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Page 2: Package Contents
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Operations • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Basic Guide affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...
Page 3: In This Guide
Cover Part Names and Conventions in This • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. Before Use Guide • : Important information you should know • Common Camera : Notes and tips for expert camera use Operations •...
Page 4 Cover Turning the control dial is one way to Before Use choose setting items, switch images, and Common Camera perform other operations. Most of these Operations operations are also possible with the <o><q><r> buttons. Basic Guide • Advanced Guide In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Cover Table of Contents Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ..93 Installing CameraWindow on a Smartphone .......136 Before Use Specific Shutter Speeds Preparing to Register a ([Tv] Mode)........94 Common Camera Computer ........137 Operations Package Contents ......2 Auto Mode / Specific Aperture Values Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu ..139 Compatible Memory Cards ....2...
Page 6 Cover Appendix ......184 Before Use Troubleshooting ......185 Common Camera On-Screen Messages ....188 Operations On-Screen Information ....191 Basic Guide Functions and Menu Tables ..193 Handling Precautions ....204 Advanced Guide Specifications ......204 Index ..........208 Camera Basics Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Auto Mode / Precautions ........
Page 7: Common Camera Operations
Cover Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Before Use Shoot Common Camera Operations Use camera-determined settings Basic Guide (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) ............. 30, Vivid Colors Poster Effect “Aged” Photos Advanced Guide Shooting people well Camera Basics Auto Mode / Portraits Against Snow Fish-Eye Effect...
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) ............114 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 Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • If your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have Before Use different levels of charge together, do not use old and new batteries • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a Common Camera together, and do not insert the batteries with the + and –...
Page 11 Cover Basic Guide Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and Camera Basics playback Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Initial Preparations ...........
Page 12: Initial Preparations
Cover Initial Preparations Holding the Camera Before Use Prepare for shooting as follows. Place the strap around your wrist. Common Camera Operations Attaching the Strap When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely Basic Guide to prevent it from moving.
Page 13: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card
Cover Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. Before Use After unplugging the battery charger, Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Common Camera remove the battery pack by pushing it in Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted Operations ( ) and up ( ).
Page 14 Cover Insert the memory card. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Before Use Insert the memory card facing as shown Remove the battery pack. Common Camera until it clicks into the locked position. Operations Open the cover and press the battery Make sure the memory card is facing the Basic Guide lock in the direction of the arrow.
Page 15: Setting The Date And Time
Cover Setting the Date and Time Finish the setup process. Before Use Press the <m> button when finished. Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen After a confirmation message, the setting Common Camera is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way Operations screen is no longer displayed.
Page 16: 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 17: Trying The Camera Out
Cover Still Images Movies Set the display language. Trying the Camera Out Before Use Press the <o><q><r> buttons or Common Camera turn the <7> dial to choose a language, Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Operations and then press the <m>...
Page 18 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 (telephoto), down. Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move As the camera shoots, a shutter sound it toward <j>...
Page 19 Cover Finish shooting. To access Scroll Display mode, turn the Before Use <7> dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the Press the movie button again to stop Common Camera <7> dial to browse through images. shooting. The camera beeps twice as Operations recording stops.
Page 20 Cover Touch-Screen Operations Erasing the Images Before Use To view the next image, drag left across You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Common Camera the screen in step 2, and to view the erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
Page 21: 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 Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode On/Off ..............
Page 22: 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. Basic Guide camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power Power Saving in Shooting Mode Advanced Guide...
Page 23: 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 button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Operations P, Tv, Av, M, and C Modes Auto Mode /...
Page 24: Shooting Display Options
Cover Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Before Use Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Common Camera the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen follows. Operations Information” 191).
Page 25: Using Menus
Cover Using Menus Finish the setup process. Before Use Press the <m> button. Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Common Camera The screen before you pressed the Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], Operations <m> button in step 1 is displayed again, playback [1], and so on.
Page 26 Cover Choose a menu item. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use • Press the <o> buttons or turn the To access tabs, press the <n> button to access the menu, and then Common Camera <7> dial to choose a menu item. touch the desired tab. Operations For menu items with options not shown, •...
Page 27: On-Screen Keyboard
Cover Confirming Input and Returning to On-Screen Keyboard the Previous Screen Before Use Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Face ID 42), Press the <n> button. Common Camera Wi-Fi connections 139), and so on. Note that the length and type of Operations information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.
Page 28: Indicator Display
Cover Indicator Display Clock Before Use The indicator on the back of the camera 4) lights up or blinks You can check the current time. Common Camera depending on the camera status. Operations Indicator Press and hold the <m> button. Color Camera Status Basic Guide...
Page 29: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Basic Guide Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Using Face ID ...........
Page 30: Shooting With Camera-Determined
Cover Shooting with Camera-Determined Compose the shot. Before Use Settings To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Common Camera the zoom lever toward (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 31 Cover If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, Shooting Movies Before Use move the <h> switch to raise the flash. It Start shooting. will fire when shooting. If you prefer not Common Camera Press the movie button. The camera Operations to use the flash, push it down with your beeps once as recording begins, and finger, into the camera. Basic Guide Rec] is displayed with the elapsed Elapsed Time time. Shoot.
Page 32: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode
Cover Shoot. Finish shooting. Before Use Follow step 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” Press the movie button again to stop 30) to shoot a still image. Common Camera shooting. The camera beeps twice as Operations The camera records both a still image recording stops.
Page 33 Cover • Digest Movie Playback You can change how long images are displayed after shots 52). Before Use Display a still image shot in [ ] mode to play a digest movie, or specify the Common Camera date of the digest movie to play 107).
Page 34: Scene Icons
Cover Still Images Movies • The background color of [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] is dark blue, and the Scene Icons Before Use background color of [ ] is orange. • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will Common Camera In [ ] and [...
Page 35: Image Stabilization Icons
Cover Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Continuous Shooting Scenes Before Use If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed, Common Camera Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway Operations applied (Intelligent IS).
Page 36: Common, Convenient Features
Cover Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects Operations subjects you are aiming the camera at. Basic Guide •...
Page 37: Step Zoom
Cover Still Images Movies • Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths 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 (Step Zoom) Common Camera on the zoom range. Operations White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear You can shoot at preset focal lengths of 24, 28, 35, 50, 85, 100 or 120 mm...
Page 38: Using The Self-Timer
Cover Still Images Movies Once you start the self-timer, the lamp Using the Self-Timer Before Use will blink and the camera will play a self- Common Camera timer sound. With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed Operations Two seconds before the shot, the blinking shots.
Page 39: Touch Shutter
Cover Still Images Shooting by Touching the Screen Still Images Movies Before Use (Touch Shutter) Common Camera Customizing the Self-Timer Operations You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). With this option, instead of pressing the shutter button, you can simply Basic Guide touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on Choose [$].
Page 40: Adding A Date Stamp
Use camera DPOF print settings 180) to print C Mode The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print 173) However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm Playback Mode beforehand that the date and time are correct 15).
Page 41: Using Face Id
Cover Using Face ID Registering Face ID Information Before Use If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s You can register information (face info, names, birthdays) for up to 12 Common Camera people to use with Face ID. face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when Operations shooting.
Page 42 Cover To register a birthday, on the [Edit Profile] Register face information. Before Use screen, choose [Birthday] (either press Aim the camera so that the face of the Common Camera the <o> buttons or turn the <7> person you want to register is inside the Operations dial), and then press the <m> button. gray frame at the center of the screen.
Page 43 Cover • The flash will not fire when following step 2. • Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or Before Use • scene differs drastically from the registered face information. If you do not register a birthday in step 3, Babies or Children icons Common Camera •...
Page 44: Checking And Editing Registered Information
Cover Checking and Editing Registered Information Check or edit the information as Before Use needed. Access the [Check/Edit Info] Common Camera To check a name or birthday, access screen. Operations the [Edit Profile] screen by pressing the Following step 1 in “Registering Face ID <o> buttons or turning the <7> Basic Guide Information”...
Page 45 Cover Choose the face info to Before Use Overwriting and Adding Face Information overwrite. You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should Common Camera Press the <o><q><r> buttons or update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as Operations turn the <7>...
Page 46: Image Customization Features
Cover Image Customization Features Erasing Registered Information Before Use You can erase information (face info, names, birthdays) registered to Face Still Images Common Camera ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Changing the Aspect Ratio Operations Basic Guide Access the [Erase Info] screen.
Page 47 Cover Still Images Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Red-Eye Correction Before Use Common Camera Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as 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 follows. Basic Guide “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” 205).
Page 48: Changing Movie Image Quality
Cover Movies • You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use <r> button and then touching [ Common Camera 4 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, Still Images Basic Guide see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 206). Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps Advanced Guide Press the <m>...
Page 49: Helpful Shooting Features
Cover Helpful Shooting Features • If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the <n> button, and Before Use on the [4] tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a [ ] to [ ] or [ ] to choose Still Images Movies Common Camera...
Page 50: Checking For Closed Eyes
Cover Still Images Check the focus. Checking for Closed Eyes Before Use Press the shutter button halfway. The Common Camera face detected as the main subject is now ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed Operations magnified.
Page 51: 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 25) 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” 25).
Page 52: 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 53: 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 / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Specific Scenes ..........Shots Resembling Miniature Models Special Modes for Other Purposes ....
Page 54: Specific Scenes
Cover Specific Scenes Still Images Before Use Shoot evening scenes without using Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Common Camera automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Operations Beautiful shots of evening scenes or Basic Guide Enter [K] mode. portraits with evening scenery in the background, without the need to hold the Set the mode dial to [K].
Page 55 Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Before Use t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Common Camera Shooting with an Underwater Focusing Range Vivid shots of fireworks. Operations If focusing is difficult in [S] mode 54) with a focus range of [ using a focus range designed for underwater shooting can ensure optimal Basic Guide underwater shots.
Page 56: Shooting High-Contrast Scenes
Cover Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Movies Before Use Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Common Camera Posterized shots (Poster Effect) Operations Shots that resemble an old poster or Enter [ ] mode. Basic Guide illustration. Set the mode dial to [ Advanced Guide Camera Basics...
Page 57: Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Cover Still Images Movies • Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) Excessive camera shake or certain shooting conditions may prevent Before Use you from obtaining the desired results. Common Camera This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old Operations photographs. Choose from five effect levels.
Page 58: Miniature Effect
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Shots Resembling Miniature Models Before Use (Fish-Eye Effect) (Miniature Effect) Common Camera Operations Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and Basic Guide below your selected area.
Page 59: Toy Camera Effect
Cover Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use (for One-Minute Clips) (Toy Camera Effect) Common Camera Operations Speed Playback Time This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Basic Guide Approx.
Page 60: Shooting With A Soft Focus Effect
Cover Still Images Still Images Making Subjects Stand Out Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Before Use (Background Defocus) Common Camera This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were Operations attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. Two consecutive images are captured each time you shoot and processed Basic Guide into a single image, so that the subject stands out against a blurred Choose [ ].
Page 61: Special Modes For Other Purposes
Cover Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Before Use Still Images Common Camera Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Auto Shooting after Face Detection Operations (Smart Shutter) Basic Guide Choose [ ]. Follow steps 1 –...
Page 62 Cover Press the shutter button all the • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. Before Use way down. • The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and Common Camera open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. The camera now enters shooting standby Operations •...
Page 63 Cover Join the subjects in the Still Images Before Use shooting area and look at the camera. Common Camera Using the Face Self-Timer Operations The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of After the camera detects a new face, the another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area lamp blinking and self-timer sound will Basic Guide...
Page 64: Shooting Starry Skies (Star)
Cover Shooting Starry Skies (Star) • There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes Before Use and combines the images. Common Camera • To disable image processing that makes stars more prominent, choose MENU Still Images Operations ► [4] tab ► [Star Emphasis] ► [Off].
Page 65 Cover Secure the camera. Movies Before Use Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Common Camera Shooting Movies of Star Movement Operations (Star Time-Lapse Movie) Shoot. Still images are captured continuously over a specified duration and Basic Guide Press the shutter button all the way combined to create a movie.
Page 66 Cover Check the brightness. • If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, Before Use Press the shutter button all the way down shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that point Common Camera to shoot a single still image.
Page 67: Shooting Various Movies
Cover Adjust the exposure. Movies Shooting Various Movies Before Use Turn the <7> dial to adjust the exposure, as you watch the screen. Common Camera Shooting Movies in [E] Mode Operations Shoot 67). Basic Guide Enter [E] mode. Movies Set the mode dial to [E]. Advanced Guide Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Black bars are displayed on the top and...
Page 68 Cover Shoot 67). Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Playback Time Camera Basics Frame Rate Image Quality (For a 30-sec. Clip) Auto Mode / 240 fps (320 x 240) Approx. 4 min. Hybrid Auto Mode 120 fps (640 x 480) Approx.
Page 69: 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 / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [G] mode. Tv, Av, M, and •...
Page 70: Shooting In Program Ae
Cover Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Adjusting Image Brightness Operations style. (Exposure Compensation) Basic Guide Enter [G] mode.
Page 71: Changing The Metering Method
Cover Still Images Still Images Locking Image Brightness / Exposure Changing the Metering Method Before Use (AE Lock) Common Camera Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Operations conditions as follows. Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and Basic Guide exposure separately.
Page 72: Changing The Iso Speed
Cover Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Before Use Common Camera Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Operations Turn the <y> ring to choose the ISO Set the metering method to [ ]. speed. Basic Guide Follow the steps in “Changing the The option you configured is now...
Page 73: Changing The Noise Reduction Level
Cover Changing the Noise Reduction Level Still Images Before Use (High ISO NR) Common Camera Adjusting the Setting You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. Operations ], maximum ISO speed can be specified in When the camera is set to [ This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. ], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three a range of [ ] –...
Page 74 Cover Still Images • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) To access the setting screen in step 2, you can either touch [ ] on Before Use the screen in step 1 or touch [ ] on the exposure compensation screen Common Camera 70).
Page 75: Using The Nd Filter
Cover Still Images Still Images Before Use Common Camera Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) Shadow Correct Operations Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, as Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. follows. Basic Guide Press the <m>...
Page 76: Color And Continuous Shooting
Cover Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Custom White Balance Adjusting White Balance Operations For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Basic Guide By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Page 77 Cover • Still Images Movies B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green Before Use • You can customize camera operation so that the B and A adjustment screen Common Camera Manually Correcting White Balance can be accessed simply by turning the <y> ring 96).
Page 78 Cover Still Images Movies • Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) White balance 76) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. Before Use • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may Common Camera change.
Page 79: Continuous Shooting
Cover Still Images • Continuous Shooting Cannot be used with the self-timer 38) or [Blink Detection] Before Use 50). Common Camera • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Operations down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting...
Page 80: Shooting Range And Focusing
Cover Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Before Use Still Images Common Camera When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Operations specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway Basic Guide to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e].
Page 81 Cover Still Images • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode 82) is [1-point] Before Use Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) and AF frame size 83) is [Normal], and these settings cannot Common Camera be changed. Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the Operations first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther •...
Page 82: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Cover Still Images Movies • Changing the AF Frame Mode To access the screen in step 2, you can either touch [ ] on the screen Before Use in step 1 or touch [ ] on the manual focus screen 80).
Page 83 Cover Still Images • On the screen in step 1, you can also restore the AF frame to the original Before Use Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point) position by touching [ ], or exit the setting by touching [ Common Camera When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF Operations...
Page 84: Changing The Focus Setting
Cover Still Images Still Images Changing the Focus Setting Before Use Shooting with Servo AF Common Camera This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Operations camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Page 85 Cover Still Images Shoot. Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) Before Use Press the shutter button halfway. After the Common Camera camera focuses, [ ] changes to [ You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on. Operations Press the shutter button all the way down Basic Guide to shoot.
Page 86 Cover Still Images Movies • Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, Before Use make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Press the <n> Common Camera button, choose [Touch Shutter] on the [4] tab, and then choose You can shoot after choosing a person’s face or another subject to focus on.
Page 87: Flash
Cover Flash Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock Before Use Still Images Common Camera The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not Changing the Flash Mode Operations change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Basic Guide You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on Lock the focus.
Page 88: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Cover Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation [ ] Auto Before Use Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Common Camera Just as with regular exposure compensation 70), you can adjust the Operations flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. [h] On Basic Guide Fires for each shot. Raise the flash, press the <r>...
Page 89: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Cover Still Images Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Changing the Flash Timing Before Use Common Camera Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. Just as with the AE lock 71), you can lock the exposure for the flash Operations shots. Basic Guide Access the setting screen. Raise the flash and set it to [h] Press the <n> button, choose [Flash Advanced Guide 87).
Page 90: Shooting Raw Images
Cover Still Images • Shooting RAW Images When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images Before Use recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated Common Camera software 173). RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no Operations •...
Page 91: Other Settings
Cover Other Settings Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Before Use Still Images Common Camera Changing the Compression Ratio Operations Access the setting screen. (Image Quality) Press the <n> button, choose [IS Basic Guide Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press Advanced Guide Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as...
Page 92 Cover Still Images Movies Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen Movies Before Use Information Common Camera Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown Operations before Shooting Information displayed on the shooting screen and menus can be changed to Basic Guide During movie recording, a smaller image display area is shown, with the a color suitable for shooting under low-light conditions.
Page 93: Tv, Av, M, And C Mode
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Basic Guide Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and customize the camera for your shooting style Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes •...
Page 94: Specific Shutter Speeds
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 95: 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 96: Customization For Shooting Styles
Cover Customization for Shooting Styles Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Before Use Still Images Movies Common Camera Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. Changing Control Ring Settings Operations Basic Guide Raise the flash. Reassign control ring functions as follows. Using the control ring is an enjoyable way to control the camera as you would a fully manual camera.
Page 97 Cover • Functions Assignable to the Control Ring Icons labeled with [ ] indicate that the function is not available in the current Before Use shooting mode or under current function conditions. Functions you can assign to the control ring vary depending on shooting Common Camera •...
Page 98: Customizing Display Information
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Using the Control Ring for Adjustment Customizing Display Information Before Use Common Camera You can turn the control ring for instant adjustment of ISO speed, exposure Set the number of custom displays 24) and what information is Operations compensation, shutter speed, and aperture value, as you touch the screen displayed in each display when the ...
Page 99: Convenient Control Using The
Cover Use the assigned function as • Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway needed. Before Use and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings To activate an assigned function, press Common Camera screen.
Page 100: Customizing The Func. Menu (Func. Menu Layout)
Cover Configure the setting. Customizing the FUNC. Menu Before Use (FUNC. Menu Layout) Press the <n> button, choose [OK] (either press the <q><r> buttons or turn Common Camera the <7> dial), and then press the <m> Operations The display of FUNC. menu items can be customized. Functions not shown button.
Page 101: Saving Shooting Settings
Cover Still Images Save the settings. Saving Shooting Settings Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera <7> dial to choose [OK], and then press Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings Operations the <m> button. for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to [ Basic Guide Even settings that are usually cleared when you switch shooting modes or turn the camera off (such as self-timer settings) can be retained this way.
Page 102 Cover Still Images Movies Rearrange menu items, as Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items Before Use needed. (My Menu) Common Camera Press the <o> buttons or turn the Operations <7> dial to choose [Sort], and then press You can save up to five commonly used shooting menu items on the [ the <m> button. Basic Guide ] tab, you can access to these items quickly from tab.
Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 Cover To start playback, touch [ ] in step 3 of • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button Before Use “Viewing” (= 104). halfway. Common Camera • To adjust the volume during movie To deactivate Scroll Display, press the <n> button, choose [Scroll Operations playback, quickly drag up or down across Display] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off].
Page 106: Switching Display Modes
Cover Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Still Images Movies Before Use Common Camera Histogram Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Operations the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback High The graph in detailed information display Basic Guide...
Page 107 Cover Movies Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Movies Before Use Still Images (Digest Movies) Common Camera RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display Operations View digest movies recorded automatically in [ The RGB histogram shows the ] mode 32) on a day Basic Guide distribution of shades of red, green, and of still image shooting as follows.
Page 108: Browsing And Filtering Images
Cover Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing by Date Before Use Digest movies can be viewed by date. Still Images Movies Common Camera Navigating through Images in an Index Operations Choose a movie. Basic Guide By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images Press the <n> button, choose [List/ you are looking for.
Page 109 Cover Touch-Screen Operations Still Images Movies Before Use Common Camera Filtering Display by [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] Pinch in to switch from single-image Operations display to index display. Choose [Image Search]. Basic Guide To view more thumbnails per screen, Press the <n>...
Page 110 Cover View the filtered images. Still Images Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera Filtering Display by [ ] <7> dial to browse the images narrowed Operations down by your conditions. Choose [ ]. To exit filtered image display, press the Basic Guide Following steps 1 – 2 in “Filtering Display <o>...
Page 111: Viewing Individual Images In A Group
Cover Still Images Movies Touch-Screen Operations Using the Control Ring to Jump Before Use You can also jump to the previous or next Common Camera Use the control ring to find and jump between desired images quickly by image according to your jump method Operations filtering image display according to your specified conditions. chosen in step 1 of “Using the Control Basic Guide Ring to Jump”...
Page 112: Editing Face Id Information
Cover Editing Face ID Information • During group playback (step 2), you can browse through images quickly Before Use “Navigating through Images in an Index” 108) and magnify them If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or Common Camera “Magnifying Images” 113). By choosing [All Images in Group] for erase it.
Page 113: Image Viewing Options
Cover Image Viewing Options Choose the editing option. Before Use Press the <o><q><r> buttons or Still Images Common Camera turn the <7> dial to choose [Overwrite], Magnifying Images Operations and then press the <m> button. Basic Guide Choose the name of the person Magnify an image.
Page 114: Viewing Slideshows
Cover Still Images Movies Touch-Screen Operations Viewing Slideshows Before Use Spread your fingers apart (pinch out) to Common Camera Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. zoom in. Operations You can magnify images up to about 10x Basic Guide Access the setting screen. by repeating this action.
Page 115: Auto Playback Of Related Images
Cover Choose an image. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the <m> button. Before Use • Press the <o><q><r> buttons to You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the <q><r> Common Camera choose the image you want to view next. buttons or turning the <7>...
Page 116: Protecting Images
Cover Choosing Images Individually Still Images Movies Protecting Images Before Use Choose [Select]. Common Camera Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Operations Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection 118). Method” 116), choose [Select] and Basic Guide Choosing a Selection Method press the <m>...
Page 117: Selecting A Range
Cover Selecting a Range Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Before Use <7> dial to choose an image, and then Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera press the <m> button. Operations Images before the first image cannot be Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” 116), choose [Select Basic Guide selected as the last image.
Page 118: Erasing Images
Cover Specifying All Images at Once Still Images Movies Erasing Images Before Use Choose [Select All Images]. Common Camera You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Operations Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
Page 119: Erasing Multiple Images At Once
Cover Erasing Multiple Images at Once Choosing Images Individually Before Use You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing Choose [Select]. Common Camera images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Operations 116) cannot be erased.
Page 120: Rotating Images
Cover Still Images Movies Rotating Images Selecting a Range Before Use Choose [Select Range]. Common Camera Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Operations Method” 119), choose [Select Basic Guide Choose [Rotate].
Page 121: Tagging Images As Favorites
Cover Deactivating Auto Rotation Still Images Movies Tagging Images as Favorites Before Use Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Common Camera images based on the current camera orientation. 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 Basic Guide...
Page 122: Convenient Control Touch Actions
Cover Still Images Movies Finish the setup process. Convenient Control: Touch Actions Before Use Press the <n> button. A confirmation message is displayed. Common Camera You can quickly and easily activate functions that you have assigned to four Operations Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the touch gestures (Touch Actions), in single-image display. Basic Guide <7>...
Page 123: Changing Touch Actions Functions
Cover Changing Touch Actions Functions Assignable Functions Before Use Simplify your preferred camera operations by reassigning dragging patterns Favorites Tag images as favorites, or untag the image. Common Camera to them as desired. Operations Next Favorite Switch to displaying the next image tagged as a favorite. Previous Favorite Switch to displaying the previous image tagged as a favorite.
Page 124: Editing Still Images
Cover Editing Still Images Choose an image size. Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Common Camera <7> dial to choose the size, and then • Image editing (= 124 – 127) is only available when the memory Operations press the <m>...
Page 125 Cover Save as a new image and Still Images Cropping review. Before Use Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” Common Camera You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 124). Operations Basic Guide Choose [Cropping]. • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ Press the <n>...
Page 126 Cover Choose an image. Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the <7> dial to choose an image, and then Common Camera Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be press the <m>...
Page 127: Correcting Red-Eye
Cover Save as a new image and • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using Before Use review. [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Common Camera Press the <o><q><r> buttons or Operations • You can also configure this setting by touching [q][r] on the screen in step 3. turn the <7>...
Page 128: Movies
Cover Review the edited movie. Movies Editing Movies Before Use Press the <o> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button. Common Camera You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. The edited movie is now played. Operations To edit the movie again, repeat step 2.
Page 129: Reducing File Sizes
Cover Movies Reducing File Sizes Editing Digest Movies Before Use Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. Common Camera Individual chapters (clips) 32) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, as Operations needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be recovered. On the screen in step 2 of “Editing Basic Guide Movies”, choose [ ].
Page 130: Wi-Fi Functions
Confirming Access Point Compatibility ....Accessories Registering Web Services ......Initial Preparations ..........Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points .. Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ..... Sending Images ..........Connecting to Access Points in the List ....Appendix Registering Other Web Services ......Geotagging Images on the Camera ....
Page 131: What You Can Do With Wi-Fi
Modes Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. * CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to P Mode those who have purchased this product. Tv, Av, M, and...
Page 132: Wi-Fi
Uploading Images to Web Services Tablet computer Access point Camera Basics Auto Mode / Install CameraWindow on a smartphone 136) SNS, video-sharing CANON iMAGE Hybrid Auto Mode Connect directly 145) or via an access point 140) sites, e-mail GATEWAY Other Shooting...
Page 133: Registering Web Services
Connect via an access point 140) • You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE P Mode Save images to a computer 150) GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the Tv, Av, M, and websites for each Web service you want to register.
Page 134: Registering Canon Image Gateway
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Choose [ Before Use Press the <o><q><r> buttons or After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON Common Camera turn the <7> dial to choose [ ], and iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
Page 135 151) and CANON iMAGE Advanced Guide GATEWAY are now added as destinations, and the [ ] icon changes Once the camera is connected to CANON Camera Basics to [ iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, Auto Mode / A message is displayed on the an authentication code is displayed.
Page 136: Smartphone
Cover Registering Other Web Services Installing CameraWindow on a Before Use Smartphone You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Common Camera camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the Operations Before connecting your camera to a smartphone, first install the free camera first (= 134).
Page 137: Computer
* A USB cable is not included. Although you can install the software without using a operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility cable, some features will not be added. Camera Basics information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Auto Mode / Download the software.
Page 138 Cover Install the files. When a message is displayed Before Use prompting you to connect the Installation may take some time, depending camera, choose whether to Common Camera on computer performance and the Internet Operations connect or not. connection. When Connecting the Camera to Basic Guide Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen the Computer...
Page 139: Accessing The Wi-Fi Menu
Configure the setting. Press the <o> button. Other Shooting Modes Click in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Enter a nickname. P Mode [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection Press the <m> button to access the Tv, Av, M, and setup].
Page 140: Connecting Via An Access Point
Cover Connecting via an Access Point • When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory Before Use card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. Common Camera contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a Also refer to the access point user manual.
Page 141: Connecting To Wps-Compatible Access Points
Cover Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points Check sheet Before Use Network name (SSID/ESSID) WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Common Camera The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Wi-Fi. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method Operations Also called the “access point name” or “network name”. for settings on a WPS supported device.
Page 142 Cover Choose [WPS Connection]. To connect to a Web service, choose Before Use the service icon. If multiple recipients Press the <o> buttons or turn the Common Camera or sharing options are used with a Web <7> dial to choose [WPS Connection], Operations service, choose the desired item on the and then press the <m>...
Page 143 Cover Send or print the images. To connect to a smartphone, Before Use The screen displayed when the devices printer, or computer: are connected varies depending on the Choose the target device. Common Camera target device. Operations Press the <o> buttons or turn the Basic Guide <7>...
Page 144: Connecting To Access Points In The List
Cover Enter the access point Previous Access Points Before Use password. You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by following Common Camera Press the <m> button to access the step 4 in “Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points” 142). Operations keyboard, and then enter the password •...
Page 145: Connecting Without An Access Point
Cover Connecting without an Access Point On the target device, connect to the network identified on the Before Use When connecting to a smartphone or printer via Wi-Fi, you can use the camera. Common Camera camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) instead of using Operations In the smartphone or printer’s Wi-Fi another access point.
Page 146: Previous Access Points
Cover Previous Access Points Send or print the images. Before Use The screen displayed when the devices You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by following Common Camera are connected varies depending on the step 3 in “Connecting without an Access Point” 145).
Page 147: Connecting To Another Camera
148). • Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected Basic Guide to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function. You cannot connect to Advanced Guide PowerShot SD430 DIGITAL ELPH WIRELESS/DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS cameras with this camera.
Page 148: Sending Images Individually
Playback Mode Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images press the <m> button. you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Image transfer will begin. The screen Wi-Fi Functions darkens during image transfer.
Page 149: Sending Multiple Images
<7> dial to choose [Send], and then Send the image. Appendix press the <m> button. Follow the steps in “Sending Images Individually” 148) to send the image. Index • When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent.
Page 150: Saving Images To A Computer
Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your In Windows, access CameraWindow by Auto Mode / camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Hybrid Auto Mode apply. Camera].
Page 151: Sync)
Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can be choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Basic Guide Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
Page 152 Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any Before Use images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.
Page 153: Geotagging Images On The Camera
Cover Geotagging Images on the Camera Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Before Use GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Common Camera application 136) can be added to images on the camera. Images are Operations Editing Connection Information tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Page 154 Cover Choose an item to edit. Erasing Connection Information Before Use Press the <o> buttons or turn the Erase connection information (information about devices that you have Common Camera <7> dial to choose an item to edit, and connected to) as follows. Operations then press the <m>...
Page 155: Returning The Wi-Fi Settings To Default
Cover Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Before Use Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera Common Camera to another person, or dispose of it. Operations Basic Guide Choose [Wi-Fi Settings]. Press the <n> button, and then Advanced Guide choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab 25).
Page 156: 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 / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Power-Saving Adjustment ........
Page 157: Adjusting Basic Camera Convenient Control: 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 25). Operations Choose [Volume], and then press the Silencing Camera Operations Basic Guide <m>...
Page 158: Hiding Hints And Tips
Cover Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Before Use Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. 24) or To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you Common Camera MENU 25) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that Operations time zone.
Page 159: Lens Retraction Timing
Cover Lens Retraction Timing Shoot. Before Use To activate the screen and prepare for The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press shooting when the screen is off but the Common Camera the <1> button in Shooting mode 22).
Page 160: 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 images Choose [LCD Brightness], and then Basic Guide on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Page 161: File Numbering
Cover File Numbering • The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than Before Use Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) the advertised capacity. Common Camera and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change Operations how the camera assigns file numbers.
Page 162: Date-Based Image Storage
Cover Date-Based Image Storage Electronic Level Calibration Before Use Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the Common Camera camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. camera.
Page 163: Setting Copyright Information To Record In Images
Cover Deactivating Touch-Screen Operations Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images Before Use The touch-screen can be disabled to prevent unintended touch operations. To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this Common Camera information beforehand as follows. Operations Choose [Touch Operation], and then Basic Guide...
Page 164: Adjusting Other Settings
Cover Display Language Deleting All Copyright Information Before Use Change the display language as needed. You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same Common Camera time as follows. Operations Choose [Language ], and then press Basic Guide Follow the steps in “Setting Copyright the <m>...
Page 165: Restoring Defaults
Cover Restoring Defaults Before Use If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Common Camera settings. Operations Basic Guide Access the [Reset All] screen. Choose [Reset All], and then press the Advanced Guide <m> button. Camera Basics Restore default settings.
Page 166: 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 / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode...
Page 167: System Map
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Page 168: Optional Accessories
Cover Optional Accessories Flash Unit Before Use The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability Common Camera High-Power Flash HF-DC2 varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Operations External flash for illuminating subjects Power Supplies that are out of range of the built-in flash. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Battery Pack NB-6LH Other Accessories...
Page 169: Index
Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger Advanced Guide a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible screen of the TV. 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 (= 192). Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes...
Page 170 Cover Still Images Movies On the camera, open the terminal cover Before Use and insert the cable plug fully into the Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote Common Camera camera terminal. Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback Operations (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control. Depending on the TV, you may need to adjust some TV settings. For Basic Guide details, refer to the TV manual. Advanced Guide Configure the setting.
Page 171 Cover Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Still Images Movies Before Use Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Common Camera Return Closes the menu. Operations Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Displays sets of images, either from continuous (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the Basic Guide shooting 79) in [G], [M], [B], or [D] mode...
Page 172: Powering The Camera With Household Power
Cover Connect the adapter to the • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output Before Use coupler. format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the Common Camera Open the cover and insert the adapter video output format, press the <n> button and choose [Video Operations plug fully into the coupler. System] on the [3] tab.
Page 173: Using The Software
The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system Software Basic Guide requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Advanced Guide After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you Windows Macintosh can do the following things on your computer. Camera Basics Windows 8 Operating Mac OS X 10.6...
Page 174 Other Shooting terminal ( ). Modes link to modify the program. P Mode Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer’s USB port. For details...
Page 175 Click [Import Images from Camera], and Operations then click [Import Untransferred Images]. From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose Basic Guide Images are now saved to the Pictures [All Programs] ►...
Page 176: Printing Images
Choose an image. Advanced Guide A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Camera Basics <7>...
Page 177: Configuring Print Settings
Cover Still Images Configuring Print Settings Still Images Before Use Common Camera Cropping Images before Printing Operations Access the printing screen. By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” instead of the entire image.
Page 178 Cover Still Images Choose a layout. Before Use Press the <o> buttons or turn the Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Common Camera <7> dial to choose an option. Choose [Paper Settings]. Operations When choosing [N-up], press the After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Basic Guide <q><r>...
Page 179: Printing Movie Scenes
Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of Accessories Sequence paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed Print the image. time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. Appendix Index • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 180: Adding Images To The Print List (Dpof)
Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode No.] at the same time. Still Images • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Other Shooting Configuring Print Settings Modes printers (sold separately). •...
Page 181 Cover Choose an image. Still Images Before Use Press the <q><r> buttons or turn the Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images <7> dial to choose an image, and then Common Camera press the <m> button. Operations Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images”...
Page 182: Adding Images To A Photobook
Cover Still Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Before Use Clearing All Images from the Print List Common Camera Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Operations Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, for Individual Images”...
Page 183 Cover Still Images Still Images Before Use Adding Images Individually Common Camera Adding All Images to a Photobook Choose [Select]. Operations Following the procedure in “Adding Following the procedure in “Choosing Basic Guide Images Individually” 183), choose a Selection Method” 182), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m>...
Page 184: Appendix
Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Appendix Basic Guide Helpful information when using the camera Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 1 Playback Tab Menu ........Troubleshooting ..........
Page 185: Troubleshooting
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 186: Shooting Movies
Cover No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the Subjects are affected by red-eye 47). shutter button is pressed halfway. • Before Use Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] 51) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp •...
Page 187: Common Camera
Cover Computer Zooming is not possible. • Before Use Zooming is not possible in [ ] mode 64). Cannot transfer images to a computer. • Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in [ 58) and [ When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the Common Camera modes.
Page 188: On-Screen Messages
] mode, only the JPEG images are sent. Cannot record! Auto Mode / • Images cannot be sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you Hybrid Auto Mode • move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a...
Page 189 P Mode • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, Invalid selection range • write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help When specifying a range for image selection 117, 120, 181), you attempted to Tv, Av, M, and choose an initial image that was after the final image, or vice-versa. Desk.
Page 190 Check the connected device to make sure it is not experiencing errors. Sending failed Index Memory card error • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 191: On-Screen Information
Cover On-Screen Information AF frame 82), ISO speed Shadow correction Spot AE point frame Before Use Grid lines Shooting (Information Display) Zoom bar Flash mode Common Camera Wind filter (= Date stamp Operations Hybrid Auto mode Time zone 158) Basic Guide DR correction Image stabilization Metering method Advanced Guide...
Page 192 Cover Playback (Detailed Information Display) Group playback Compression (image Still images: quality) (= Resolution Before Use 111), Image 205) quality / Frame / Resolution Movies: Playback Common Camera rate (movies) 47), Digest time 206) Operations 48, 67) movies 107), File size Basic Guide 90), MP4 (movies) Advanced Guide...
Page 193: Functions And Menu Tables
Cover Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations Shooting Mode Basic Guide D B M G S P t Function Advanced Guide – O O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – –...
Page 194 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations O O – – – – – O O O – – O – – O – – – – – O O O O – Move AF Frame O O O O –...
Page 195 Cover FUNC. Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera D B M G Operations S P t Function Basic Guide DR Correction O O – – O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O – –...
Page 196 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Self-Timer O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Basic Guide ] [ $ –...
Page 197 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Image Type O O – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 198: Shooting Tab Menu
Cover 4 Shooting Tab Menu Before Use Shooting Mode Common Camera Operations D B M G S P t Basic Guide Function AF Frame Advanced Guide O O O O – – – O – O – O O – –...
Page 199 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Servo AF O O – – – – – – – – – O O – – O – – – – – O O O – –...
Page 200 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Flash Settings 47, 51, 88, 89, 96) – O O O O – – – O O O – – O O O O – O O O O – –...
Page 201 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Safety Shift – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 202 Cover Shooting Mode Before Use D B M G S P t Common Camera Function Operations Date Stamp Basic Guide O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O –...
Page 203: Set Up Tab Menu
Cover 3 Set Up Tab Menu 1 Playback Tab Menu Before Use Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Common Camera = 157 = 162 = 109 = 125 Operations Mute Create Folder Image Search Cropping Volume = 157...
Page 204: Handling Precautions
Do not rub hard or apply force. File Format compliant • Auto Mode / Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Hybrid Auto Mode screen. Data Type Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) Other Shooting •...
Page 205 Approx. 300 4000x3000 Playback Mode Movie Recording Time* Approx. 30 minutes • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change Wi-Fi Functions Continuous depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approx. 1 hour • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio.
Page 206 Approx. 5.6 shots/sec. Appendix * From the sixth shot. Index • Based on Canon testing standards, using a 8 GB UHS-I memory card. Note that the number of shots will vary depending on subjects, the brand of memory card, and other factors.
Page 207 (sec.)* 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, • Camera Basics All data is based on tests by Canon. 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500 • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without Auto Mode / * In [M] mode, shutter speeds of 20 seconds or slower are not available.
Page 208: Index
AF frames ........82 CameraWindow (smartphone)... 136 Accessories ........168 Cropping ........125 Camera Basics AF lock .......... 87 CANON iMAGE AEB shooting ........74 i-Contrast ........126 AF-point zoom ....... 49 GATEWAY ......131, 133, 134 Auto Mode / AE lock ..........
Page 209 Cover Hybrid Auto (shooting mode) ....32 Movies Shooting Shooting date/time → Date/time Editing ......... 128 Before Use RAW ............ 90 Image quality Shooting information ..... 98, 191 Red-eye correction ...... 47, 127 Common Camera (resolution/frame rate) ..... 48, 67 Slideshow ...........114 i-Contrast ........
Page 210 Cover Tv (shooting mode)......94 Before Use Common Camera Underwater Macro (focusing range) ..55 Operations Underwater (shooting mode) ....54 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Viewing ..........19 Image search ......109 Camera Basics Index display ....... 108 Magnified display ......113 Auto Mode / Single-image display .....
Page 211: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Precautions
Be sure to make the bottom of the camera for a number beginning notes of wireless LAN settings as a precaution. Please note that Canon Basic Guide with PC. The built-in WLAN module model is written...
Page 212: Radio Wave Interference Precautions
Cover Radio Wave Interference Precautions Security Precautions Before Use • Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security precautions This product may receive interference from other devices that emit radio Common Camera more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required. waves. To avoid interference, be sure to use this product as far away as Operations Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi.
Page 213 Cover FCC/IC Notice The camera can print to PictBridge-compatible printers Before Use Model: PC2036 (including WLAN Module Model WM812, FCC ID: AZD812) via Wi-Fi. PictBridge technical standards make it easy to connect digital cameras, printers, and other devices Common Camera Operations directly.
Page 214 Cover FCC Notice Before Use (Digital Camera, Model PC2036 systems) Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Trademarks and Licensing • Auto Mode / Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hybrid Auto Mode Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other Shooting •...
Page 215 Common Camera guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. Operations • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. Basic Guide • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

Canon PowerShot S120 User Manual

Table of Contents

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

Other Shooting Modes

P Mode

Tv, Av, M, and C Mode

Playback Mode

Wi-Fi Functions

Setting Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Appendix

Hybrid Auto Mode

Camera Basics

Other Shooting

Advanced Guide

Auto Mode

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode

Hybrid Auto Mode

Quick Links

Chapters

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