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  • Page 37 Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

  • Page 38: Checking The Package Contents

    Wrist Strap WS-DC7 IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 39: Read This First

    This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

  • Page 40: Safety Precautions

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings....24 Shoot to match special conditions..... . 54 – 56 Take good people shots Portraits At night...
  • Page 41 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ........28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).
  • Page 42 Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Returning the Camera to Checking the Package Contents ..2 Default Settings ......

  • Page 43: Attaching The Strap/Holding The Camera

    Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....... 73 Protecting Images ......100 Shooting Using the Erasing All Images ......101 Two Second Self-Timer ....74 Rotating Images ......102 Customizing the Self-Timer..... 75 Resizing Images......103 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..76 Correcting the Brightness Changing the Composition (i-Contrast) ........

  • Page 44: Charging The Battery

    Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

  • Page 45: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •...

  • Page 46: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
  • Page 47 Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date And Time

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

  • Page 50: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it and down Charge the battery.

  • Page 51: Setting The Display Language

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

  • Page 52: Formatting Memory Cards

    Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards •...

  • Page 53: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.

  • Page 55: Setting The Date And Time

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

  • Page 56: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

  • Page 57: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. Set the display language. ●...

  • Page 58: Viewing Images

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

  • Page 59: Erasing Images

    Pressing the Shutter Button ● Press the m button. Format ing or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card.

  • Page 60: Shooting Movies

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
  • Page 61 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Shoot.

  • Page 62: Viewing Movies

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Including Blue Background Bright Dark Skies Sunsets When Subject Backlit Backlit Using...

  • Page 63: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p.

  • Page 64: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

  • Page 65: Erasing Images

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

  • Page 66: Shoot Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.

  • Page 67: Accessories

    Shooting Movies Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the Elapsed Time elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.

  • Page 68: Separately Sold Accessories

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button.

  • Page 69: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 70: Install The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 71: Connect The Camera To The Computer

    Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose...

  • Page 72: Transfer And View Images

    Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Interface Cable IFC-400PCU *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.

  • Page 74: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.

  • Page 75: Print

    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 77: Learning More

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

  • Page 78: Components Guide

    Components Guide Lamp (pp. 43, 117) Shutter Button (p. 23) Microphone (p. 31) Power Button (p. 19) Lens Flash (pp. 57, 66) Speaker Tripod Socket Zoom Lever DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 122) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Angle) (p.

  • Page 79: Indicator

    Indicator b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 65) / Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) d (Jump) Button (p. 95)/ o Button Indicator (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 93, 107) e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 66) / q Button Mode Switch m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) /...

  • Page 80: Screen Display

    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 128 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display...
  • Page 81 Screen Display Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.

  • Page 82: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 130 – 131). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode.

  • Page 83: Menu - Basic Opera Ions

    MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 132 – 135). Display the menu.

  • Page 84: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 85: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness].

  • Page 86: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

  • Page 87: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

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

  • Page 88: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

  • Page 89: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions

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

  • Page 90: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G.
  • Page 91 Shooting in Various Conditions VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Special Scenes Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light)
  • Page 92 Shooting in Various Conditions S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with Waterproof Case WP-DC36 (sold separately). OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.

  • Page 93: Turning The Flash Off

    Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing...

  • Page 94: Zooming In Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
  • Page 95 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.

  • Page 96: Inser Ing The Date And Time

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

  • Page 97: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button.

  • Page 98: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78). Choose ●...

  • Page 99: Choosing Settings Yourself

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

  • Page 100: Shooting In Program Ae

    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54 and press the m button.

  • Page 101: Adjus Ing The Brightness

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

  • Page 102: Turning The Flash On

    Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h.

  • Page 103: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close- ups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens).

  • Page 104: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 105: Print

    4000 x 2248 1105 3352 13727 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments.

  • Page 106: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will appear on the screen.

  • Page 107: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.

  • Page 108: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) If you change camera set ings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.

  • Page 109: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 72 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons to choose a value.

  • Page 110: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer

    Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 61, 62, 74, 75). • Continuous shooting speed increases in (p. 55). • For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and the shooting speed for may slow down depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings.

  • Page 111: Customizing The Self-Timer

    Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● Press the p button, then press the op buttons to choose $, then press the n button.

  • Page 112: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 99). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure...

  • Page 113: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

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

  • Page 114: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item.
  • Page 115 Changing the AF Frame Mode Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] •...

  • Page 116: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item.

  • Page 117: Shooting With The Af Lock

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

  • Page 118: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure” Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 119: Correcting The Brightness And Shoo Ing (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

  • Page 120: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Red- Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 121: Shooting With Slow Synchro

    Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.

  • Page 122: Shooting Long Exposures

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

  • Page 123: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

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

  • Page 124: Changing The Image Quality

    1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

  • Page 125: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure.

  • Page 126: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 58) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 127: Playback Functions

    Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 29) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 94) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 95) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 96) •...

  • Page 129: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

  • Page 130: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images.

  • Page 131: Searching For Images Using The Jump Display

    Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Choose a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 132: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.

  • Page 133: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.

  • Page 134: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ●...

  • Page 135: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.

  • Page 136: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 101). Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. ●...

  • Page 137: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 100) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase All] in the 1 tab, and press the m button.

  • Page 138: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image.

  • Page 139: Resizing Images

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

  • Page 140: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.

  • Page 141: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Choose an image. ●...

  • Page 143: Printing

    Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 39). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series...

  • Page 144: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.

  • Page 145: Print Images

    ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on prin ing. • Refer to pp. 37, 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.

  • Page 146: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 147: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at he same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
  • Page 148 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button.

  • Page 149: Customizing Camera Settings

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

  • Page 150: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

  • Page 151: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Changing Camera Settings • If you use a memory card already containing images, he newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] set ings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p.

  • Page 152: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Changing Camera Settings Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to choose [Off].

  • Page 153: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 154: Changing The Image Display Time Right After Shooting

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time.

  • Page 155: Displaying The Overlay

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

  • Page 156: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed.

  • Page 157: Useful Information

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

  • Page 158: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click.

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 136). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 117). •...
  • Page 161 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu.

  • Page 162: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    (p. 17). Memory card error (p. 51) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 63, 77) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 163 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as here may be a problem with the camera.

  • Page 164: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Still Images: Recordable Shooting Mode (p. 42) (p. 15) Shots (pp. 15, 69) Flash Mode Camera Orientation* Movies: Remaining (pp. 57, 66, 85) Time/Elapsed Time Red-Eye Correction White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p.
  • Page 165 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Battery Charge Indicator Focusing Zone ISO Speed (p. 70) (p. 15) (pp. 66, 67) Exposure Compensation Metering Modes (p. 81) File Size (p. 69) Folder Number – File Still Images: Recording (p.

  • Page 166: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 65) — AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 82) — — AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 89) — — — — — Focusing Zone (pp. 66, 67) — — AF Lock (p. 81) —...
  • Page 167 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ’ § — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 168: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 78) Center — AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small — — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 58) Digital Tele-converter (1 5x/2 0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 80) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 117) On/Off Red-Eye Corr.
  • Page 169 Menus ’ § — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 170: Playback Menu

    Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image On*/Off p. 114 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data pp.

  • Page 171: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 172: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels ... . Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor ....1/2 3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 173 Specifications Number of Recording Pixels (Still images)..... . Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels...
  • Page 174 Weight......Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) Approx. 61 g (2.15 oz.) (CB-2LYE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 175 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ..........119 Editing i-Contrast ..........104 Red-Eye Correction ......105 AC Adapter Kit ........38, 122 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..103 Accessories ..........37 Rotating Images ........102 AE Lock ..........82, 89 Equipment ..........2 AF Frames ..........25 Default Settings ........
  • Page 176 Index Mode Switch ..........42 Movie Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage Recording Pixels ........88 (Scene Mode) ........... 56 Shooting Time ........88 Grid Lines ..........119 Viewing (Playback) ......32, 91 MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card J Memory Card Histogram ..........45 My Colors ..........
  • Page 177 Index Number of Shots ........75 Face Self-Timer ........62 Two Second Self-Timer ......74 Sepia Tones ..........72 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV ......... 76 Shutter Button ........... 23 Slideshow ..........96 Snow (Scene Mode) ......... 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....
  • Page 178 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is proh bited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice.

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