macintosh Computer AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video AC Adapter Kit System ACK-DC90 Flash Unit Canon-brand PictBridge- Compatible Printers High-Power Flash HF-DC2* *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).
Page 55 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). Please...
Page 56: Advanced Guide
ç Contents Advanced Guide Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options On/Off ........57 MENU Menu ......63 Shutter Button ....59 Indicator Display....65 Shooting Display Options . Clock ........66 FUNC. Menu ......61...
Page 57: On/Off
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On/Off Shooting Mode Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots.
Page 58 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
Page 59: Shutter Button
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Page 60: Shooting Display Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Display Options Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see On-Screen Information 297). Information is displayed No information is displayed •...
Page 61: Func. Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 304 – 309) or playback mode 317). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the <m> button. Choose a menu item. Press the <o> buttons to choose a menu item, and then press the <m>...
Page 62 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Finish the setup process. Press the <m> button. The screen before you pressed the <m> button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings 255).
Page 63: Menu Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents MENU Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 310 –...
Page 64 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a setting. Press the <o> buttons to choose a setting. To choose settings with options not shown, first press the <m> or <r> button to switch screens, and then press the <o> buttons to select the setting. To return to the previous screen, press the <n>...
Page 65: Indicator Display
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera 6) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer 41), or display off 58, 247, 248) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting Green images, shooting long exposures...
Page 66: Clock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Clock You can check the current time. Press and hold the <m> button. The current time appears. If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the <q><r> buttons to change the display color.
Page 67: Smart Auto Mode
ç Contents Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting (Smart Auto) ..68 Helpful Shooting Features ......89 Common, Convenient Features ......77 Customizing Camera Operation ......93 Image Customization Features ......85...
Page 68: Shooting (Smart Auto)
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Press the power button. The startup screen is displayed. Enter [ A ] mode. Set the mode switch to [ A ]. Aim the camera at the subject.
Page 69 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, Zoom Bar move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) Shoot.
Page 70 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low- light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again.
Page 71 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents R esize the subject and recompose the shot as needed. To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 69). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted.
Page 72 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images/Movies • If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the <n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].
Page 73 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. • Keep your fingers away Microphone from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled.
Page 74: Scene Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Scene Icons In [ A ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Subject People Other Subjects...
Page 75: Image Stabilization Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ A ] mode. Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong Image stabilization for still camera shake, as when images...
Page 76 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 77: Common, Convenient Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 32x enlargement. Move the zoom lever toward .
Page 78 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range. White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
Page 79: Using The Self-Timer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the []] option...
Page 80 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n>...
Page 81 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Choose [$]. Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 79), choose [$] and press the <n> button.
Page 82: Deactivating The Flash
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash...
Page 83: Adding A Date Stamp
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower- right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 24). Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose [Date Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then choose the...
Page 84 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 Use the included software to print For details, refer to the Software Guide 36). ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print For details, refer to the Software Guide 45).
Page 85: Image Customization Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 86 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card 321). Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 87 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m> button 63). Configure the setting. Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] 63).
Page 88: Changing Movie Image Quality
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • You can also correct existing images 184). • You can also access the screen in step 2 by pressing the <r> button and then the <n> button. Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see Recording Time per Memory Card 322).
Page 89: Helpful Shooting Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 63).
Page 90: Magnifying The Area In Focus
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 63).
Page 91: Checking For Closed Eyes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the camera detects subject movement.
Page 92 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. ] flashes when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only available for the final shot. • A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] 95).
Page 93: Customizing Camera Operation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see MENU Menu 63). Still Images Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Page 94: Deactivating The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m>...
Page 95: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. Press the <n> button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m>...
Page 96 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= Configure the setting. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Display Info]. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose the desired option 63). To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
Page 97: Other Shooting Modes
ç Contents Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Specific Scenes ....98 Applying Special Effects..100 Special Modes for Other Purposes ......
Page 98: Specific Scenes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Enter <4> mode. Set the mode switch to <4>. Choose a shooting mode. Press the <m> button, choose [G] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode 61).
Page 99 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Vivid shots of fireworks.
Page 100: Applying Special Effects
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) Shots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
Page 101: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose [ ]. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) and choose Choose an effect level. Press the button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the <m>...
Page 102: Miniature Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Page 103 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents For movies, choose the movie playback speed. Press the <n> button, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose the speed. Return to the shooting screen and shoot. Press the <n> button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx.
Page 104: Toy Camera Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the <q><r> buttons in step 2. To move the frame, press the <q><r> buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the <o>...
Page 105: Shooting In Monochrome
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
Page 106 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Choose [T]. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) and choose [T]. Access the setting screen. Press the button. The original image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another.
Page 107: Shooting With Color Swap
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specify the range of colors to keep. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the range. To keep only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To keep colors similar to your specified color as well, choose a large positive value. Press the <m> button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot.
Page 108 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Access the setting screen. Press the button. The original image and the Color Swap image are displayed one after another. By default, green will be replaced with gray. Specify the color to replace. Position the center frame over the color to replace, and then press the <q>...
Page 109 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specify the range of colors to replace. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the range. To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To replace colors similar to your specified color as well, choose a large positive value. Press the <m> button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot.
Page 110: Special Modes For Other Purposes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. Choose [ ]. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) and choose ], and then press the ...
Page 111 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Aim the camera at a person. Each time the camera detects a smile, it will shoot after the lamp lights up. To pause smile detection, press the <q> button. Press the <q> button again to resume detection. • Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
Page 112 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Choose [ ]. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) and choose ], and then press the ...
Page 113 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Face the camera and wink. The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame. To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n> button. •...
Page 114 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area 135). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. Choose [ ].
Page 115 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. The lamp blinks and the self- timer sound is played. Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the...
Page 116 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. Choose [N].
Page 117: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.
Page 118 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Take additional shots. Compose the second shot so that it partially overlaps the image area of the first shot. Minor misalignment of overlapping portions will be corrected automatically when the images are combined. You can take up to 26 shots, the same way you took the second shot.
Page 119 ç Contents P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in [G] mode, with the mode switch set to <4>. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 301 –...
Page 120 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter [G] mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 98) and choose [G]. Customize the settings as desired (= 21 – 46), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange.
Page 121: Adjusting Image Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3- stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Press the <o> button. As you watch the screen, press the <q><r>...
Page 122 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Deactivate the flash Lock the exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <o>...
Page 123: Changing The Metering Method
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61). The option you configured is now displayed.
Page 124: Changing The Iso Speed
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61). The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Page 125 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
Page 126: Color And Continuous Shooting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 127: White Balance (Color)
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Page 128 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 129 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects Vivid Red more vivid. Adjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and Custom Color other qualities as desired 129). • White balance 126) cannot be set in [ ] or [ modes.
Page 130: Continuous Shooting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Configure the setting. Press the <o> buttons to choose an option, and then specify the value by pressing the <q><r> buttons. For stronger/more intense effects (or darker skin tones), adjust the value to the right, and for weaker/lighter effects (or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to the left.
Page 131 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Cannot be used with the self-timer 79) or [Blink Detection] 91). • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
Page 132: Focusing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see Shooting Range 323). Press the <q> button, press the <q><r>...
Page 133 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details on the focusing range, see Shooting Range 323). Press the <q> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [u], and then press the <m>...
Page 134: Changing The Af Frame Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom 77) and AF-point zoom 90). • The respective focal lengths when using [1.6x] and [2.0x] are 44.8 – 358.4 mm and 56.0 – 448.0 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward ...
Page 135 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 136 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Choose [Tracking AF]. Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” 134) to choose [Tracking AF]. ] is displayed in the center of the screen.
Page 137 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. ] changes to a blue [ which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) 139). Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Page 138 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. • A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point zooming 90) is not possible.
Page 139 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. Configure the setting.
Page 140: Changing The Focus Setting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 141: Shooting With The Af Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q> button. The focus is now locked, and [%] is displayed.
Page 142: Flash
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see Flash Range 323). Configure the setting. Press the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [h], and then press the <m> button. Once the setting is complete, [h] is displayed. Still Images Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the...
Page 143: Shooting With The Fe Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Once the setting is complete, [Z] is displayed. Shoot. Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
Page 144 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the <o> button again. In this case, [(] is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. • FE: Flash Exposure...
Page 145: Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: (Super Fine), (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card 321). Configure the setting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 146: Changing The Is Mode Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Press the <n> button, choose [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option 63). Optimal image stabilization for the Continuous shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) 75).
Page 147: Playback Mode
ç Contents Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Page 148: Viewing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the <q>...
Page 149 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the <q><r> buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the <q><r> buttons to browse through images. Images appear grainy at this time. To return to single-image display, press the <m>...
Page 150 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjust the volume. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the volume. Even after the volume indicator disappears, you can adjust the volume by pressing the <o> buttons. Volume Indicator Pause playback. To pause or resume playback, press the <m> button. After the movie is finished, ] is displayed.
Page 151: Switching Display Modes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)” 299). No Information Simple Detailed Display...
Page 152 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Histogram High The graph in detailed information display 151) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal Dark Bright axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness.
Page 153 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 Still Images Movies GPS Information Display Using a smartphone connected to the camera via Wi-Fi 208), you can geotag images on the camera, adding information such as latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Page 154: Browsing And Filtering Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward <g> to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown.
Page 155: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect 163) or delete 168) these images all at once. People Displays images with detected faces. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date.
Page 156 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents View the filtered images. Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the <q><r> buttons. To cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in step 1. • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available.
Page 157: Image Viewing Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward <k> will zoom in and magnify the image, and [ ] is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever.
Page 158 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Move the display position and switch images as needed. To move the display position, press the <o><q><r> buttons. While [ ] is displayed, you can switch to [ ] by pressing the <m> button. To switch to other images while zoomed, press the <q><r> buttons.
Page 159: Viewing Slideshows
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. Press the <m> button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option 61).
Page 160 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab 159).
Page 161 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images.
Page 162 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera An unsupported image is currently displayed - Images are shown in filtered display (= 155)
Page 163: Protecting Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera 168). Press the <m> button, and then choose [:] in the menu 61). [Protected] is displayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the <m>...
Page 164: Choosing Images Individually
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a selection method. Choose a menu item and a setting as desired 63). To return to the menu screen, press the <n> button. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 164), choose [Select] and press the <m>...
Page 165: Selecting A Range
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Protect the image. Press the <n> button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range].
Page 166 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m> button. Choose an ending image. Press the <r> button to choose [Last image], and then press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 167: Specifying All Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 164), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Protect the images. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Protect], and then press the <m> button. •...
Page 168: Erasing Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images 163) cannot be erased. Choose an image to erase. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image.
Page 169: Erasing All Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images 163) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] 63).
Page 170 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 169), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Choose an image. Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” 164), ] is displayed. To cancel selection, press the <m>...
Page 171 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 169), choose [Select Range] and press the <m> button. Choose images. Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 165) to specify images. Erase the images. Press the button to choose [Erase], and then press the <m>...
Page 172 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erase the images. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button.
Page 173: Rotating Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [\]. Press the <m> button, and then choose [\] in the menu 61). Rotate the image. Press the <q> or <r> button, depending on the desired direction.
Page 174: Using The Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the Menu Choose [Rotate]. Press the <n> button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab 63). Rotate the image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image. The image is rotated 90° each time you press the <m> button. To return to the menu screen, press the <n>...
Page 175: Deactivating Auto Rotation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. Press the <n> button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] 63).
Page 176: Image Categories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Categories You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing 148), Viewing Slideshows 159), Protecting Images 163), Erasing Images 168), Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) 274), Adding Images to a Photobook 280)
Page 177 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m> button. ] is displayed. To untag the image, press the <m> button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to choose additional images.
Page 178: Editing Still Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Editing Still Images • Image editing (= 178 – 184) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the <n> button and choose [Resize] on the [1] tab 63).
Page 179 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Save the new image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. Press the <n> button. [Display new image?] is displayed. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the <m>...
Page 180 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Choose [Cropping]. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab 63). Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 181 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Cropping Area Adjust the cropping area. A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped. The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right.
Page 182 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” 128). Choose [My Colors]. Press the <n> button, and then choose [My Colors] on the [1] tab 63).
Page 183 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors 128). Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
Page 184: Correcting Red-Eye
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function. • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High].
Page 185 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Correct the image. Press the <m> button. Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in 157. Save as a new image and review. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose [New File], and then press the <m>...
Page 186: Editing Movies
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Choose [*]. Following steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” 148), choose [*] and press the <m> button. The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.
Page 187 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Even if you move [ ] to a position other than a [ ] mark, choosing [ ] will only cut the portion from the nearest [ ] to the left, and choosing [ ] will cut the portion from the nearest ] to the right.
Page 188 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose [New File], and then press the <m> button. The movie is now saved as a new file. • To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased.
Page 189: Wi-Fi
Web services What You Can Do With Connecting to Another Wi-Fi .........190 Camera ......213 Using Wi-Fi to Send Images Connecting to From the Camera .....192 a Computer ......215 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Connecting to a Printer ..227 Precautions ......193 Sending Images ....230 Security Precautions ..196 Sending Images to a Glossary ......198 Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ....234 Registering a Camera Nickname Geotagging Images on the (First time only) ....200 Camera ......236 Connecting to Web Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Services ......202 Settings ......237 Connecting to a Smartphone ....208...
Page 190: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi. * Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of Wi-Fi devices. Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have purchased this product. If you register for free as a member, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to access various Web services, such as social networking services set on a computer.
Page 191 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connecting to a Computer Use the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to a computer. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Connecting to a Printer Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to print them.
Page 192: Using Wi-Fi To Send Images From The Camera
Installing the software ○ – – ○ – 35)* Adjusting settings for using Web services ○ – – – – from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 202) Installing the dedicated application on the – ○ – – – smartphone 208) Establishing a ○...
Page 193 To avoid violating WLAN regulations, visit the Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from WLAN use in other countries and regions. •...
Page 194 (erase settings) if necessary. • Canon will not make compensation for loss or theft of the product. Canon accepts no responsibility for damages incurred due to unauthorized access to registered data (image transfer destinations, etc.) if the product is lost or stolen.
Page 195: Radio Wave Interference Precautions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Radio Wave Interference Precautions • This product may receive interference from other devices that emit radio waves. To avoid interference, be sure to use this product as far away as possible from such devices, or avoid using the devices at the same time as this product.
Page 196: Security Precautions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Security Precautions Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required. Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi. • Only use networks you are authorized to use. This product searches for Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity and displays the results on the screen.
Page 197 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Only use this camera’s Wi-Fi function with a proper understanding of Wi-Fi security, and balance risk and convenience when adjusting security settings.
Page 198: Access Point
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Glossary Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of terms given in the respective sections of this guide. • Access point A device that relays radio wave signals to create a Wi-Fi network.
Page 199 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents The camera can print to PictBridge-compatible printers via Wi-Fi. PictBridge technical standards make it easy to connect digital cameras, printers, and other devices directly. Additionally, a new standard called DPS over IP enables PictBridge connections in network environments, and the camera is also compatible with this standard.
Page 200: Registering A Camera Nickname (First Time Only)
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Registering a Camera Nickname (First time only) To start with, register a camera nickname. This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi. Access the Wi-Fi menu. Press the <1> button to turn the camera on.
Page 201 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose [ ] and press the <m> button. The previous character will be deleted. Save the settings. Press the <n> button, press the <o> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. • When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory card must be inserted in the camera.
Page 202: Services
• Because CameraWindow is used to adjust settings, be sure to install it from the included CD-ROM beforehand 38). • For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://canon. com/cig). Register as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member.
Page 203 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the websites for each Web service you want to register. Connect the camera to a computer with the...
Page 204 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Login to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login name and password, and then click [Login]. Set a Web service you want to use. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete settings for Web services you want to use. Once the Web service settings...
Page 205 Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable. • After logging in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY the second time in step 5, the screen in step 7 will be displayed. To change settings for Web services you use, click [Edit Web Services].
Page 206: Connecting To A
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connecting to Web Services Connect to Web services registered to the camera. Access the Wi-Fi menu. Press the <o> button. Choose a Web service. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose the icon of the Web service that you want to connect to, and then press the <m>...
Page 207 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents When you have connected to the Web service, the image transfer screen will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending 230). However, Images” when [Send via Server] is selected, images will be sent as soon as a connection is established 234).
Page 208: Smartphone
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connecting to a Smartphone When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone, you can either use the camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use another access point. Follow these instructions when using the camera as an access point.
Page 209 CameraWindow and enter a name for the smartphone that will be displayed on the camera. • For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon website. Establishing the Smartphone Connection Access the Wi-Fi menu. Press the <o> button. Choose a smartphone.
Page 210 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents The camera’s SSID and encryption key are displayed on the screen. Use the smartphone to connect to the network displayed on the camera screen. Choose the displayed SSID (network name) from the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting menu. Enter the encryption key displayed on the camera screen into the password field on the smartphone.
Page 211: Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a smartphone to connect to. Press the <o> buttons to choose the smartphone for the connection 209), and then press the <m> button. Adjust the privacy settings. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the <m> button. You can now use the smartphone to receive images sent from the camera, or to...
Page 212 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect to it in step 3. To change access points, select [Switch Network] from the screen that will be displayed when the connection is being established, and follow steps 4 –...
Page 213: Camera
Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as follows. • Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function.
Page 214 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents When the target camera has been added successfully, the image transfer screen will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” 230). • After you have accessed the Wi-Fi menu once, you can access it again by pressing the <o> button. The recent target device is listed first, so you can easily connect again by pressing the <o>...
Page 215: Computer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connecting to a Computer Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly using the software CameraWindow as follows. • When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to transfer images.
Page 216 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in Specifications (= 319).
Page 217 For instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. Configure the setting. Click in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection setup]. In the application that opens, follow the on-screen instructions and configure the setting.
Page 218 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in step 2. Turn on media streaming. This will enable the camera to find the computer to access via Wi-Fi. Turn on network discovery. This will enable the computer to find the camera. Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). This allows you to check the network connection status. Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP). This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
Page 219 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Access the Wi-Fi menu. Press the <o> button. Choose a computer. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose [ ], and then press the <m> button. Choose [Add a Device]. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the <m> button. A list of detected access points will be displayed in the [Select Network] screen.
Page 220 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose [PBC Method]. Press the <o> buttons to choose [PBC Method], and then press the <m> button. Establish the connection. On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. On the camera, press the <m> button.
Page 221 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Install a driver (first Windows connection only). When the screen at left is displayed, click the Start menu on the computer, click [Control Panel], and then click [Add a device]. Double click the connected camera icon. Driver installation will begin. After driver installation is complete, and the camera and computer connection is...
Page 222: Connecting To Access Points In The List
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • You can connect to computers that you have already connected to by choosing them on the [Select a Device] screen in step 3. • If you chose [PIN Method] in step 5, a PIN code will be displayed on the screen.
Page 223 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an access point. Press the <o> buttons to choose a network (access point), and then press the <m> button. Enter the access point’s encryption key. Press the <m> button to access the keyboard, and then enter the encryption key 200). Press the <o> buttons to choose [Next], and then press the <m>...
Page 224 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose the computer to connect to, following steps 7 – 8 in “Adding a Computer” 220). The computer is now added to the list. • For information on the access point’s encryption key, refer to the body of the access point or its user manual.
Page 225: Images To A Computer
• For details on how to use CameraWindow, see the Software Guide 36). Display CameraWindow. In Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will be displayed. On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is automatically...
Page 226 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Import images. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date. Click [OK] in the screen that is displayed after image import is complete.
Page 227: Connecting To A Printer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connecting to a Printer Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a printer, you can either use the camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use another access point.
Page 228 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Use the printer to connect to the network displayed on the camera screen. Choose the displayed SSID (network name) from the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu. Enter the encryption key displayed on the camera screen into the password field on the printer. Choose the printer. Once the printer is ready for the connection, press the <m> button when the printer name is displayed on the camera.
Page 229 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Press the <o> buttons to choose [Print], and then press the <m> button. Printing now begins. For detailed printing instructions, see “Printing Images” 265). • When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect to it in step 3.
Page 230: Sending Images
• Images can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. For details, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website. • Up to 50 images can be sent together at once. You can send movies together as long as the total playback time is within two minutes.
Page 231 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose images. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose an image to send, and then press the <m> button. [ ] is displayed. To cancel selection, press the <m> button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to choose additional images.
Page 232 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image transfer will begin. The screen darkens during image transfer. After images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is displayed. Press the <m> button to return to the playback screen. After sending images to a camera or smartphone, [Transfer completed] will be displayed, and the display will...
Page 233: Adding Comments
Camera Nickname (First time only)” 200) to add a comment. Send the image. Follow the steps in “Sending 230) to send the Images” image. • When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent.
Page 234: Computer Via Canon Image Gateway
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can be sent to a computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server.
Page 235 When sending images, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 257). • Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to the computer.
Page 236: Camera
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Geotagging Images on the Camera GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow application 208) can be added to images on the camera. Images are tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation. •...
Page 237: Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Editing Connection Information Edit connection information saved to the camera. You can change device nicknames (display names) that are displayed on the camera, and erase connection information. The following explains the procedure when the target device is a computer.
Page 238 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a device to edit. Press the <o> buttons to choose the device to edit, and then press the <m> button. Choose an option to edit. Press the <o> buttons to choose an option to edit, and then press the <m> button. The settings you can change depend on what device or service the camera will access.
Page 239 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing a Device Nickname You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on the camera. Change the nickname. Following step 5 in “Editing Connection Information” 238), choose [Change Device Nickname] and press the <m> button. Select the input field and press the <m> button. Use the keyboard displayed to enter a new nickname 200).
Page 240 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose the connection information to erase. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. The selected connection information will be erased. Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it.
Page 241 Wi-Fi settings before using this option. To clear the settings completed in “Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” 234), connect your camera to the computer and use CameraWindow to erase the connection information.
Page 242: Setting Menu
ç Contents Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......
Page 243: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience 63). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the button as you turn the camera on.
Page 244: Adjusting The Volume
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. Choose [Volume], and then press the <m> button. Choose an item, and then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the volume. Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC.
Page 245: World Clock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an item, and then press the <o> buttons to adjust the setting. World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance...
Page 246: Lens Retraction Timing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), press the <o> buttons to choose Press the <m> button. Switch to the destination time zone. Press the <o> buttons to choose [ World], and then press the <n> button. ] is now shown on the shooting screen 297).
Page 247: Using Eco Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. Configure the setting. Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On].
Page 248 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed 58). Choose [Power Saving], and then press the <m> button. After choosing an item, press the <q><r>...
Page 249: Screen Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the brightness. • For maximum brightness, press and hold the button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display.
Page 250: Formatting Memory Cards
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Page 251 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards. •...
Page 252: File Numbering
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Low-level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 250), because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card. • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.
Page 253 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date.
Page 254: Checking Certification Logos
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. Choose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the <m> button. Display Language Change the display language as needed. Choose [Language ], and then press the <m>...
Page 255: Adjusting Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. • [Video System] 260) • [Wi-Fi Settings] 189) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Choose [Reset All], and then press the <m>...
Page 256: Accessories
ç Contents Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Optional Accessories ..257 Using Optional Accessories .....260 Printing Images....265...
Page 257: Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-11L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Charger for Battery Pack NB-11L •...
Page 258: Flash Unit
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). • For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery.
Page 259 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Printers C anon-brand PictBridge- Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer.
Page 260: Using Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera.
Page 261 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Turn the TV on and switch to video input. Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Turn the camera on. Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off...
Page 262: Powering The Camera With Household Power
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. Follow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery and Memory Card”...
Page 263 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Coupler Cable Port Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Connect the power cord.
Page 264 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 265: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Page 266 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover. Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal. Connect the larger cable plug to the printer. For other connection details, refer to the printer manual.
Page 267 <m> button. Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” 259).
Page 268: Configuring Print Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 265) to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the <o> buttons to choose an item, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose an option.
Page 269 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Cropping]. After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” 268) to access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the <m>...
Page 270 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings].
Page 271 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a layout. Press the <o> buttons to choose an option. When choosing [N-up], press the <q><r> buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. Press the <m> button. Print the image. Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Page 272 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing” 270), choose [ID Photo] and press the <m> button. Choose the long and short side length. Press the <o> buttons to choose an item. Choose the length by pressing the <q><r>...
Page 273: Printing Movie Scenes
Sequence number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 274 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing 279) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 275 [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/ Time] on the [3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 24). • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers (sold separately).
Page 276 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the <n> button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab, and then press the <m> button. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m>...
Page 277 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints. You can only choose which images to print, by following step 2. When finished, press the <n> button to return to the menu screen. Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” 276), choose [Select Range] and press the <m>...
Page 278 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” 276), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Following step 1 in “Setting Up...
Page 279 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) When images have been added to the print list (= 274 – 278), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the <m>...
Page 280: Adding Images To A Photobook
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Page 281 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” 280), choose [Select] and press the <m> button. Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m> button. ] is displayed.
Page 282 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” 281), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method”...
Page 283: Appendix
ç Contents Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting ....284 Handling Precautions ..318 On-Screen Messages ..292 Specifications ....319 On-Screen Information ..297 Functions and Menu Tables .......301...
Page 284: Troubleshooting
22). The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV 61).
Page 285 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode 27), press the shutter button halfway 59). Strange display on the screen under low light (= Strange display on the screen when shooting. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. •...
Page 286 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shots are out of focus. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot 59). • Make sure subjects are within focusing range 323). • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 93).
Page 287: Shooting Movies
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. • This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed 124). Subjects are affected by red-eye (= • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 94) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp 5) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye.
Page 288: Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ] is displayed and shooting stops automatically. The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card 251). • Lower the image quality 88). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording 322).
Page 289 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows. • Press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Hold the <n> button down as you press the <o> and <m> buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the <q><r>...
Page 290 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Cannot add a device/destination. • A total of 20 items of connection information can be added to the camera. Erase unneeded connection information from the camera first, and then add new devices/destinations 237). • To add Web services to send images to, install CameraWindow and complete the settings in CameraWindow 202).
Page 291 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Images take a long time to send./The Wi-Fi connection is disrupted. • Multiple images may take a long time to send. Try resizing the image to ] or [ ] to reduce sending time 231). • Movies may take a long time to send. •...
Page 292: On-Screen Messages
• If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 3) and have inserted it facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk 22). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot...
Page 293 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/ Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image. • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies. Magnify* 157), Smart Shuffle* (= 161), Rotate...
Page 294 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
Page 295 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 Wi-Fi Connection failed • No access points were recognized. Check the access point settings 218). • A device could not be found. Turn the camera off and on again, and retry the connection.
Page 296 ç Contents Sending failed Memory card error • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Receiving failed Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to receive images.
Page 297: On-Screen Information
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level Grid lines Movie resolution 298) White balance Camera shake Remaining time 126) warning 322) My Colors Metering method Digital zoom 128) 123) magnification 77), Digital Drive mode Compression tele-converter 130) (image quality)
Page 298 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Focusing range Date stamp i-Contrast 132), AF 125) lock 141) ISO speed Zoom bar Flash mode 124) 82, 142) Time zone IS mode icon Red-eye 245) correction AE lock Blink detection 122), FE Spot AE point lock 143) Exposure...
Page 299 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies Image editing Folder number 68, 148) / (= 178 – 184) - File number 252) ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 Compression (image quality) Current image ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 GPS information 145) / no.
Page 300 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents File size Protection Red-eye 163) correction Still images: 87, 184) Resolution Favorites 321) 176) Shooting date/ Movies: Playback time My Colors time 322) 128, 182) • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a 260).
Page 301: Tables
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function – Exposure Compensation 121) Flash 82, 142) – – – – – – – – – – AE Lock 122)/FE Lock 143)* – –...
Page 302 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation 121) Flash 82, 142) – – – – – – – – – – – – – AE Lock 122)/FE Lock 143)* – – – – – – AF Lock 141) Focusing Range 132) –...
Page 303 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function – – – Exposure Compensation 121) Flash 82, 142) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – AE Lock 122)/FE Lock 143)* – – – – –...
Page 304 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Metering Method 123) – – – – – My Colors 128) – – White Balance 126) – – ISO Speed 124) – – – – – Self-Timer – – – ] [ $ Self-Timer Settings –...
Page 305 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method 123) – – – – – – My Colors 128) – – – – – – White Balance 126) – – – – – ISO Speed 124) – – – – –...
Page 306 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method 123) – – – – – – My Colors 128) – – – – White Balance 126) – – – – ISO Speed 124) – – – – – Self-Timer ] [ $ Self-Timer Settings Delay* –...
Page 307 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Drive Mode 130) – – – – Still Image Aspect Ratio Resolution – – – – – – Compression 145) – – – – – Movie Quality O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
Page 308 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Drive Mode 130) Still Image Aspect Ratio – – – Resolution – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Compression 145) – – –...
Page 309 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Drive Mode 130) – – Still Image Aspect Ratio – Resolution – – – – – – – – – – Compression 145) – – – – – – Movie Quality O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
Page 310: Shooting Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 134) Face AiAF* – – – – Tracking AF – – – – Center AF Frame Size 138)* – – – – Normal – – – – Small Digital Zoom 77, 133) Standard...
Page 311 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 134) – – Face AiAF* – – – Tracking AF – Center AF Frame Size 138)* – Normal – – Small Digital Zoom 77, 133) – – – – – – Standard –...
Page 312 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame 134) – – Face AiAF* – – Tracking AF Center AF Frame Size 138)* – Normal – – Small Digital Zoom 77, 133) – – – Standard – – – – –...
Page 313 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash Settings 87, 94) Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp On/Off i-Contrast 125) – – – – Auto – Review image after shooting Display Off/Quick/2 sec./ Time 4 sec./8 sec./Hold Display Info Detailed Blink Detection Grid Lines IS Mode 146)
Page 314 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash Settings 87, 94) – – – – – Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp On/Off i-Contrast 125) – – – – – Auto – Review image after shooting Display Off/Quick/2 sec./ Time 4 sec./8 sec./Hold Display Info Detailed...
Page 315 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash Settings 87, 94) – – – – Red-Eye Corr. – – Red-Eye Lamp On/Off i-Contrast 125) – – – – – – Auto Review image after shooting Display Off/Quick/2 sec./ Time 4 sec./8 sec./Hold Display Info –...
Page 316: Set Up Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Mute = 243 Format 250, Volume = 244 File Numbering = 252 Hints & Tips = 244 Create Folder = 253 ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 = 253 Date/Time = 24 ELPH 120 IS...
Page 317: Playback Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 1 Playback Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Slideshow = 159 Cropping = 180 Erase = 168 Resize = 178 Protect = 163 My Colors = 182 Rotate = 173 Scroll Display = 150 Favorites = 176 Auto Rotate = 175 Photobook Set-up...
Page 318: Handling Precautions
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred...
Page 319: Specifications
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specifications Camera Effective Approx. 16 million pixels Pixels (Max.) 8x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm) ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 3.0 type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx. 461,000 dots LCD Monitor ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 2.7 type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx.
Page 320 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 ELPH 130 IS ELPH 120 IS 1 – 11 ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 IXUS 140 IXUS 135 1 – 13 Supported Wi-Fi Channels ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP) Wi-Fi Security...
Page 321 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 Number of Shots Approx. 200 in Eco mode Approx. 275 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 50 minutes Continuous Shooting* Approx. 1 hour, 35 minutes Playback Time Approx. 5 hours *1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
Page 322 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio...
Page 323 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Flash Range ELPH 130 IS IXUS 140 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.) Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) 1.3 – 1.7 m (4.3 – 5.6 ft) ELPH 120 IS IXUS 135 ELPH 115 IS IXUS 132 Maximum wide angle (j) 50 cm –...
Page 324 4.2 V DC, 0.41 A Charging Time: Approx. 2 hr. (when using NB-11L) Charge Indicator: Charging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator system) Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 325: Index
Adding target devices Camera shake ......146 Camera .......213 CameraWindow Computer ......218 Printer ........227 Display ........225 Smartphone ......208 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services .......202 Settings .......202 AE lock ........122 Center (AF frame mode)....138 AF frames ........134 Clock..........66 AF lock........141 Color Accent (shooting mode) ...106 Aspect ratio........85...
Page 326 ç Contents Cropping ........180 Custom white balance ....127 Face AiAF (AF frame mode) ..135 Face self-timer (shooting mode)......114 Date/time Favorites ........176 Adding date stamps ....83 FE lock........143 Changing .......26 File numbering ......252 Date/time battery ....26 Fireworks (shooting mode) ..99 Settings .........24 World Clock ......245 Fish-eye effect...
Page 327 ç Contents Image quality  Compression ratio Recording time ....322 (image quality) My Colors ......128, 182 Images Erasing ........168 Playback  Viewing Nickname Protecting ......163 Camera .......200 Indicator ........65 Device .........239 Infinity (focus mode) ....133 Interface cable ......2, 39 Package contents ......2 ISO speed........124 Photobook set-up ......280 PictBridge ......259, 265...
Page 328 ç Contents Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Saving images to a computer ..225 Disk .........2 Screen Installation .......38, 47 Display language ....27 Saving images to a Icons ......297, 299 computer ......41, 50 Menu  FUNC. menu, Menu Sounds ........243 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Stitch Assist (shooting mode) ..
Page 329 ç Contents Web services Adding target devices ..202 Connection ......206 Display order .......205 White balance (color)....126 Wi-Fi ..........190 Access point ......216 Settings .......216 Windows CameraWindow display ..225 Settings .......217 Wink self-timer (shooting mode)......112 World Clock .......245 PBC Method ......220 PIN Method ......222 Wrist strap ...
Page 330 ç Contents CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. FCC/IC Notice ELPH 130 IS ELPH 120 IS Models: PC1889/ PC1896 (including WLAN Module Model WM218, FCC ID: AZD218) The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
Page 331 ç Contents Digital Camera, Model PC1889/ PC1896 systems IXUS 140 IXUS 135 This product is installed with the WLAN Module which is certified to standards set by IDA Singapore. USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
Page 332 (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Page 333 Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, New York 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Page 334 Battery Charger CB-2LFE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter.
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