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Canon PowerShot S400 User's Manual

1. Use the or button to select or and the or Q button to select an option Play Time Select a play time Repeat Select On or Off e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to finish the procedure The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software See the Software Starter Guide 9 4d Replayingy Protecting Images Te You can protect important images from accidental erasure See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Ed Play menu select Use the 0 or button to select an image to protect e Press the SET button to protect the image Press the SET button again to remove the protection e You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image replay and index replay by pressing the zoom lever toward Had Q Protection Icon e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to finish the procedure Q Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images AyQS Erasing 4 Erasing Single Images Q Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function Use the or button to select an image for deletion we Us
2. Poor contact between battery pack and battery charger e Insert battery pack securely into battery charger e Ensure that battery charger plug is securely plugged into the power outlet Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF assist Beam e Be careful not to block the AF assist Beam with fingers or other items 146 Appendices Problem Cause Solution Image is blurred or out of focus Af assist Beam is set to off e Set the AF assist Beam to on p 128 Subject is out of focal range e Ensure there is at least 46 cm 1 5 ft between the camera lens and subject e Use the Macro mode to shoot close ups between 30 and 46 cm 11 8 in to 1 5 ft from the lens 5 cm 2 in when set to wide angle e Use the Infinity mode to shoot distant subjects The subject is hard to focus on e Use the focus lock to shoot See Locking the Focus AF Lock Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting e Set the flash to on Subject is dark in contrast to the background e Set the exposure compensation to a positive setting or use the spot metering function Subject is too far away for flash to reac Shoot within 3 5 m 11 5 ft of the subject at the maximum wide angle or 2 m 6 6 ft of the
3. e Turn on the LCD monitor e Set the flash to EZ and focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting e Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound e Without releasing your finger press the button The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject The fl icon will display e Re aim the camera to compose the shot and press the shutter button all the way To release the FE lock press the button The FE lock may also release if you press any button other than the button 68d Shooting Switching between Autofocus Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting nine AF frames you can set it to the center AF frame When the center AF frame is selected the AF frame will appear in the LCD monitor if it is turned on p 29 The AF frame does not appear when AIAF is selected The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frarnes No frame from 9 available points that it will use to determine the focus The camera focuses using the center AF frame This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty The oO symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the IE Rec menu select Use the Q or button to select O
4. Communication Error A communication error has occurred Readjust trimming You attempted to print the image with a different style than the one used when the trimming settings were set Cannot print You attempted to print an image shot by a different camera one recorded in an incompatible format or one downloaded to and edited with a computer Could not print XX images You attempted to print XX number of images with DPOF print settings that were shot by a different camera recorded in an incompatible format or downloaded to and edited with a computer 140 4 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer sold separately is connected On Bubble Jet Printers with operation panels check the error number displayed on the panel and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide Printer in use Printer warming up No printhead Printer cover open Printer is busy printing from a memory card in computer or printer Printer will automatically start printing from camera when the current print queue empties Printer is warming up When it is reacly the printer will start printing automatically No printhead installed in printer Secure the printer front cover Media type error Paper lever error
5. Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way e Release the focus lock by pressing the 6 aA button Fl Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image Moreover the focus remains locked after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus In Method 2 pressing the zoom lever MENU button or DISP button or changing the shooting mode also releases the focus lock 66 Shooting Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit Fl You mest set the flash to B The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires Turn on the LCD monitor e Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting e Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound e Without releasing your finger press the button The Wd icon will display button Eq Re aim the camera to compose the shot To release the AE lock press the The AE lock may also release if you press any button other than the button Shooting 67 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock cai You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject
6. Canon CDI E081 FewerShot S400 DIGITAL mci ea S400 Camera User Guide DiG C Please read the Read This First section p 7 Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer Exif Print DPOF K DIRECT PRINT BUBBLE JET DIRECT Flowchart and Reference Guides d Connecting the Camera to a Computer E Software Starter Guide Downloading Images toa Computer rinter User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques More than 99 99 of the pixels operate to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Video Format Please set the camera s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor p 121 Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date time and other camera settings This battery recharges when the main b
7. Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer 103 Direct Print function Compatible Printer 102 Direct Printing 99 DPOF 99 100 111 119 DPOF Print Order 99 Printing 111 Print Style 114 Resetting 116 Selecting Images 111 DPOF Transfer Order 119 Downloading Images to a Computer 122 Erasing Alllmages 96 Single Images 95 Exposure 66 70 FE Lock 67 File Number 79 File Sizes 151 Flash 53 Focus Lock 64 Formatting 97 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 Histogram 33 Image File Sizes 151 Index Replay 82 Indicator 17 ISO Speed 77 Language 25 LCD Monitor Information Displayed 31 Using the LCD Monitor 29 Macro Mode 55 Magnifying 81 Manual Mode 49 Menu Play 129 Rec 127 Setup 130 Messages List of Messages 137 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected 140 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer is Connected CP series 139 Metering Modes 69 Mode Switch 16 28 Movie Movie Mode 62 83 Replaying 80 Editing 85 My Camera Menu Changing 45 File Format 48 Registering 46 My Camera Settings 45 On Off Button 26 Photo Effect 76 Play Menu 129 Power On Off 26 Power Lamp 16 Power Save 27 Print Settings Direct Print Printers Index d 155 Number of Print Copies 107 Print Area Trimming 109 Print Style 107 Selecting Images 105 Protect 94 Rec Menu 127 Red Eye Reduction Function 54 Replay Mode 30
8. File No Reset on Off p 79 Auto Rotate on Off p 78 Language English Deutsch Francais Nederlands Dansk Suomi p 25 italiano Norsk Svenska Espa ol Chinese Japanese Video System NTSC PAL p 121 44 1 Basic Functions Menu tem Available Settings pra Theme Ba Fay EA p 45 Start upimage PA EU FA 45 ES Statupsound PA H EA EA p 45 a amp Operation Sound PA Ey EA FA p 45 Menu SelftimerSound PA EE EA 45 ee shutter Sound Pa EN EA EA p 45 Default setting Default video system setting varies between regions Some menu items are not available in certain shooting modes e You can apply a desired image and sound to PA and Eq in the My Camera menu For details see Registering My Camera Settings p 46 or the Software Starter Guide e With the exception of the Date Time Language and Video System settings all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation p 136 Te g 1 45 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings My Camera allows you to customize the start up image and start up shutter operation and self timer sounds Each menu item has three choices Example Start up Image Cami 1 The FA option features science fiction related images and sounds The EX option features animals Changing My Camera Settings See Selecting Menus
9. The output will not appear on a TV in ci Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different mode Zoom does not work Zoom lever pressed during movie recording e Adjust the zoom before shooting a movie Reading images from CF card is slow Recording images to CF card takes a long time CF card was formatted in another device e Use a CF card formatted in your camera See Formatting CF Cards p 97 148 dy Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot 400 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 400 Approx 4 million Image Sensor 1 1 8 in CCD otal number of pixels approx 4 1 million Lens 7 4 W 22 2 T mm 35 mm film equivalent 36 108mm F2 8 W 4 9 T Digital Zoom Maximum approx 3 6 x Maximum approx 11 x Optical Viewfinder with optical zoom Real image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 1 5 in low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD Approx 118 000 pixels Autofocus TTL 9 point AIAF TTL 1 point center AF Focusing Range Shutter Shutter Speed Light Metering System Focus lock possible Normal 46 cm 1 5 ft 26 Macro AF 5 46 cm 2 0 in 1 5 ft W 30 46 cm 11 8 in 1 5 ft 7 Mechanical electronic 15 1 2000 sec e 15 1 sec possible in long shutter mode e Noise reduction processing on speeds between 15 1 3 sec
10. You selected a paper type incompatible with the printer Select a compatible paper type in the Print Style menu Adjust the paper thickness lever to the proper position Low ink level Waste tank full Printer error Ink tank needs replacement soon Prepare a new ink tank Select Continue in the error message to resume printing This message will not appear on some models Restart printing by pressing RESUME CANCEL button on printer but request a replacement waste ink tank from a service center see printer Quick Start Guide or the Contact List provided with the printer soon Turn printer off and on again If error persists consult service center listed in printer Quick Start Guide or in the Contact List provided with the printer adetAl Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connect ing it to a computer Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 Open the battery cover and press the battery lock in the direction shown while inserting DC Coupler DR 500 Insert the DC coupler all the way in until the battery lock clicks Slide the battery cover closed ca Battery
11. p p 45 Shutter Sound Sets the sound emitted when the shutter T button is pressed There is no shutter sound for movies 1 Aof F EA A 1 For more information see How the Beep in the Lid Set up and Sounds in the BA My Camera Menu Interact p 135 p 45 Menu List of Menu Options and Messages 1 135 How the Beep in the ad Set up Menu and Sounds in the PA My Camera Menu Interact To turn off each sound such as the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and selftimer sound the beep must first be set to Off in the Hid Set up menu and then each sound item must be set individually to Off If the beep is set to On a beep will sound for each item even if it is set to Off in the BA My Camera menu The table below shows the relationship Beep Settings in the FR Set up Menu On Off Beep Off Sounds in the PN My Camera Menu Wl o Fa o FT Start up shutter operation self timer e FA o FA EA F F Sound emitted Sound not emitted 1364 List of Menu Options and Messages Resetting Settings to Their Default ee You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation except for the Date Time Language and Video System settings e Press the ON OFF button until the green power lamp lights e Set the mode switch to any position Press and hold the MENU button for more tha
12. In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash e if your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or Compact Power Adapter if connected from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time rem
13. Resolution 51 Review Duration 50 Rotate 87 Self Timer 58 Set up Menu 130 Shooting Mode 28 49 Shooting Mode Dial 49 Shutter Button 35 Pressing Fully 36 Pressing Halfway 35 Shutter Speed 71 Single Image Replay 80 Slide Show 90 Play Time 93 Repeat Settings 93 Spot AE Point Frame 32 69 Stitch Assist Mode 59 Telephoto 37 USB Cable 123 Video Output System 121 Viewfinder 34 Viewing Single Image Replay 80 Index Replay 82 White Balance 73 Wide Angle 37 Wrist Strap 15 Trademark Acknowledgments Canon PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Macintosh PowerBook Power Macintosh and Quick Time are tradernarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2003 Canon Inc All rights reserved etae FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC1038 E Tested To Comply ith FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interf
14. Shooting Close Ups Infinity Shots Using the Digital ZOOM sses ee Ty Continuous Shooting cccccccessessssceseessessesseesesseeseess Using the Self timer ccccccsesssesessessesessessesnestesseseeneens Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode at Shooting a Movie s ascicscsccssssssssseacstovstacsssvsdasssestecociseessdeees Locking the Focus AF Lock ccccsessscssesseeseesssseeeeceeees Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Switching between Autofocus Modes n es Switching between Light Metering Modes 69 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ccseeeeeee 20 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 3 Setting the White Balance sipsons geninan Changing the Photo Effect ccceccssssesceeseeseeeesseeeees Adjusting the ISO Speed Bs Setting the Auto Rotate Function essssssrsseseses 1B Resetting the File Number Replaying o o Displaying Images individually AAPEEE ISEE E 80 Q Magnifying mages araea a aaa isa 81 Gea Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay 82 Viewing Movies WEATER writin 83 Editing eG AOL CNS UN GR OT yy Table of Contents Bu Rotating Images in the Display 00 cesses eseeeeeeeeeees Attaching Sound Memos to Images Automated Playback Slide Shows S ee Images hea tania eno oe Eraso Single aaee E E TAE Erasing All Images Formatting CF Cards cccssccsssesesseseeeee
15. e Use the with a white sheet of paper etc e balance for the conditions or buttons to select Ri The current setting is displayed Use the or Q buttons to select an option See p 74 for the E option e You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor when it is on You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily ee This setting cannot be adjusted when the Sepia or BAW photo effects are selected EY Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object such as a piece of white paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color Use the or buttons to select R The current setting is displayed Use the Q or buttons to select Ey Sheotingy 75 Aim the camera so that a piece of white paper a cloth or a gray card completely fills the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or the entire optical viewfinder then press the SET button The camera reads the white balance data when you press the SET button You can shoot right after setting the white balance The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Fl You are recommended to set the shooting mode to M
16. the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from a fixed AF frame at the center of the field to accommodate difficult shooting conditions p 68 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens In some cases portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image Please use the LCD monitor to shoot images up close Pressing the Shutter Button Basic Functions 135 The shutter button features a two stage action Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance ES Indicator Indicator Status Upper Indicator Green Metering complete two beeps sound Orange Flash will fire Blinking Orange Camera shake warning Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity mode Focus lock Method 2 p 64 Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep sounds When the indicator blinks yellow lock the focus before shooting p 64 AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On Green Frame Metering
17. 3 0 or later is required to replay movie files AVI Motion JPEG on a computer QuickTime for Windows is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk On the Macintosh platform this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8 5 or later operating systems 64 Shooting Locking the Focus AF Lock It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects Use the focus lock in these situations Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition e Subjects that are moving quickly Subjects through glass Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass Shooting with the Focus Lock Method 1 4 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame in the viewfinder or LCD monitor 2 Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound EJ Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button all the way Method 2 1 Turn the LCD monitor on Wa e Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame Press and hold the shutter button halfway until two beeps sound Without releasing your finger press the amp ah button e The Gi icon will display and the lower indicator will light yellow Shooting 65
18. DC Coupler Lock DR 500 Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal e After you have finished using the camera unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet Q Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK500 may cause a malfunction in the camera or kit 142 Appendices Using a Car Battery Charger optional Car Battery Charger CBC NB1 sold separately can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile s cigarette lighter socket Q Always ensure that the automobile s engine is running when you use the car battery charger Use of it with the engine off may flatten the battery in some automobiles Always unplug the car battery charger before turning off the engine EE To the cigarette e With the engine running plug the car lighter socket battery cable into the cigarette lighter socket and the battery charger e Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging It will change to green when the charge is complete e After charging unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket and remove the battery pack Charge Indicator The battery will stop charging whenever you turn the engine off so be sure to unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket Wait until the engine is running again to plug the car battery cable into the cigarette light
19. Messages 1 127 Item Menu Screen Compression Options Sets the relative compression ratio used for images FE Superfine P Fine F Normal Reference Page Sets the number of pixels used for images oT large 2272 x 1704 pixels e Z Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels H Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels H Smal 640 x 480 pixels Rec Meny Sets the number of pixels used for movies a 320 x 240 pixels FE 160 x 120 pixels Default setting Item Menu Screen AiAF Options Sets whether or not the camera automatically select the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame On Off Reference Page p 68 Cont Shooting Sets the continuous shooting mode l Standard continuous shooting EE High speed continuous shooting 1281 Hst of Menu Options and Messages Item Menu Screen Self timer Default setting Options Sets the duration before the self timer delay e fe 10 seconds R 2 seconds Reference Page p 58 Sets the AF assist Beam to on or off On Off p 36 Sets whether or not the optical zoom is supplemented by digital processing On Off Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases off e 2 to 10 seconds 1 second increments p 50 Long Shutter Sets the shutter speed to slow settings On off yy histof Menu Options and
20. System Map supplied with your camera for information on direct print function compatible printers CP series Please see your printer s user guide for information about installing paper and ink cassettes tanks Connecting to a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Your printer should come equipped with two direct interface cables To connect to this camera please use the cable DIF 100 that has the lt gt symbol on its connector Shut the camera s power off p 26 Attach the power cable to the printer and insert its plug into a power outlet You can also power the printer with a rechargeable battery if it is so equipped gt Please see your printer s user guide To a Power Outlet VIN 7 A W Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 Printing 4403 e Attach the direct interface cable to the printer Open the camera s terminal cover and insert the cable s connector into the camera s DIGITAL terminal Orient the cable so that the connector s lt symbol faces the camera s back panel Press the printer s ON OFF button to turn on its power If you are using Card Photo Printer CP 10 the printer s power will turn on in Step 2 when printer and power cable are connected e Set the mode switch to the P position and turn on the camera s power A will display when the printer is correctly connected Py e I This shows w
21. and Settings p Select an item in the 38 My Camera menu Use the Q or Q buttons to select an option The display will return to the Rec or Play screen If you select Theme in Step 1 you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings If the Beep option in the Lil Set up menu is set to On the beep sounds even if each sound item is individually set to Off in the My Camera menu p 135 464 Custoemizing the Camera My Camera Settings Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the PA and menu items You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera Registering CF Card Images and Sounds See Selecting Menus and Settings Select an item in the p 38 My Camera menu Use the or Q buttons to select PA or A Use the 0 or buttons to select an image or record a sound Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings h 47 Start up Image Use the 0 or Q button to select the image you wish to register Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds Use the or Q buttons to select DJ and press the SET button Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded After recording use the or Q buttons to select fe Use the or Q buttons to sel
22. battery charge Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging The flash fires twice The main flash follows a preparatory pre flash The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre flash is used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash which is used to capture the image Red Eye Reduction Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas Under these conditions use the red eye reduction mode For this mode to be effective the subject must be looking right at the red eye reduction lamp Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect If you want a more immediate shutter response set the flash to El B or B Shooting b55 W ah Shooting Close Ups Infinity Shots ca cay ca R Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm 2 in to 1 5 ft from the lens tip when at wide angle end and in the range of 30 to 46 cm 11 8 in to 1 5 ft when at the telephoto end setting Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant objects Macro PY Infinity Setting availab
23. charger This will shorten battery life Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the and terminals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool dry place Recharge it fully before using it again e Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use or one day before to ensure a full charge e Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its life cycle or affect performance you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature 23YC 73 F or lower If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage e if the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when itis ay char call its life has been exceeded and it should be pele 204 Preparing the Gamera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB 1LH supplied as shown below Battery Pack NB 1L optional can also be used with the camera Please recharge the battery pack p 18 before you use it for the first time e Slide the b
24. he camera Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery pack o images recorded on CF card Image too large You attempted to replay an image arger than 3200 x 2400 pixels or with a arge file size Incompatible JPEG format You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file 138 4 List of Menu Options and Messages Corrupted Data You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data RAW Unidentified Image Cannot magnify Cannot rotate Incompatible WAVE format Cannot register this image Protected You attempted to replay an image recorded in the RAW format You attempted to replay an image that was recorded in a special format proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer etc or a movie dip recorded by another camera You attempted to magnify an image which was photographed with another camera recorded in a different format or edited on a computer You attempted to rotate an image which was photographed with another camera recorded in a different format or edited on a computer A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the format of the existing sound memo is incorrect You attempted to add a start up image that was created with another camera You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Unselectable image Too many images have been marked with print settings transfer settings or slide show settings Can
25. in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS R glementation canadienne sur les interf rences radio CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA MEMO 160 1 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available conditions The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you or various shooting finish shooting M Function it ama atch ae be Assist Large oe A p 5 edium 1 He o A p 5 edium 2 fe gt e A p 5 Resolution Small Bie A 5 ovie a o ps ovie Cd 5 Superfine Elle ee a mee pS Compression Fine Oo eo v 5 jormal E e A p 5 Auto e s p 53 Red Eye Reduction Auto J e e 53 Flash On a p 53 off e o a 53 Slow Synchro a p 53 Macro Mode T o e A o p 55 Infinity Mode M e A e p 55 Focus Lock p 64 AE Lock e p 66 FE Lock e p 67 Single e o a eo E Standard continuous shooting e p 57 seo High s
26. is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode 62y Ae Shooting m Shooting a Movie Select the 320 x 240 default resolution or 160 x 120 resolution p 51 e Press the shutter button fully to start ecording images and sounds During shooting the recording time in seconds and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor e Press the shutter button again to stop ecording The maximum length of a movie clip at 15 frames sec is 3 minutes According o Canon s standardized tests These times may vary with the subject and shooting conditions Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF card runs out of free capacity Shooting 63 You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 97 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording The AE AF white balance and zoom settings remained fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame After a clip is shot the upper indicator will blink green while the clip is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot again until the blinking stops See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 160 Sound is recorded monaurally The shutter sound will not sound when you fully press the shutter button to record a movie clip QuickTime
27. next frame You can do the following while the image is displayed Check the image brightness in the histogram p 33 Erase the image p 95 Megnly ae image in the aisplay p 81 Changing the Review Duration The default review time is 2 seconds The review function can be set to Off or changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one second increments See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the K Rec menu Use the O or Q button to select Off select or a time from 2 sec to 10 sec e With the Off option the image will not automatically display However if you keep the shutter button fully pressed after a shot the image will display e In the 2 sec to 10 sec range the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released You can display the image for longer than the set duration by keeping the shutter button pressed all the way The display will return to the Rec screen Shooting 454 Changing Resolution Compression Settings lt a FR You can change the resolution and compression excluding movies settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot Resolution Purpose Large 2272 x 1704 pixels Large Print A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in or larger prints Print Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 14 in or larger prints Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 6 x4 in print
28. not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including CompactFlash cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera _ Safety Precautions e Before using the camera please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is Operated correctly e The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage t
29. or NB 1L Use of other chargers may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire or electrical shock e Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort resulting in fire The camera terminal of the supplied compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in such areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage e Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap qyyRead This FirstedA dy e Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting
30. or 270 in the display 0 Original 90 270 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the E Play menu select Use the 0 or Q button to select the image to be rotated e Cycle through the 90 270 0 orientations with each press of the SET button e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to finish the procedure Q Movies cannot be rotated When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images Images taken vertically with the Auto Image Rotate p 78 set to On will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the camera s LCD monitor 88d Replaying Attaching Sound Memos to Images In replay mode including single replay index replay and magnifying replay you can attach sound memos up to 60 seconds to an image the sound data is saved in WAVE format See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Ea Play menu select Q Use the or Q button to select an image The sound memo control panel will display e Use the or Q buttons to select ag The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed Speak towards the microphone of the camera e Press the SET button again to stop recording To resume recording press the SET button again Up to 60
31. printed even if they are set to On Fl The maximum number of images printed on one page in the index print type depends upon the selected paper size Card Size 20 images LSize 42 images Postcard Size 63 images Please refer to your Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for an explanation of the number of images printed with a Bubble Jet Printer Canceling Printing See page 106 Restarting Printing In the Print Order menu use the 2 or Q button to select Resume and press the SET button The remainder of the selected images will print Printing cannot be resumed under the following circumstances Ifthe print settings were changed before printing is restarted If images with print settings were deleted before printing is restarted If there was insufficient spare capacity on the CF card when printing was halted Under these circumstances you can select OK in the Print menu and reprint starting from the first image If printing was stopped because of a low battery charge you are recommended to resume printing using the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately If you do use a battery pack ensure that it is fully charged Remember to turn the camera power on again before printing Printing Errors See page 106 TEETH Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order You can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish to send by email Please use the software supplied with the camera to act
32. replay mode Use the following procedures to datach the cable from the camera and printer 1 Detach the cable from the printer 2 Shut off the camera s power 3 Detach the cable from the camera Ensure that you grip the connector s sides when you detach the cable from the camera s DIGITAL terminal wenn Printing A105 Printing yae n The following illustrations show examples from a direct print compatible printer CP series Options for the Style category will differ slightly for Bubble Jet printers Print images displayed in single image replay or index replay mode Use the or Q button to select the images you wish to print Specify the number of print copies print style and print area as required Setting the Number of Print Copies p 107 Setting the Print Style p 107 Setting the Printing Area Trimming p 109 Use the G G Q buttons to select Print To quit the procedure instead select Cancel e Press the SET button to start printing The replay screen will reappear when printing is successfully concluded cannot be printed 106 4Printing Gl Canceling Printing Press the SET button to stop printing A confirmation message will display Use the or Q button to select OK and press the SET button Direct Print Function Compatible Printers CP Series A print in progress cannot be stopped The printer will stop after the current print is complete an
33. seconds of recordings may be added to any one image Replaying F89 Playing Erasing Sound Memos Images with sound memos attached have a BJ symbol displayed on them in the LCD monitor Display an image with a sound memo attached p 80 The sound memo control panel will display Use the Q or Q buttons to select J Play or Z Erase E Play The sound memo will play Playback will stop when you press the SET button Press the SET button again to resume playback e Use the or buttons to adjust the sound volume EA Erase A confirmation menu will display Use the Q or Q buttons to select Erase and press the SET button Exiting the Sound Memos e Press the MENU button Q You cannot attach sound memos to movies The Memory card full message will display when the CF card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image and the Incompatible WAVE format message will display You can erase incompatible sound data using the camera Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased Fl The volume can be adjusted in the fd Set up menu p 131 90 Ap Replaying UN ye Automated Playback Slide Shows em Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one by one in a
34. set to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode the BJ icon normal Eq icon right end is down or Ell icon left end is down will appear in the upper right of the display Fl When the camera is held on end to shoot the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the lower end to be down It then regulates the optimal white balance exposure and focus for vertical photography This function operates regardless of the On Off status of the Auto Rotate function When changing the camera s orientation between the horizontal and vertical positions you may hear noise coming from the orientation detection mechanism This is not a malfunction Q This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images yShooting 79 Resetting the File Number ea PR You can select the way file numbers are assigned The file number is reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new CF card is inserted New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images record
35. slide show Images display in the order of their selection Display the Slide Show menu p 90 Use the button to select Program and the 0 or button to select Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 Use the button and the Q or button to choose Select Replaying 1 91 192l Replaying show already containing images Use the or Q button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark Ei CETME You can press the zoom lever toward E to switch to the index mode 3 images and use the same procedures to select images While in index replay you can clear all of the images by pressing the SET button using the or button to select Clear all and pressing the SET button again Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to finish the procedure Replaying 930 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously Sets the duration that each image displays Choose between 3 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds and Manual Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped Play Time Repeat EE Display the Slide Show menu p 90 Use the Q or Q button to select Set up
36. subject at the telephoto end setting when using the flash Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject is too close making the flash too strong e When using the flash stay at least 30 cm 11 8 in from the subject Subject is bright in contrast to the background e Set the exposure compensation to a negative setting or use the spot metering function Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera e Change the shooting angle Flash is set to on e Set the flash to off Appendices Ay 147 Problem Cause Solution A red band Subject is too e This is a normal occurrence in appears on the bright devices containing CCDs and LCD monitor does not constitute a malfunction This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies White dots appear Light from the flash This is a phenomenon that on the image has reflected off dust occurs with digital cameras and particles or insects in does not constitute a the air This occurs malfunction more frequently when shooting at the wide angle end Flash does not fire Flash is set to off e Set the flash to on Image not showing on TV monitor Incorrect video system setting e Set the video system to the appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 133 Shooting mode set to chek Stitch Assist
37. the card and lead to a malfunction To avoid condensation place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature If condensation forms on the CF card store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Setting the Date and Time The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low Start from Step 3 to set the date and time e Press the ON OFF button until the y a power lamp lights Power ESS e Press the MENU button to display the Rec or Play menu Use the D or Q button to select the Set up menu Use the or button to select 24 I Preparing the Gamera e Use the 2 or button to select a field year month day hour minute and date format and the or button to change its value To put the settings into effect press the SET button after setting the date format Press the MENU button to redisplay the Rec or Play screen Q e Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks Reset them when t
38. to editing mode p 84 which the cut is applied e When BY Cut Beginning is selected the left hand cursor moves and when Cut End is selected the right hand cursor Moves Use the or button to select EJ Play A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays To stop it press the SET button again Use the or button to select Save to keep the edits p 86 If you use the or button to select EJ Close Movie Editing Return to Movie Control Panel the edits are not saved and the editing mode is canceled SET OC Use the or button to select New File or Overwrite New File saves the edited movie under a new file name The pre edit ey data is left unchanged i Overwrite saves the edited movie with its original file name The pre edit data is lost When the CF card lacks sufficient space to create a new file only Overwrite can be selected A small A symbol will appear in the time display on the movie in that case The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 P 141 Replaying 1 87 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90
39. within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F is recommended Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery pack s charge state See Battery Capacity p 150 You may hear a noise during charging This is not a malfunction Preparing the Camera 119 e Handling Precautions m m sar Keep the battery pack terminals C dean at all times Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack The battery pack could fly out j e At low temperatures battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use However ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit such as a key holder etc Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Heat will build up and could result in a fire Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB 1LH or NB 1L sold separately in this charger e The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera even with the power off or in the
40. 1563 E 165 337 676 1355 2720 320 x 240 pixels 44sec 91sec 183sec 368 sec 735 sec MOVE SS 160 x 120 pixels 118 sec 242 sec 486 sec 973sec 1954 sec The maximum movie clip length is approximately 3 min The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times Bi large BMediurn 1 I Medium 2 E Small Ei and BA indicate the recording resolution E Superfine K Fine and FJ Normal indicate the compression setting The FC 256 MH CF card is not sold in some regions Image File Sizes Estimated __ Compression Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB tt 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB m2 1024 x 768 pixels 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB B 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB EA 320 x 240 pixels 330 KB sec Movies 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB sec 152 14 Specifications Compactflash Card Card Slot Type Tee Dimensions 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3 mm 1 4 x 1 7x 0 1 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz Battery Pack NB 1LH 7 Type Rechargeable Lithium lon Cell Nominal Voltage 37V Typical Capacity 840 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 32 3 x 49 8 x 10 6 mm 1 3 x 2 0 x 0 4 in Weight Approx 29 g 1 0 02 Battery Charger CB 2LS CB 2LSE_ Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 075 A 100 V 0 045 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 5 A Charging Time Approx 130
41. 3 Table of Contents Items marked with lt are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Read This First Please Read cates ecnete were diners a a a Safety Precautions oo ccesecsesesssssseecesseseeesseeseteeseecseseeeseee 7 Preventing Malfunctions ccccesceessseeeeeee 1 Quick Start Section _ Quick Start S chOhisc3s aniline cnet nA Components Guide s Front View ie noe a a a N 14 Back View is Operation Panelne t 16 I ACECEEORS ninnau bii 17 Preparing the Camera __ Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Installing a CF Card n n Setting the Date and Time re Setting the Language isneach aiii Basic Functions Turning the Power On Off Shashi cas Switching between Shooting Replay Using the LCD Monitor ceeeeeee a Using the Viewfinder cc ccsssecscssesescecseeeseeseeeessneteceeees Pressing the Shutter Button cceeseecseeseetseeseteeeeeceeees Using the Zoom Selecting Menus and Setting Cont d r Menu Settings and Factory Defaults cceeseeeenenee 42 4A Table of Contents Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings _ Changing My Camera Settings cccccccsecsseeeestseeees 45 eaten My Camera oe E T EE AE 46 Selecting a shea Mode ee eer Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting maan Changing Resolution Compression Settna ain 51 Using the Flashy stessi tnt anoni amp
42. Evaluative metering Center weighted averaging Spot metering Exposure Control Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Program AE 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Auto SO 50 100 200 400 equivalents TTL auto preset daylight cloudy tungsten fluorescent fluorescent H or custom white balance Flash Red eye reduction auto auto on off slow synchro W wide angle T telephoto Specifications 149 Flash Shooting Range Normal mode 46 cm 3 5 m 1 5 11 5 ft W 46 crn 2 0 m 1 5 6 6 ft T Macro Mode 30 46 cm 11 8 in 1 5 ft W T Shooting Modes Auto manual stitch assist movie Continuous Shooting Approx 1 5 images sec 2 5 images sec in high speed mode Large Fine mode LCD monitor off Self timer Shoots after approx 10 sec or approx 2 sec PC Connected Shooting Available USB connection only Exclusive software program RemoteCapture is included in the camera kit Recording Media CompactFlash card Type 1 File Forrnat Design rule for Camera File System DPOF cornpliant Image Recording Format Still images JPEG Exif 2 2 Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural Compression perfine fine normal Number of Recording Pixels Still images large 2272 x 1704 pixels medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels small 640 x 480 pixels Movies 320 x 240 pixels Approx 3 min 160 x 120 pixels App
43. LCD Monitor Shooting Mode When a shooting setting is changed information about the settings displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to Off or to the No Display mode It may not display under some circumstances depending on the selected settings You may set the flash continuous mode self timer macro infinity and metering mode settings while this information is displayed Fl After you press the shutter button and take a shot the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 to 10 seconds 1 second increments It will continue to display if you press the SET button while it is shown on the screen See Changing the Review Duration p 50 While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor you can check the exposure with the graph see Histogram Function p 33 that shows the distribution of the brightness data Press the DISP button if the histogram and other information is not shown If the exposure requires adjustment set the exposure compensation and reshoot Q A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting if the upper indicator flashes orange after the metering preparations are complete and the camera shake icon amp displays in the LCD monitor Set the flash to El or E or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot Spot AE Point Frame In movie mode only the Em mode AF Frame p 68 Recordable Images or Recor
44. Messages Item Menu Screen Options rie Protect Protects images from accidental erasure p 94 Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in the display p 87 Adds sound memos to images p 88 Deletes all images from a CF card except for protected images p 96 Plays images in automated slide shows p 90 Item Menu Screen Options pio Print Order Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a DPOF compatible printer or a photo developing service p 111 Selects the images that will be transferred to your email software p 119 Default setting Item Menu Screen Options nef rence Beep Sets whether or not a beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed On Off p 35 A beep still sounds to warn of errors even when Off is selected Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor 7 to 0 to 7 Only the brightness adjustment bar displays if you press the SET button if you press the Sor buttons the display returns to the Set up menu You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting ESEE uuu Mst of Menu Options and Messages F 1231y Item Menu Screen Options Repre Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without something being pressed p 27 On Off Auto Power Down Sets the date and time and the date format p 23 Form
45. after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily eee Shooting 4 77 Adjusting the ISO Speed ey Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area or use a fast shutter speed Use the or button to select fq The current setting is displayed Use the 0 or Q buttons to select a speed You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily Q Higher ISO speeds increase image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible Although the AUTO setting selects the optimal speed it will automatically raise the speed when the shooting condition limits are reached It will also raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter 784 Shooting Setting the Auto Rotate Function eee Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display You can set this function on off 4 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Hl Set up menu select Use the or button to select On or Off The display will return to the Rec screen e When the Auto Rotate function is
46. age the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Use the supplied terminal cover or battery case to transport or store the battery pack e Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings Use only recommended batteries and accessories e Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB 1LH
47. agnifying Images mu Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times Approximate Location of the Magnified Area Use the 0 Q buttons to ove around the image Hold the SET button down and press he zoom lever toward Q to cycle through each setting from approxi ately 2 5 times to approximately 5 and 10 times Hold the SET button down and press he zoom lever toward Bs to cycle back through the levels of magnification rom approximately 5 times to 2 5 times and the standard view Q Movie frames and index replayed images cannot be magnified 82 IReplaying Viewing Images in Sets of Nine index Replay e Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay Selected Image Movie Use the 0 Q buttons to change the image selection Press the zoom lever toward Q to display the selected image in single image replay Switching between Sets of Nine Images e Successive sets of nine images can be shown in the display Use the button to move to the previous set and the button to move to the next Hold the SET button down and press the Q or button to jump to the first or last set Press the zoom lever toward Q to return to standard index replay y Replaying 183 Viewing MOVICS eee Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures Use the or button to select a movie Images with a BHM icon a
48. and the exposure compensation setting to zero 0 before setting a custom white balance The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect image appears completely black or white Itis also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to the telephoto end setting Since the white balance data cannot be read in cab mode preset the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting the ri mode Set the flash on or off when setting a custom white balance The white balance may not be accurate if the setting conditions and shooting conditions are not the same If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with the flash set to K or Bl ensure that you also use the flash when you go to shoot 76Ay Shooting Changing the Photo Effect af You can shoot with different photo effects Photo Effect Off Vivid Records with no effect Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors Neutral Low Sharpening Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Use the or button to select Bj The current setting is displayed Use the or Q buttons to select an effect You can confirm the effect in the LCD monitor when it is on You can shoot right
49. ats initializes CF cards p 97 Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releses The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording oooud off wm OIL 3 p 35 woo 1 sunis ew COL 2 ome BS Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos cool off mmm CL 3 p 83 oOUL 1 mB 4 p 88 xm CLL 2 ome BS 132d List of Menu Options and Messages TO Item Menu Screen Options Adjusts the volume of the start up sound when the carnera power is turned on soo off see Cl 3 eooOU 1 mmm 4 xa LL 2 ome Gl 5 Reference Page p 26 Adjusts the volume of the operation sound Off auw 3 1 wm aL 4 a o om S ooo sool xmo Adjusts the volume of the self timer sound played 2 sec before shutter is released sooo Off wm OL 3 moo 1 mae 4 wa OL 2 om oe lS p 58 Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted On Off Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically rotated in the display On off List of Menu Options and Messages 1133 Item Menu Screen Options ce Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor English Italiano Deutsch Norsk p 25 e Fran ais e Svenska e Nederlands Espa ol Dansk Chinese Suom
50. attery cover in the direction of the arrows Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks Insert the battery pack correctly by aligning the arrows on the camera and the battery pack To remove the battery pack press the battery lock and pull the battery pack out Slide the battery cover closed Q Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the camera s indicator blinks green The camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Please note however that the date time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Preparing the Camera 121 Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately for extended use of the camera p 141 Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low Battery pack charge is low Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period When the LCD monitor is off this icon will display when you press the BWO W44 DISP FUNC or button EM mode Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace the battery pack immediately Change the battery pack Fl See Battery Capacity p 150 22 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card Turn th
51. attery pack is inserted into the camera When you first purchase the camera place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit sold separately for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off lf the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it means that the date time battery charge is depleted Recharge it as described above FA 2l About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes As in the example below the mode dial should be set to 8 Cov Clad or PR Using the Self timer CITE White buttons indicate the button that will be pushed in the particular procedure In the example here for instance you should press the MENU button Q This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Question Look Here First E How do navigate the Menu Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 E What settings are available under each function and Will my settings remain in effect even after I ve turned the camera off Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 160 E How do go about printing About Printing p 98 E What functions are available through the menu FUNC Menu p 126 Rec Menu p 127 Play Menu p 129 Set up Menu p 130 My Camera Menu p 13
52. bble Jet Printer sold separately p 103 Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer Quick Start Guide Please refer to the System Map supplied with the camera for direct print function compatible printers Components Guide In15 Back View Viewfinder p 34 Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover p 22 Attaching the Wrist Strap Le Battery Cover p 20 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 141 i LCD Monitor p 29 Tripod Socket 16 4 Components Guide Operation Panel Shooting mode dial p 49 Indicators p 17 Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer ON OFF Button p 26 Shutter Button p 35 Zoom Lever Shooting 4 Telephoto Be Wide Angle p 37 Replay Q Magnify p 81 Bed Index p 82 Mode Switch p 28 Light Metering p 69 Button 4 Flash p 53 Q Button Gy Continuous p 57 Self timer p 58 Button amp Macro a amp Infinity p 55 Button FUNC Function Button p 38 Ke Gingle Image Erase Button p 95 DISE Display Button p 29 MENU Menu Button p 39 SET Set Button Components Guide 17 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON OFF Button or shutter button is pressed Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot Blinking Green Recording to CF card Reading CF card Erasing f
53. camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down Recording ceases when the shutter button is released Use this mode to view images as you shoot continuously The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short shutter interval You cannot check images while shooting continuously Standard Continuous m Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting E In the E Rec See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 menu select e Use the Q or Q button to select El or Ei e The display will return to the Rec screen E or will display on the LCD monitor depending upon the option selected in the Rec menu The continuous shooting function shoots at the following rates Approximately 1 5 frames sec Approximately 2 5 frames sec Large Fine LCD monitor off mode These figures reflect Canon s testing standard The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Fl The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera s built in memory fills If the flash is firing the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash s charging requirements D8 dy Shooting yn Bem spp wpa Using the Self timer TEA Display R or A e When the shutter button is pressed the self timer will activate and the self timer lamp will blink Changing the Self timer Countdown T
54. complete AF frame when focus achieved No Frame Focusing difficulty AiAF Off Center AF Frame Green Frame Metering complete Yellow Frame Focusing difficulty 364 Basic Functions Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes one shutter sound to sound While the image is being recorded to the CF card the indicator blinks green AF assist Beam The AF assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions The AF assist Beam can be turned off p 128 If animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them However please keep in mind the following facts Turning the AF assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus The red eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set to red eye reduction auto or slow synchro even if the AF assist beam is turned off Basic Functions 1 37 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms Telephoto Wide Angle e Press the zoom lever toward to aes zoom in telephoto Sait a nent e Press the zoom lever toward 44 to zoom out wide angle MEE No ce Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom factor of up to 11 p 56 Pl
55. d the camera will display its replay screen at that point Bubble Jet Printers The printer will stop printing the current image and eject the paper Printing Errors An error message will display if an error occurs while printing pp 139 140 Use the Q or button to select Stop or Resume and press the SET button With a Bubble Jet printer the print will automatically restart if the error is resolved e Direct Print Function Compatible Printers CP Series The Resume option may not appear with some types of error In that case select Stop e Direct Print Function Compatible Bubble Jet Printers The Continue and Stop options may appear with some error messages On Bubble Jet printers equipped with an operation panel an error number displays on the panel Please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for the remedies corresponding to the error numbers Printing 1 107 Setting the Print Settings Direct Print Function Setting the Number of Print Copies ser e Use the or button to select Copies and the or Q button to select the number Up to 99 copies may be specified Setting the Print Style You can select from among the following print styles Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Standard Prints one image per page Prints eight copies of the same image on one page Image Multiple fr Borderless Prints right to the edges of the pape
56. dable Movie Time sac resolution shows not compression a File Numb age Number Shooting Date Information Displayed Cel El ES ad Shooting Mode 49 ann Exposure Compensation p 70 i Long Shutter Mode p 71 was White Balance 73 Photo Effects 76 Oe Compression L51 mjs esolution 51 al SO Speed 77 BAA Auto Rotate 7 Focus Lock 64 AE Lock 66 FEL FE Lock 67 Flash 53 Shooting Method 57 58 Ar Macro infinity 5S Metering Mode 69 emm o ViovieRecoding peo AB 53x 6 7x 8 2x 11x Digital Zoom F a E J low Battery pa The icons in the shaded boxes above display regardless of the selected di splay mode Zoom powers reflect the optical and digital zoorn functions in combination These figures display when the digital zoom is activated Replay Mode standard Display The following information is displayed in standard display mode Ang Compression Stil images p 51 Cl A E Resolution Still images p 51 WAVE Format Sound p 88 Movie p 62 fon Protection Status p 94 Basic Functions J 33 Replay Mode stalies Display In detailed display mode the following supplementary information is displayed Long Shutter Mode p 71 Ce 0 Sd Shooting Mode p 49 EJ Exposure Compensation p 70 N TEORIE White Balance p 73 Histogram Photo Effects p 76 ISO S
57. der e Select the images to send by email p 119 Software that supports DPOF transfer order settings is required piek Printing z x xy_ _ _ _ Print Menu aSettings Use the Print menu to set print related settings The following diagrams illustrate how to use the Print menu Direct Print Function Set the Mode Switch to gt DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to gt MENU D SET 0206 SET 02076 w Printing 104 MENU Turn the menu On Off D 0 Selects items and settings SET O Sets items and settings Image p 107 Paper p 107 Borders p 107 Date p 107 Style gt Number of Copies p 107 Trimming p 109 Order Number of Copies p 111 Print Type p 114 Set up Date p 114 gt File No p 114 Reset p 116 102 4 Printing Connecting a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer CP series sold separately or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer sold separately You can also print using DPOF print settings Q You are recommended to use the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately rather than the battery pack to power the camera when it is connected to a printer If you do use a battery pack ensure that it is fully charged and monitor the battery charge while printing Please see the
58. e camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures Oey e Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends Close the CF card slot cover To remove the CF card push the eject button and pull the CF card out CF Card Eject Button Q Since the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting data to or from the CF card when the indicator blinks green never perform the following actions during this time It could corrupt the image data Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks Turn the camera s power off or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover e Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers cameras or a computer or formatted or edited with application programs may not operate correctly in the camera e You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera p 97 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting Preparing the Camera 23 F gee CF Cards snd Estimated Capacities T 151 Handling Precautions for CF Card e e CF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in
59. e the Q or button to select Erase To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with this function See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Ej Play menu select Use the 0 or button to select OK To exit instead of erasing select Cancell Erasing b 97 Formatting CF Cards EPRE New CF cards must be formatted with the following procedures before use See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the ii Set up menu select e Use the 0 or button to select OK To exit instead of formatting select Cancel Fl When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted CF card might be the cause Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem CF cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the CF card with this camera If formatting in the camera doesn t work properly turn the camera off and re insert the CF card Then turn the camera back on and format again 984 Printing About Printing This camera s optional direct Bubble Jet prir print function printer using t pports direct printing By connecting the camera to an print compatible
60. ease note that the image appears grainier the more the image is digitally zoomed 38 1 Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings as well as other camera settings like the Date Time and sounds Menus are displayed by pressing the MENU or FUNC button according to the circurnstances Use the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults p 42 for the menu items and options Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC Button Shooting Mode only KE Press the FUNC button The icons of the items that can be adjusted appear at the LCD monitor s left edge eo eae Use the or buttons to select an item Use the or buttons to select an option The icon changes to the icon of the selected option Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the SET button to display the next menu Press the SET button again to confirm the setting You can shoot right after performing these steps The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button The menu will close y Basic Functions 1 39 Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button EE Press the MENU button A menu will display Mode Switch Set to Mm Mode Switch Set to DJ The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to cia or 8 Use the or buttons
61. ect OK To cancel the change select Cancel Q Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added 48 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats However CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats Start up Image Recording Format JPEG Baseline JPEG Sampling Rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Dimensions A x 240 pixels e File Size O KB or less Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds Recording format WAVE monaural Quantization Bits 8 bit e Sampling Frequency 11 025 kHz or 8 000 kHz Recorded Length 11 025 kHz 8 000 kHz Start up Sound 1 0 sec or less 1 3 sec or less Operation Sound 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Self timer Sound 2 0 sec or less 2 0 sec or less Shutter Sound 0 3 sec or less 0 4 sec or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say Cheese as a self timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these
62. ed to a new CF card start from the next number On off See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 xa Set up menu select Use the 0 or button to select On or off The display will return to the Rec screen Fl Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images However since images shot in Hl and ri are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be replayed in this camera 80y Replaying Displaying Images Individually Turn the mode switch to the D Ue IN position The last recorded image will appear in the display single image replay Use the D button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly but the images will not appear as clearly Replaying 181 Q M
63. eeees Printing About Connecting a Printer 102 Printing 83 8 105 Setting thes Print Settings Direct Print Funciona 107 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ccccsceeeeeeeeeee 114 Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order _ Selecting Images for Transferring ccccccseeesseeeeeeeees 119 Shooting Replaying witha TV gt Shooting Replaying with a TV oo cesecccssesseeeeeeeeeeees 121 Downloading Images to a Computer ts Connecting the Camera to a Computer via the USB Cable occ ce eeceseesereeeeeeeeeeeees 122 Downloading Directly from a CF Cardo ceeeceeeeees 125 Listsof Menu Options and Messages i tits Resetting Settings to Their Default Values List of Messages nininini LST oS Tble of lets i Appendices _ eres SO C Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately 0 0 0 0 141 Using a Car Battery Charger Optional we 142 Camera Care and Maintenance 143 Troubleshooting ccccsessscsseesssseseeceeesesessescesasseseseeeeees 144 Specifications Sp cificationss sisi eee ee eee a he 148 INdOX aema anaa n e D4 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly Please note that Canon its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are
64. een single image replay and index replay e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure Printing 1413 All the Images on a CF Card e Switch to index replay 3 images e Use the or button to select Mark all e Selecting Mark all selects all of the card s images e Press the SET button to set the number of print copies to 1 for each image When the print type is set to Standard or Both the number of print copies can be set individually for each image When Index is selected the print settings can be deleted p 112 Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure Q The amp symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF compliant cameras These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings Print settings cannot be set for movie images 114 Ay Printing yy Fl Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card When Both is selected the number of print copies can be set but it applies to Standard prints only The Index setting only produces one print copy Print settings can also be assigned to images with the Setting the Print Style Set the prin
65. er CP series optional or the direct print compatible Bubble Jet Printer optional is connected to the camera or while replaying movies 261 Basic Functions Turning the Power On Off Press the ON OFF Button until the i green power lamp lights ec a ot The lens extends outward when the ee S eg mode switch is set to amp a as The lens retracts approximately 1 Power Lamp minute after sliding the mode switch from to DJ When the mode switch is set to PJ the upper indicator beside the viewfinder will flash green and the LCD monitor will turn on Press the ON OFF Button again to turn off the power The Date Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the charge of the built in rechargeable lithium date time battery is low Reset the date and time when this occurs p 23 If the Auto Power Down function activates press the ON OFF Button to restore power The start up sound will sound and the start up image will display in the LCD monitor when the power is turned on To change the start up sound and image see pp 27 45 133 The start up image does not display when the LCD monitor is turned off in shooting mode or when the camera is connected to a TV via the A V OUT terminal Al Basic Functions 27 Turning off the Start Up Sound and Start Up Image Hold the SET button down while turning on the power Auto Power Down Function This camera is equi
66. er socket The car battery charger can only be used in a negative ground car It cannot be used in a positive ground car Appendices Jo143 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body lens viewfinder and LCD monitor Never use thinners benzene synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera These substances may distort or damage the equipment Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth Q Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Q Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not Power is not Press the ON OFF button for a operate turned on moment Battery cover or CF card slot cover is open Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover are securely closed Insufficient battery voltage e Insert a fully charged battery into the camera U
67. erence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
68. for another image When the print mode is closed camera power shut off mode dial turned or direct interface cable detached When the zoom lever is pressed further toward m z with the trimming frame at its maximum yy Printing e Ad You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print compatible printer CP series or a direct print compatible Bubble Jet printer Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images Singly All images on a CF card the number of print copies is set to one per image See Print Menu Settings p 100 Display the Print Order Menu Use the or Q button to select Print Order 12 Printing Single Images As shown below selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the fal Print Type settings p 107 Standard Both Use the 2 or Q button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies up to maximum of 99 Index e Use the D or Q button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it A checkmark displays on selected images Selected for an Index Print e You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay 3 images Press the zoom lever toward Bed to switch betw
69. gs are overridden by the DPOF print settings if you are using them to print p 114 Setting the Printing Area Trimming You can print a portion of an image Fl The shape of the trimming frame is determined by the print l style selection image paper borders date Set the print Use the or button to select Trimming 1104 Printing Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame Press the zoom lever toward Q or Ed The trimming frame can be resized to approximately half the image size at minimum and practically as large as the image at maximum You can cancel the trimming setting by sliding the zoom lever toward the I again when the trimming frame is already set to the maximum size When printing an image that has been magnified using the trimming option the image quality may become coarser and grainier depending on the magnifying rate With direct print function compatible printers the trimming frame displays in red Trimming Frame Moving the Trimming Frame Use the Q or Q button to set the trimming frame s position Rotating the Trimming Frame e Press the DISP button to rotate the trimming frame The trimming frame will appear on images that have already had one assigned Trimming settings can only be set for one image Trimming settings are canceled with the following operations When the MENU button is pressed When the trimming settings are set
70. harpening Sepia Bjew Compression Still images FE superfine Prine F Normal 51 Resolution Still images 2272 x 1704 Ji 600 x 1200 51 m2 1024 x 768 E640 x 480 Resolution Movie Ea 320 x 240 M60 x 120 51 Items Set with the MENU Button Menu Item Available Settings ee D aar on off p 68 cont Shooting E E p 57 Ce O self timer k 58 o AF assist Beam On Off pp 36 128 Red E Digital Zoom On Off 56 Image Review On 2 to 10 sec p 50 Long Shutter On Off 7 Basic Functions 143 Menu Item Available Settings sgl Protect Turns image protection On Off p 94 Rotate Rotates the image in the display p 87 E O Sound Memo Adds a sound memo to the image in the display p 88 Pa Erase all Erases all images on the CF card p 96 Blue Slide Show Replays selected images in a slide show p 90 Print Order Sets the print settings p 111 Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings p 119 Beep on Off p 130 Q LCD Brightness 7 to 0 to 7 p 130 Auto Power Down On Off p 27 D Date Time Sets the date and time p 23 32 Format Formats initializes the CF card p 97 D Shutter Volume Off 1 2 3 4 5 p 131 Set up 22 Playback Vol Off 1 2 3 4 5 p 131 Menu 7 aow Start up vol Off 1 2 73 4 5 p 132 amp Operation Vol Off 1 2 3 4 5 p 132 D Selftimer Vol Off 1 2 3 4 5 p 132
71. he shutter sound will sound once when the shot is complete View the Recorded Image p 50 The recorded image displays for approximately 2 seconds To continue displaying the image keep the shutter button pressed or hold the shutter button until you press the SET button and then release both To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1 Press the 4 button while the image is displayed 2 Confirm that Erase is selected and press the SET button Set the date and time if the Date Time menu appears p 23 You can change the language in which menus are displayed p 25 To view the other images you have photographed refer to the Replaying section p 80 After you finish using the camera press the ON OFF Button to shut the power off Quick Start Section J143 141 Components Guide Front View me Optical Viewfinder Window p 34 AF assist Beam p 36 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 53 Self timer Lamp p 58 Microphone p 88 a Speaker i e Flash p 53 T DIGITAL Terminal pp o 103 123 A V OUT Audio Visual OUT Terminal p 121 The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer Computer p 123 USB Interface Cable IFC 300PCU supplied with camera Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP series sold separately p 102 Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with printer Direct Print Function Compatible Bu
72. hen a direct print function compatible printer is connected Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer Q Please read the Quick Start Guide supplied with your Bubble Jet printer to see if it is compatible with the camera s direct print function and for instructions regarding the connection cables and the printer s general operation Shut the camera s power off p 26 104 Printing To the BJ Printer Turn the Bubble Jet printer s power on after you have connected the power cord to the Bubble Jet printer and inserted the other end in a power outlet Attach the interface cable to the Bubble Jet printer Open the camera s terminal cover and insert the cable s connector into the camera s DIGITAL terminal Orient the cable so that the word Canon on the connector faces the camera s front panel Set the mode switch to the P position and turn on the camera s power E will display when the printer is correctly connected This shows when a BJ printer is connected On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels images cannot be printed through the operation panel while the camera is connected The following cannot be conducted while the printer is connected Playing movies Setting the language with the SET and the MENU button combination When the printer is disconnected the L or Cj symbol will disappear from the LCD monitor and the camera will revert to the standard
73. his occurs e Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date time stamp to appear on images Charging the Date Time Battery The camera has a built in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time This battery is recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera Right after purchasing the camera leave a charged battery pack in the camera or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately for about 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera s power switch is off If the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date time battery charge is low Use the above method to recharge it e You can print the date on images p 107 Preparing the Cameray 1 25 Setting the Language ov 2 0Q_ 0m The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected with this function e Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights Power Lamp 2 MENU E Press the MENU button to display the Rec or Play menu Use the Q or Q button to select the Set up menu Use the or button to select Use the O Q or Q button to select a language Press the MENU button to recisplay the Rec or Play screen Q The Language menu can also be displayed in replay mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button This function cannot be used while a direct print compatible print
74. i e Japanese You can also change the language in replay mode by holding the SET button and pressing the MENU button Video System Sets the video output signal standard e NTSC e PAL p 121 My Camera Menu You can select the start up image and sound shutter sound operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera These are called the My Camera settings You can also customize the BA and E options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software See the Software Starter Guide for details Default setting Item Menu Screen Options Refrence Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings itemn Bdott p 45 1 For more information see How the Beep in the tid Set up Menu and Sounds in the PA My Camera Menu Interact p 135 Item Menu Screen Options Start up Image Sets the image displayed when the carnera meee power is turned on Baoff E A E AA Reference Page p 45 Start up Sound Sets the sound emitted when the camera power is turned on 1 Foi Ele A A p 45 Sets the sound emitted when any button other than the shutter button is pressed 1 Egoi EJ EA A p 45 Selftimer Sound Sets the sound emitted 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self timer mode Bao 1 i EA A
75. ime See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the 4B Rec menu Use the or Q button to select 10 sec or 2 sec e When 10 sec is selected the self timer sound and the blinking gets faster 2 second before the shutter activates When 2 sec is selected the self timer sounds at the same time as the shutter button ts pressed The shutter activates in 2 seconds e The display will return to the Rec screen Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged stitched to create one panoramic image on a computer The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image To merge the images ona computer use PhotoStitch one of the supplied pro Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When shooting try to include a distinctive item landmark in the overlapping portions Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap 60 1 Shooting Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image Make the brightness in each image consistent The final image will appear u
76. in 1 3 steps in the range 2 to 2 e You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor when it is on You can shoot right after selecting a value The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily e Reset the exposure compensation by returning the setting to 0 Shooting 71 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode 7 You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the S Rec menu select Use the or Q button to select On The display will return to the Rec screen The exposure compensation menu will display in the LCD monitor Use the or button to select EN The current setting is displayed The long shutter submenu will display T2 Ay Shooting Use the or button to select a shutter speed The higher the value the brighter the image and the lower the value the darker the image You can shoot right after selecting a value The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily e To cancel the long shutter mode press the SET button while the long shutter menu is displayed Q The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds This camera however applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1 3
77. le kal 4 Selectable for first image only e e Display KJ or FY Q Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode since the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off center p 34 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 5 to 30 cm 1 5 to 11 8 in F Image Area in Macro Mode Distance from A Lens to Subject mage Area Telephoto End 30 cm 11 8 in 107 x 80 mm 4 2 x 3 1 in Wide Angle End 5 em 15 in 58 x 43 mm 2 3 x 1 7 in SOD Shooting 0 a aoi Using the DigitalZoom PETT When the LCD monitor is on images can be zoomed to approximately 4 3 5 3 6 7 8 2 and 11 times with the combined optical and digital zoom functions Turn the LCD monitor on See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Rec menu select Use the or Q button to select On The display will return to the Rec screen Press the zoom lever toward 6 until the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting and stops Press it again to activate the digital zoom and to advance through the settings e Press the 44 button to zoom back out ZR OE The combined optical and digital zoom factor displays Q The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off g owe Ce a y oo Shooting 57 Continuous Shooting oo In this mode the
78. minutes Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 90 4 x 56 0 x 28 0 mm 3 6 x 2 2 x 1 1 in Weight Approx 78 g 2 8 02 When charging Battery Pack NB 1LH Compact Power Adapter CA PS500 Included with the optional AC Rises i Kit t ACK500 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 17 A Rated Output 4 3 V DC 1 5 A Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 42 6 x 104 4 x 31 4 mm 1 7 x4 1x 1 2 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 02 a mm u Spedfications 153 Car Battery Charger CBC NB1 Optional Rated Input DC 12 24 V 4 3 W Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 55 A Charging Time Approx 130 minutes Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 90 4 x 56 0 x 28 0 mm 3 6 x 2 2 x 1 1 in Weight Approx 106 g 3 7 oz When charging Battery Pack NB 1LH 154A Index AC Adapter Kit ACK500 141 AE Lock 66 AF Frame 32 68 AF assist Beam 36 AF Lock 64 AiAF 34 Autofocus 34 68 Autofocus Lock 64 Auto Mode 49 Auto Power Down 27 Auto Rotate 78 AV Cable AVC DC100 121 Battery Battery Pack Charge 18 Capacity 150 Handling 19 Installing 20 Recharging 18 Battery Pack 18 Care and Maintenance 143 CF Card Capacities 151 Formatting 97 Handling 23 Installing 22 Car Battery Charger 142 Compression 51 Continuous Shooting 57 Custom White Balance 74 Ge Date Time 23 DIGITAL Terminal 103 104 123 Digital Zoom 37 Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 103
79. n or Off A shot can be taken immediately after The display will return to the Rec screen The center AF frame mode is used when the digital zoom is activated Shooting 1 69 Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot Evaluative Light Metering Appropriate for standard shooting conditions includi ng backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for light metering It evaluates complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subjec the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted Averaging Averages the light metered from the entire frarne but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the backlit LCD monitor Use this mode when the subject is or surrounded by strong light Display E GH or 0 TO Ay Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ca Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots Use the or button to select EJ The current setting is displayed e Use the 0 or buttons to adjust the exposure compensation The settings can be adjusted
80. n 5 seconds Use the or Q button to select OK e To exit without resetting select Cancel Fl White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function is not reset by this function p 74 Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer to a direct print function compatible printer CP series optional or to a direct print function compatible BJ printet optional List of Messages List of Menu Options and Messages 1 37 The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor while shooting or replaying Busy No memory card Cannot record Memory card error Memory card full Naming error Image is being recorded to or read from CF card You attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card installed You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed CF card has experienced an anomaly CF card is too full to accommodate ore images or print settings The file could not be created because here is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In he Rec Menu set the File Reset option o On Save all the images you wish to etain onto a computer then reformat the CF card Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack No image Battery charge Is insufficient to operate
81. n automated slide show Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards p 111 All Images Plays all images on the CF card in order Slide Show 1 3 Plays the images selected for each slide show in order p 91 See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Ea Play menu select The Slide Show menu will display Use the or button to select Program and the Q or Q button to select All Images Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 e Use the or button to select Start The slide show will start and automati cally stop at the end of the show Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to finish the procedure Fl Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings The power saving function does not activate during a slide show p 27 Pausing Resuming a Slide Show 1 ne e Press the SET button to pause the slide i show Press the SET button again to restart it Fast Forwarding Rewinding a Slide Show Use the Q or Q button to display the previous or next image Hold down the button to advance through the images more rapidly Stopping a Slide Show e Press the MENU button to stop the slide show and redisplay the Slide Show menu 1 Bae Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1 3 Up to 998 images may be marked per
82. nect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You can then download images directly from the camera to a computer Directly from the CF card Using a laptop computer or a card reader you can download images directly from the CF card Connecting the Camera to a Computer via the USB cable After the software is installed you can use it to easily download images and print them or send them oy email IMPORTANT happens ce refer to the Ebest es section of the Software Starter Guide EE Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Please see the Software Starter Guide for information on system requirements and installation instructions Downloading Images toa Computer 4423 2 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer s USB port and the camera s DIGITAL terminal DIGITAL Terminal USB Port USB Cable USB Cable Q Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it Insert the connector until it clicks Fl You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port Set the camera s mode swith to the gt position and turn the camera s power on The LCD monitor will turn on in replay mode and then blank out when the connection to the computer is complete Please refer to the Software Star
83. nnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great To shoot landscapes swivel pan the camera around its own vertical axis To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode E Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally The LCD monitor turns on when the shooting mode dial is set to ri Use the or Q buttons to select the sequence direction Left to right horizontally EJ Shoot the first frame in the sequence e The exposure and white balance are set eb and locked with the first image Shooting bh GAyy Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot Second Image Use the Q or button to check or retake the recorded images e Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together e Repeat the procedure for additional images A sequence may contain up to 26 images Third image Press the SET button to close Stitch Assist mode Q A custom white balance setting cannot be set in cli mode To use a custom white balance setting first set it in another shooting mode p 74 The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence It
84. not process any more You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Exx xx number Camera malfunction Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or replay A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in replay mode List of Menu Options and Messages 1 139 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP series is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera s LCD monitor while a direct print function compatible printer sold separately is connected No Paper Paper cassette is empty or incorrectly installed Paper feed may not be operating correctly No Ink The ink cassette is empty or missing Incompatible paper size You attempted to print with a paper size incompatible with this camera Incompatible ink size You attempted to print with an ink cartridge type incompatible with this camera Ink Cassette Error There is a problem with the ink cassette Paper and ink do not match The paper and ink are from different sets Paper Jam Paper jammed during printing Paper has been changed The paper size was changed between the time the Print Style menu was displayed and the time printing started Recharge the printer battery The printer s battery is out of power
85. nsferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card ye i P12 Shooting Replaying with a TV You can use a video compatible television as a monitor to shoot or replay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC DC 100 You must shut the TV and camera power off before you attach or detach the AV cable Yellow EO aubig e After you have attached the AV cable at both ends turn on the TV and set its TV Video switch to Video Set the mode switch to or gt and turn the camera power on You can shoot or replay images using the normal procedures If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting press the DISP button Q ATV set cannot be used in cit mode No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV If the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack Please refer to the TV s manual for details Fl The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc If the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways Con
86. o yourself other persons and equipment e in the next few pages the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories such as the battery charger and optional compact power adapter or car battery charger AT 8 4d Read This First Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk e To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There i
87. ove the battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery pack and may damage the camera Please note however that the date time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the desired settings t2 Lock for the CF Card 2 Slot Cover Power Lamp Quick Start Section Charge the Battery Pack p 18 Place the battery pack in the battery charger and plug the charger into a power outlet The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to green when the battery pack is charged Install the Battery Pack p 20 Slide the battery cover open and press the battery lock while you insert the battery pack Insert the battery pack correctly by aligning the arrows on the camera and battery pack Install the CF Card p 22 Slide the lock on the CF card cover to open it and insert the CF card until the ejection button fully extends Set the mode switch to amp and the shooting mode dial to pp 28 49 Turn on the Power p 26 Press the ON OFF button until the power lamp lights Focus p 35 Aim the camera and lightly press halfway the shutter button Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set Q Shoot p 36 Press the shutter button all the way T
88. peed continuous shooting e p 57 ethod 10 sec self timer e A e p 58 2 sec self timer S o e A pss gdb Oly e O Cnt R Reference Function Auto Manual AN Movie Page Autofocus Modes p 68 AF assist Beam 4 px Digital Zoom o i _ p 56 Exposure Compensation e A o p 70 Light Evaluative p 69 Metering Cente Weighted Averaging eo p 69 meet Spot Metering i e p 69 Long Shutter e p 71 White Balance A o p 73 Photo Effect a e p 76 ISO Speed 7 p77 Auto Rotate e e a p 78 Default setting Setting available A Setting can only be selected for the first image mee Shaded Area Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off The ISO speed is automatically set With the exception of the Date Time Language and Video System settings all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation p 136 Canon CDI E081 010 XXO1XXX X 2003 CANON INC PRINTED iN JAPAN
89. peed p77 Flash p 53 Ar Macro Infinity p 55 Metering Method p 69 El Resolution Movie p 51 Movie Length Shown on Movie Files p 62 The following information may also be displayed with some images A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format fi File with unrecognized format The image information may not display correctly if images shot with this camera are replayed on other cameras or images from other cameras are replayed on this camera Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image The greater the bias toward the left the darker the image The more it trends to the right the brighter the image If the image is dark adjust the exposure to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure to a negative value to darken a bright image p 70 Histogram Examples Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image 34 4 Basic Functions Using the Viewfinder The optical viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off p 29 while shooting Al Shows the center of the image Viewfinder About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF artificial intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate
90. pped with an Auto Power Down function The power will automatically shut down under the following circumstances when this function is set to On Press the ON OFF Button to restore power Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor automatically turns off 3 minutes after the last control is accessed even if this function is set to Off Press any button except the ON OFF Button to turn the LCD monitor back on Replay Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Connected to a Printer optional Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera or something is printed on a connected printer The Auto Power Down function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer The camera s settings can be changed to turn off the Auto Power Down function p 131 28 Basic Functions Switching between Shooting Replay To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to 6 e To Replay Images Replay Mode Slide the mode switch to PJ Recorded images can be printed when a printer sold separately is connected p 105 Recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer when it is connected p 123 ris The or E icon displays on the LCD monitor when a connection to a
91. printer CP series sold separately or ter sold separately that supports the camera s direct you can send the images from the CF card directly to the e camera buttons In addition you can have prints made to specification by a photo developing service by sending your CF card with the DPOF print settings set in advance on your camera Piease refer to print function the System Map supplied with your camera for direct compatible printer information 1 The direct pri print compatible CP series printers 2 Digital Print Order Format nt E icon appears on direct rd Bubble Jet Printer rrr Compatible with the direct print function pignal Camera Card Photo Printer Compatible with the direct print function CF Card Photo Lab Printing A 99 jy Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing e Setting the Number of Print Copies p 107 h e Setting the Print Style p 107 Standard Multiple Direct Print Function Compatible Printer Paper Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR A4 Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer Bordered Borderless Date On Off Y e Setting the Printing Area Trimming p 109 DPOF Print Settings e Select the images you wish to print p 111 v e Set the number of print copies p 112 v e Set the print style p 114 Standard lndex Both Date On Off File Numbers On Off DPOF Transfer Or
92. printer is opened The LCD monitor shuts off while a computer is connected Basic Functions 29 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting adjust settings menus and replay images The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light This does not constitute a malfunction Shooting Mode i on the mode switch The LCD monitor turns on or changes the display mode as follows with each press of the DISP button Standard No Information Detailed Information View Off Fl The LCD monitor setting On or Off is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again However the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the Change the battery pack message has displayed while the LCD monitor was on in shooting mode In the cls or 38 mode the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On Off setting 30I Basic Functions Replay Mode gt on the mode switch e The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to the BE position e In replay mode pressing the DISE button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed Single Image Replay p 80 Standard gt Detailed gt No Display Multi Image Replay 9 Images p 82 Standard gt No Display Basic Functions 4 31 Information Displayed on the
93. printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB 1LH fully pame LCD monitor on Approx 190 images Number of recordable images LCD monitor off Approx 440 images Replay Approx 140 minutes e Excludes movie data e At low operating temperatures the battery performance may drop and the low battery icon may appear sooner than at high temperature To improve performance at these ternperatures warm the battery in your pocket just before using it in the camera Test Criteria Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 73 F alternating between wide angle and telephoto every 20 seconds flash used once in four shots power turned off and on again after every eighth shot LCD monitor set to default brightness Replaying Normal temperature 23 C 73 F continuous replay at 3 seconds per image LCD monitor set to default brightness 7 Specifications 4 151 _CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images _ FC 16M FC 32M FC 64M FC 128M_ FC 256MH El 7 14 30 61 123 2272 x 1704 pixels K 13 27 54 110 222 El 26 54 110 220 443 E 14 30 61 122 246 1600 x 1200 pixels ZI 26 54 109 219 440 a 52 08 217 435 868 E 25 53 107 215 431 A 1024x768 pixels g 46 94 189 379 762 all 84 74 349 700 1390 Al 58 20 241 482 962 E 640 x 480 pixels aj 94 96 393 788
94. r E Bordered Prints with a border Prints the image s creation date EZ Borders Date This option is only available for printing on card size paper Bubble Jet Printer Select a paper size from the following Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR and A4 See the Bubble Jet printer s user guide for its media specifications E Paper Prints right to the edges of the paper E Borders Date Prints with a border E Borderless E Bordered Prints the image s creation date Fl If you are using a direct print function compatible printer CP series the date and borders settings cannot be selected when the Multiple option is selected Images are printed without a date or border Current print style selection Use the or button to select Style Use the or button to select E LE or and the O or Q button to select an option Image Settings Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Select Standard or Multiple E Paper BJ Printer Select Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR or A4 Borders Select Borderless or Bordered Date Select On or Off sn LC Printing 1 109 Press the MENU button to finish the procedure e Practically all of the image area is printed on bordered prints e With borderless or multiple prints the image is printed with its top bottom and sides trimmed The date settin
95. re movies The movie control panel will display Use the or button to select Eg Play The movie images and sound will play e Use the or buttons to adjust the sound volume e When a movie is finished it stops and displays its last frame 84 1 Replaying Pausing and Resuming Play e Press the SET button to pause the movie Press it again to resume Fast Forwarding newinding Use the or Q button to select one of the following Return to Single Image View Cd Play KX First Frame pects Ell Previous Frame Rewinds if SET button is held down D Next Frame Fast Forwards if SET button is held down El Last Frame Switch to Movie Editing Mode p 85 Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set p 121 Q You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Movies shot with other cameras may not replay on this camera See the List of Messages p 137 m De Te Replaying 85 Editing Movies Selecting amp Edit in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited Use the or button to select EE sal A Cut Beginning or Cut End and the Switch to the movie Q or Q button to set the portion
96. rom CF card Transmitting data during a computer connection Orange Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Infinity mode Focus lock Method 2 p 64 Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty 1 beep sounds Although you can press the shutter button you are recommended to use the focus lock p 64 181 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the Change the battery pack message displays Battery charger model names and types vary by region insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown and insert the charger s plug into a power outlet Align the battery pack correctly with the arrows on it and the charger The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging It will change to green when the charge is complete After charging unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack Q To protect the battery pack and prolong its life do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously Fl Since this is a lithium ion battery pack you need not completely discharge it before recharging It can be recharged at any point It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state based on Canon s testing standard Charging it
97. rox 3 rin Approx 15 frarnes sec e The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per clip WwW Replay Modes Single image view index view 9 thumbnails zoomed view LCD monitor zoorns images up to 10 x slide show printing with Card Photo Printer CP 100 CP 10 or Bubble Jet Printer Direct Print Display Languages English Deutsch Francais Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Espa ol Chinese and Japanese My Camera Settings Customizing Start up image start up sound shutter sound operation sound and selftimer sound can be custornized with the following procedures 1 Using the images and sounds recorded on the camera 2 Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software Ww wide angle T telephoto 150M Specifications Interface USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable Monaural audio Power Source Rechargeable Lithium ion battery type NB 1LH NB 1L AC Adapter Kit ACK500 Car Battery Charger CBC NB1 Operating Ternperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating Hurnidity 10 90 Dimensions w x h x d 87 0 x 57 0 x 27 8 mm 3 4 x 2 2 x 1 1 in excluding protrusions Weight Approx 185 g 6 5 02 camera body only This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and
98. s Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x Medium 1 1600 x 1200 pixels 3 5 in prints A Medium 2 1024 x 768 pixels Print card size 86 x 54 mm 3 4 x 2 1 in prints Send images as e mail attachments H Smal 640 x 480 pixels Shoot more images Small Paper sizes vary according to region Purpose Compression Fal Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images E fire Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolution Resolution al 320 x 240 pixels fied 160 x 120 pixels 52 IyShoeting Use the or button to select H or EA The current setting is displayed Use the or Q buttons to select a compression or resolution option Compression Excluding Movies Select FS 2 or El Resolution Still Images Select W 0 Go B Resolution Movies Select EA or EA You can shoot right after selecting an option The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily The display will return to the Rec screen Shooting 4 53 4 Using the Flash oac Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level Red Eye Reduction Auto Flash On Flash Off Slow Synchro The red eye reduction lamp fires with each shot automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting evels The fla
99. s a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk e Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk e Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk yy Read This Firsted Qu Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the interior The camera has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth If water or other foreign substances enter the interior immedi ately turn the camera s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult
100. se the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 sold separately Poor contact between camera and battery terminals e Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth Camera will not record Mode switch is set to D Replay e Set the mode swith to IE Flash is charging e Wait until the flash charges You can press the shutter button when the indicator lights orange CF card is full Insert a new CF card lf required download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space CF card is not formatted correctly Format CF card See Formatting CF Cards p 97 If reformatting doesn t work the CF card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Problem Appendices 4 145 Solution Lens will not Battery cover or First close the battery cover or retract CF card slot cover CF card slot cover and then turn was opened with the power off power on Battery cover or First close the battery cover or CF card slot cover CF card slot cover and then turn was opened while the power off recording to the CF card warning signal sounds Battery pack Battery life e Replace the battery pack with a consumed quickly exceeded if new one battery pack loses its charge quickly at normal temperature 23 C 73 F Battery pack will Battery pack life e Replace the battery pack with a not charge exceeded new one
101. seconds to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images Nevertheless a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot Fl Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness Use of the flash may result in an over exposed image If that occurs shoot with the flash set to g The following are unavailable Exposure Compensation Light Metering AE Lock FE Lock ISO speed AUTO Flash Auto Red Eye Reduction Available Shutter Speeds The following shutter speeds in seconds are available 1 1 3 1 6 2 2 5 3 2 4 5 6 8 10 13 15 Setting the White Balance When the white ba camera reproduces Auto Daylight Cloudy colors more accurately Shooting 73 ace ance mode is set to match the light source the The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies Tungsten Fluorescent wavelength fluorescent li For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 ghting For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Custom For setting a custorn value to obtain the optimal whi
102. select Reset Use the or Q button to select OK To exit without resetting select Cancel O memme ANNE kh lide The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print function compatible printer CP series or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer See Print Menu Settings p 100 Display the Print Order Menu e Use the G G button to select Print e Set the print style as required p 107 The print style cannot be set for images that have had the print type set to Index in the DPOF print settings You can also select the type of paper when printing with a Bubble Jet printer Use the G Q buttons to select OK e Press the SET button to start printing e The replay screen will reappear when printing is successfully concluded 118 4 gt Printing Q To include the date in the prints set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 above to On You cannot set the date to print with the Style menu in Step 2 above Please note however that the date will not print if the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1 When the print type is set to Both it is possible to have both the Date and File No options set to On but only the file number will print on the Index print Bubble Jet printers cannot print the date or file number on Index prints When the print type is set to Standard file numbers will not be
103. sh fires with every shot he flash will not fire The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds This reduces the chance that the background will be dark when shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial ighting The red eye reduction lamp fires with each shot Use of a tripod is recommended ag Setting available A Can be selected for the first image only o o e e e e A e A e e A g A e Press the button to cycle through the flash settings 54 4Shooting Q When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro take care to avoid blurring the image Shooting in amp 8 Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Shooting in v or cl Mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the E mode If an image is dark in I amp mode reshooting it in Km mode will make it brighter The flash can be fired when the upper indicator lights a steady orange after pressing the shutter button halfway The flash will not fire when it is set to Off The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge The recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and
104. t style after selecting the image to print The following print settings can be selected Print Type IF Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected irnages together at a reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and Both index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print arawi a aiats See Print Menu Settings p 100 Display the Print Order Menu Use the or button to select Set up ue Printing dtd 5 e Use the ox or O BNA to d t E E or E and the or Q button to select a option Print Type Select Standard Index or Both Date e Select On or Off File No Select On or Off e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the replay screen reappears to complete the procedure Fl The date prints a as s the date and time it in n the format t specified l in the Date Time menu p 23 When the print ypei is set to index only one or the other of the Date and File No options can be set to On at the same time 116 A Pein ting T Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No options to Off See Print Menu Settings p 100 Display the Print Order Use the or button to
105. ter Guide for the subsequent procedures 1241Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images without Installing the Software Windows XP and Mac OS X v10 1 10 2 only If you are using the Windows XP or Mac OS X v10 1 10 2 you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images JPEG format only without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method For more details please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet 1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer s USB port and the camera s DIGITAL terminal Refer to step 2 on page 123 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images F Ensure that you grip the connectors sides when you detach the cable from sthe camera s DIGITAL terminal It is recommended to power the camera from a household power outlet with the optional AC adapter Kit ACK500 when connected to a computer p 141 If the USB cable is detached while the camera power is on the camera will power down All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2 0 compliant board are not guaranteed Downloading Images to a Computer 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card Images can be loaded directl
106. to select the Rec Play Set up or My Camera menu Use the or buttons to select a menu item Use the or Q buttons to select an option in the Rec or Set up menu some items only and the My Camera menu Dg e In the Play or Set up menu some items only you must press the SET button to access a submenu 7 2 Sie ton EJ Press the MENU button The menu will close The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to ca or 8 rt MENU The menu will appear slightly different when the shooting mode dial is set to cha or EaPlayMenu See Selecting Images for Printing p 111 for the procedures for the Print Order item in the Play menu meee Basic Functions hAl Ti Setup Menu ii My Camera Me You can switch between menus at any time simply by pressing the zoom lever toward 4 or BA button MENU wA2nly Basic Functions Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu Items Set with the FUNC Button Menu Item Available Settings ih Exposure Compensation 2 to 0 to 2 70 Long Shutter Off 1 to 15 seconds Br White Balance TG Auto Daylight ECloudy ETungsten p 73 Fluorescent BA Fluorescent H RA custom ISO Speed Auto 50 100 200 400 ft Photo Effect Effect off vivid Neutral 76 Low S
107. ually transfer the images to an email program Please read the Software Starter Guide for image transfer instructions The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards Q The amp mark will display on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your camera Selecting Images for Transferring See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 In the Ea Play menu select The Transfer Order menu will display Use the Q or Q button to select Order Pressing Reset cancels the transfer settings for all images on the CF card ey 120 4 tmage Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order Use the Q or Q button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it A checkmark displays on selected images Selected for Transfer _ 1 e You can use the same procedures to select images in index replay 3 images Press the zoom lever toward Ee to switch between single image replay and index replay While in index replay you can select all of the images by pressing the SET utton using the or button to select Mark all and pressing the SET button again Press the MENU button to complete the ransfer settings and redisplay the Transfer Order menu Q Images are tra
108. ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera files b 49 Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes Most settings are automatically selected by the camera The exposure compensation white balance and other settings can be manually selected Images are shot in overlapping series to create single panorarnic images Shoots movie clips Some settings selected in each shooting mode are saved when the power is turned off p 161 Select a shooting mode with the shooting mode dial In the descriptions of the shooting functions that follow the icons beside the titles indicate the applicable shooting modes Before you proceed with Step 1 in each case set the camera to one of the shooting modes indicated by the icons in the title p 2 DOcdyShooting Reviewing an Image Right si Shooting eles a Right after a shot is taken the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds even if you release the shutter button regardless of whether the LCD monitor is on or off You can also review it with the following procedures By keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot By pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the
109. y from a CF card if you have a slot equipped notebook computer a PC card reader or a CF card reader EE Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer Z If you are using a PC card reader first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter sold separately and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card reader Double click the icon of the drive containing the CF card Copy the CF card s images to the desired folder on the hard disk The images are contained in the XXXCANON folder which is a subfolder of the DCIM folder on the CF card The XXX represents a number from 100 to 998 1261 Lists of Menu Options and Messages The following charts list the various menu contents See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 to learn how to select a setting FUNG MOD RRR ou Default setting Item Menu Screen Options ane Exposure Compression Sets the exposure compression 2 to 0 to 2 p 70 Sets the shutter speed 1 to 15 seconds p 71 White B alance Sets the white balance option T Auto ay Fluorescent EY Daylight Ed Fluorescent H p 73 FY Cloudy E Custom i FY Tungsten ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images are D recorded AUTO 200 50 400 p 77 100 Sets the photo effect il Effect Off E Low Sharpening Bad Vivid Fel Sepia p 76 fl Neutral EJ ew List of Menu Options and
110. your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surrounding area In dusty humid or greasy environ ments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cable Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Do not handie the power cable if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cable ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Use only the recommended power accessories Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Suc exposure may dam

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