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Page 2: Package Contents
Before Use Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Basic Guide Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of Advanced Guide If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. capacity.
Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal
Advanced Guide • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and Camera Basics affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages Using GPS...
Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
Before Use Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Screen (LCD monitor) Memory card/battery cover lock Indicator Waterproof seal Setting Menu Zoom button <1 (Playback)>...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Before Use Table of Contents Playback Mode......79 Appendix ........132 Basic Guide Viewing ........80 Troubleshooting ......133 Browsing and Filtering Images ..83 On-Screen Messages ....135 Advanced Guide Package Contents ......2 Using GPS Functions ....28 Image Viewing Options ....85 On-Screen Information ....137 Compatible Memory Cards ....2 Camera Basics Protecting Images...
Page 6 Before Use Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Basic Guide Shoot Advanced Guide Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ........Camera Basics Fish-Eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Matching specific scenes Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Monochrome Vivid Colors Poster Effect Under Water...
Page 7 Before Use Safety Precautions Shoot/View Movies Basic Guide Shoot movies ................. 35, • Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions View movies (Playback Mode) ............. Advanced Guide described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. •...
Page 8 Before Use • Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial Basic Guide light source. • When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, Advanced Guide This could damage your eyesight. subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other •...
Page 9 Before Use • Caution Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Denotes the possibility of property damage. Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, Basic Guide resulting in product damage or fire. • Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source.
Page 10 Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes...
Page 11: Cautions When Using This
Using GPS Using GPS Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, • This camera is deemed shock resistant by Canon testing standards Functions...
Page 12: Initial Preparations
Index Index About the Waterproof Seals • Scratches or cracks in the waterproof seals could cause damage or leaks. Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk for immediate repair. The waterproof seal will be replaced on a chargeable basis.
Page 13: Holding The Camera
Before Use Before Use Holding the Camera Charge the battery pack. Basic Guide Basic Guide CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug Place the strap around your wrist. the charger into a power outlet ( ). Advanced Guide Advanced Guide When shooting, keep your arms close to CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the...
Page 14 Before Use Before Use Insert the battery pack. Basic Guide Basic Guide • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time While pressing the battery lock in the possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording direction of the arrow, insert the battery Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 15: Setting The Date And Time
Before Use Before Use Close the cover. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Basic Guide Basic Guide Lower the cover in the direction of the Remove the battery pack. arrow and press it until it clicks into the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Open the cover and press the battery closed position.
Page 16 Before Use Before Use Set the date and time. Changing the Date and Time Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an Adjust the date and time as follows. option. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Press the <o> buttons to specify Access the camera menu.
Page 17: Display Language
Before Use Before Use Set the display language. Basic Guide Basic Guide • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in Press the <o><q><r> buttons to date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. choose a language, and then press the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 18: Trying The Camera Out
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Enter [ ] mode. Trying the Camera Out Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <o> button, press the <o> buttons to choose [ ], and Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or then press the <m>...
Page 19 Before Use Before Use Shoot. Shooting Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Start shooting. Press the shutter button all the way down. Press the movie button. The camera Advanced Guide Advanced Guide As the camera shoots, a shutter sound beeps once as recording begins, and Camera Basics Camera Basics is played, and in low-light conditions, the...
Page 20 Before Use Before Use Viewing Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To Basic Guide Basic Guide play movies, go to step 3. After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Advanced Guide Advanced Guide follows.
Page 21 Before Use Before Use Erasing Images Basic Guide Basic Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Choose an image to erase. Using GPS Using GPS Press the <q><r>...
Page 22: Camera Basics
Before Use Before Use Advanced Guide Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Camera Basics Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting...
Page 23: On/Off
Before Use Before Use On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Basic Guide Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates Shooting Mode the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Press the power button to turn the...
Page 24: Shutter Button
Before Use Before Use Shutter Button Shooting Display Options Basic Guide Basic Guide 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 Advanced Guide Advanced Guide button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all...
Page 25: Using The Func. Menu
Before Use Before Use Using the FUNC. Menu Finish the setup process. Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <m> button. Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The screen before you pressed the Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode <m>...
Page 26: Using Menus
Before Use Before Use Using Menus Choose a menu item. Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <o> buttons to choose a Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. menu item. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], For menu items with options not shown, playback [1], and so on.
Page 27: Indicator Display
Before Use Before Use Indicator Display Clock Basic Guide Basic Guide The indicator on the back of the camera 4) lights up or blinks You can check the current time. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide depending on the camera status. Indicator Press and hold the <m>...
Page 28 Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Using GPS Functions Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Basic GPS operations and features Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes P Mode P Mode Playback Mode...
Page 29 Before Use Before Use Using GPS Functions Where to Use GPS, and How to Hold the Basic Guide Basic Guide Camera Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on Advanced Guide Advanced Guide signals acquired from GPS satellites can be added to the still images and GPS Antenna Use the camera outside, where there is movies you shoot, or this information can be logged separately.
Page 30 Before Use Before Use Time Required to Receive a GPS Signal Tips When [ ] is Displayed Basic Guide Basic Guide • • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when When GPS signal reception is not possible indoors or in other places Advanced Guide Advanced Guide you have not used GPS functions for some time.
Page 31 Before Use Before Use Finish the setup process. Basic Guide Basic Guide • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as When you press the <m> button, a acquired when you begin shooting a movie. message about the logger is displayed. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide •...
Page 32 Before Use Before Use Checking the GPS Log Files Basic Guide Basic Guide • Removing the battery pack after step 3 will deactivate the logger. To You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the camera. reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 33 Before Use Before Use Automatically Updating the Date and Time Choose the log file to examine. Basic Guide Basic Guide To the right of today’s date, the time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone 15, 109) elapsed from the last time location Advanced Guide Advanced Guide automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals.
Page 34: Auto Mode
Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Auto Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes...
Page 35 Before Use Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Enter [ ] mode. Basic Guide Basic Guide Settings Press the <o> button, press the <o> buttons to choose [ ], and Advanced Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, then press the <m>...
Page 36 Before Use Before Use Shoot. Shooting Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Shooting Still Images Start shooting. Focus. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Press the movie button. The camera Press the shutter button halfway. The beeps once as recording begins, and Camera Basics Camera Basics camera beeps twice after focusing, and Rec] is displayed with the elapsed...
Page 37 Before Use Before Use Resize the subject and Still Images/Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide recompose the shot as needed. • To resize the subject, repeat the If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide operations in step 4...
Page 38: Scene Icons
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Movies Scene Icons Basic Guide Basic Guide • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly Advanced Guide Advanced Guide In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated over an extended period.
Page 39: Image Stabilization Icons
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons On-Screen Frames Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are (Intelligent IS).
Page 40: Using The Self-Timer
Before Use Before Use Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Advanced Guide With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) shots.
Page 41 Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Once you start the self-timer, the lamp Basic Guide Basic Guide will blink and the camera will play a self- Customizing the Self-Timer timer sound. You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Two seconds before the shot, the blinking...
Page 42: Adding A Date Stamp
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Deactivating the Flash Adding a Date Stamp Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 43: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Camera Basics Camera Basics Use camera DPOF print settings 126) to print Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Use the software downloaded from the Canon website 119) to print Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Press the <m>...
Page 44: Red-Eye Correction
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Red-Eye Correction Basic Guide Basic Guide Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see follows.
Page 45: Changing Movie Image Quality
Before Use Before Use Movies Movies Changing Movie Image Quality Using the Wind Filter Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, reduced.
Page 46: Magnifying The Area In Focus
Before Use Before Use Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will Displaying Grid Lines enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
Page 47: Customizing Camera Operation
Before Use Before Use Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Basic Guide • The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. button is pressed halfway. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus”...
Page 48: Deactivating The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Changing the Image Display Period after Basic Guide Basic Guide Shots Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red- eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
Page 49: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots
Before Use Before Use Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Camera Basics Camera Basics Configure the setting. Using GPS Using GPS Press the <n>...
Page 50 Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Other Shooting Modes Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special Using GPS Using GPS functions Functions Functions...
Page 51 Before Use Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Shoot close-up subjects under Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will water (Underwater Macro) automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Take natural-colored, close-up shots of Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 52 Before Use Before Use • Still Images In [S] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed Basic Guide Basic Guide Shoot evening scenes without 69) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. • using a tripod (Handheld Because the camera will shoot continuously in [ ] mode, hold it Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 53 Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Shooting Quickly Underwater Correcting White Balance To avoid missing unexpected underwater shooting opportunities with White balance can be manually corrected in [S] and [ ] modes 51). Advanced Guide Advanced Guide subjects about 3 m (9.8 ft.) away from you, try switching to [S] mode...
Page 54 Before Use Before Use Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish- Basic Guide Basic Guide Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Eye Effect) Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose a shooting mode.
Page 55: Miniature Effect
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies For movies, choose the movie Shots Resembling Miniature Models Basic Guide Basic Guide playback speed. (Miniature Effect) Press the <n> button, and then Advanced Guide Advanced Guide press the <q><r> buttons to choose the Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and speed.
Page 56: Shooting In Monochrome
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Shooting in Monochrome Basic Guide Basic Guide Camera Effect) Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 57 Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Specify the range of colors to Shooting with Color Accent Basic Guide Basic Guide keep. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and range.
Page 58: Shooting With Color Swap
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Specify the range of colors to Shooting with Color Swap Basic Guide Basic Guide replace. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that range.
Page 59: Special Modes For Other Purposes
Before Use Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes Basic Guide Basic Guide • ] mode movie quality is [ ] and cannot be changed. • Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Still Images...
Page 60 Before Use Before Use Still Images Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Basic Guide Basic Guide • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. • Shutter) The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and Advanced Guide Advanced Guide open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
Page 61 Before Use Before Use Still Images Basic Guide Basic Guide • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. Using the Wink Self-Timer • Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down.
Page 62 Before Use Before Use Press the shutter button all the Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) way down. Basic Guide Basic Guide The camera now enters shooting standby Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this mode, and [Look straight at camera to case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent start count down] is displayed.
Page 63: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Before Use Before Use Take additional shots. Basic Guide Basic Guide • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the Compose the second shot so that it shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. partially overlaps the image area of the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 64: Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
Before Use Before Use Movies Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note Movies that sound is not recorded. Shooting iFrame Movies Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 65 Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you press the zoom button. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. Camera Basics Camera Basics •...
Page 66: P Mode
Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide P Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes P Mode...
Page 67 Before Use Before Use Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure style.
Page 68: Changing The Metering Method
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Changing the Metering Method Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting exposure separately.
Page 69: Changing The Iso Speed
Before Use Before Use Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option Camera Basics Camera Basics By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more...
Page 70 Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Basic Guide Basic Guide Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia Advanced Guide Advanced Guide balance to suit the light source where you are shooting.
Page 71: Continuous Shooting
Before Use Before Use Still Images • Continuous Shooting White balance 69) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. Basic Guide Basic Guide • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change.
Page 72: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus.
Page 73 Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies • Digital Tele-Converter When you focus manually, the AF frame mode 74) is [Center] Basic Guide Basic Guide and AF frame size 74) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x.
Page 74: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies • Changing the AF Frame Mode If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed Basic Guide Basic Guide (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 75 Before Use Before Use Shoot. Still Images Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the shutter button halfway. [ Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) changes to a blue [ ], which follows Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) Camera Basics...
Page 76: Shooting With The Af Lock
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock Basic Guide Basic Guide Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
Page 77: Changing The Flash Mode
Before Use Before Use Flash • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures Basic Guide Basic Guide to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should Still Images set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Changing the Flash Mode...
Page 78: Changing The Is Mode Settings
Before Use Before Use Movies • FE: Flash Exposure Basic Guide Basic Guide Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected Changing the IS Mode Settings results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when Camera Basics...
Page 79: Playback Mode
Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Playback Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Auto Mode Auto Mode •...
Page 80: Viewing
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To Viewing Basic Guide Basic Guide play movies, go to step 3. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics Camera Basics Enter Playback mode.
Page 81: Active Display
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies • Active Display To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button Basic Guide Basic Guide halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU 26) > [1] tab > [Scroll Advanced Guide Advanced Guide To switch images during image display, you can tap the camera gently on...
Page 82: Switching Display Modes
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Basic Guide Basic Guide Histogram Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide High The graph in detailed information display the information.
Page 83: Browsing And Filtering Images
Before Use Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Checking the Focus Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Advanced Guide To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image Navigating through Images in an Index that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting.
Page 84: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies • Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions To show or hide information, press the button in step 2. Basic Guide Basic Guide • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigating through Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Images in an Index”...
Page 85: Image Viewing Options
Before Use Before Use Image Viewing Options Movies Viewing Movie Digest Short Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide Still Images Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Short movies created in [ ] mode 59) can be viewed by date. Magnifying Images Camera Basics Camera Basics Choose a movie.
Page 86: Viewing Slideshows
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Changing Slideshow Settings Viewing Slideshows Basic Guide Basic Guide You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.
Page 87: Protecting Images
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Protecting Images Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may wish to Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera view.
Page 88: Choosing Images Individually
Before Use Before Use Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Access the setting screen. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Press the <n> button and choose 88), choose [Select] and press the [Protect] on the [1] tab 26).
Page 89: Selecting A Range
Before Use Before Use Selecting a Range Choose an ending image. Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <r> button to choose [Last Choose [Select Range]. image], and then press the <m> button. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” 88), choose [Select Range] and Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 90: Specifying All Images At Once
Before Use Before Use Specifying All Images at Once Still Images Movies Erasing Images Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose [Select All Images]. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
Page 91: Erasing Multiple Images At Once
Before Use Before Use Erasing Multiple Images at Once Choosing Images Individually Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose [Select]. You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing Advanced Guide Advanced Guide images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection 87) cannot be erased.
Page 92 Before Use Before Use Selecting a Range Specifying All Images at Once Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. Choose [Select All Images]. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method”...
Page 93: Rotating Images
Before Use Before Use Using the Menu Still Images Movies Rotating Images Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose [Rotate]. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Press the <n> button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab 26).
Page 94: Deactivating Auto Rotation
Before Use Before Use Deactivating Auto Rotation Still Images Movies Image Categories Basic Guide Basic Guide Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Advanced Guide Advanced Guide images based on the current camera orientation. You can tag images as favorites or assign them to My Category groups. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 95: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Before Use Before Use Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Basic Guide Basic Guide You can organize images into categories. Note that images are Choose [Favorites]. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide automatically categorized at the time of shooting, according to shooting Press the <n>...
Page 96 Before Use Before Use Choose a category. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting Basic Guide Basic Guide mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in Press the <o> buttons to choose a category and then press the <m>...
Page 97: Editing Still Images
Before Use Before Use Editing Still Images Choose a category. Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the button to choose the category options, and then press the • Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Image editing (= 97 – 101) is only available when the memory <q><r>...
Page 98 Before Use Before Use Still Images Save the new image. Cropping Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The image is now saved as a new file.
Page 99 Before Use Before Use Resolution After Cropping Still Images Save as a new image and Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Basic Guide Basic Guide review. Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate 98).
Page 100: Correcting Red-Eye
Before Use Before Use • • The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause Basic Guide Basic Guide of images shot using My Colors 70).
Page 101: Editing Movies
Before Use Before Use Movies Save as a new image and Editing Movies Basic Guide Basic Guide review. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to Advanced Guide Advanced Guide You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. choose [New File], and then press the <m>...
Page 102 Before Use Before Use Review the edited movie. Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <o> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide The edited movie is now played. To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. Camera Basics Camera Basics To cancel editing, press the <o>...
Page 103: Setting Menu
Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Setting Menu Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes P Mode...
Page 104: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Before Use Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting the Volume Basic Guide Basic Guide 26) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. MENU Advanced Guide Advanced Guide commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Choose [Volume], and then press the Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 105: Hiding Hints And Tips
Before Use Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips Screen Brightness Basic Guide Basic Guide Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. 25) or Adjust screen brightness as follows. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide MENU 26) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then Camera Basics Camera Basics...
Page 106: Formatting Memory Cards
Before Use Before Use Start-up Screen Choose one of your shots. Basic Guide Basic Guide Choose an image and press the <m> Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as button. After [Register?] is displayed, Advanced Guide Advanced Guide follows.
Page 107 Before Use Before Use Choose [OK]. Low-Level Formatting Basic Guide Basic Guide Press the <o> buttons to choose Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is [Cancel], press the <q><r> buttons to displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is Advanced Guide Advanced Guide choose [OK], and then press the <m>...
Page 108: File Numbering
Before Use Before Use File Numbering Date-Based Image Storage Basic Guide Basic Guide Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Advanced Guide Advanced Guide and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each.
Page 109: Date And Time
Before Use Before Use World Clock Date and Time Basic Guide Basic Guide To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you Adjust the date and time as follows. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone.
Page 110: Restoring Defaults
Before Use Before Use Metric / Non-Metric Display Restoring Defaults Basic Guide Basic Guide Change the unit of measurement shown in GPS elevation information If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Advanced Guide Advanced Guide 30), the zoom bar 35), the MF indicator 72), and settings.
Page 111 Before Use Before Use Adjusting Other Settings Basic Guide Basic Guide The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. • Advanced Guide Advanced Guide [GPS Auto Time] • [GPS Settings] > [Display Log Files] Camera Basics Camera Basics •...
Page 112: Accessories
Basic Guide Basic Guide Accessories Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting...
Page 113: System Map
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine AV Cable AVC-DC400 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 *1 Also available for purchase separately.
Page 114: Optional Accessories
Before Use Before Use Optional Accessories • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with Basic Guide Basic Guide 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability •...
Page 115: Using Optional Accessories
Connect the camera to the TV. Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible the HDMI input as shown. printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
Page 116 Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies On the camera, open the terminal cover Basic Guide Basic Guide and insert the cable plug fully into the Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote camera terminal. Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback Advanced Guide Advanced Guide (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.
Page 117 Before Use Before Use Control the camera with the TV Still Images Movies remote. Basic Guide Basic Guide Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Press the <q><r> buttons on the remote Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold Advanced Guide Advanced Guide to browse images.
Page 118: Powering The Camera With Household Power
Before Use Before Use • • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while Basic Guide Basic Guide shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when the camera is still on.
Page 119: Using The Software
Attach the float as shown to the end of Using GPS Using GPS the wrist strap included with the camera. After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you Functions Functions can do the following things on your computer.
Page 120: Checking Your Computer Environment
Download the software. Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes Install the files. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including P Mode P Mode supported OS versions. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Playback Mode Playback Mode installation process.
Page 121: Saving Images To A Computer
Before Use Before Use Saving Images to a Computer Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Basic Guide Basic Guide Camera] and then click [OK]. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. Advanced Guide...
Page 122: Printing Images
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders 2.
Page 123: Configuring Print Settings
Trimming – Specify a desired image area to print 124). the cable. Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other details – Settings 124). • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see "Printers" 115).
Page 124 Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Basic Guide Basic Guide Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Choose [Paper Settings]. instead of the entire image.
Page 125: Printing Movie Scenes
Before Use Before Use Choose the printing area. Basic Guide Basic Guide Available Layout Options Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Default Matches current printer settings. Printing” 124) to choose the printing Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. area.
Page 126: Adding Images To The Print List (Dpof)
To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab. Functions Functions • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- Choose and configure items as desired compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Auto Mode Auto Mode 26).
Page 127 Press the <o> buttons to specify No.] at the same time. • the number of prints (up to 99). Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible Advanced Guide Advanced Guide printers (sold separately). To set up printing for other images and •...
Page 128: Adding Images To A Photobook
Before Use Before Use Still Images Still Images Basic Guide Basic Guide Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Setting Up Printing for All Images Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing When images have been added to the for Individual Images” 127), choose print list (= 126...
Page 129 Before Use Before Use Still Images • ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory Basic Guide Basic Guide Adding All Images to a Photobook card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 130: Checking Connection Information
Before Use Before Use Still Images Movies Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the Using an Eye-Fi Card Basic Guide Basic Guide shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted Advanced Guide Advanced Guide...
Page 131: Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer
Before Use Before Use Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Basic Guide Basic Guide Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if Advanced Guide Advanced Guide necessary. Camera Basics Camera Basics Press the <n> button, choose Using GPS Using GPS [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then Functions...
Page 132 Before Use Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Appendix Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Helpful information when using the camera Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Auto Mode Auto Mode Other Shooting Other Shooting Modes Modes P Mode P Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode...
Page 133: Troubleshooting
Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if • Make sure subjects are within focusing range 148). battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] 47).
Page 134: Shooting Movies
Before Use Before Use Subjects in shots look too dark. Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. • Set the flash mode to [h] • Basic Guide Basic Guide 77). Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each •...
Page 135: On-Screen Messages
2) and have inserted it facing the correct way 14), contact the <q><r> buttons to choose [B], and then press the <m> button. Setting Menu Setting Menu a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Eye-Fi Cards Insufficient space on card Accessories Accessories Cannot transfer images (= 130).
Page 136 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help functions are not available for movies.
Page 137: On-Screen Information
Before Use Before Use On-Screen Information Red-eye correction Aperture value IS mode icon Basic Guide Basic Guide Exposure Shooting (Information Display) AF frame compensation level Blink detection Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Spot AE point frame i-Contrast MF indicator Camera Basics Camera Basics Date stamp Eye-Fi connection...
Page 138 Before Use Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) Battery Level Basic Guide Basic Guide An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Display Details Sufficient charge Camera Basics Camera Basics Slightly depleted, but sufficient Using GPS Using GPS Functions...
Page 139 Before Use Before Use • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV Basic Guide Basic Guide 115). Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (= Camera Basics Camera Basics Exit Using GPS Using GPS Play Functions Functions Slow Motion (Press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the playback speed. No Auto Mode Auto Mode sound is played.)
Page 140: Functions And Menu Tables
Before Use Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Shooting Mode Camera Basics Camera Basics T Y t N x v Using GPS Using GPS Function Functions Functions Flash 42, 77)
Page 141 Before Use Before Use FUNC. Menu Basic Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide T Y t N x v Function Camera Basics Camera Basics GPS Settings Using GPS Using GPS Off/On Functions Functions Metering Method Auto Mode Auto Mode –...
Page 142 Before Use Before Use Shooting Mode Basic Guide Basic Guide T Y t N x v Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Function Drive Mode Camera Basics Camera Basics – – – – – – – – – – Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Still Image Aspect Ratio...
Page 143 Before Use Before Use 4 Shooting Tab Menu Basic Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Advanced Guide T Y t N x v Camera Basics Camera Basics Function AF Frame Using GPS Using GPS – – – – – –...
Page 144 Before Use Before Use Shooting Mode Basic Guide Basic Guide T Y t N x v Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Function Flash Settings 44, 48) Camera Basics Camera Basics – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 145: Set Up Tab Menu
Before Use Before Use 3 Set Up Tab Menu 1 Playback Tab Menu Basic Guide Basic Guide Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Advanced Guide Advanced Guide = 104 = 109 = 86 = 98 Mute Time Zone Slideshow...
Page 146 • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, P Mode P Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Playback Mode Playback Mode • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden...
Page 147 Before Use Before Use Specifications *1 The camera is subjected to Canon standard testing conditions. However, it is not guaranteed that this camera will not be damaged or malfunction. Basic Guide Basic Guide *2 Testing conditions: Camera Effective Drop height: 2.0 m (6.5 ft.) Approx.
Page 148 Maximum Telephoto (Small) 0.3M/640x480 Shooting Mode Focusing Range Modes Modes • The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity – P Mode P Mode change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Page 149 Before Use Before Use Continuous Shooting Speed Basic Guide Basic Guide Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Shutter Speed Camera Basics Camera Basics ] mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/1600 sec. Using GPS Using GPS Functions Functions Aperture Auto Mode Auto Mode f/number...
Page 150 Before Use Before Use Index Eye-Fi cards ........2, 130 Basic Guide Basic Guide Handheld nightscene (shooting mode)........52 Color (white balance)......69 Advanced Guide Advanced Guide Face AiAF (AF frame mode) ....74 HDMI cable .........115 Continuous shooting ......71 AC adapter kit ......
Page 151 Before Use Before Use Menu Software Basic operations ......26 Installation ........120 Basic Guide Basic Guide Red-eye correction ...... 44, 100 White balance (color)......69 Table ..........140 Saving images to a computer ..121 Reset all..........110 Widescreen (resolution)....... 44 Metering method........
Page 152 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide 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 Camera Basics Camera Basics and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 153 Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. Advanced Guide Advanced Guide • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. Camera Basics Camera Basics •...

Canon PowerShot D30 User Manual

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Auto Mode

P Mode

Playback Mode

Using GPS Functions

Appendix Index

Setting Menu

Accessories

System Map

Optional Accessories

Using Optional Accessories

Using the Software

Printing Images

Using an Eye-Fi Card

Other Shooting Modes

Playback Mode

P Mode

Auto Mode

Functions

Using GPS

Setting Menu

Camera Basics

Accessories

Quick Links

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