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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU...

  • Page 3: Other

    Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back 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 results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ... . Shoot to match special conditions....–...
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto) ....58, Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..49 Read This First ........3 Changing the Screen Brightness ..
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio 6 Using Various Functions (Image Quality) ......72 for Shooting Movies ... 97 Changing the ISO Speed ....74 Changing the Movie Mode ....98 Adjusting the White Balance ... 75 Changing the Image Quality.... 98 Adjusting the Brightness AE Lock/Exposure Shift....

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..131 9 Useful Information.... 143 Changing Functions.......132 Using Household Power....144 Changing Shooting Functions..136 Troubleshooting ......145 Changing Playback Functions ..140 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen ....... 148 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound........141 Functions Available in Each...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage. • Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort. Caution •...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery. For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into...

  • Page 15: Number Of Shots Can Be Taken

    This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 17: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the power button.

  • Page 20: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 21: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button Set the display language.

  • Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop) The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.

  • Page 24: A Taking Pictures

    A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 25 A Taking Pictures Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

  • Page 26: Scene Icons

    A Taking Pictures • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (1.0 – 11 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm –...

  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Select an image. Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order. Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken.

  • Page 28: Active Display

    1 Viewing Images Active Display If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing. • Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch. •...

  • Page 29: Erasing Images

    / Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase.

  • Page 30: Printing Images

    c Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p.

  • Page 31: Print Images

    Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.

  • Page 32: Shoot Movies

    E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E.

  • Page 33: Stop Shooting

    E Shooting Movies Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. Elapsed Time Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will...

  • Page 34: Viewing Movies

    1 Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Select a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select a movie, then press the o button.

  • Page 35: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Viewing images Windows XP: 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more Interface Free Hard Disk ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more Canon Utilities Space PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Display 1,024 × 768 pixels or higher Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 –...

  • Page 36: Install The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 37: Turn On The Camera

    Transferring Images to a Computer Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs]...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Accessories Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Wrist Strap WS-DC7 AV Cable AVC-DC400* Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover)* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-DC30 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
  • Page 39 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 40: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 41: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Power Button 136)/AF Assist Beam 137)/ Mode Switch Self-Timer Lamp 64)) Speaker Lens Microphone (p. 33) Zoom Lever Flash (pp. Shooting: i (Telephoto)/j (Wide Tripod Socket Angle) (p. 24) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 144) Playback: k (Magnify)/g (Index) Memory Card/Battery Cover (p.

  • Page 43: Control Dial

    Components Guide b (Exposure Compensation) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) 76)/ o Button Indicator (p. 46) c (Direct Print) Button e (Macro) (pp. 30, 126, 70)/u (Infinity) 69)/ q Button 139) 1 (Playback) Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (pp. 103) HDMI OUT Mini Terminal (p.

  • Page 44: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recordable Red-Eye Correction (p. 90) (p. 15) shots (p. 18) Date Taken/Recorded Camera Orientation* Movies: Remaining Time (p. 62) Drive Mode (pp. 63, 64, (p. 33) ISO Speed (p.

  • Page 45: Switching The Display

    Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 126) Recording Pixels (p. 72) Macro 70), Infinity My Category (p. 118) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 69) Shooting Mode (p. 15) File Size (pp. Shutter Speed Metering Modes (p.

  • Page 46: Indicator

    Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.

  • Page 47: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode 150). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode. Display the FUNC.

  • Page 48: Menu - Basic Operations

    n Menu – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 152 – 155). Display the menu.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. Select [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On].

  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the n Button Display the menu. Press the n button. Select [LCD Brightness]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [LCD Brightness].

  • Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. Select [Reset All]. Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card.

  • Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 55: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.

  • Page 56: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Select the desired shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the Â...
  • Page 57 Shooting in Various Conditions H Take indoor shots (Indoor) Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 58 Shooting in Various Conditions O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.

  • Page 59: Turning The Flash Off

    ! Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select !. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select !, then press the m button. ! will appear on the screen. Follow the steps above to return the setting to What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing...

  • Page 60: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 61 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.

  • Page 62: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set 19).

  • Page 63: Ò Using The Self-Timer

    Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select Ò, then press the m button.

  • Page 64: Using The Face Self-Timer

    " Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82) when you enter the composition. Select ".

  • Page 65: Special Effects For Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect)

    Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) Light displays and other points of light in the night backgrounds behind your subject can be changed into any of six predetermined shapes. Be sure to use the flash when shooting. Select Select in Steps 1 –...

  • Page 67: Selecting Settings Yourself

    Selecting Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode.

  • Page 68: G Shooting In Program Ae

    G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 42). Select G. Select G in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 47 and press the m button.

  • Page 69: Turning The Flash On

    h Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (1.0 – 11 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 30 cm – 2.0 m (1.0 – 6.6 ft.). Select h.

  • Page 70: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 50 cm (0.79 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle.

  • Page 71: R Zooming In On Close Subjects (Digital Macro)

    R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 2 – 10 cm (0.79 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. However, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at some recording pixel settings 72).

  • Page 72: Changing The Recording Pixels

    Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. Select the recording pixels. Press the m button and select then press the m button. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button.
  • Page 73 4000 × 2248 1105 1707 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.

  • Page 74: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed. Press the m button and select then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. Once set, the ISO speed will appear on the screen.

  • Page 75: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. Press the m button and select then press the m button. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 77: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. Press the m button and select , then press the m button. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 78: Î Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 77 and select , then press the l button.

  • Page 79: Customizing The Self-Timer

    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $. After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select $, then immediately the press the n button.

  • Page 80: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” 111). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.

  • Page 81: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is •...

  • Page 82: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. Press the n button, select the 4 tab, select [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option.

  • Page 83: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.

  • Page 84: Shooting With The Af Lock

    % Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

  • Page 85: Taking Shots With Impact (Zoom Blur)

    Taking Shots With Impact (Zoom Blur) The optical zoom operates automatically during shooting, creating an image where the subject appears closed into the center of the screen. Select Select in Steps 1 – 3 on p. 47 press the m button. After the shutter sound plays, the camera will zoom.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can select a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the c button 139). Frame Set the Face Select mode. Point the camera toward the face and press the c button.

  • Page 87: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Select the metering mode. Press the m button and select , then press the m button. Select an option. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 88: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    ( Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock 87), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h 69). Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 89: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select [i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto].

  • Page 90: Œ Red-Eye Correction

    Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On].

  • Page 91: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select [Blink Detection]. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Shoot.

  • Page 92: Shooting Long Exposures

    ≈ Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈.

  • Page 93: Changing The Color And Shooting

    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 94 Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Select Y. to select Y. Follow Step 2 on p. 56 Press the l button. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display.
  • Page 95 Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors affected. Select a negative value to limit the range of colors. Select a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.

  • Page 96: L Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Select x or v. to select x or v. Follow Step 2 on p.

  • Page 97: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “1 Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. •...

  • Page 98: Changing The Movie Mode

    Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. Set the mode switch to E. Select a movie mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select E, then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 99: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in , 1 hour in •...

  • Page 100: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p.

  • Page 101: Editing

    * Editing Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit...

  • Page 102: Save The Edited Movie

    * Editing Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when selected. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is selected.

  • Page 103: Using Playback And Other Functions

    Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the •...

  • Page 104: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images.
  • Page 105 Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date. Select an image. If you set the single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left.

  • Page 106: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 112) or protect (p. 116) all images at once in the filtered condition. Setting the Conditions Select Press the m button to select...

  • Page 107: Viewing Slideshows

    . Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once. • “/ Erasing Images” 29), “. Viewing Slideshows” 107), “: Protecting Images” 116), “Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 127) .

  • Page 108: Changing Settings

    . Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the m button.

  • Page 109: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display 45).

  • Page 110: Magnifying Images

    k Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.

  • Page 111: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV.

  • Page 112: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv

    Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the camera’s HDMI OUT mini terminal.
  • Page 113 / Erasing All Images Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. Follow Step 2 above to select [Select] and press the m button. Select images. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen.
  • Page 114 / Erasing All Images Select Range Select [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 112 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button.
  • Page 115 / Erasing All Images Erase. Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button.  Select images with the dial You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.

  • Page 116: Protecting Images

    : Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 112). Select :. Press the m button to select :, then press the m button. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [Protect], and press the m button.

  • Page 117: Protect Images

    : Protecting Images Select Range Select [Protect]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Select [Select Range]. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select [Select Range], and press the m button.

  • Page 118: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 106), Slideshow 107), Erase 112), Protect 116), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 127) Select ;.
  • Page 119 ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [My Category]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Category], and press the m button. Select [Select]. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select [Select], and press the m button.

  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    \ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Select \. Press the m button to select \, then press the m button. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons to select the rotation direction and press the m button.

  • Page 121: Resizing Images

    = Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image.

  • Page 122: Trimming

    [ Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the Â...

  • Page 123: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 77 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button.

  • Page 124: Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (I-Contrast)

    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [i-Contrast], then press the m button.

  • Page 125: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear.

  • Page 126: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)

    Â dial to select [Remove] and press the m button. Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer 30).

  • Page 127: Selecting Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints.
  • Page 128 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera.
  • Page 129 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99). Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each. You cannot set the number of print copies for Index prints.
  • Page 130 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing All Selections Select [Clear All Selections]. Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on 128, and press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared.

  • Page 131: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

  • Page 132: Changing Functions

    Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. Select [Power Saving], then press the m button.
  • Page 133 Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings.
  • Page 134 Changing Functions If you change the date or time in the setting, 19), your time and date will automatically change. Turning off Hints & Tips When you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. Select [Hints &...

  • Page 135: Creating A Folder

    Changing Functions Creating a Folder You can create new folders in which to save images. Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. Select [Create New Folder], then press the qr buttons to select Shots will be recorded into the new folder. Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation.

  • Page 136: Changing Shooting Functions

    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a shooting mode 27). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.].

  • Page 137: Changing The Image Display Time

    Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to select [Off].

  • Page 138: Displaying The Overlay

    Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display.

  • Page 139: Changing The Is-Mode Settings

    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the IS-Mode Settings Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly Continuous on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus.

  • Page 140: Changing Playback Functions

    Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button 48). Turning off Active Display When you shake or tilt the camera gently you can display the next image or you can change the speed at which images switch. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 141: Changing The Start-Up Image Or Sound

    Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds. Change Sounds Select [Sound Options], then press the m button.
  • Page 142 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. Select [Start-up Image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to select [2], then press the m button.

  • Page 143: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.

  • Page 144: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.

  • Page 146: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance 157). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 137). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. •...

  • Page 147: Shooting Movies

    Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera 52). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. •...

  • Page 148: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    16). Memory card error (p. 52) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 149 If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image in playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Please tilt camera gently! •...

  • Page 150: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function — Flash (pp. 59, 69, … — — — All Range — — — — — Focusing Zone (pp. — — — — Exposure Compensation 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 99) — " Self-Timer (pp.
  • Page 151 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ≈ T Y x v X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 152: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 82) Center — AF Frame Size (p. 82) Normal/Small — — — — Servo AF (p. 84) On/Off — Standard/Off Digital Zoom (p. 60) 1.5x/2.0x AF-Point Zoom (p. 83) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p.
  • Page 153 Menus ≈ T Y x v X > z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 154: Set Up Menu

    Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Set the sounds played for each camera Sound Options p. 141 operation. LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p.

  • Page 155: Playback Menu

    Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 107 My Category Categorizes images. p. 118 Erase Erases images. p. 112 Protect Protects images. p. 116 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of images. p. 124 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in images.

  • Page 156: Handling Precautions

    LCD monitor. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed in your Warranty System Booklet. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 157: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 158 Specifications Recording Media ....SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format.....Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type .
  • Page 159 Weight ......Approx. 65 g (2.29 oz) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE, excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. About MPEG-4 Licensing This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used...

  • Page 160: Index

    Index Numerics Setting........... Date/Time Date and Time 3:2 Guide..........Default Settings ........DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2, Digital Macro ..........AC Adapter Kit........40, Digital Tele-Converter ......Accessories ..........Digital Zoom ..........AE Lock ............ Direct Print Button ......30, AF Assist Beam........
  • Page 161 Index AF Lock ..........AF-Point Zoom ........Memory Card..........Face Selection ........Available Shots ......18, 73, Servo AF ..........Formatting ........22, Focus Check........... Number of Recordable Images ..... Focus Lock ..........Menu Foliage............Basic Operations........Format (Formatting Memory Cards) ..List............
  • Page 162 Index Red-Eye Correction ........... Using When Abroad ......... Red-Eye Correction ......Reduction..........Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ...... Video Movie Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..Viewing (Playback) Rotating Images ........Enlarged Display......... Index Display ........Single Image Playback ......Screen Slideshow..........Display Language ......... Viewing Images on a TV .....
  • Page 163 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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