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ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
  • Page 2 Records sound memos by themselves (Sound Recorder) Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the...

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ..... . 1 Handling Precautions .
  • Page 5 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 51 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)....53 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ... 54 Switching between Metering Modes .
  • Page 6 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..113 Changing My Camera Settings..... . . 113 Registering My Camera Settings .

  • Page 7: Handling Precautions

    Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
  • Page 9 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 10 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
  • Page 11 Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
  • Page 12 Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

  • Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions

    Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Camera-Basic Operations

    Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Standard No Information (No Information) Detailed Standard (Information View) Detailed The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.

  • Page 15: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second.

  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 26) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP.

  • Page 17: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor

    Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Digital Tele-converter/Zoom Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) Spot Frame AF Frame (p. 49) ISO Speed (p. 69) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Shooting Method 37, Basic p. 16) Auto Rotate (p.
  • Page 18 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the following methods. - Set the IS mode to a setting other than [Off] 32).
  • Page 19 Detailed My Category (p. 82) Exposure Compensation (p. 56) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Histogram (p. 18) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) My Colors (Shooting) 62), Color Accent /Color Swap (p. 64) Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 42, 47, 64, 66, Basic Guide pp. 11 – 13) My Colors (Playback) (p.

  • Page 20: Using The Viewfinder

    Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value.

  • Page 21: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].

  • Page 22: Setting The World Clock

    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]...

  • Page 23: Time Zone

    Use the button to select a destina- tion time zone You can also select an area with Time Difference from the the touch control dial. In addition, Home Time Zone as in Step 3, you can set the day- light saving time. Use the button to select [Home/ World], and the...

  • Page 24: Menus And Settings

    Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
  • Page 25 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu (My Camera) Menu You can switch between menus with button when this part is selected.

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 152). FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Basic Manual Mode Metering Mode p. 55 p. 12 Basic Special Scene Mode Compression (Still Image) p.

  • Page 27: Play Menu

    Disp. Overlay (Still) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/ p. 41 Both Off*/Grid Lines (Movie) IS Mode Continuous*/Shoot Only/ p. 32 Panning/Off Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 40 button p. 71 *1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): or images with faces detected if [Face Detect] has been selected in [AiAF] mode.
  • Page 28 Set up Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. (Basic p. 10) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound.
  • Page 29 (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to print other image sizes. (However, it...

  • Page 30: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

  • Page 32: Shooting

    Shooting You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings 22).
  • Page 33 Printing on wide size paper (you can check 3264 x 1832 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. pixels Areas that will not be recorded appear on (Widescreen) the LCD monitor as a black border.) *1 Paper sizes vary according to region. *2 This function cannot be configured in the modes.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Is Mode

    How to Use the IS Mode By using the IS mode, you can reduce image blur when magnifying a distant subject or shooting in low-light situations. You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs Continuous continually.

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

    Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele- Converter You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. Option Focal Length Characteristics You can shoot at a maximum zoom factor of approximately 16x using a Standard 35 –...
  • Page 36 Using the Digital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. The combined optical and digital zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. Based on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom fac- tor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate.

  • Page 37: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)

    Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 2 – 50 cm (0.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 7.5 x 5.5 mm (0.3 x 0.2 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x).

  • Page 38: Red-Eye Reduction Function

    Red-Eye Reduction Function You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash. *This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. See Menus and Settings 23).

  • Page 39: Continuous Shooting

    29). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

  • Page 40: Creative Light Effect Mode

    Creative Light Effect Mode This mode is for recording people against a nightscape or points of light, such as holiday lighting. You can depict the point source of light in specific shapes to produce a fantastical image. Always use the flash in this mode (flash is on by default). Image shot with selected.
  • Page 41 FUNC. Menu * (Portrait) (Creative Light Effect). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Press Use the button to select a shape and press , then shoot. The size of the selected shape will vary according to the zoom setting. The image stabilization function may not be as effective in this mode as in others.

  • Page 42: Postcard Mode

    Postcard Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting.

  • Page 43: Setting The Display Overlay

    Setting the Display Overlay You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject’s horizontal and vertical alignment.

  • Page 44: Movie Shooting

    Movie Shooting The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates 45). If you register the function with the button, you can start shooting a movie simply by pressing the button regardless of the mode dial setting...
  • Page 45 • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use 143). * Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording may stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB.
  • Page 46 You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies 29). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (Basic Guide p. 1). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.

  • Page 47: Frame Rate

    Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) (Color Swap). FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting.

  • Page 48: Time Lapse

    Changing the Shooting Interval (Time Lapse)) FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.) and press the FUNC./SET button. The recordable duration will display. Recordable Duration...

  • Page 49: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
  • Page 50 Compose the second image so that it over- laps a portion of the first and shoot. You can retake a shot by pressing the button and return- ing to the previously recorded image screen. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor- rected when the images are stitched together.

  • Page 51: Switching Between Focusing Modes

    Switching between Focusing Modes The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set the focus. Select from among the following three focusing methods. You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
  • Page 52 The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected. - The camera displays up to three frames where it has detected a face. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray.

  • Page 53: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)

    Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
  • Page 54 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 49) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

  • Page 55: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to The AE lock cannot be used when the flash is set to fire.

  • Page 56: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and select (flash on). Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.

  • Page 57: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Switching between Metering Modes FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.

  • Page 59: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)

    Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select the shutter speed The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value,...
  • Page 60 Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off], or shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu * (Auto). See Menus and Settings 22).
  • Page 62 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
  • Page 63 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.

  • Page 64: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to Neutral record neutral hues.
  • Page 65 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Use the button to select a My Colors mode. See Setting the Camera to a Cus- tom Color Mode 63). When not in Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. Shoot.

  • Page 66: Changing Colors

    Changing Colors You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
  • Page 67 The Color Accent mode will take effect. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previ- ously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
  • Page 68 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Desired Color Original Color (After Swapping) (Before Swapping) Stills: FUNC. Menu * (Manual) (Color Swap). Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings 22). *Default setting. Stills Movies The Color Swap mode will take effect. The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the...
  • Page 69 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. Only one color can be specified. You can use the button to specify the range of col- ors that are swapped. •...
  • Page 70 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]*.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Press the button and use the but-...

  • Page 72: Changing The Iso Speed With One Touch (Auto Iso Shift)

    Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift) If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed simply by pressing the button to record at a shutter speed that avoids the effects of camera shake. (Rec.) Menu [Auto ISO Shift]...

  • Page 73: Registering Functions With The Button

    Registering Functions with the button You can register a function that you often use with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Disp. Overlay Not Assigned* – p. 41 +/- (Exp.) p. 56 Rec.

  • Page 74: Using The Button

    Using the Button Press the button. The setting value of the registered function switches each time the button is pressed thereafter. - A configuration screen will appear for the func- tions. - With the function registered, the white balance data is captured each time you press the button.

  • Page 75: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]*/...

  • Page 76: Checking For Focus Right After Shooting

    Checking for Focus Right After Shooting You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded. Shoot. The recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review function 24). Press ) while the Recorded Image image is displayed.
  • Page 77 Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position Press If you have an image with multiple AF frames in focus, you can change the display position between the orange frames each time you press the MENU button. Press The camera will switch to the display position change mode.

  • Page 78: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a new folder the next time you shoot Create New Folder images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark.
  • Page 79 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus and Settings 23). Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is cre- ated.

  • Page 80: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Con- tinuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings 23). *Default setting. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
  • Page 81 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1...

  • Page 82: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, pp. 4, 18. Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x.

  • Page 83: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at Selected Image once. Use the button to change the image selection. Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display...

  • Page 84: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. Image searches (p. 83) Slide Show (p. 97) Protect (p. 102) Erase (p.

  • Page 85: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Shot Date Jumps to the first image in each category.

  • Page 86: Viewing Movies

    : use the Select the search key button to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images corresponding to the search key.

  • Page 87: Operating The Movie Control Panel

    Select (Play) and press The movie will pause if you press Movie Control Panel the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you Volume Level press the button again. (Adjust with the When playback ends, the movie button) stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel.

  • Page 88: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( of 15 sec.* or 30 sec.**) cannot be edited. * When the shooting interval is 1 sec.

  • Page 89: Rotating Images In The Display

    Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 134).

  • Page 90: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.

  • Page 91: Red-Eye Correction Function

    Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image.
  • Page 92 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved image file is saved as the last image of the photographed images. [Overwrite]: saves the new image under the original file name.
  • Page 93 Adding Correction Frames You can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames. Use the button to select [Add Frame] and press Use the button to adjust the frame position and press You can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever.

  • Page 94: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue Vivid Green...
  • Page 95 Select [OK] and press The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the...

  • Page 96: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).

  • Page 97: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture.
  • Page 98 Sound Recorder Panel Use the button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Exit Record Stop Play (Use the button to select a sound memo and then press the FUNC./SET button.) Rewind (Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound memo cannot be heard while rewinding.) Fast Forward (Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards.

  • Page 99: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. Plays all images on a memory card in order. All Images Plays images bearing a specified date in Date order.

  • Page 100: Transition Effects

    Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
  • Page 101 Select a date/category/folder to play back Select and press Use the button to select a date/ category/folder to play back and press button. To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. Images display in the order selected. Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/ folder.
  • Page 102 Selecting Images for Playback ( – Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.

  • Page 104: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. You can protect the images in a specified Select by Category category.
  • Page 105 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press [Select] Use the button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in Protection Icon the index playback mode.

  • Page 106: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV set You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal. Open the DIGITAL terminal cover with a fingernail from the left side and plug the AV cable in all the way.

  • Page 107: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. Erases images corresponding to the selected Select by Date date. Select by Category Erases images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder.
  • Page 108 Select the image, date, category or folder and press [Select] Use the button to select an image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also erase images in the index playback mode. [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the...

  • Page 109: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, pp. 4, 22. Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
  • Page 110 Turn the mode dial to (Playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item See Menus and Settings 23). Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings 110).
  • Page 111 [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the button to select a date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. - Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image.

  • Page 112: Setting The Print Style

    Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. *Default setting Standard* Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a Index Print Type reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and Both index formats.

  • Page 113: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Images with date imprints created by (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) (p. 40) will have the date imprinted regardless of the [Date] setting. Accordingly, the date may be printed twice if [Date] is set to [On]. Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu 27).
  • Page 114 Use the button to select an image to transfer and press Pressing the FUNC./SET button Transfer Selection again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings 23).

  • Page 115: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start- up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes.

  • Page 116: Registering My Camera Settings

    Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
  • Page 117 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. After recording, select (Register) and press the FUNC./SET button.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery Confirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 8). Battery charge insufficient Insert a fully charged battery into the to operate camera...

  • Page 119: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor Nothing displays LCD monitor is set to Off. Press the DISP. button to turn on the LCD monitor 12). The LCD monitor will shut off during shooting. If [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off], the power saving function will shut down the LCD monitor while shooting in mode.

  • Page 120: Shooting

    appears. A slow shutter speed has Set IS mode to a setting other than likely been selected [Off] 32). because of insufficient Raise the ISO speed 69). lighting. Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] 70). Set the flash to a setting other than (Flash Off) (Basic Guide p.

  • Page 121: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card or Slide the write protect tab of the SDHC memory card is memory card upward 132).
  • Page 122 Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic shooting. Guide p. 14). The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because positive (+) setting 56). the surroundings are too Use AE lock or use the spot metering bright.
  • Page 123 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air. This constitute a malfunction. is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle.

  • Page 124: Shooting Movies

    Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery First close the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover and then turn the power on. power on and then off again. (Basic Guide p. 7). Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.

  • Page 125: Playback

    Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back may play back if they another camera or are added to the camera using the images edited with a supplied software program computer.

  • Page 126: Battery/Battery Charger

    Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera 29). device. Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used See Battery Handling Precautions to its full capacity. 130).

  • Page 127: Printing On Direct Print Compatible Printers

    Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera and printer not Attach the camera to the printer properly connected. securely with the supplied cable. Printer power is off. Turn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. In the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and select [Auto] 27).

  • Page 128: List Of Messages

    However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 129 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset];...
  • Page 130 Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer. Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect, or the sound memo cannot be played back.
  • Page 131 (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.

  • Page 132: Appendix

    Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Change the battery pack Battery charge is low. Battery charge is insufficient to Recharge it as soon as operate the camera. Replace possible if it will be used for the battery immediately.

  • Page 133: Charging The Battery

    Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging. It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.

  • Page 134: Handling The Memory Card

    Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices.
  • Page 135 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.

  • Page 136: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)

    Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 137: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 138 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.

  • Page 139: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Approx. 8.0 million Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.

  • Page 141: Continuous Shooting

    ISO Speed* Auto* , High ISO Auto* , ISO 80/100/200/400/ 800/1600 *1 Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Custom Built-in Flash Auto*, On*, Off * Red-eye reduction, FE Lock and slow synchro available Flash Range...
  • Page 142 Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal Number of Large: 3264 x 2448 pixels Recording Pixels Medium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixels (Still Images) Medium 2: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Postcard: 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen: 3264 x 1832 pixels Number of Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:...
  • Page 143 (edit/slow motion play back possible) or Sound Recorder (up to 2 hours sound-only recording/ playback possible). Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
  • Page 144 A Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
  • Page 145 3264 x 1832 pixels • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 146 Movie Recording Frame 32MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Pixels Rate 14 sec. 1 min. 1 sec. 3 min. 57 sec. 1 min. 56 (640 x 480 pixels) Standard 27 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. sec. 2 min. 42 38 sec. 10 min. 29 sec. sec.
  • Page 147 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels (3264 x 2448 pixels) 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB...

  • Page 148: Sd Memory Card

    SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx.
  • Page 149 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Weight...

  • Page 150: Index

    INDEX Numerics DPOF Print Order Print Style......3:2 Guide ....... DPOF Transfer Order... AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 .. Erasing Add Frame ......All Images ......AE Lock ......... Single Images ..Basic 3, 19 AF Frame ......15, Exposure ........ AF Lock........
  • Page 151 Print/Share Button Basic 3, 22, 30 Registering......Language......Basic 9 Printing......Basic 22 LCD Monitor Protect........Night Display ...... Playback Information ..Quick-bright LCD ....Recording Pixels ....30, Shooting Information ..Red-Eye ....36, Basic 1 Using the LCD Monitor ..Correcting ......
  • Page 152 Smooth Continuous Shooting Sound Memo ......Sound Recorder..... Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) ..Spot AE Point Frame ..... Spot Frame ......System Requirements.. Basic 25 Telephoto ..... Basic 14 Time Lapse ......Time Zone......20, Touch Control Dial ..Basic 4 Transition Effects Playback ......

  • Page 153: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 154: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Configure the settings to the shooting conditions and shoot. Function Page Large – Medium 1 – Medium 2 – Medium 3 – p. 30 Recording Pixels Small – Postcard – – – Widescreen – –...
  • Page 155 Function Page Digital Tele-Converter – – – – p. 33 Evaluative Metering Center Weighted Avg. – – – – – p. 55 Method Spot – – – – – Exposure Compensation – – (12) – p. 56 Exposure Shift – –...
  • Page 156 CEL-SG6VA210 © 2007 CANON INC.

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