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©CANON INC. 2013
Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Camera Basics
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Auto Mode
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Other Shooting
Modes
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P Mode
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Tv, Av, and M
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Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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  • Page 1 To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter • Appendix Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the title at right. future. Index From chapter title pages, you can access topics by clicking their titles. ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E556-010...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Cover Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of Common Camera If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. capacity.

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Before Use • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were Common Camera recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Operations affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages Basic Guide arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...

  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    Cover Part Names and Conventions in This Guide • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. Before Use • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. Common Camera •...
  • Page 5 Cover • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. <o> Up button on back Before Use <q> Left button on back Common Camera <r> Right button on back Operations <p> Down button on back Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Cover Table of Contents Tv, Av, and M Mode ....65 Appendix ......113 Before Use Specific Shutter Speeds Troubleshooting ......([Tv] Mode)........66 Common Camera On-Screen Messages ....Package Contents ......2 Auto Mode ......27 Operations Specific Aperture Values On-Screen Information ....Compatible Memory Cards ....2 ([Av] Mode) ........66 Shooting with Camera- Basic Guide...

  • Page 7: Common Camera Operations

    Cover Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Before Use Shoot Common Camera Operations Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ........Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Basic Guide Shooting people well Advanced Guide Camera Basics Portraits Against Snow Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome Auto Mode Other Shooting...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Cover Safety Precautions View Before Use View images (Playback Mode) ............. • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety Common Camera Automatic playback (Slideshow) ............precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used Operations On a TV ....................correctly. •...
  • Page 9 If the battery charger (for cameras that use one) becomes wet, unplug objects. Basic Guide it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
  • Page 10 Cover • Caution If your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. different levels of charge together, do not use old and new batteries Before Use • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a together, and do not insert the batteries with the + and –...

  • Page 11: Basic Guide

    Cover Basic Guide Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Initial Preparations ........... Trying the Camera Out ........

  • Page 12: Initial Preparations

    Cover Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Before Use Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to Prepare for shooting as follows. Common Camera charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the Attaching the Strap Operations battery pack charged.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Cover Insert the battery pack. • To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not Before Use While pressing the battery lock in the charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. Common Camera • direction of the arrow, insert the battery For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the Operations pack as shown and push it in until it clicks...

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    Cover Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Set the date and time. Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an Remove the battery pack. Common Camera option. Operations Open the cover and press the battery Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the lock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 15: Display Language

    Cover Changing the Date and Time Before Use • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in Adjust the date and time as follows. date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. Common Camera •...

  • Page 16: Trying The Camera Out

    Cover Still Images Movies Set the display language. Trying the Camera Out Before Use Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a language, Common Camera Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Operations and then press the <m>...
  • Page 17 Cover Compose the shot. Shoot. Before Use To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Press the shutter button all the way Common Camera the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), down. Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move As the camera shoots, a shutter sound it toward <j>...
  • Page 18 Cover Viewing Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To Before Use play movies, go to step 3. After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Common Camera follows. Operations Basic Guide Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Advanced Guide Your last shot is displayed.
  • Page 19 Cover Erasing the Images Before Use You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Common Camera erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Operations Basic Guide Choose an image to erase. Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Advanced Guide <5>...

  • Page 20: Advanced Guide

    Cover Advanced Guide Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Advanced Guide Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback Auto Mode options Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode On/Off ..............

  • Page 21: On/Off

    Cover On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Before Use As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates Shooting Mode Common Camera the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of Operations Press the power button to turn the inactivity. camera on and prepare for shooting. Basic Guide Power Saving in Shooting Mode To turn the camera off, press the power...

  • Page 22: Shutter Button

    Cover Shutter Button Shooting Modes Before Use To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Common Camera P, Tv, Av, and M Modes button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Operations Live View Control Mode Take a variety of shots...

  • Page 23: Shooting Display Options

    Cover Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Before Use Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Press the <l> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Common Camera the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Operations Information”...

  • Page 24: Using Menus

    Cover Using Menus • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default Before Use Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. settings 94). Common Camera Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], Operations playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending Basic Guide on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 124...

  • Page 25: Indicator Display

    Cover Indicator Display Choose a menu item. Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the The indicator on the back of the camera 5) lights up or blinks Common Camera <5> dial to choose a menu item. depending on the camera status. Operations For menu items with options not shown, Indicator...

  • Page 26: Clock

    Cover Clock Before Use You can check the current time. Common Camera Operations Press and hold the <m> button. Basic Guide The current time appears. If you hold the camera vertically while Advanced Guide using the clock function, it will switch Camera Basics to vertical display.

  • Page 27: Auto Mode

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Auto Mode Basic Guide Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Image Customization Features ....... Customizing Camera Operation .....

  • Page 28: Shooting With Camera- ([Av] Mode) Determined Settings

    Cover Shooting with Camera-Determined Compose the shot. Settings Before Use To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Common Camera the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. it toward <j>...
  • Page 29 Cover Shoot. Resize the subject and Before Use recompose the shot as needed. Press the shutter button all the way Common Camera down. To resize the subject, repeat the Operations operations in step 3 28). As the camera shoots, a shutter sound However, note that the sound of camera Basic Guide is played, and in low-light conditions...
  • Page 30 Cover Still Images Movies Before Use Common Camera • A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred Operations • Keep your fingers away from the Microphone by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take microphone while shooting movies.

  • Page 31: Scene Icons

    Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Scene Icons Image Stabilization Icons Before Use Common Camera In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Operations by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically applied (Intelligent IS).

  • Page 32: Common, Convenient Features

    Cover Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Operations aiming the camera at. •...

  • Page 33: Using The Self-Timer

    Cover Still Images Movies • Using the Self-Timer Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates Before Use the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending Common Camera With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed on the zoom range.
  • Page 34 Cover Still Images Movies Once you start the self-timer, the lamp Before Use will blink and the camera will play a self- Common Camera Customizing the Self-Timer timer sound. Operations You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Two seconds before the shot, the blinking Basic Guide and sound will speed up.

  • Page 35: Adding A Date Stamp

    14). Basic Guide Use camera DPOF print settings 107) to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 100) Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose Camera Basics...

  • Page 36: Image Customization Features

    Cover Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Before Use Still Images Common Camera Changing the Aspect Ratio Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Operations how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card”...

  • Page 37: Changing Movie Image Quality

    Cover Still Images Movies Red-Eye Correction Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Common Camera Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Operations movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, follows. see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 129). Basic Guide Access the [Flash Settings] Advanced Guide screen.

  • Page 38: Helpful Shooting Features

    Cover Helpful Shooting Features Movies Using the Wind Filter Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be Displaying Grid Lines Operations reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind.

  • Page 39: Magnifying The Area In Focus

    Cover Still Images Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus Checking for Closed Eyes Before Use Common Camera You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed Operations enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.

  • Page 40: Customizing Camera Operation

    Cover Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Before Use Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. Common Camera You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red- For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” 24).

  • Page 41: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots

    Cover Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Common Camera You can change how long images are displayed and what information is Operations displayed immediately after shooting.

  • Page 42: Other Shooting Modes

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Other Shooting Modes Basic Guide Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or Advanced Guide captured using special functions Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Brightness / Color Customization...

  • Page 43: Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control)

    Cover Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness / Color Customization Before Use Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will (Live View Control) Common Camera automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Operations Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as Basic Guide Enter [K] mode.

  • Page 44: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Cover Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Before Use P Shoot with snowy backgrounds Still Images Common Camera Using the Face Self-Timer (Snow) Operations Bright, natural-colored shots of people The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of Basic Guide against snowy backgrounds.

  • Page 45: Image Effects (Creative Filters)

    Cover Image Effects (Creative Filters) Join the subjects in the Before Use shooting area and look at the Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. camera. Common Camera Operations After the camera detects a new face, the Enter [ ] mode. lamp blinking and self-timer sound will Basic Guide Set the mode dial to [...

  • Page 46: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect

    Cover Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Still Images Movies Before Use (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot in vivid colors (Super Common Camera Vivid) Operations Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Shots in rich, vivid colors. Basic Guide Choose [ ]. Advanced Guide Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)”...

  • Page 47: Miniature Effect

    Cover Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Before Use (Miniature Effect) Minute Clips) Common Camera Operations Speed Playback Time Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and Basic Guide below your selected area.

  • Page 48: Shooting In Monochrome

    Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Shooting in Monochrome Before Use (Toy Camera Effect) Common Camera Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Operations This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Basic Guide (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.

  • Page 49: Discreet Mode

    Cover Still Images Movies Movies Discreet Mode Shooting Movies in [E] Mode Before Use Common Camera Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use Operations Enter [E] mode. this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. Set the mode dial to [E]. Basic Guide Black bars displayed on the top and Enter [ ] mode. Advanced Guide bottom edges of the screen indicate Set the mode dial to [...
  • Page 50 Cover Movies Before Use Common Camera Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Operations Before shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop increments within a range of –2 to +2. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Lock the exposure. After releasing the shutter button, press Camera Basics the <o>...

  • Page 51: P Mode

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations P Mode Basic Guide More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes • • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], P Mode [ G ] mode.

  • Page 52: Exposure Compensation

    Cover Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Before Use Still Images Common Camera Adjusting Image Brightness You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Operations style. (Exposure Compensation) Basic Guide Enter [ G ] mode. The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop Advanced Guide increments, in a range of –2 to +2.

  • Page 53: Changing The Iso Speed

    Cover Compose the shot and shoot. Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Before Use After one shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is no longer displayed. Common Camera Operations Press the <o> button, choose an option • (either press the <o><p> buttons or AE: Auto Exposure Basic Guide •...

  • Page 54: Color And Continuous Shooting

    Cover Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Adjusting White Balance Operations backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more Basic Guide...
  • Page 55 Cover Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Still Images Movies Before Use Common Camera Custom White Balance Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia Operations For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white or black and white.

  • Page 56: Continuous Shooting

    Cover Still Images • Continuous Shooting White balance 54) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. Before Use • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may Common Camera Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. change.

  • Page 57: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Cover Shooting Range and Focusing • Cannot be used with the self-timer 33) or [Blink Detection] Before Use 39). Still Images Common Camera • Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow Operations down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e].

  • Page 58: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Cover Still Images Movies • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When you focus manually, the AF frame mode 59) is [Center] Before Use and AF frame size 59) is [Normal], and these settings cannot Common Camera When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can be changed.

  • Page 59: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter Changing the AF Frame Mode Before Use Common Camera The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as Operations This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it follows.
  • Page 60 Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Before Use Common Camera Face AiAF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Operations • Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
  • Page 61 Cover Shoot. Still Images Before Use Press the shutter button halfway. [ changes to a blue [ ], which follows Common Camera Shooting with Servo AF the subject as the camera continues to Operations This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long Basic Guide...

  • Page 62: Flash

    Cover Flash Still Images Changing the Focus Setting Before Use Still Images Common Camera You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Changing the Flash Mode Operations subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button Basic Guide...

  • Page 63: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Cover Still Images • Shooting with the FE Lock In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures Before Use to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should Common Camera Just as with the AE lock 52), you can lock the exposure for the flash set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure Operations...

  • Page 64: Other Settings

    Cover Other Settings Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Before Use Still Images Common Camera Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Operations Press the <n> button, choose [IS Mode] on the [4] tab, and then press the Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as Basic Guide <q><r>...

  • Page 65: Tv, Av, And M Mode

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Tv, Av, and M Mode Basic Guide Take smarter, more sophisticated shots Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes • P Mode Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Tv, Av, and M Mode Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) ....

  • Page 66: Mode)

    Cover Still Images Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Before Use Common Camera Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera Operations automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.

  • Page 67: Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values ([M] Mode)

    Cover Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Before Use • After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level Values ([M] Mode) may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. Common Camera • Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter Operations Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Cover Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Before Use Common Camera Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. Operations Basic Guide Enter [D] mode. Set the mode dial to [D]. Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics Press the <m> button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either Auto Mode pressing the <o><p>...

  • Page 69: Playback Mode

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Playback Mode Basic Guide Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Advanced Guide Camera Basics • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Auto Mode •...

  • Page 70: Viewing

    Cover Still Images Movies Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To Viewing Before Use play movies, go to step 3. Common Camera After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Operations follows. Basic Guide Enter Playback mode. Advanced Guide Press the <1>...

  • Page 71: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Cover Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Press the <l> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Navigating through Images in an Index Operations the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images (Detailed Information Display)”...

  • Page 72: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

    Cover Still Images Movies • Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions When the camera has found no corresponding images for some Before Use conditions, those conditions will not be available. Common Camera Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Operations image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect • To show or hide information, press the <l> button in step 2. •...

  • Page 73: Image Viewing Options

    Cover Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Before Use Still Images Common Camera Magnifying Images Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Operations image is displayed for about three seconds. Basic Guide Magnify an image. Choose a slideshow transition and Moving the zoom lever toward <k>...
  • Page 74 Cover Still Images Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Changing Slideshow Settings Before Use You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Common Camera Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may wish to between images and the display duration of each image.

  • Page 75: Protecting Images

    Cover Using the Menu Still Images Movies Protecting Images Before Use Access the setting screen. Common Camera Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Operations Press the <n> button and choose 78). [Protect] on the [1] tab 24).

  • Page 76: Choosing Images Individually

    Cover Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Before Use Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Operations 75), choose [Select] and press the 75), choose [Select Range] and Basic Guide <m>...

  • Page 77: Specifying All Images At Once

    Cover Specifying All Images at Once Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Before Use <5> dial to choose an image, and then Choose [Select All Images]. Common Camera press the <m> button. Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Operations Images before the first image cannot be 75), choose [Select All Images] and...

  • Page 78: Erasing Images

    Cover Erasing Multiple Images at Once Still Images Movies Erasing Images Before Use You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing Common Camera images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Operations 75) cannot be erased.
  • Page 79 Cover Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Before Use Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Operations Method” 78), choose [Select] and Method” 78), choose [Select Basic Guide press the <m>...

  • Page 80: Rotating Images

    Cover Still Images Movies Rotating Images Rotate the image. Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. <5> dial to choose an image. Operations The image is rotated 90° each time you Basic Guide press the <m>...

  • Page 81: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Cover Still Images Movies Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu Before Use Choose [Favorites]. Common Camera You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Operations category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all Press the <n> button and choose [Favorites] on the [1] tab 24).

  • Page 82: Editing Still Images

    Cover Editing Still Images Save the new image. Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press • Image editing (= 82 – 85) is only available when the memory Operations card has sufficient free space.
  • Page 83 Cover Choose an image. Still Images Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) <5> dial to choose an image, and then Common Camera press the <m> button. Operations You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate Cropping Area file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My Basic Guide...

  • Page 84: Correcting Red-Eye

    Cover Still Images • Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using Before Use [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Common Camera Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Operations detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient Still Images overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects...

  • Page 85: Movies

    Cover Movies Editing Movies • Some images may not be corrected accurately. Before Use • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose Common Camera [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.
  • Page 86 Cover Review the edited movie. Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button. Common Camera The edited movie is now played. Operations To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. Basic Guide To cancel editing, press the <o><p> buttons to choose [ ].

  • Page 87: Setting Menu

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Setting Menu Basic Guide Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Using Eco Mode ............ Metric / Non-Metric Display ........Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ....

  • Page 88: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

    Cover Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting the Volume Before Use Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. Common Camera functions as desired, for greater convenience 24). Operations Silencing Camera Operations Choose [Volume], and then press the Basic Guide <m>...

  • Page 89: Date And Time

    Cover Date and Time World Clock Before Use Adjust the date and time as follows. To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you Common Camera travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that Operations time zone.

  • Page 90: Lens Retraction Timing

    Cover Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment Before Use The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Common Camera the <1> button in Shooting mode 21).

  • Page 91: Screen Brightness

    Cover Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Before Use Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you Common Camera should format the card with this camera. Operations Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy Choose [LCD Brightness], and then images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them Basic Guide...

  • Page 92: File Numbering

    Cover File Numbering • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file Before Use Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) management information on the card and does not erase the data Common Camera and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change completely.

  • Page 93: Checking Certification Logos

    Cover Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Before Use Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Common Camera on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Operations camera packaging, or on the camera body.

  • Page 94: Adjusting Other Settings

    Cover Adjusting Other Settings Before Use The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. Common Camera • [Video System] (= Operations • [Eye-Fi Settings] 111) Basic Guide Restoring Defaults Advanced Guide If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Camera Basics settings.

  • Page 95: Accessories

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Accessories Basic Guide Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible Advanced Guide accessories sold separately Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) ....
  • Page 96 Included Accessories Common Camera Canon accessories. Operations 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 Basic Guide Battery Pack and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to Battery Charger...

  • Page 97: Optional Accessories

    Cover Optional Accessories Before Use • The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability the charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that  is visible on a Common Camera varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.

  • Page 98: Using Optional Accessories

    Advanced Guide (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible TV as you control the camera. printer. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. Camera Basics For details, visit your nearest Canon Auto Mode retailer. • Some information may not be displayed on the TV (= 119). Other Shooting Modes...

  • Page 99: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Cover Turn the TV on and switch to Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power video input. Before Use Switch the TV input to the video input you Common Camera Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) connected the cable to in step 2. Operations eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.

  • Page 100: Using The Software

    Basic Guide Turn the camera on and use it as desired. When finished, turn the camera off and After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you Advanced Guide unplug the power cord from the outlet. can do the following things on your computer.

  • Page 101: Checking Your Computer Environment

    Camera Basics Windows XP SP3 Download the software. Auto Mode • Install the software. Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including Other Shooting supported OS versions. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the Modes on-screen instructions to complete the P Mode installation process.

  • Page 102: Saving Images To A Computer

    Cover Saving Images to a Computer Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Before Use Camera] and then click [OK]. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Common Camera For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some Operations software excluded).

  • Page 103: Printing Images

    Operations the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on Basic Guide for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for in step 2.

  • Page 104: Configuring Print Settings

    Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 105). When you are finished printing, turn the Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other details – Settings 105). camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” 98).
  • Page 105 Cover Still Images Before Use Still Images Common Camera Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Operations By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Paper Settings]. Basic Guide After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Advanced Guide...
  • Page 106 Cover Choose a layout. Still Images Before Use Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the Common Camera Printing ID Photos <5> dial to choose an option. Operations Choose [ID Photo]. When choosing [N-up], press the Basic Guide <q><r> buttons to specify the number of Following steps 1 –...

  • Page 107: Printing Movie Scenes

    • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. Date • – [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- Images are printed with the file number. compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. File No. – All image print list settings are cleared after Clear DPOF printing.
  • Page 108 2. Auto Mode [3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 14). When finished, press the <n> button • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Other Shooting to return to the menu screen. printers (sold separately). Modes P Mode...
  • Page 109 Cover Still Images Still Images Before Use Common Camera Setting Up Printing for All Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Operations Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing When images have been added to the Basic Guide for Individual Images”...

  • Page 110: Adding Images To A Photobook

    Cover Still Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Before Use Adding Images Individually Common Camera Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Choose [Select]. Operations on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, Following the procedure in “Choosing where they are stored in their own folder.

  • Page 111: Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Cover Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Still Images Before Use Common Camera Removing All Images from a Photobook Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted Operations Following the procedure in “Choosing Basic Guide a Selection Method” 110), choose Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of [Clear All Selections] and press the <m>...

  • Page 112: Checking Connection Information

    Cover Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the Before Use shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if simple information display mode). Common Camera necessary. Operations (Gray) Not connected Interrupted Basic Guide...

  • Page 113: Appendix

    Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Appendix Basic Guide Helpful information when using the camera Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Troubleshooting ..........Functions and Menu Tables ......Handling Precautions ........Specifications ..........
  • Page 114 Strange display on the screen when shooting. If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are Common Camera If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer recorded in movies. Operations Support Help Desk.

  • Page 115: Shooting Movies

    Cover Subjects are affected by red-eye 37). No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the • Before Use Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 40) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp shutter button is pressed halfway. 4) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about •...
  • Page 116 Restart the camera, with the memory card in it 21). memory card 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way 13), contact Tv, Av, and M a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Computer Mode Insufficient space on card Playback Mode Cannot transfer images to a computer.
  • Page 117 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, Operations edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help functions are not available for movies. Basic Guide Desk.
  • Page 118 Cover On-Screen Information Focusing range Date stamp Grid lines Before Use 57, 58), AF Zoom bar Shooting (Information Display) lock 62), IS ISO speed Blink detection Common Camera mode icon i-Contrast Operations Shooting mode Exposure Exposure level Basic Guide 120), Scene compensation bar icon MF indicator...
  • Page 119 Cover Playback (Detailed Information Display) Still images: Favorites Shooting date/time Resolution Before Use 129) My Colors Movies: Playback 55, 83) i-Contrast Common Camera time 129) 54, 84) Red-eye correction Operations Protection 37, 84) Basic Guide Advanced Guide • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 98). Camera Basics Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing”...

  • Page 120: Functions And Menu Tables

    Cover Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Shooting Mode Basic Guide Function Advanced Guide – – – – Exposure Compensation ISO Speed Camera Basics – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 121 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – AE Lock/FE Lock* 52, 63) Basic Guide – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 122 Cover FUNC. Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Function Basic Guide Metering Method Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – My Colors Camera Basics – – – – –...
  • Page 123 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations Still Image Aspect Ratio Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide – – – – – – Camera Basics Resolution – Auto Mode –...

  • Page 124: Shooting Tab Menu

    Cover 4 Shooting Tab Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Function Basic Guide AF Frame – – – Center Advanced Guide – – – Face AiAF* – – – – – – – Tracking AF Camera Basics AF Frame Size* –...
  • Page 125 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations MF-Point Zoom Basic Guide – – – – – – – Advanced Guide Safety MF – – – Camera Basics Flash Settings 37, 40, 63, 68) Auto Mode – – – –...
  • Page 126 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use Common Camera Function Operations Blink Detection Basic Guide – – – – – – Advanced Guide Grid Lines On/Off Camera Basics IS Mode Continuous/Off Auto Mode – – Shoot Only Other Shooting Date Stamp Modes –...

  • Page 127: Set Up Tab Menu

    Cover 3 Set Up Tab Menu 2 Print Tab Menu Before Use Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Common Camera = 88 – = 109 Operations Mute Format Print Select All Images Volume = 88 = 92 = 108 = 109...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Hi-speed USB Modes Interface Analog audio output (stereo) contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) P Mode • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Battery Pack NB-6LH temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm...
  • Page 129 Cover • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Before Use • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed Number of Shots Approx.
  • Page 130 Cover Shooting Range Shutter Speed Before Use Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto ] mode, automatically set range Common Camera 1 – 1/3200 sec. Shooting Mode Focusing Range Operations 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – infinity –...
  • Page 131 Cover Battery Pack NB-6LH Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Common Camera Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V DC Operations Nominal Capacity: 1060 mAh Basic Guide Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Advanced Guide Dimensions: 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight: Approx.

  • Page 132: Index

    Cover Index Exposure AE lock .......... 52 Before Use Household power......... 99 Compensation ....... 52 Creative filters (shooting mode)... 45 Common Camera FE lock .......... 63 Operations Cropping ........82, 105 Eye-Fi cards ........2, 111 AC adapter kit ........ 97, 99 i-Contrast ........54, 84 Custom white balance ......
  • Page 133 Cover Movies Editing ........... 85 Before Use Saving images to a computer .... 102 Terminal ........98, 103 Image quality Screen Toy camera effect (shooting mode) ..48 Common Camera (resolution/frame rate) ....37 Display language ......15 Operations Tracking AF ......... 60 Recording time ......
  • Page 134 Cover FCC Notice Before Use (Digital Camera, Model PC2006 systems) Common Camera Operations Battery Charger CB-2LY Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode • Playback Mode • • Setting Menu •...
  • Page 135 Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this Index 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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