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Page 2: Package Contents
Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were Contents: Basic If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Operations recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages Basic Guide arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory...
Page 3: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
Cover Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Screen (LCD monitor) Indicator Speaker Power button Zoom lever Microphone AV OUT (Audio/video output) / <1 (Playback)>...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Sending Images ......95 (Exposure Compensation) ...50 Appendix Camera Basics .....24 Sending Images to a Computer via Color and Continuous Shooting ...53 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ..97 On/Off ..........25 Index Shooting Range and Focusing ..54 Geotagging Images on the Shutter Button ......26 Flash ..........59...
Page 5: Contents: Basic Operations
Cover Contents: Basic Operations Preliminary Notes and While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ......Legal Information Shoot Focus on faces ................. 31, 43, Contents: Basic Operations Without using the flash (Flash Off) ............Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ........Basic Guide Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........36, Shooting people well Add a date stamp .................
Page 6: Safety Precautions
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult correctly. Basic Guide your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the •...
Page 7 Cover • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the Caution Preliminary Notes and Denotes the possibility of injury. flash. Legal Information This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, Contents: Basic materials stuck to the front of the unit.
Page 8 Cover • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Preliminary Notes and Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions...
Page 9: Basic Guide
Cover Basic Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to Smart Auto Mode shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories...
Page 10: Initial Preparations
Cover Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge Prepare for shooting as follows. Contents: Basic the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Operations Attaching the Strap Basic Guide...
Page 11: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Cover Open the cover. Preliminary Notes and • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge Legal Information Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). it continuously for more than 24 hours. Contents: Basic •...
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Cover Setting the Date and Time Preliminary Notes and • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one Legal Information memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” 137). Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen Contents: Basic is displayed when you turn the camera on.
Page 13 Cover Finish the setup process. Preliminary Notes and Changing the Date and Time Legal Information Press the <m> button to complete the Adjust the date and time as follows. Contents: Basic setting. The setting screen is no longer Operations displayed. Access the camera menu.
Page 14: Display Language
Cover Display Language Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Trying the Camera Out Legal Information Change the display language as needed. Contents: Basic Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Operations movies, and then view them. Enter Playback mode.
Page 15 Cover Compose the shot. Shooting Movies Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Start shooting. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Contents: Basic the zoom lever toward (telephoto), Press the movie button. The camera Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move beeps once as recording begins, and Basic Guide it toward <j>...
Page 16: Play Movies
Cover Viewing Play movies. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Press the <m> button, press the After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Contents: Basic <o> buttons to choose [ ], and follows. Operations then press the <m> button again. Basic Guide Playback now begins, and after the movie Enter Playback mode.
Page 17 Cover Preliminary Notes and • You can also erase all images at once 72). • The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [ ], and in Legal Information those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode. Contents: Basic Operations Still Images...
Page 18: Software, Pdf Manuals
Cover Software, PDF Manuals PDF Manuals Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Camera User Guide The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Contents: Basic Disk (CD-ROM) 2) are introduced below, with instructions for Operations Refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera installation, and saving images to a computer.
Page 19: System Requirements
Cover System Requirements Preliminary Notes and • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including Legal Information supported OS versions. The software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is Contents: Basic required to view the PDF manuals. Operations Installing the Software Windows Macintosh Basic Guide Windows 8 Operating Mac OS X 10.6 Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Page 20 Cover Begin the installation. Install the files. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Click [Easy Installation] and follow the Turn the camera on, and follow the Contents: Basic on-screen instructions to complete the on-screen instructions to complete the Operations installation process. installation process. Basic Guide The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and...
Page 21: Saving Images To A Computer
Software Guide For Windows, follow the steps introduced 18). Setting Menu below. In the screen that displays, click the [ Accessories link to modify the program. Appendix Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] Index and then click [OK].
Page 22 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, Basic Guide click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► The guide can be accessed from the help system of software (some [CameraWindow] ►...
Page 23: System Map
Contents: Basic Included Accessories Canon accessories. Operations Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage Basic Guide Battery Charger DIGITAL CAMERA Battery Pack and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to...
Page 24: Camera Basics
Cover Advanced Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and Other Shooting Modes describes shooting and playback options P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu...
Page 25: On/Off
Cover On/Off Preliminary Notes and Power Saving in Playback Mode Legal Information The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of Contents: Basic Shooting Mode inactivity. Operations Press the power button to turn the Basic Guide camera on and prepare for shooting. • You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if To turn the camera off, press the power you prefer 106).
Page 26: Shutter Button
Cover Shutter Button Shooting Display Options Preliminary Notes and Legal Information To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Contents: Basic button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the information.
Page 27: Func. Menu
Cover FUNC. Menu Finish the setup process. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Press the <m> button. Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Contents: Basic The screen before you pressed the Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Operations <m> button in step 1 is displayed again, (= 131 –...
Page 28: Menu Menu
Cover MENU Menu Choose a setting. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Press the <o> buttons to choose a Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Contents: Basic setting. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], Operations To choose settings with options not playback [1], and so on.
Page 29: Indicator Display
Cover Indicator Display Preliminary Notes and Legal Information The indicator on the back of the camera 3) lights up or blinks Contents: Basic depending on the camera status. Operations Indicator Basic Guide Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer 21), or display off Advanced Guide 25, 39, 61, 106)
Page 30: Smart Auto Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control Other Shooting Modes over shooting P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Shooting (Smart Auto)
Page 31: Shooting (Smart Auto)
Cover Still Images Movies Compose the shot. Preliminary Notes and Shooting (Smart Auto) Legal Information To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Contents: Basic the zoom lever toward (telephoto), For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply Operations and to zoom away from the subject, move let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 32 Cover Shoot. Resize the subject and Preliminary Notes and recompose the shot as needed. Legal Information Press the shutter button all the way Contents: Basic down. To resize the subject, repeat the Operations operations in step 3 31). As the camera shoots, a shutter sound Basic Guide However, note that the sound of camera is played, and in low-light conditions, the...
Page 33: Still Images
Cover Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Still Images Scene Icons Legal Information Contents: Basic • A flashing [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Operations by camera shake.
Page 34: Image Stabilization Icons
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Image Stabilization Icons On-Screen Frames Legal Information Contents: Basic Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects Operations applied (Intelligent IS).
Page 35: Common, Convenient Features
Cover Common, Convenient Features Preliminary Notes and • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates Legal Information the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending Still Images Movies Contents: Basic on the zoom range. Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Operations White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear...
Page 36: Using The Self-Timer
Cover Still Images Movies Shoot. Preliminary Notes and Using the Self-Timer Legal Information For Still Images: Press the shutter button Contents: Basic halfway to focus on the subject, and then With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed Operations press it all the way down.
Page 37 Cover Preliminary Notes and Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Legal Information Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Customizing the Self-Timer Contents: Basic Operations This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). pressed the shutter button.
Page 38: Adding A Date Stamp
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and Adding a Date Stamp Still Images Legal Information Deactivating the Flash Contents: Basic The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. Operations Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm Basic Guide beforehand that the date and time are correct 12).
Page 39: Image Customization Features
Cover Image Customization Features Preliminary Notes and • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. Legal Information However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may Still Images Contents: Basic cause it to be printed twice.
Page 40: Changing Movie Image Quality
Cover Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Red-Eye Correction Changing Movie Image Quality Legal Information Contents: Basic Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically 2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Operations corrected as follows. movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, Basic Guide see “Recording Time per Memory Card” 137). Configure the setting. Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose Camera Basics Press the <m>...
Page 41: Helpful Shooting Features
Cover Helpful Shooting Features Customizing Camera Operation Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. Still Images Contents: Basic For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu” 28). Checking for Closed Eyes Operations Basic Guide Still Images...
Page 42: Other Shooting Modes
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes Smart Auto Mode Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots Other Shooting Modes enhanced with unique image effects or captured using P Mode special functions Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories...
Page 43: Specific Scenes
Cover Specific Scenes Preliminary Notes and Still Images Legal Information Shoot under low light Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Contents: Basic (Low Light) automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Operations Shoot with minimal camera shake and Basic Guide Choose a shooting mode. subject blur even in low-light conditions.
Page 44: Applying Special Effects
Cover Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Brightness/Color Customization Legal Information Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. (Live View Control) Contents: Basic Operations Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as Choose a shooting mode.
Page 45: Miniature Effect
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Shots Resembling Miniature Models Legal Information (Fish-eye Effect) (Miniature Effect) Contents: Basic Operations Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and Basic Guide below your selected area.
Page 46: Toy Camera Effect
Cover Return to the shooting screen Still Images Preliminary Notes and and shoot. Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Legal Information (Toy Camera Effect) Press the <n> button to return to the Contents: Basic Operations shooting screen, and then shoot. This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Basic Guide (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
Page 47: Special Modes For Other (First Time Only)
Cover Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting in Monochrome Legal Information Still Images Contents: Basic Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Using the Face Self-Timer Operations Basic Guide Choose [ ]. The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area Advanced Guide...
Page 48 Cover Still Images Join the subjects in the Preliminary Notes and Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) shooting area and look at the Legal Information camera. Contents: Basic Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this Operations After the camera detects a new face, the case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent...
Page 49: P Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics P Mode Smart Auto Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Other Shooting Modes P Mode • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. •...
Page 50: Shooting In Program Ae
Cover Image Brightness Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) (Exposure Compensation) Legal Information Contents: Basic You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Operations style. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness Enter [G] mode.
Page 51: Changing The Metering Method
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Preliminary Notes and Locking Image Brightness/Exposure Changing the Metering Method Legal Information Contents: Basic (AE Lock) Operations Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Basic Guide Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.
Page 52: Changing The Iso Speed
Cover Still Images Still Images Preliminary Notes and Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal Basic Guide the menu, and choose the desired option...
Page 53: Color And Continuous Shooting
Cover Color and Continuous Shooting Preliminary Notes and Still Images Movies Legal Information Custom White Balance Contents: Basic Still Images Movies Operations For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Adjusting White Balance balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white Basic Guide balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Page 54: Shooting Range And Focusing
Cover Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Preliminary Notes and Continuous Shooting Legal Information Contents: Basic Still Images Movies Operations Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Shooting Close-ups (Macro) For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Basic Guide Speed”...
Page 55: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Changing the AF Frame Mode Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range”...
Page 56 Cover Preliminary Notes and • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed Still Images Legal Information (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Contents: Basic areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 57 Cover Preliminary Notes and Still Images Still Images Movies Legal Information Shooting with Servo AF Contents: Basic Center Operations This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long Basic Guide as you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 58: Changing The Focus Setting
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with the AF Lock Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Page 59: Flash
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and Flash • Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not Legal Information move until the shutter sound is finished playing. Contents: Basic • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still Changing the Flash Mode Operations and prevent camera shake. Basic Guide •...
Page 60: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Cover Still Images Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting with the FE Lock Changing the IS Mode Settings Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Just as with the AE lock 51), you can lock the exposure for the flash Press the <n> button, choose [IS shots. Basic Guide Mode] on the [4] tab, and then press the Set the flash to [h] 59).
Page 61: Using Eco Mode
Cover Using Eco Mode Other Settings Preliminary Notes and Legal Information This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When Contents: Basic Still Images Movies the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery Operations Displaying Grid Lines consumption. Basic Guide Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal Configure the setting.
Page 62: Magnifying The Area In Focus
Cover Still Images Movies Still Images Preliminary Notes and Deactivating the Digital Zoom Magnifying the Area in Focus Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations If you prefer not to use the digital zoom 35), you can deactivate it as You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will follows.
Page 63: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots
Cover Preliminary Notes and Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 35) or Tracking Legal Information 56). Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], Contents: Basic [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] Operations Still Images 63).
Page 64: Playback Mode
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Playback Mode Smart Auto Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them Other Shooting Modes in many ways P Mode • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to Playback Mode enter Playback mode.
Page 65 Cover Still Images Movies Play movies. Preliminary Notes and Viewing Legal Information To start playback, press the <m> button, Contents: Basic press the <o> buttons to choose After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Operations ], and then press the <m>...
Page 66: Switching Display Modes
Cover Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Legal Information GPS Information Display Contents: Basic Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Operations the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback Using a smartphone connected to the Basic Guide (Detailed Information Display)”...
Page 67: Browsing And Filtering Images
Cover Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Legal Information Still Images Movies Contents: Basic Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Navigating Through Images in an Index Operations image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect Basic Guide 70) or delete 71) these images all at once. By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for.
Page 68: Image Viewing Options
Cover Image Viewing Options Preliminary Notes and • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some Legal Information conditions, those conditions will not be available. Still Images Contents: Basic Magnifying Images Operations • Options for viewing the images found (in step 3) include “Navigating Through Basic Guide Images in an Index”...
Page 69: Changing Slideshow Settings
Cover Still Images Movies Changing Slideshow Settings Preliminary Notes and Viewing Slideshows You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Legal Information between images and the display duration of each image. Contents: Basic Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each Operations image is displayed for about three seconds.
Page 70: Protecting Images
Cover Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Protecting Images • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function. To Legal Information erase them this way, first cancel protection. Contents: Basic Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Operations Choosing Images Individually 71, 72).
Page 71: Specifying All Images At Once
Cover Specifying All Images at Once Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Erasing Images Legal Information Choose [Select All Images]. Contents: Basic You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Operations Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
Page 72: Erasing All Images
Cover Erasing All Images Choose an image. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Once you choose an image following You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, Contents: Basic step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images Operations 70), [ ] is displayed.
Page 73: Rotating Images
Cover Using the Menu Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Rotating Images Legal Information Choose [Rotate]. Contents: Basic Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Operations Press the <n> button and choose Basic Guide [Rotate] on the [1] tab 28).
Page 74: Editing Still Images
Cover Editing Still Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which Contents: Basic rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on Operations • Image editing (= 74 –...
Page 75: Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)
Cover Still Images Save the new image. Preliminary Notes and Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Legal Information Press the <q><r> buttons to choose Contents: Basic [OK], and then press the <m> button. Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Operations The image is now saved as a new file.
Page 76: Correcting Red-Eye
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and • Some images may not be corrected accurately. Correcting Red-Eye Legal Information • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose Contents: Basic [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye.
Page 77: Wi-Fi Functions
...94 Accessories From the Camera ....79 Sending Images ......95 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Appendix Sending Images to a Computer Precautions ......79 via CANON iMAGE Index Security Precautions ....80 GATEWAY ........97 Glossary ........81 Geotagging Images on the Camera ........98 Registering a Camera Nickname (First time only) .......81...
Page 78: What You Can Do With Wi-Fi
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available Mode to those who have purchased this product. If you register for Other Shooting free as a member, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Modes to access various Web services, such as social networking P Mode services set on a computer.
Page 79: Using Wi-Fi To Send Images From
– – – – Modes from CANON iMAGE Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from GATEWAY P Mode WLAN use in other countries and regions. Installing the dedicated • Doing any of the following may incur legal penalties:...
Page 80: Security Precautions
(erase settings) if necessary. more stringent than when using a LAN cable are required. Operations • Canon will not make compensation for loss or theft of the product. Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi. Basic Guide Canon accepts no responsibility for damages incurred due to •...
Page 81: Glossary
Cover Glossary Registering a Camera Nickname Preliminary Notes and (First time only) Legal Information Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of Contents: Basic terms given in the respective sections of this guide. Operations To start with, register a camera nickname. •...
Page 82: Connecting To Web Services
<o> button, first press the button to switch from detailed Modes information display 66). • For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE P Mode GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://canon.com/cig). Playback Mode Register as a CANON iMAGE Wi-Fi Functions GATEWAY member.
Page 83 Login to CANON iMAGE the Web services that will be displayed in the camera’s Wi-Fi menu. GATEWAY. Accessories After you finish adjusting settings in the Enter your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY [Camera] list to your liking, close the Appendix login name and password, and then click window. [Login].
Page 84 92). Smart Auto • After logging in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY the second time in step 5, the When you have connected to the Web Mode screen in step 7 will be displayed. To change settings for Web services you...
Page 85: Connecting To A Smartphone
• For details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), Legal Information refer to the Canon website. When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone, you can either Contents: Basic use the camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use...
Page 86 Cover Use the smartphone to connect When the smartphone has been added Preliminary Notes and to the network displayed on the Legal Information successfully, the image transfer screen camera screen. Contents: Basic will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Operations Images” 95).
Page 87: Connecting To Another Camera
Basic Guide Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected Follow steps 1 – 3 on the target camera. to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot Camera connection information will be Advanced Guide be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function. You cannot connect to...
Page 88: Connecting To A Computer
Cover Connecting to a Computer Preliminary Notes and Checking Your Wi-Fi Environment Legal Information To use Wi-Fi, a Wi-Fi base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) that acts as your access Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a Contents: Basic point must be connected to a computer. Be sure to use a Wi-Fi base unit connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly Operations that conforms to the Wi-Fi standard listed in “Specifications” (=...
Page 89: Windows Only
For instructions on checking your network Wi-Fi Functions connection, refer to the computer user manual. Setting Menu Configure the setting. Accessories Click in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► Appendix [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection setup]. Index In the application that opens, follow the on-screen instructions and configure the setting.
Page 90 Cover Adding a Computer Choose [WPS Connection]. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Press the <o> buttons to choose Add a computer to your list of devices to connect to via Wi-Fi. Contents: Basic [WPS Connection], and then press the Follow these instructions when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Operations <m>...
Page 91 Cover Choose a computer to connect Preliminary Notes and • When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have Legal Information previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect Contents: Basic Press the <o> buttons to choose to it in step 3.
Page 92: Connecting To Access Points In The List
Cover Choose a computer to connect Connecting to Access Points in the List Preliminary Notes and Legal Information View the listed access points. Choose the computer to connect to, Contents: Basic Operations following steps 7 – 8 in “Adding a View the listed networks (access points) Computer”...
Page 93: Import Images
For details on how to use CameraWindow, see the Software Guide 18). Camera Basics Display CameraWindow. Smart Auto Mode In Windows, click [Downloads Images Other Shooting From Canon Camera using Canon Modes CameraWindow]. P Mode CameraWindow will be displayed. On a Macintosh computer, Playback Mode CameraWindow is automatically...
Page 94: Connecting To A Printer
Cover Connecting to a Printer Use the printer to connect to Preliminary Notes and the network displayed on the Legal Information Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. camera screen. Contents: Basic When establishing a Wi-Fi connection with a printer, you can either use the Operations Choose the displayed SSID (network camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) or use another...
Page 95: Sending Images
Basic Guide Images can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email being established, and follow steps 4 – 5 in “Adding a Computer” addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. For details, refer to the CANON 90). Advanced Guide iMAGE GATEWAY website.
Page 96 Cover Choose images. Preliminary Notes and • K eep your fingers or other objects off the Wi-Fi transmitter- Legal Information Press the <o><q><r> buttons to receiver. Covering this may decrease the speed of your image Contents: Basic choose an image to send, and then press transfers. Operations • On the screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the the <m>...
Page 97: Sending Images To A Computer Via Canon Image Gateway
When sending only still images, go to step 2. Accessories Send the image. Appendix Follow the steps in “Sending Images” 95) to send the image. Index • When a comment is not entered, the comment set in CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is automatically sent.
Page 98: Geotagging Images On The Camera
When sending images, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, 110). Accessories • Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any Appendix images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to the computer. Index...
Page 99: Editing Or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
Cover Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Choose a device to edit. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Press the <o> buttons to choose Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Contents: Basic the device to edit, and then press the Operations <m>...
Page 100 Cover Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Changing a Device Nickname Preliminary Notes and You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on Legal Information Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera the camera.
Page 101 Contents: Basic all Wi-Fi settings before using this option. To clear the settings completed in Operations “Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” 97), connect your camera to the computer and use CameraWindow to erase the Basic Guide connection information.
Page 102: Setting Menu
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Setting Menu Smart Auto Mode Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater Other Shooting Modes convenience P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Adjusting Basic Camera Appendix...
Page 103: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Cover Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting the Volume Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used Contents: Basic functions as desired, for greater convenience 28). Operations Choose [Volume], and then press the Basic Guide Silencing Camera Operations <m>...
Page 104: Screen Brightness
Cover Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you Contents: Basic should format the card with this camera. Operations Formatting erases all data on a memory card.
Page 105: File Numbering
Cover File Numbering Preliminary Notes and • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file Legal Information management information on the card and does not erase the data Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) Contents: Basic completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change Operations steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically how the camera assigns file numbers.
Page 106: Lens Retraction Timing
Cover Date-Based Image Storage Lens Retraction Timing Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Contents: Basic camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
Page 107: Date And Time
Cover Preliminary Notes and • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode 13) will automatically World Clock Legal Information update your [ Home] time and date. Contents: Basic To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you Operations Date and Time travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that...
Page 108: Adjusting Other Settings
Cover Display Language Preliminary Notes and • The following functions are not restored to default settings. Legal Information [3] tab settings [Date/Time] 12), [Language 14), [Time Change the display language as needed. Contents: Basic Zone] 107), and [Video System] 111) Operations Custom white balance data you have recorded Choose [Language...
Page 109: Accessories
Camera Basics Accessories Smart Auto Mode Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the Other Shooting Modes camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories P Mode and other compatible accessories sold separately Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Optional Accessories.....110...
Page 110: Optional Accessories
Cannot be used to a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible charge the camera battery. printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon • dealer. The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
Page 111: Using Optional Accessories
Cover Turn the TV on and switch to Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Using Optional Accessories video input. Legal Information Switch the TV input to the video input you Contents: Basic Operations connected the cable to in step 2. Still Images Movies Playback on a TV...
Page 112: Powering The Camera With Household Power
Cover Still Images Movies Close the cover. Preliminary Notes and Powering the Camera with Household Power Legal Information Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as Contents: Basic you slide it, until it clicks into the closed Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) Operations position ( ).
Page 113: Printing Images
Basic Guide photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of Advanced Guide Choose an image.
Page 114: Smart Auto
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and Still Images Configuring Print Settings Legal Information Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping) Contents: Basic Operations Access the printing screen. By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Basic Guide Follow steps 1 –...
Page 115: Available Layout Options
Cover Choose a layout. Preliminary Notes and • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some Legal Information Press the <o> buttons to choose aspect ratios. Contents: Basic an option. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with Operations [Date Stamp ] selected.
Page 116: Printing Movie Scenes
[Caption] to [On]. Setting Menu Printing (Cropping)” 114) to choose the printing area. Accessories • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- Appendix compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Print the image. Index...
Page 117 These settings apply to all images in the print list. Modes [3] tab, accessible by pressing the <n> button 12). • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible P Mode Press the <n> button, and then printers (sold separately). choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab.
Page 118 Cover Preliminary Notes and Still Images Still Images Legal Information Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Contents: Basic Operations Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Basic Guide for Individual Images” 118), choose Press the <n>...
Page 119: Adding Images To A Photobook
Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Legal Information Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Contents: Basic Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Operations When images have been added to the on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, Basic Guide...
Page 120 Cover Preliminary Notes and Still Images Still Images Legal Information Adding Images Individually Adding All Images to a Photobook Contents: Basic Operations Choose [Select]. Following the procedure in “Choosing Basic Guide a Selection Method” 119), choose Following the procedure in “Choosing [Select All Images] and press the <m>...
Page 121: Appendix
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Appendix Smart Auto Mode Helpful information when using the camera Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Troubleshooting .....122 On-Screen Information ..128 Appendix On-Screen Messages...
Page 122 Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are Legal Information recorded in movies. If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. Contents: Basic • The screen may darken under bright light. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Operations • The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting. Support Help Desk. Basic Guide •...
Page 123 Cover Subjects in shots look too dark. Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. Preliminary Notes and • Set the flash mode to [h] 59). • Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Legal Information Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Menu” (= 130 –...
Page 124: Memory Card
Cover Sound is not played during movies. Cannot add a device/destination. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • • Adjust the volume 65) if you have activated [Mute] 103) or the sound in A total of 20 items of connection information can be added to the camera. Erase Contents: Basic the movie is faint.
Page 125 100). memory card 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way 11), contact Playback Mode a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card Wi-Fi Functions • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot 30, 42, 49)
Page 126 If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have IP address conflict been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Reset the IP address so that it does not conflict with another. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 127 If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Smart Auto memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or Mode screen.
Page 128 Cover On-Screen Information Zoom bar IS mode icon Time zone 107) Preliminary Notes and Blink detection Legal Information Shooting (Information Display) Image stabilization Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Battery Level Advanced Guide An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Camera Basics...
Page 129 Cover Playback (Detailed Information Display) Preliminary Notes and • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV Legal Information 111). Contents: Basic Operations Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” Basic Guide Exit Advanced Guide Play Slow Motion (Press the <q><r>...
Page 130: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Cover Functions and Menu Tables Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Operations Shooting Mode Basic Guide Function Advanced Guide Flash 38, 59) – – Camera Basics – – – Smart Auto – – –...
Page 131 Cover FUNC. Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Shooting Mode Contents: Basic Operations Function Basic Guide Exposure Compensation ISO Speed Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Camera Basics White Balance Smart Auto Mode –...
Page 132 Cover Shooting Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Function Contents: Basic Resolution Operations – Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide –...
Page 133 Cover 4 Shooting Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Shooting Mode Contents: Basic Operations Function AF Frame Basic Guide – – – Face AiAF* – – – – – – Tracking AF Advanced Guide – – – Center Digital Zoom Camera Basics –...
Page 134 Cover Shooting Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Function Contents: Basic Blink Detection Operations – – – – – – Basic Guide Grid Lines Advanced Guide – Camera Basics IS Mode – Smart Auto Continuous Mode – Shoot Only Other Shooting Date Stamp Modes P Mode...
Page 135: Print Menu
Cover 3 Set up Menu 2 Print Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Contents: Basic Mute = 103 Format Print – Clear All Selections = 118 Operations 104, Volume = 103 File Numbering...
Page 136: Specifications
Cover Specifications Preliminary Notes and Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Legal Information Number of Shots Approx. 200 Contents: Basic Camera Effective Approx. 16 million pixels Operations Pixels (Max.) in Eco mode Approx. 265 5x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 25.0 (T) mm Basic Guide Movie Recording Time* Approx.
Page 137 10219 4608x2592 * Not available in some shooting modes. Playback Mode • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Wi-Fi Functions Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode...
Page 138 Charge Indicator: Charging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator system) Playback Mode Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Wi-Fi Functions • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without Setting Menu notice. Accessories Appendix...
Page 139: Index
Manual settings ......92 Editing Smartphone ........85 Number of display items ....92 i-Contrast ........75 Camera Basics CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Grid lines ..........61 Adding target devices Red-eye correction ......76 Settings ......... 82 Camera ......... 87 Smart Auto Resizing images ......
Page 140 Cover Magnified display ......... 68 Snow (shooting mode)......43 Wi-Fi ............ 78 Preliminary Notes and Access point ........88 Memory cards ........2, 82 Software Red-eye correction ......40, 76 Legal Information Settings ......... 88 Recording time ......137 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2 Reset all..........
Page 141 The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Playback Mode Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For U.S.A. customers only: For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will Wi-Fi Functions • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Page 142: Trademark Acknowledgments
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS User Manual

Advanced Guide

1 Camera Basics

Smart Auto Mode

3 Other Shooting Modes

4 P Mode

5 Playback Mode

6 Wi-Fi Functions

7 Setting Menu

8 Accessories

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Smart Auto

9 Appendix

Index

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