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Canon PowerShot A580 User's Manual

1. Recording Pixels Compression SDC 128M SDC 512MSH el 35 139 Large a 3264 x 2448 pixels EI 123 479 el 49 190 UI Medium 1 a a aa 2592 x 1944 pixels EI 173 671 EI 76 295 H Medium 2 al Se o 2048 x 1536 pixels EI 269 1041 el 121 471 DN Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels a 217 839 E 411 1590 el 460 1777 Small 640 x 480 pixels a 711 2747 al 1118 4317 fay Date Stamp 1600 x 1200 pixels D 217 839 47 183 al Widescreen s 307 3264 x 1832 pixels E 166 642 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions x pu ddy 182 Movie L Memory card included with the camera Recording ikels SDC 128M SDC 512MSH m 640 x 480 pixels 1 min 6 min 20 frames sec 36 sec 12 sec pm aq 640 x 480 pixels 3 min 12 min Standard 20 frames sec LP 10 sec 16 sec P 320 x 240 pixels 3 min 11 min 30 frames sec 1 sec 42 sec m 160 x 120 pixels 14 min 55 min Compact 15 frames sec 29 sec 57 sec Maximum movie clip length at Ej 3 min The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time Image Data Sizes Estimated Compression Recording Pixels A al Fy 3264 x 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB D 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 K
2. Red Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images Q Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended We recommend that you use New File to save corrected images Examples Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall image Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden O Select Red Eye Correction 1 Press the Q button 2 In the O menu use the or E ein ee button to select QJ 3 Press the button Select an image 1 Use the or gt button to select the image you wish to correct red eyes 2 Press the Gei button e A frame will automatically display where red eye is detected If red eye is not automatically detected select Add Frame with the or button and press FUNC SET button p 118 e To cancel the correction frame select Remove Frame and press the FUNC SET button p 119 Correct the image 1 Use the or button to select Start a 2 Press the Co button 4 save the image 1 Use the or gt button to select New File or Overwrite 2 Press the button e New File Saved as new file with a new name The uncorrected image is stored The new image is stored as the last file e Overwrite Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image
3. 167 Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the memory card to prevent personal information leaks Using the Power Kits Sold Separately Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Charge batteries as shown below To a power outlet To a power outlet x pu ddy Charge Indicator 4 batteries 2 batteries After inserting the batteries plug the charger CB 5AH into an outlet or attach the power cord to the charger CB 5AHE not shown and plug the other end into an outlet e Do not insert and charge additional batteries once charging has begun e The charge indicator blinks while charging then remains lit when charging is finished iel a The CB 5AH CB 5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA size NiMH batteries NB 3AH Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states When recharging batteries always recharge both of them at the same time Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance Also do n
4. 2 Select the month day year and time and the display order 1 Use the or gt button to select an option 2 Usethe or button to set the value 3 Press the button To Change a Previously Set Date Time Use the following procedures to display the Date Time settings window and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above 1 Press the U button MENU 2 Use the or gt button to select the fj Set up menu 3 Use the or button to select Date Time 4 Press the button 14 Preparations The date time setting screen will appear when the capacity of ka the lithium date time battery is depleted p 173 Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages 3 D lt sS o dD E a K Mode Switch fj a DI Button on gt Butt Q LS Q utton MENU 1 Set the mode switch to gt playback 2 Hold down the button and press the Q button 3 Usethe 4 or gt button to select a language 4 Press the i button Shooting Still Images 15 Shooting Still Images o Mode Mode Dial SS Button Gh ey DISP 1 Press the ON OFF button e The start up sound will play and the start up image will display in the LCD monitor e Pressing the ON OFF button again turns the power off 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to E shooting 2 Set the mode dial to QU 3
5. Viewfinder Speaker Wrist Strap Mount p 12 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover Lock p 10 Memory Card Slot Battery Cover p 10 Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off p 53 while shooting protection against scratches during shipment If so remove the P The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for film before using the camera aping sjuauodwo9 E Controls Indicators p 43 2 ON OFF button p 15 3 Mode Dial pp 15 66 4 Zoom Lever pp 55 103 Shooting W Wide Angle Telephoto Playback 6 Index Q Magnify Shutter Button p 15 Mode Switch p 18 Drv Print Share Button pp 20 31 101 FUNC SET Function Set Button p 44 MENU Button p 45 DISP Display Button p 53 a d Macro Button p 60 42 amp Jump SO Button pp 65 107 4 Flash Button p 59 DN Continuous Self timer 4 Single Image Erase Button pp 19 61 75 a I Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions Upper Indicator Green Ready to shoot camera beeps twice when connected to a computer when display off Blinking Green Camera starting up Image recording reading erasing transferring when connected to a computer or printer Orange
6. E Switching between Metering Modes 6 Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camera divides images into several zones for metering It evaluates complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the Bi Evaluative settings to the correct exposure for the main E subject S Averages the light metered from the entire rig Weighted frame but gives greater weight to the subject d 9 matter at the center o Use when there is a large variance in brightness 3 a Spot between the subject and the surroundings Sets Q P the exposure to suit the subject at the center of 5 the composition Q Si 5 1 Change the metering mode we os 1 Press the button 2 2 Use the A or button to select and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button 02 Setting a Slow Shutter Speed Long Shutter Mode ei PNEVE CESO meee gt gt p 189 You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter 1 select the Long Shutter fall ae os Mode 1 Press the Ge button 2 Use the or button to select Si 3 Press the g button 2 Adjust the setting 1 Use the or button to change the shutter speed 2 Press the button e The higher the value the brighter the recorded image becomes e If you press the D
7. Raise the ISO speed p 65 likely been selected Set the flash to any setting other than because of insufficient flash off p 59 lighting Set the self timer and secure the camera to something such as a tripod p 61 A appears This displays when using These settings will be overwritten by a memory card that has those set by your camera pp 126 print settings transfer 130 settings or slide show image settings set by other DPOF compliant cameras Noise displays Subject s movements are irregular Camera automatically There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area p 54 Burjooysajqnosy 146 Camera will not record Camera is in playback Switch to Shooting mode p 15 mode or connecting to a computer printer mode Flash is charging When the flash is charged the indicator will light orange Shooting is now possible p 43 Memory card is full Insert a new memory card p 10 If required download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space Memory card is not o Format the memory card p 134 formatted correctly If reformatting does not work the memory card logic circuits may be damaged Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk SD memory card or SDHC Slide the write protect tab upward memory card
8. 36 System Map I Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately Some accessories are not sold in some regions or may no longer be available 3 D lt sS o dD E a D Flash High Power Flash HF DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built in flash to illuminate Power Supplies e AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer Cannot be used to charge the camera batteries e Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA size NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4 300 a set of four rechargeable AA size NiMH batteries separately System Map 37 Other Accessories e SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities e Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer Compact Photo Printer SELPHY series or to a inkjet printer refer to your inkjet printer user guide AV Cable AVC DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set Q H S 5 e H eb
9. Aim the camera at the subject Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides Using a tripod is also effective 4 Press the shutter button lightly halfway to focus e When the camera focuses it beeps twice and the indicator lights al g 5 e H eb D gt 2 16 f Shooting Still Images 5 Press the shutter button fully all the way to shoot e The shutter sound will play once and the image will record e Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting Rec Review You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed If you hold the shutter button down after a shot the image will continue to display e The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card 3 o E S t D 5 o D To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway The shutter button has a two stage action Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as pressing halfway Correct x Incorrect Press halfway t Beep Just pressing setthe focus J beep An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus Mute Setting When you hold down the DISP button while turning on the camera the mute setting will be set to On You can change the settin
10. D lt p Let Buttons 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Set the mode switch to gt playback 3 Use the or gt button to display a movie and press the button e Images with a G3 icon are movies geg E 4 Use the or button to select D Play and press the button The movie will start playing e If you press the FUNC SET button during playback you can pause and restart the movie e You can adjust the playback volume with the A or button Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Downloading Images to a Computer We recommend to use the supplied software Items to Prepare e Camera and computer e Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera e Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements E Windows os Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Windows Vista Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher Windows XP Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz or higher RAM Windows Vista 512 MB or more Windows XP Windows 2000 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX PhotoStitch Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 200 MB or more 40 MB or more 25 MB or more Dis
11. D gt 2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis 38 System Map Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera s controls 3 o lt S D d 5 o D e Compact Photo Printers SELPHY series e Inkjet Printers For more information visit your nearest Canon retailer Learning More 40 Components Guide E Front View CU Microphone pp 24 122 AF assist Beam p 49 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 76 4 Self Timer Lamp p 61 Viewfinder Window p 41 Flash p 59 Terminal Cover Lens A V OUT Audio Video output Terminal p 141 DIGITAL Terminal p 29 DC IN Power Input Terminal p 170 E Back View CU LCD Monitor p 53
12. Erasing AN MES eu E r ebe ME Eed Print Settings Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings EE Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings Configuring the Camera Power Saving FUNC eci esere oad e earned coma Formatting Memory Cards 2504 iciaceeei suse EE ce Resetting the File Number NEE EE eres Creating an Image Destination Folder Setting the Auto Rotate Function Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Connecting to a TV Shooting Playback Using a TY ee NEEN SEENEN Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Safety recautieng AN e ENEE ENEE ek rani nka Preventing Malfunctions ENEE AEN NEEN Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 0 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately Replacing the Date Battery 006 002 e scare NEEN Camera Care and Maintenance HIER r chee deasereaatesGsawesae Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Table of Contents 5 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide se P Using the Flash Je Mode switch position Shooting 1 I Press the button A Playback dE Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes If there is no notation to that effect the function may be used in all modes Q This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation Fl This mark denotes additional topics that complemen
13. For this mode to be effective areas 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 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 set the Red Eye Corr in the Flash Settings to On the camera will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to the card p 76 You can correct red eyes in recorded images using the Red Eye Correction p 115 Continuous shooting slows down The memory card s To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped performance you are recommended to low level format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer p 134 Recording images to memory card takes a long time Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in your formatted in another camera p 134 device Lens will not retract Memory card slot battery e After closing the memory card slot cover was opened with battery cover turn the power on then power on back off Burjooysajqnosy m 150l Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly The following types of Although the recording time may not memory cards are
14. Register the Face Detect function to the D button p 101 1 Select a face you wish to focus on 1 When a face is detected press the IWER button The camera enters face Face Frame designation mode and the face frame 7 of the main subject displays in green Even if the subject moves the frame will follow the subject within a certain range 2 Select the person you wish to focus on When several faces have been detected pressing the or button will move the face frame to another subject The face frame will not display when a face is not detected e Holding down the DISP button will Face Frame display face frames up to 35 of all the detected faces green face of main subject white detected faces e Pressing the button will release the face designation mode 85 3 Press the Dy button again The camera exits face designation mode and the face frame of the main subject will change to white the frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range 2 Press the shutter button halfway The face frame 1 of main subject will change into EP LA 3 Press the shutter button fully to shoot In the following cases the face select mode will be canceled When turning the power back on Using the digital zoom When the button is pressed to display the menu When a selected face cannot be tracked for several seconds When the display is turn
15. The uncorrected image is erased e When New File is selected proceed to the procedure 5 e If you wish to continue correcting another image repeat operations from step 2 5 Display the saved image 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select Yes 3 Press the Gi button D S lt E D e 2 E m m D o 5 E Selecting No returns to the Play menu Q e Red eye correction cannot be performed on movies e Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images red eye correction cannot be performed e Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application e Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the Red Eye Correction function use the Add Frame option to correct them F e When there is not enough space left on the memory card 118 Add Correction Frame 1 select Add Frame 1 Use the A or gt button to select Add Frame 2 Press the button e A green frame will display 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame 1 Use the or button to move the frame e Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever 3 Add additional correction frames 1 Press the button s A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white e If you wish to add additional fr
16. iiol Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie 1 Use the or gt button to select a movie 2 Press the Gi button e Images with a icon are movies 2 Play the movie Movie Control Panel 1 Use the or button to select r 2 Press the button e The movie will pause if you press the FUNC SET button during playback It will resume when you press the button again Playback Progress oa e When playback ends the movie Time movie was shot stops at the last frame displayed Volume Level Press the FUNC SET button to a ee display the movie control panel e You can switch between showing hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP button while playing a movie e If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session playback will resume from the last frame displayed 111 Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback i Print An icon will display when a printer is connected See the Direct Print User Guide for details D Play Play ees Rf First Frame Displays the first frame Al Previous Rewinds if the FUNC SET button is held down Frame D Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC SET button is held down p gt Last Frame _ Displays the last frame d in Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode e Use the television s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movi
17. playback or printing can be set with these menus e Rec Menu Set up Menu MENU MENU You can switch between menus with the or button This example shows the Rec menu in mode 7 Press the Q button 2 Use the or gt button to switch between menus e You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus e The following menus are displayed Shooting e Rec ffil Set up Playback Ei Play EJ Good Set up 3 Use the 4 or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes 4 Use the or gt button to select an option Menu items followed by an ellipsis can only be set after pressing the FUNC SET button to display the next menu Press the FUNC SET button again to confirm the setting and press the MENU button to return the menu screen 5 Press the Q button suoneiado aIseg g A Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus PNEVE CESO COCE gt gt p 189 Shooting Mode O al Spot AE Point BI Frame EN JAF Frame Fy a li re Camera Shake Il p 145 Exposure Shift Recordable Shots Stills Bar p 88 Remaining Time Elapsed Time Movies Information Displayed Setting Method Red Eye Corr Ei MENU button Flash Settings menu in the Rec menu CC Shooting Mode Mode dial Exposure Compensation Recording E Pi
18. 140mm_ Enables shooting without digital zoom Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom 1 6x 56 224mm __ factor and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot 2 0x 70 280 mm taken at the same angle of view with Standard or Off 56 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate Safety Zoom YH displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration Pressing the zoom lever toward E again allows you to zoom even further not available in EI Depending on the number of recording pixels set the Safety Zoom zone varies as follows Safety Zoom Factor Recording pixels Optical zoom Digital zoom _ il 5 O m Co D 2 s Zone without deterioration ES Zone with deterioration Q e The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off e The digital zoom cannot be used in Date Stamp or W Widescreen modes Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 select Digital Zoom 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the e menu use the A or button to select Digital Zoom 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select Standard 2 Pres
19. Compression still images pp 63 64 O O0 oO 3 Date Stamp Date Date amp Time p 22 oY To ES 640 x 480 20 fps 20 fps LP Western a20 x 240 30 fps SS 160 x 120 15 fps AE Lock p 88 SEE FE Lock p 89 Clie ae le AF Lock p 86 Slo a Shooting Zone p 60 Normal ojojo gt Macro GIOI Face Select and Track p 84 GNOE Auto E A1 Zi En Flash p 59 On OIO 5 Off ololo o LCD Monitor off OE LCD Monitor Setting p 53 LCD Monitor no infomation keier LCD Monitor infomation view WF E wl Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 9J OJO CO O 0Olo0olojoO SCN O O O O O O O0 0 0 0 0 0 ERR ESCH RESCH RSR SH SR RSR SR oleo Ol ketGteoieiotelotz aiotzztcolg Olole le rrollo Oel OOOO OG O LO O LOO eee eee eee Cereale L OLO lO ECH RSR Le AS RSC ESCH RSR RSR CH RECH RS O O l O e Lele le e OOO SESCH RSR ESCHER SCH AISCH RS e ESCH REH AS olor OLO Olo OONO OONO Gloizi telekoleloagGkcotz O C lO Oe OC o O O O O O O O O O0 0 0 O O O O O O O0 0 0 0 O O O O O O0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LOO lerle lole loeo OLO lC Loe lel l le e le Lo e e OOOO e C O oO o o e Functions Available in Each Shoot
20. Displaying and Setting Flash Settings 1 select Flash Settings 1 Press the Q button 2 In the 3 menu use the or button to select Flash Settings 3 Press the button 2 Make settings Example in Av mode 1 Use the A or to select the option af eitir 2 Use the or gt button to make the setting 3 Press the O button MENU 3 Press the Q button Flash Settings can also be displayed by pressing the button followed by the MENU button suoljoun Buljooys pesueapy Pi 73 Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions a You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When AF Frame is set to Face Detect or Center the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting When you want to capture people s expressions set AF Frame to Face Detect When you want to check the focus while shooting in macro mode set AF Frame to Center TE select AF Point Zoom 1 Press the O button MENU 2 In the e menu use the A or A button to select AF Point Zoom 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select On 2 Press the Q button MENU 79 3 Press the shutter button halfway e Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the following AF Frame mode settings p 82 Face Detect The face detected as the main su
21. ES Tungsten wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm white cool white or fad Fluorescent warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting we For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight Fluorescent H fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data DN Custom memorized in the camera from a white colored object such as white paper or cloth 1 select a white balance Ro a Setting 1 Press the button 2 Use the A or button to select M and the or button to change 3 Press the button The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when amp amp or is selected for My Colors 95 Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance DI Custom reading for the following situations that are difficult for the DI Auto setting to detect correctly Shooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest e Shooting with a particular source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp Shooting close ups Macro 1 select D 1 Press the sl button 2 Use the or kk button to select M and use the or button to select DN 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the Q button DISP Ensure that the LCD monitor is completely filled with the white image Please note however that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when T is displayed e You
22. Follow Step 1 to select RW suoljoun4 Bunooue pasueapy 76 memory of the camera fills e f the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge Setting the Flash el You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions Fil e The interval between shots lengthens when the built in Flash Settings Slow Synchro The flash is used with slow Using Slow Synchro shutter speeds to shoot This increases the chances reduces the chance that only for camera shake Use the background will appear of a tripod is dark when a night scene or an_ recommended interior shot is taken with the flash Red Eye Corr Automatically searches for and corrects red eyes in the image when the flash fires Red Eye This feature reduces the effect When set to On the Lamp of light reflecting back from the red eye reduction lamp eyes and making them appear lights orange before the red flash fires About Red Eye Correction When Red Eye Corr is set to On only the corrected image is recorded to the memory card f the area around the eyes is red for example from using red eye shadow that area may also be corrected If this happens set Red Eye Corr to Off e Red eyes may not be automatically detected or may not be fully corrected on some images In either case you can correct images with Red Eye Correction in the IO menu pedis
23. SCN Special Scene 1 Set the mode dial to 9 4a B Ss or SCN SCN 1 Press the button 2 Use the or to select and ae OF the or to select the scene mode 3 Press the button Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people E Sr N Landscape a Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects iera epow au Bursn Bunooys A 68 Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera even without using a tripod Kids amp Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around such as children and pets without missing photo opportunities Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting Night Scene Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot BY Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors Foliage Shoots trees and leaves such as new growth autumn leaves or blossoms in vivid colors a Q E Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand
24. Special Scene and Movie 2 1 Night Scene Sunset Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks and Aquarium 2 Standard and Compact Continuous Shooting Approx 1 4 shots sec Self timer Approx 10 sec approx 2 sec delay or custom Recording Media SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard MMCplus card HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant xipueddy 178 Data Type Still images Exif 2 2 JPEG Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural Sound Memo WAVE monaural This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and 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 Compression Superfine Fine Normal Number of Still images Recording Pixels Movies Large 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 1 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Date Stamp 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen 3264 x 1832 pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels 20 frames sec 640 x 480 pixels 20 frames sec LP 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Recording can continue until the memory card is full can record up to a maxi
25. Standard Mode ON OFF button SE EE Button Sang Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Buttons 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to E a shooting A 2 Set the mode dial to WB Movie 3 Press the button 4 Use the or button to select a Standard p Sg 5 Press the button 3 Aim the camera at the subject Q e Do not touch the microphone while Microphone recording e Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie Shooting Movies 25 4 Press the shutter button halfway D to focus R When the camera focuses it beeps 5 twice and the indicator lights green e The exposure focus and white S balance are automatically set 3 bi 5 Press the shutter button fully to S shoot lt e Recording starts e During the recording the elapsed recording time and Rec will display in the LCD monitor 6 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording oe e The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card e Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses or the built in memory or memory card become full Dw z d Recording Blinks green aT ET 26 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies 3 o E S Di D 5 o
26. at a time S 5 a In single image playback mode press the 3 button e The camera will switch to jump search mode N Use the 4 or button to Image Information select a search key e You can show hide image information using the DISP button e When an image is not categorized My Category will not display 108 3 Display the Images Number of images matching 1 Press the or button search koy e Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting e Press the FUNC SET button to display the movie control panel p 111 when the is selected gJ Location of image currently being displayed To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button 109 Organizing Images by Category My Category You can organize images into prepared categories Once organized into categories you can jump to and display the image you want p 107 People My Category 1 3 ES Scenery To Do Events 1 Select My Category 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the IO menu use the or button to select ET 3 Press the button 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select an image to classify 2 Use the or button to select a T category 3 Press the button gr e You can cancel the classification by pressing the FUNC SET button again e Press the MENU button to complete the setting e You can also set this in index playback Buisesa yoeghelq _
27. button e The FUNC SET button is not selectable for images that cannot be resized 3 Select a resolution 1 Use the or gt button to select a resolution 2 Press the CG button e If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of free space on the memory card amp will display 4 save the image 1 Use the or gt button to select OK 2 Press the button e The resized image will be saved in a new file The original image will remain e If you wish to continue resizing of another image repeat operations from step 2 5 Display the saved image 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 Use the or button to select Yes 3 Press the button Selecting No returns to the Play menu Q E and images shot in W mode cannot be resized Bursesg y2eq eld F Le J Attaching Sound Memos to Images E In playback mode you can attach sound memos up to 1 min to an image The sound data is saved in the WAVE format TE Select Sound Memo 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the DI menu use the or button to select Em 3 Press the button 2 Select an image 1 Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo 2 Press the button e The sound memo control panel will display 3 Record the memo 1 Use the or button to select Q 2 Press the Ge button e The elapsed time and the remaining time display e
28. can also use the viewfinder to take a custom white balance reading 3 Press the button suoljoun4 Bunooue pasueapy a 06 e You are recommended to set the shooting mode to di and F the exposure compensation setting to 0 before setting a custom white balance The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect image appears completely black or white e Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data If the settings differ the optimal white balance may not be set In particular the following should not be changed ISO speed Flash Setting the flash to D or E is recommended If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to DN make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot e The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off o7 Shooting in a My Colors Mode el PNEVE eee meee gt gt p 189 You can change the look of an image when it is shot D I My Colors Off Records normally with this setting Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to V record bold colors Tones down the contrast and color saturation to gt Et Dental record neutral hues amp Sepia Records in sepia tones 3 eR B W Records in black and white S z 7 n Use this option to adjust contrast sharpness gt Custom Color and saturation before shooting o a
29. f Card S 1 Slide and hold the battery cover lock then slide 0 and open the cover Battery Cover Lock Open the cover p E Slide the cover 2 Install two batteries Positive end A Cem Zz ba Q o D o a L Insert the two supplied AA size alkaline batteries Preparations 11 3 Insert the memory card until it clicks into place Write Protect Tab Only SD and SDHC memory cards al S 5 e H Li D gt 2 e Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked only SD and SDHC memory cards e Check the card for the correct orientation 4 Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction 12 Preparations To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries 3 o lt S D dD 5 o D Q Take care that you do not drop the batteries To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click then release it Preparations 13 Setting the Date and Time The Date Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on ON OFF button Q H 2 S e H eb D d 2 1 Press the ON OFF button
30. hands or metal objects Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker When writing on the memory card do not use a pencil or ballpoint pen Only use a soft point pen e g felt tip pen Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations e Locations subject to dust or sand e Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise static electricity camera or memory card malfunction making a backup copy of important data is recommended Please note that formatting initializing an memory card erases all data including protected images You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera e The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting e When the camera is malfunctioning a corrupted memory card might be the cause Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem e When a non Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem e Memory cards formatted in other cameras computers or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera When that happens reformat the memory card with this camera If formatting in the camera does not work properly turn the camera off and re insert the memory card Then turn the camera back on and format again
31. installing the batteries wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced At low temperatures battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon fm may appear earlier than usual Under these conditions restore the battery performance by warming it in a pocket immediately before use Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic items such as a key ring The batteries may be short circuited When not using the camera for long periods remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately If the batteries are left inside the camera the camera may become damaged from battery leakage Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab xipueddy Slide the switch down you can protect the images and other data on the memory card Writing Erasing Possible Writing Erasing Impossible switch up 166 Memory cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend them apply force to them or subject them to shocks or vibration e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card e Do not allow dirt water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card Do not touch the terminals with your
32. numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999 Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder New Folder Created Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Continuous 00 101 gt 0001 0002 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 DO 100 gt 0001 0002 Memory Card 1 Auto Reset 00 101 gt 0001 0001 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 DO 100 gt 0001 0001 Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder Images from continuous shooting Self timer images custom Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types les Creating an Image Destination Folder ol You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images To Folder create an additional folder insert the check mark again You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 1 select Create Folder 1
33. or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software SD memory cards SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or use of non Canon SD cards Trademark Acknowledgments e Microsoft Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh the Mac logo QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The SDHC logo is a trademark Copyright Canon Inc 2008 All rights reserved Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 189 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Some functions may not be available depending on the shooting mode Check the functions available for each shooting mode in the table below Shooting Mode i mee OM omg unction Shutter Exposure Compensation p 90 GIES Long Shutter Mode p 92 Auto 1t rout ISO Speed p 65 High ISO Auto ES HEEL RSC ISO 80 1600 oilo le White Balance p 94 Ae ESCH Other than Auto OO Single Shot Te ey Drive Mode pp 61 75 Sone BIS Ss Stoen 2 sec 10 sec DAGOS Custom DOO My Colors p 97 OIO an Evaluative GOE O Metering System p 91 Center weighted Average H Spot HEH Number of Recording Pixels
34. set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera Setting the Print Style After setting the print style select the images for printing The following settings can be selected Default setting E Standard Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a Type es reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and F bay index formats Date On Off Adds the date to the print File No On Off Adds the file number to the print Clear DPOF data On Off Clears all print settings after the images print les 1 Select Print Settings 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the E menu 3 Use the or button to select Print Settings 4 Press the button 2 Make settings 1 Use the A or button to select an option 2 Use the or button to specify the settings 3 Press the Q button MENU e The Date and File No settings change according to the Print F Type as follows Index Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time Standard or Both Date and File No can be set to On at the same time however the printable information may vary between printers e Images dated using Date Stamp p 22 are always printed with the date regardless of the Date setting As a result some printers may print the date twice on thes
35. the detailed display or Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor the camera s night view option displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments this setting cannot be turned off Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged there is no effect on the recorded image The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different ss Commonly Used Shooting Functions I 4 1 Using the Optical Zoom el The zoom can be adjusted from 35 140 mm focal length in 35mm film equivalent terms The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever 1 Press the zoom lever toward or W DU Telephoto Zooms in on the subject i Wide Angle Zooms out from the subject Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter el PNEUEN CECE TER gt gt p 189 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths 35mm film equivalent are as follows suoljoun Burjooys Desen Ajuowwo5 Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to 16x with digital and optical zoom combined Standard 35 560 mm Off 35
36. where reflected sunlight is strong Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium e The shutter speed is slow in or tripod to avoid camera shake o In GA K amp or EI mode the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot mode Always use a lera epow eu Bursn Bujooys PS 70 I OM Shooting in the Manual Mode a PNEVE eerie meee gt gt p 189 Allows you to select settings yourself such as the exposure compensation white balance or My Color settings 1 Set the mode dial to OM 2 Shoot z Movie Shooting a PETE eerie meee gt gt p 189 The following movie modes are available The recording time will differ according to the memory card used p 182 Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode p 55 e Maximum Size 4 GB movie 2 Ey Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small this mode is convenient for sending movies as e mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low Maximum Clip Length 3 minutes 1 When a super high speed memory card is used such as the recommended SDC 512MSH 2 Even if the
37. 2 seconds before the shutter releases If multiple shots have been specified for the Shots option the sound will play for the first shot only al o 3 3 e lt E a a n E o 5 a 7 E 5 fa A o 5 a 1 Select the self timer mode 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to change ay the self timer mode Li e When this screen displays pressing the MENU button will allow you to set the custom self timer p 62 62 2 shoot e When you press the shutter button fully the self timer lamp will blink When Red Eye Lamp is set to On in Flash Settings in the Rec menu the self timer lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fires p 76 To Cancel the Self Timer Press the button and the A or button to select CH Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots N 1 select Self timer 1 Press the O button MENU 2 In the e menu use the A or button to select Self timer 3 Press the button 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select Delay or Shots and the or gt button to change the settings 2 Press the button 3 Press the O button MENU occurs The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot If the flash is used the interval between shots lengthens The interval between shots may lengthen when the built in memory of the camera fills Shooting will automa
38. 77 Raise the ISO speed and then shoot p 65 Subject in recorded image is too bright or image flashes white Subject is too close Shoot within correct flash range of the making the flash too subject when using the built in flash strong ID 177 The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a overexposed because the negative setting p 90 surroundings are too dark Use the AE lock or spot metering function p 91 Burjooysajqnosy 148 Too much light is shining e Change the shooting angle directly into the camera or is being reflected off the subject Flash is set to J Flash Set the flash to K Flash off p 59 on Image contains noise ISO speed is too high Higher ISO speeds and High ISO Auto setting may increase image noise For higher image quality use as low an ISO speed as possible p 65 ein fA e 22 and EI mode in the SCN mode the ISO speed increases and noise can appear White dots appear on the image Light from the flash has o This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air Thisis constitute a malfunction particularly noticeable when you increase the aperture value using the wide angle 149 Eyes appear red Light is reflected back Shoot with Red Eye Lamp in the from the eyes when the Flash Settings menu set to On flash is used in dark p 76
39. B 1395 KB 695 KB DN 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB DN 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 558 KB W 3264 x 1832 pixels 2601 KB 1540 KB 736 KB Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size 640 x 480 pixels m 20 frames sec ee 5 640 x 480 pixels G Standard E 20 frames sec LP 640 KB sec 320 x 240 pixels Fi 30 frames sec Gerbe m 160 x 120 pixels Compact fedl EE 120 KB sec 183 MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 1 4 mm 1 26 x 0 94 x 0 06 in Weight Approx 1 5 g 0 05 oz SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32 0 x 24 0 x 2 1 mm 1 26 x 0 94 x 0 08 in Weight Approx 2 g 0 07 oz NiMH Battery NB 3AH Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4 300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 Type AA size nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage 1 2VDC Typical Capacity 2500 mAh min 2300 mAh Cycle Life Approx 300 times Operating 0 35 C 32 95 F s Temperatures Diameter x Length 14 5mm x 50 0 mm 0 57 x 1 97 in ZE Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz 3 S x 184 Battery Charger CB 5AH CB 5AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4 300 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 565 mA x4 1275 mA x2 Ch
40. C adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug SS the other end into the SH power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA PS800 2 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal DC IN terminal D Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High Power Flash HF DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera s built in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High Power Flash to the supporting bracket Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation Tripod lt 7 S Sockets Bracket Comes with the flash x pu ddy Q e The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker Always set the power mode switch to off when you finish using the flash e Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while the flash is in use e The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity e The High Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items 172 e For continuous shooting although the flash fires for the first shot it does not fire for subsequent shots e Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both e Be
41. Corr p 76 x gg Face Select and Digital Tele Track p 82 converter p 58 Exposure z Compensation p 90 Disp Overlay p 99 UR White Balance p 94 Display Off p 51 Custom White H Balance p 95 1 select Set Dv button 1 Press the Q button 2 In the e menu use the or button to select Set Dy button 3 Press the button suoljouny Buljooys pasueapy 2 Make settings 1 Use the A W or button to select the function you wish to register 2 Press the button If amp displays to the icon s lower right you can register the function but you cannot use it with some shooting modes or settings even if you press the Dra button e Pressing the MENU button completes the setting To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select iM in Step 2 102 Using the Dv Button 1 Press the Dv button For Q T and EEE each time that the Lh button is pressed the settings of the registered functions are switched For a and H the corresponding setup screen is displayed e For D each press of the henn button records the white balance data Since the frame does not appear at this point ensure that the white paper or cloth is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the aw button After using this function once the white balance setting changes to D For fi pressing the Da button turns off the LCD monitor The next time a button is pressed the LCD monitor will turn
42. ENGLISH Canon PowerShot A580 Camera User Guide Getting Started De 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions Hell le C kK H Ee D FH DiGICIII PictBridge DIRECT BUBBLE JET Exif Print DIRECT Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product AA size Alkaline Memory Card Batteries 2 32 MB P 0 Interface Cable Oav Cable Wrist Strap IFC 400PCU AVC DC300 WS 800 Canon Digital European Warranty Camera Solution System EWS Booklet Disk O O User Guides aa Getting Started C caron Digital Camera Guide Manuals Disk You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card Let s Get Started 1 Let s Get Started This guide is divided into the following two sections GE Getting Started p 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting viewing and printing images Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics Next Learning More p 39 Once you have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Details on using each function are described in this section including how to connect the camera to a television to view images h The PDF Manuals are included in the supplied CD ROM Adobe Reade
43. Ei VNS 7 E 1 select a My Colors setting a OF 2 E a 1 Press the button 2 Use the 4 or button to select and the or button to change r the option 3 Press the button 08 Setting the Custom Color Mode 1 select ES Rm we 1 Press the Ge button 2 Use the 4 or button to select and the or button to select EM y Pa yi LU 2 adjust the setting 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the A or button to select Contrast Sharpness or Saturation 3 Use the or button to adjust the setting The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor If you press the DISP button you will return to the screen where you_can select a My Colors mode 4 Press the button e Return to the shooting screen to shoot Select anitem Adjust 99 I Setting the Display Overlays el ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines a 3 2 print area guide or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject Off Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject Grid Lines Helps confirm the print area for L size or postcard size in 3 2 3 2 Guide aspect ratio Areas outside the printable area are grayed out Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4 3 Both Displays both the grid lines and the 3 2 gu
44. ISP button at this point you will return to the Exposure Compensation setting screen Q e The brightness of the image appearing on the LCD monitor and the recorded image may differ e 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 of 1 3 seconds or slower to eliminate the noise thereby producing high quality images A certain amount of processing time however may be required before the next image can be shot 93 e Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness e Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod e Use of the flash may result in an over exposed image If this occurs shoot with the flash set to a suonoun4 Bunooue pavueapy T g l J Adjusting the Tone White Balance e PETE CESO LCCN gt gt p 189 Normally the M Auto white balance setting selects an optimal white balance When the D I setting cannot produce natural looking colors change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source M Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera ES Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day el Cloudy For recording under overcast shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3
45. Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Use the A or button to select Create Folder 4 Press the button 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to check mark Create New Folder 2 Press the O button MENU eiawey y Bulunbyuog K will be displayed on the LCD monitor when shooting The symbol will disappear from the screen when a new folder is created 138 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 select Create Folder 1 Press the O button MENU 2 Use the or button to select the 42 menu 3 Use the or button to select Create Folder 4 Press the button 2 Make settings 1 Use the A or button to select Auto Create and the or gt button to select a creation date 2 Use the or button to select Time and the or gt button to select a time 3 Press the O button MENU displays when the specified time arrives The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders Le Setting the Auto Rotate Function O Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct or
46. Pressing the FUNC SET button pauses the recording Pressing it again resumes recording Elapsed Time e s Remaining Time e Up to 1 minute of recordings can be ya P olume added to any one image Adjust it with the 4 or A e Press the MENU button several times button to complete the setting Sound Memo Panel Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC SET 123 button Exit Returns to the playback screen Q Record Starts recording D Pause Pauses recording or playback D Play Begins playback Erase Frases sound memos Select Erase and in the press the FUNC SET button Q e You cannot attach sound memos to movies e Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased Buisesa yoegheld E ial I Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure 1 Select Protect 1 Press the Q button 2 In the IO menu use the or button to select EJ 3 Press the CG button 2 Protect an image 1 Use the or button to select an image to protect 2 Press the button e The protection icon appears on the lower left of image e Pressing the FUNC SET button again cancels the setting e If you wish to continue protecting of another image repeat operations e You can also protect images in the index playback mode e Press the MENU button to complete the setting Prote
47. Ready to shoot flash on Blinking Orange Ready to shoot camera shake warning charging the flash e Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode AF lock mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty camera beeps once Q Never do the following while the indicator blinks green These actions may corrupt image data Shake or jolt the camera Shut off the power or open the memory card slot battery cover aping s u uodwo9 K il Basic Operations I Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings date time and sounds are set using the FUNC menu or the Rec Play Print or Set up menu FUNC Menu Q Button This menu sets many of the common shooting functions ft gt gt 1 v This example shows the FUNC menu in Oo mode TE set the mode switch to shooting and turn on the camera 2 Press the button 3 Use the 4 or button to select a menu item Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes 4 Use the or gt button to select an option for the menu item e You can select further options with the DISP button for some options e After selecting an option you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately After shooting the menu will appear again allowing you to adjust the settings easily 5 I Press the button as Rec Play Print and Set up Menu Q Button Convenient settings for shooting
48. a body only xipueddy 7 180 Battery Capacity Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On Based on the CIPA standard Playback Time AA size Alkaline Batteries included with the camera Approx 220 images Approx 9 hours AA size NiMH Batteries NB 3AH fully charged Approx 500 images Approx 11 hours e The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings e Movie data is excluded e At low temperatures the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon blinking red may appear very rapidly In these circumstances the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated A Canon brand memory card is used Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds per image F See Battery p 164 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities L Memory card included with the camera 181
49. afety 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 to yourself other persons and equipment e Equipment refers to the camera battery battery charger sold separately and compact power adapter sold separately A Warnings Equipment e Do not point the camera at bright light sources the sun in bright clear skies etc Doing so could damage the camera s CCD e Doing so can damage your eyesight Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants e Wrist strap Placement of the strap around the child s neck could result in asphyxiation e Memory card It may be swallowed accidentally If this occurs contact a doctor immediately 159 e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera power off and remove t
50. ames adjust the position and press the FUNC SET button e Up to 35 additional frames can be added To end the adding of correction frames press the MENU button To correctly perform red eye correction take note of the following refer to the image in step 2 Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red eye portion to be corrected When there are several subjects with red eye be sure to add one correction frame per subject 119 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select Remove Frame 1 Use the A or gt button to select Remove Frame 2 Press the button 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame 1 Use the or button to select a frame to remove e The selected frame will appear in green 3 Delete the frame 1 Press the button e The selected frame will disappear To continue deleting frames repeat operations from step 2 e When you finish deleting frames press the MENU button Bulisesa yoeghejq 120 Resizing Images e You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings DN 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels XS 320 x 240 pixels 1 Select Resize 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the DI menu use the or button to select E 3 Press the button 2 Select an image 1 Use the or button to select an image to resize 2 Press the
51. arging Time Approx 4 hours 40 min zl Approx 2 hours 2 Operating Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F Dimensions 65 0 x 105 0 x 27 5 mm 2 56 x 4 13 x 1 08 in Weight Approx 95 g 3 35 oz 1 When charging four NB 3AH batteries 2 When charging two NB 3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA PS800 Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 3 15 V DC 2 0A Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 42 6 x 104 0 x 31 4 mm 1 68 x 4 09 x 1 24 in Weight Approx 180 g 6 35 oz excluding power cord Index Numerics 32 GUID eroarea 99 A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 170 ACcessorles eee 36 AF Frame 2 AF assist Beam 40 49 AF Point Zoom Auto Category ve AUTO Mode esegusuede eenegen Auto Rotate eee B Battery Installtmg 10 Low Battery ee 47 Battery Capacity 180 c Camera Shake Warning 146 Card Formatting ee 134 Components Guide 40 Compresslon 64 Computer Conpnechng 29 Downloading Images System Requirements 27 Continuous Shooting 75 Create Folder 137 D Date and Time sossneeeeseeeeeee 13 Index 1185 Date Battery ee Date Stamp cceceeeeeeeeeee Digital Tele Converter de Digital ZOOM sinisisi Direct Print Com
52. ay position can be changed 4 Change the setting e You can change the display size by pressing the zoom lever e You can change the display position by using the or button e When you press the FUNC SET button the orange frame returns to its original position When there are multiple frames displayed the FUNC SET button changes the position of the orange frame To Cancel Changing the Display Position Press the MENU button Switching Frames 3 Press the button e When multiple in focus frames are displayed or when multiple faces are detected the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC SET button is pressed After you change the display size the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when you switch the position of the frame ler I Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date ed leq Jump to My Jumps to the first image of each folder Led Led be Category sorted by the Auto Category p 100 or o My Category p 109 functions v Jump to Folder Displays the first image in each folder lt Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie 9 Jump 10 images Jumps over 10 images at a time m 400 Jump 100 images Jumps over 100 images
53. back on fios Playback Erasing Please also see Viewing Still Images p 18 I Q Viewing Magnified Images ei 1 Press the zoom lever toward Q G2 will display at the upper right and a magnified portion of the image will display Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x Approximate location of the displayed area 2 Use the 4 or gt button to move around the image e If you press the FUNC SET button while in magnified display the camera switches to image advance mode and Gan will display You can use the or gt button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification The image advance mode is cancelled when you press the FUNC SET button again e You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward D You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button Q Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified Buise1sg y28q eld _ al I Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback 1 Press the zoom lever Selected Image toward i e Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback e Use the or button to change the image selection To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Q Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward 22 whi
54. bject will appear zoomed Center The center of the image will appear zoomed in the LCD monitor di Press the shutter button fully to shoot The AF frame cannot be zoomed under the following circumstances When AF Frame is set to Face Detect and a face is not detected or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition When the camera cannot focus When the digital zoom is in use When the LCD monitor is off When a TV is being used as the display suoljoun4 Bunooue pasueapy 80 Checking Focus Right After Shooting Focus Check Allows you to check the focus of an image taken It is also easy to check peoples expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to Face Detect p 82 You are recommended to set Review to Hold in the e menu in advance 1 Select Review Info 1 Press the f button MEN 2 In the e menu use the or button to select Review Info 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select Focus Check 2 Press the Q button MENU 31 shoot e The recorded image will be displayed g Orange frame contents e Frames are displayed as follows Frame color Content Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right White Displays at the focal point AF frame e The orange frame can be shown at a differe
55. ction Icon Les I Erasing All Images You can erase images from a memory card Q Note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image e Protected images cannot be erased with this function 1 select Erase all 1 Press the Q button 2 In the DI menu use the A or button to select Ea 3 Press the button 2 Erase the images 1 Use the or gt button to select OK 2 Press the button e To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card p 134 Buisesa yoeghelq A 126 Print Settings Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings gt You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF Q The specified print settings are also applied to the Print List p 21 e The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings e Print settings cannot be set for movies e The A icon may display for a memory card with print settings
56. ction method with the printer can be changed for printing Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting select when borderless printing an image shot in fw Widescreen mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750 CP740 CP730 CP720 CP7 10 CP510 CP520 As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off to print using an image size other than w return the mode to Auto however the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer s3 Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP button changes the display mode of the LCD monitor See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details p 46 The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode E Shooting Mode E H Ga pm ad NEE ue No Information Information View CR Off E Playback Mode or Rec Review Right After Shooting 9 Standard Display Playback mode only DISP lt _ 9 Focus Check Detailed Display Still image only suoneiado aiseg K sa focus check display in magnified display p 103 or index playback mode p 104 e Overexposure Warning In the following cases overexposed portions of the image blink When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor detailed display When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Fil e The LCD monitor will not switch to
57. d shutter sound and playback sound The volume cannot be adjusted if Mute is set to On Adjusts the volume of the start up sound when the camera is turned on Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed Adjusts the volume of the selftimer sound played 2 sec before the shutter is released Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording Adjusts the volume of movie sounds or sound memos Start up Image _ On Off Sets whether or not the Start up Image appears when the camera is powered on Power Saving Auto Power On Off Down p 132 Display Off 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min Date Time Ak suoljesado aIseg 52 Menu Item Options Summary Reference Page Format You can also select a low level format p 134 File Numbering Continuous Auto Reset p 155 Create Folder Create New Check mark On Folder No check mark Off Auto Create Off Daily Monday ole Sunday Monthly Creation time also can be set Auto Rotate On Off p 139 Lens Retract 1 minute O Sets the lens retraction timing seconds when switching from shooting mode to playback mode Language p 14 Video System NTSC PAL p 141 Print Method _ Auto See below Reset All p 140 Print Method The conne
58. dk ine Age d e HEES Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Selecting an AF Frame Mode Selecting a Subject to Focus On Face Select and Track Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Shooting with FE LOCK TEE IR AE ema ieri Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Still Images Switching between Metering Modes Setting a Slow Shutter Speed Long Shutter Mode Adjusting the Tone White Balance Shooting in a My Colors Mode Setting the Display Overlays 0 Categorizing Images Automatically Auto Category Registering Settings to the Drv Button Playback Erasing Q viewing Magnified Images 0 Zei Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects Focus Check Deelen d e SCENE EE SNE e Jumping to Images 00 0 c eee Organizing Images by Category My Category VONNI MOV S ccasc creck cee oes at pee rsr Eein Rotating Images in the Display Playback with Transition Effects 3 100 101 103 103 104 4 Table of Contents Automated Playback Slide Shows Red Eye Correction Function SEENEN Resizing IMAGES 3 ccd cn ER ENTREE dene AE ses Attaching Sound Memos to Images Protecting IMAGES e since EEN EEN EES deems
59. e images if Date is also set to On e Dates print in the style specified in Date Time in the menu p 51 sBuimag 1 zsu a L sSBU S jug E 128 Single Images When Print Type p 126 is set to Standard or Both the number of copies can be set 1 Select Select Images amp O Qty 1 Press the OQ button Gamers MENU 2 Use the or button to select the E menu 3 Use the or button to select Select Images amp Qty 4 Press the button 2 Select the images Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p 126 Standard RlVpo SE Number of Print Copies 1 Use the or button to select the images 2 Press the button 3 Use the A or button to select the number of print copies up to 99 4 Press the button MENU Index H 1 Use the or button to select the images 2 Select and deselect with the button 3 Press the O button MENU e You can also select images in the index playback mode Le All the Images on a Memory Card One copy of every image will be set to print 1 select Select All Images 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the E menu 3 Use the or W button to select Select All Images 4 Press the button 2 Select OK 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button e Images are printed in order according to the file number e A maximum o
60. e edited Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources Reading images from memory card is slow Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in your formatted in another camera p 134 device Burjooysajqnoay 152 Battery Batteries consumed quickly Battery is not being used See Battery p 164 to its full capacity Batteries are not the right e Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 164 Battery capacity drops If shooting in a cold location warm the due to low ambient batteries such as by placing them in temperatures your pocket before using them Battery terminals are dirty e Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use Reload the batteries several times If using Canon AA size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not e Their charging performance should been used for over a year return to normal after fully recharging their recharging capacity and depleting them over several has decreased times Battery life has been Replace both batteries with new ones exceeded TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor Inco
61. e images will download The Drv button will blink blue while downloading is in progress e The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete e Pressing the FUNC SET button will cancel a download in progress Select amp Transfer Wallpaper 1 Use the A or button to select E or press the Bv button or button Downloading Images to a Computer 33 2 Use the or gt button to select images to download and press the Drv button The images will download The denn EET button will blink blue while downloading is in progress 3 Press the Q button after downloading finishes e You will return to the Direct Transfer menu Q Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer when the camera s power is turned off The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed The image selection screen will appear directly when the Select amp Transfer or the Wallpaper option was last selected ka The option selected with the Drv button is retained even Click x at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow the downloaded images will display on the computer E Windows E Macintosh DE KEE ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser By default the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates Q H S 5 e H Li D d 2 p Kl lt G w D E D oO 34 System Ma
62. e images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers You can select how the file number is assigned A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the 7 digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the memory card and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images The image and folder number are reset to the starting value 100 0001 This is convenient for managing images on a folder by folder basis Auto Reset When a blank memory card is used If a memory card with recorded data is used the number following the 7 digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the memory card is utilized as the basis for new images Continuous OO 1 Select File Numbering 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Use the A or button to select File Numbering euawey y Bulunbyuo 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select a file numbering setting 2 Press the Q button MENU 136 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999 while folders are assigned
63. e on a TV set p 141 e The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback Buisesa yoegheld F iel Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Original 90 1 Select Rotate 1 Press the O button MENU 2 In the OO menu use the A or button to select E 3 Press the button 2 Rotate the image 1 Use the or button to select an image to rotate 2 Press the button e Cycle through the 90 270 original orientations with each press of the FUNC SET button e This also can be set in the index playback mode 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 As the orientation of an image is recorded the image will be shown in its rotated orientation the next time it is displayed Playback with Transition Effects E Lu You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images No transition effect The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed K Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right 1 Select Transition 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the menu use the A or button to select J Make settings 1 Use t
64. e the A or button to select Reset All 4 Press the button Make settings 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button c Q e Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer e The following cannot be reset The shooting mode The Date Time Language and Video System options in the f menu pp 51 52 White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p 95 Lu Connecting toa TV Shooting Playback Using a TV elei You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera s A V OUT terminal Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV ALS oi Bunoauuog 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode 5 Turn on the camera ial accommodate different regional standards p 52 The default setting varies between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan and others PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania and others f the video system is set incorrectly the camera output may not display properly F e The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to 143 Troubleshooting Camera p 143 e When the power is turned on p 144 e LCD monitor p 144 Sh
65. ed Eye Lamp On Off Self timer Delay 0 10 15 20 30 sec Shots 1 10 p 61 Default setting is 3 shots AF assist Beam On Off p 40 Review Off 2 sec to 10 sec Hold p 16 Review Info Off Detailed Focus Check p 78 Auto Category On Off p 100 Disp Overlay Still image Off Grid Lines 3 2 Guide Both p 99 Movie Off Grid Lines Set D button BZD MEnA p 101 suoljesado o1seg 50 Play Menu Menu Item oe Slide Show p 114 My Category p 109 Red Eye Correction p 115 Resize p 120 Sound Memo p 122 Protect p 124 Rotate p 112 Erase all p 125 Transfer Order p 130 Resume p 18 Transition p 113 Print Menu Menu Item Summary el Print Displays the print menu Select Image amp Configures print settings for individual Qty images as you view them Select All Images Configures print settings for all images Geng Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images Print Settings Sets the print style p 126 51 Set up Menu Default setting Menu Item Options Summary Reference Page Mute On Off Set to On to silence all operation sounds Except for when the memory card slot battery cover is opened during recording Volume OI 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start up Start up Vol Operation Vol Selftimer Vol Shutter Volume Playback Vol sound operation sound selftimer soun
66. ed off suoljouny Buljooys pasueapy fe a6 Shooting Hard to Focus Subjects Focus Lock AF Lock el PNEVE eer mere gt gt p 189 It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition e Subjects that are moving quickly e Subjects through glass When this happens first lock the focus and then recompose the shot Shooting with the Focus Lock Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway while you recompose the image 3 Press the shutter button fully to shoot the image Shooting with the AF Lock You can release the shutter button while recomposing the shot 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame 87 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the SS button e ff will display 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button fully To Release the AF Lock Press the amp button e When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD F monitor setting AF Frame to Center p 82 makes
67. eries for more than 1 year fully charge them once a year and deplete them in the camera before storing them If the battery usage time has become considerably low despite wiping the terminals and charging them until the battery charger indicator remains lit this may indicate that the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan Replace them with new batteries If you are purchasing new batteries look for Canon AA size NiMH batteries Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage When not in use remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them ina cool dry location It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger recharging will take approximately two hours as determined by testing at Canon facilities Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and to the battery charge state The battery charger may emit noise while charging This is not a malfunction xipueddy Ki vd Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold separately when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the A
68. f 998 images can be selected When the camera is connected to a printer the Da button will light blue At this time press the Drv button confirm that Print is selected and when the FUNC SET button is pressed printing will begin e Selecting Clear All Selections in Step 1 cancels all print settings sBuiag saysuesj sbunjas jug T 130 I Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards The A icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera 1 Select Transfer Order 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the DI menu use the A or button to select E 3 Press the button 2 Select an order method 1 Use the or gt button to select an order method Order Select single images Mark all Select all the images on a memory card 2 Press the CG button Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings 131 Single Images 3 Select an image to transfer Transfer Selection 1 Use the or button to select an image to transfer 2 Press the 9 button Pressing the FUNC SET button again deselects the setting e You can also se
69. file size has not reached 4 GB the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour 1 set the mode dial to 2 Select a movie mode j 1 Press the button 2 Use the A or to select EI and the or to select the movie mode 3 Press the button iera epow eu Bursn Bunooys 72 3 Shoot Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure focus and white balance settings Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously During shooting the recording time and Rec appear on the LCD monitor Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances When the maximum recording time or maximum recording capacity is reached When the built in memory or memory card becomes full You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies p 134 The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting e Be careful of the following while recording Try not to touch the microphone p 40 Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and wh
70. fore attaching the bracket to the flash check that the ir lithium battery CR123A or DL123 is installed To illuminate the subjects properly install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera s front panel e A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached Batteries e Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints e Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery CR123A or DL123 You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash e Non Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak damaging the product Remove the batteries from the High Power Flash and store them in a cool dry place les Replacing the Date Battery If the Date Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost Please purchase a lithium coin battery CR1220 and replace it as follows The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical ass
71. g in Mute in the Set up menu p 51 Shooting Still Images 17 Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode Easy mode that automatically selects all camera settings except the flash This mode is ideal for first time camera users or users who do not make many settings You can select whether or not to use the flash with the button allowing you to take images even where flash photography is prohibited 1 Set the mode dial to DI Easy mode 2 Aim the camera at the subject 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 4 Press the shutter button fully to shoot mode Even if you press the MENU or FUNC SET button no F No settings other than flash settings can be made in Easy menu will display al S 5 e H eb D gt 2 3 o lt S t D o K 18 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images C o button D PA eem Switch S q S 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Set the mode switch to gt playback 3 Use the or gt button to display the image you wish to view e Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed but they will appear coarse Oo menu allows you to specify the image to display in playback mode Default setting If you select Last seen the last image viewed will display Resume Playbac
72. he or gt button to select a transition effect 2 Press the O button MENU Buise1sg y22qAeld E ial Automated Playback Slide Shows Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds No transition effect z The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom The previous image moves to the left and the next image display from the right L 1 Select Slide Show 1 Press the Q button 2 In the DI menu use the or button to select Ey 3 Press the button 2 Select an effect 1 Use the or button to select an effect and make it active 115 3 Play 1 Press the button e The following functions are available during slide shows Pausing resuming the slide show Press the FUNC SET button Fast forwarding rewinding the slide show Press the or gt button continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly Stopping the slide show Press the MENU button the current image displayed by holding the FUNC SET button while you press the Dy button Please note that if you do this while the last image shot is displayed the slide show will start from the first image using the same date F In single image playback mode you can start a slide show from a D lt a D O x a m D a gt Q
73. he camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not use substances containing alcohol benzine thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment e Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord Use only recommended power accessories Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area e Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock xipueddy iol Battery Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water e Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing Use only recommended batteries and accessories Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes mouth skin or clothing contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance Never use damaged batteries or batterie
74. his error message appears even when using the supplied memory card contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera Memory card full Memory card is full of inages and no more can be recorded or saved In addition no more image settings or sounds or sound memos can be recorded 155 Naming error The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu set File Numbering to Auto Reset alternatively save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer then reformat the memory card Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA size NiMH batteries Also refer to Battery p 164 No image No images recorded on memory card Image too large You attempted to play back an image larger than 5616 x 3744 pixels E or with a large data size Incompatible JPEG You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image edited with a computer etc RAW You attempted to play back a different type of RAW image Unidentified Image soabessay jo Ier You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data an image with a
75. ide simultaneously 1 select Disp Overlay 1 Press the O button MENU 2 In the e menu use the A or A button to select Disp Overlay 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select the option 2 Press the Q button e Only grid lines can be configured for the or W mode e The grid lines and 3 2 guide will not be recorded in the image suoljouny Buljooys paosueapy Gel 100 Categorizing Images Automatically Auto Category a ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 If you set Auto Category to On images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded For images shot in E A or F mode or images with D Sie faces detected when AF Frame is set to Face Detect Fa Scenery For images shot in al PN Ei or FR mode Events For images shot in K Fj e r EI mode 1 Select Auto Category 1 Press the Q button MEN 2 In the e menu use the A or button to select Auto Category 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select On or Off 2 Press the O button MENU H Movies are not automatically categorized but they can be categorized using the My Category function p 109 Le Registering Settings to the Button 6 ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the Drv button Menu Item Page Menu Item Page fi Not Assigned Red Eye
76. ientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor 1 select Auto Rotate 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Use the A or button to select Auto Rotate 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select On or Off 2 Press the Q button MENU e When the Auto Rotate function is set to On and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode in the shooting mode E normal RH right end is down or E left end is down will appear in the display Q e This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the arrow Fa is pointing in the right direction and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off e 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 eiawey y Bulunbyuog _ viet Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be up and the Fl When the camera is held vertically to shoot the Intelligent 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 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Joie 1 Select Reset All 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Us
77. ing Mode 191 Shooting Mode OM Function Long E Shutter Face Detect O 1o o lo AF Frame p 82 AiAF 9 point E E Center Cy OG AF Point Zoom p 78 GRIES RS Digital Zoom p 55 panes ojojoj Digital Tele converter COO G Slow Synchro OQA Flash Settings p 76 Red Eye Correction GER Xe Red Eye Lamp aiken Berg Bee Custom Timer delay shots p 61 0 AF assist Beam p 49 ESOO Review Rec review p 49 O 1Oo oO 3 Review Info p 16 ta O O 9 9 Detailed Focus Check fey ey er Auto Category p 100 GC OG CA Kee e S 5 Registering settings to the Print Share button p 101 OIOI O Setting available or optimum value is automatically set by the camera Not available Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode Recording pixels fixed to Large compression fixed to Fine Including macro Date stamp and Widescreen are not available Always set to On when Auto Flash is selected Only available when the flash is set to On 1 2 3 4 5 Always set to on 6 7 8 Fixed to 2 seconds 122 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode SCN A ct Seel O O LOO Dl R ek oF o OF O O O O O O O0 0 0 0 O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 OOl O OOO O ONO O O O Cl
78. is write p 165 protected Image Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Usually the recorded Confirm the actual image size with the image contains more of LCD monitor Use the LCD monitor the scene than is seen in when taking close up shots p 53 the viewfinder Image is blurred or out of focus The camera moves when e Confirm the procedures in the shutter button is QJ appears p 145 pressed 147 AF assist Beam is set to In dark places where it is difficult for Off the camera to focus the AF assist Beam will emit to assist focusing As the AF assist Beam will not function when turned off set it On to activate it p 49 Take care not to obstruct the AF assist Beam with your hand when used Subject is out of focal Shoot with the subject at the correct range focusing distance p 176 The camera may be set to an unintended function Such as macro Cancel the setting The subject is hard to Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot focus on p 86 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for Set the built in flash to Flash on shooting p 59 The subject is Set the exposure compensation to a underexposed because positive setting p 90 the surroundings are too Use the AE lock or spot metering bright function p 91 Subject is too far away for e Shoot within correct flash range of the flash to reach subject when using the built in flash p 1
79. istance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off 2 Slide the memory card slot battery cover lock and open the cover 3 Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull it up xipueddy 4 Pull out the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow 174 5 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow 6 Insert a new battery with the side facing up 7 Replace the battery holder and close the cover 8 When the Date Time menu appears set the date and time p 13 After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time although the Date Time menu will appear you do not need to replace the date battery lee camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners benzine detergents 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 Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed of the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens bl
80. ite balance to suit the shooting conditions during a recording Please note however that the sounds made by the camera while automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded e The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame 73 digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor When the zoom factor displays in blue the image will deteriorate e You can use digital zoom during the movie shooting in mode only e QuickTime is required to play back movies Data type AVI Compression method Motion JPEG on a computer Windows 2000 only Fil e Adjust the zoom setting before shooting The combined iera apo eu Bursn Bunooys E 74 Changing Movie Recording Pixels Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to Standard The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels 1 Select the recording pixels 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels 3 Press the e button Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second The higher the frame rate the smoother the appearance of motion m 640 x 480 recording pixels 20 frames sec Standard pe 640 x 480 recording pixels 20 frames sec LP 1320 320 x 240 recording pixels 30 f
81. k e The following actions will display the most recent image regardless of the Resume settings Shooting an image changing the memory card or editing an image on the memory card using a computer ka e Setting Resume to either Last seen or Last shot in the Erasing 19 lt 2 sor Switch oF H S 5 e H eb D 2 ES 1 Set the mode switch to gt playback 2 Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the 4 button 3 Confirm that Erase is selected and press the button To exit instead of erasing select Cancel Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image 20 Printing Printing Terminal Cover Berg Mode Switch 3 D lt S o dD E a K Da Button DIGITAL Terminal lt gt Buttons 1 Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way See the printer s user guide for connection instructions e Since this camera uses a standard protocol PictBridge you can use it with other PictBridge compliant printers in addition to Canon brand printers For details see the Direct Print User Guide 2 Turn on the printer 3 Set the mode switch to gt playback and press the ON OFF button The Ly button will light blue 4 Use the or gt b
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83. le in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images e Use the or gt button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images Hold the FUNC SET button down and press the or gt button to jump to the first or last set To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward Q Jee Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects Focus Check Display Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken Moreover as you can change the display size and switch images you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject s eyes are closed Displaying the Focus Check 1 Set the mode switch to gt playback Buisesa yoegheld 2 Press the QObutton several times until the Focus Check displays e Frames are displayed on the image as follows Frame color Content Orange _ Displays the range of the image displayed at bottom right White The frame is displayed at a position at which the image is in focus Gray Displays frames in positions where faces were detected during playback e The orange frames allow you to change the display size move the display position and switch between display frames p 106 106 Changing the Display Size and Switching Frames 3 Press the zoom lever toward Q e Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and displ
84. lect images in the index playback mode 3 Press the Q button several times to end the setting Mark all 3 Execute the transfering images 1 Use the or button to select OK 2 Press the button 3 Press the Q button MENU e Images are transferred in order according to the file number e A maximum of 998 images can be selected sBuiag saysuesy sbunjas jug 122 Configuring the Camera Power Saving Function ee This camera is equipped with a power saving function which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor Auto Power Down When set to On the power will shut off in the following circumstances Press the ON OFF button again to restore power Shooting mode Approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Playback mode or when connected to a printer Approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Display Off In shooting mode the LCD monitor automatically turns off after the selected time if no control is accessed regardless of the Auto Power Down setting Press any button other than the ON OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on 1 Select Power Saving 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Use the A or button to select Power Saving Ufer iaag 4 Press the button fias 2 Make set
85. ljoun4 Bunooue p sn Ajuowwo5 co I d Shooting Close ups Macro el Use this mode to shoot close ups of flowers or small items The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject 5 cm 2 0 in is 59 x 44 mm 2 3 x 1 7 in 1 Press the d button 1 Use the or button to select J Lk To Cancel the Macro Mode Press the amp button and use the or button to select FY Normal since the view through the viewfinder may not match the image taken e Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken Q e Use the LCD monitor to compose close ups in macro mode E Using the Self Timer el PNEVE CESO meee gt gt p 189 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance 10 sec Self Timer The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter won button is pressed SU 2 seconds before the shutter releases the self timer sound beeps quickly and the lamp will speed up 2 sec Self Timer The shutter releases 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed N e The self timer sound beeps quickly and the self timer lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter releases 2 seconds later Custom Timer You can change the delay time 0 10 15 20 30 sec and number of shots 1 10 e When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set for the Delay option the self timer sound beeps quickly
86. mum of 4 GB per clip Compact 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec Maximum recording length per clip 3 min 1 Using super high speed memory cards SDC 512 MSH recommended 2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour 179 Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 2x to 10x max Resume Playback Image Inspection Tool Jump My Category Movie Playback slow motion available Rotate Slide Show Red Eye Correction Resize Sound memos it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min Protect Direct Print PictBridge compliant and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface Hi Speed USB mini B Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Communication Settings MTP PTP Power Source 2 AA size alkaline batteries 2 AA size NiMH batteries NB4 300 sold separately AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold separately Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Temperatures 0 35 C 32 95 F when NB 3AH is used Operating Humidity 10 90 Dimensions 94 3 x 64 7 x 40 8 mm excluding protrusions 3 71 x 2 55 x 1 61 in Weight Approx 175 g 6 17 oz camer
87. n M is short for megapixels Paper sizes vary according to region al e See mage Data Sizes Estimated p 182 I Changing the Compression Still Images 6 PETE eerie mee gt gt p 189 1 Select a compression ae oF setting 1 Press the button 2 Use the A or button to select P and the or button to change the option 3 Press the button Approximate Values for Compression Settings F e See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 181 Compression Purpose Ee Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images g Fine T Shoot normal quality images EJ Normal Normal Shoot more images e See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 181 Fl e See mage Data Sizes Estimated p 182 ISO 6s Adjusting the ISO Speed a Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area 1 Press the GO button 1 Use the A or button to change the ISO speed When you select ff Auto or High ISO Auto the camera sets the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting As the ISO speed will automatically be raised in dark places shutter speed will increase reducing camera shake and subject blurring Select to put priority on image quality When you select Wl the camera also detects motion and sets the
88. n the shutter button is pressed halfway F Face Detect cannot be used when the LCD monitor is Green In focus Yellow Focusing difficulty Center option No AF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect or AiAF option Face Detect Feature e Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the positions of faces the camera recognizes At this point the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray When the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera focuses up to 9 green AF frames may appear e The camera will shoot using AiAF not the Face Detect function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display or if a face is not detected e The camera may mistakenly identify non human subjects as a face In certain cases faces may not be detected Examples If faces are at the edge of the screen or appear extremely small large dark or bright relative to the overall composition Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal or faces with a portion hidden suoljoun4 Bunooue pesueapy fei e4 Selecting a Subject to Focus On Face Select and Track el ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 Once the focus is fixed to a subject s face the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range To use the Face Select and Track function first configure the following settings Set AF Frame to Face Detect p 82
89. nt magnification moved or switched to a different frame p 106 To Cancel the Focus Check Press the shutter button halfway gt 2 lt 9 2 o o a Hd gt bel e 5 a c 5 fal e 5 a e Pressing the 4 button while the image is displayed will erase the image p 19 e You can check the focus even during playback mode p 105 el Selecting an AF Frame Mode a ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses The camera detects a face and sets the focus exposure and white balance 2 In addition the camera meters the subject so that the face ier Sa Face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires If Detect no face is detected the camera shoots using o d AiAF 1 Only in evaluative metering mode p 91 2 Only in J p 94 The camera automatically selects between 9 AiAF AF frames to focus on according to the LZ shooting conditions The AF frame will be fixed to center This is Center recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition TE select AF Frame 1 Press the Q button 2 In the e menu use the A or button to select AF Frame 2 Make settings 1 Use the or gt button to select Face Detect AiAF or Center 2 Press the Q button MENU 83 turned off The AF frame appears as follows whe
90. o not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Also do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet e Do not use in locations with poor ventilation The above mentioned can cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place If the batteries are left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur le Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise The resulting heat build up could damage the flash e Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Doing so could result in burns xipueddy RW il Preventing Malfunctions Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving
91. oading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations except Windows 2000 Install the software before downloading images via the direct al bi LS d Kl 4 eb D 3 transfer method for the first time Q 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor e The Drv button will light blue e Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear Direct Transfer Menu 2 Press the Dav button e Images not previously downloaded will download to the computer 32 Downloading Images to a Computer CR You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images ZS my All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer dD Transfers and saves to the computer only the 7 E New Images images that have not been previously E transferred L DPOF Trans Transfers and saves to the computer only the Images images with DPOF Transfer Order settings IE Select amp Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them The Wallpaper transferred images display as the background on the computer desktop All Images New Images DPOF Trans Images 1 Usethe A or button to select E or E and press the Dav button Th
92. on on images as they are recorded Date Stamp The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded Ensure that the camera s date time is set correctly beforehand p 13 The image size is fixed to the 2M 1600 x 1200 setting and the compression to Fine appropriate for printing L size or postcard size prints Button DISP 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Select a shooting mode 1 Set the mode switch to EN shooting 2 Set the mode dial to OU e You can also make this setting in other shooting modes except Easy and movie modes Embedding the Date in the Image Data 23 3 Select ES Date Stamp o 1 Press the button R 2 Use the A or button to select 5 Im P 3 Use the or button to S select El a e The area that will not print displays y 2 in gray e Press the g button to switch to Date A Time with the or gt button You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps e Set with the camera s Digital Print Order Format DPOF function Set Date option to On in Print Settings in the f amp Print menu e Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date See the Direct Print User Guide Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date See your printer user guide e Use the supplied software See the Software Starter Guide 24 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies i
93. ooting p 146 Shooting movies p 150 e Playback p 151 e Battery p 152 e TV monitor output p 152 e Printing with a direct print compatible printer p 153 Camera will not operate Power is not turned on Press the ON OFF button p 42 Memory card slot battery e Confirm that the Memory card slot cover is open battery cover is securely closed p 11 Batteries are loaded in the Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction direction p 10 Batteries are not the right e Use only unused AA size alkaline type batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries p 10 Battery charge is low and Replace the camera batteries with two the camera will not unused or fully charged batteries operate Change the p 10 batteries message Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 sold displays separately pp 36 170 Poor contact between Poor contact between camera and camera and battery battery terminals terminals Reload the batteries several times Burjooysajqnoay 144 Sounds come from the camera interior The camera s horizontal The camera s orientation mechanism vertical orientation was is operating There is no malfunction changed When the power is turned on Card locked message appears The SD memory card s or When recording to erasing from or SDHC memory card s formatting the memory card slide the write protect tab is set to write
94. optimum ISO speed As the shutter speed becomes even faster camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in Auto Noise may increase in the captured image compared to Bi e The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed e If the camera is set at 9 or EN the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information suoljoun Burjooys Desen Ajuowwog m D Shooting Using the Mode Dial I Mode Dial el Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings UU Auto p 15 DI Easy p 17 E Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting Portrait CA Landscape AN Night Snapshot Ss Kids amp Pets 28 Indoor SCN Special Scene p 67 Night Scene PY Sunset H Foliage Snow E Beach Fireworks Aquarium IB Movie pp 24 71 Allows you to select settings yourself such as the exposure compensation white balance or My Color settings cM Manual p 70 67 I Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Je ENTENTE EEN gt gt p 189 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting D A BD amp 32 or
95. ot charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to retain heat Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the Change the batteries message Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one s skin or other dirt If the battery usage time has considerably diminished If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished When charging the batteries insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging When charging completes in a space of a few minutes the battery charger indicator remains lit You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of nonuse If this happens after fully charging them use the batteries until their charge is depleted After doing this several times battery performance will be restored amp 169 e f you store batteries for a long period of time about 1 year it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 90 F in low humidity Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance Again if you do not use batt
96. other than the WAVE format is attached Standards JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System RAW image DE gt amp Unrecognized data type 48 Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the brighter the image By using the exposure compensation function you can correct the image brightness before shooting p 90 Sample Histograms wW P P Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Shooting Mode Item Options a Still Image QOD eS PN A ES Ez SSES P Movie De pp 24 71 FUNC Menu Menu Item ER Exposure Compensation p 90 White Balance moar D p 94 My Colors manaia p 97 Metering Mode p 91 Compression ajaja p 64 Recording Pixels Still LEMM IBIS p 63 Image E E when the date has not been set i Recording Pixels Movie p 74 49 Rec Menu Default setting Menu Item Options eg AF Frame Face Detect AiAF Center p 82 AF Point Zoom On Off p 78 Digital Zoom Still Image Standard Off 1 6x 2 0x p 55 Movies Standard Off In standard movie mode only Flash Settings Slow Synchro On Off Red Eye Corr On Off p 76 R
97. ower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt xipueddy i Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor These actions may damage it or lead to other problems vd Specifications All data is based on Canon s standard testing methods Subject to change without notice PowerShot A580 W Max wide angle T Max telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx 8 million Image Sensor 1 2 5 inch type CCD Total number of pixels Approx 8 3 million pixels Lens Digital Zoom 5 8 W 23 2 T mm 35mm film equivalent 35 W 140 T mm 2 6 W f 5 5 T Approx 4 0x Up to approx 16x in combination with the optical zoom Optical Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 5 inch type amorphous silicon TFT color LCD approx 115 000 dots Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus AF frame mode Face Detect 2 AiAF 9 points Center 1 AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face 2 If no face is detected AiAF 9 points is used Focusing Range From the front of the lens Normal 45 cm 1 5 ft infinity Macro 5 45 cm W 2 0 in 1 5 ft W 30 45 cm T 12 in 1 5 ft T Easy 5 cm 2 0 in infinity W 30 cm 12 in infinity T Kids amp Pets 1 m 3 3 ft infinity W T Shut
98. p System Map Supplied with Camera Ss mi Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Wrist Strap Memory Card 32 MB Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AA size Alkaline irae AV Cable AVC DC300 Battery and Charger Kit AC Adapter Kit CBK4 300 4 ACK800 E Battery Charger CB 5AH CB 5AHE E AA size NiMH batteries NB 3AH x4 NiMH Battery NB4 300 set of 4 E Compact Power Adapter AA size also available CA PS800 separately E Power Cord Two batteries are used for this camera System Map 35 C High Power Flash HF DC1 Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Direct Interface Cable Compact Photo Printers 2 3 SELPHY series PCMCIA Adapter USB Card PC Card Adapter Reader SD Memory Card SDC 128M SDC 512MSH USB Port PC Card Slot mt gt Video IN Termi Windows Macintosh Audio IN Terminal TV Video 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer 3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP 10 CP 100 CP 200 CP 300 4 Battery Charger CB 2LT CB 2LTE may also be used 5 Not sold in some regions 6 See the user guide supplied with the inkjet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables Q H S 5 e o eb D d 2
99. patible RUDI ciiin ensita Direct Transfer Display Language eeeeeeeeee Display Overlays eak DPOF Print Settings 126 Drive Mode s src 46 Easy MO ra nai 17 Embedding the Date in the Image RI Erase All ue derisive Erasing Exif Print F Face Detect ccceceeseeeeeee 82 Face Select and Track 84 File Numbering seeeeceeeeen 135 Flash Bettingen Shooting Focus Check Display F FOCUS OGK iristera Frame HRates G Grid Lines ccsscccsesesseeeeee 99 186 Index H High Power Flash 171 ele LEI 48 I Index Playback 104 Indicators eee eee 43 ISO Speed onnnnnnonnosnnnnaaeenaeeaeeee 65 J Jump Searching the Images 107 L LCD Monitor Display 53 Lens Retract M Mati Ocoruro 60 Memory Cards Estimated Capacities 181 Menu FUNC Menu 48 Play Menu Set up Menu eeeeeees 51 Zetting use eegbseieegd A4 Metering Mode EN Microphone ssassnnnennnenaeeeneeeeeaene 24 Mode Dal 66 Movie Shooting 24 71 Viewing Mute My Category ms My Colors iiei iieiriieinnanieiosieeta N Night Display 00 ee 54 Oo Overexposure Warning 54 P Power Kits eseeseeseeeeeeeees Power Saving eeeeeeee Pressing fully eeceeereeereees Pressing halfway aa Print EISi aein Print Method ou eee Print Share Button EDDBOEI eege EE PLOteCt s
100. play 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better E Macintosh os Mac OS X v10 3 v10 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU PowerPC G3 G4 G5 or Intel Processor RAM RAM 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Canon Utilities Space ImageBrowser 300 MB or more PhotoStitch 50 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels 32 000 Colors or better 28 I Preparing to Download Images With Windows 2000 ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer 1 Installing the software E Windows 1 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer s CD ROM drive 2 Click Easy Installation ee Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation gt Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started 3 Click Restart or Finish once the installation is complete When the installation is finished Restart or Finish will display Click gt the button that appears 4 Remove the CD ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears E Macintosh Double click the icon in the CD ROM window When the installer panel appears click Install Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed Downloading Images to a Computer 29 2 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer s USB port and
101. process any more Cannot complete Could not save a part of the print or transfer settings Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG image 157 Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images approx 1000 stored on the memory card Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images Lens error restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion and the power has been automatically turned off This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air Try turning the power back on and resume shooting or playback If this message continues to display contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens Exx xx number Camera detected an error Turn the power off and then back on then shoot or play back A problem exists if the error code reappears Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk If an error code displays directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check image in playback mode sabessalj jo jem EN ve Appendix Safety Precautions e Before using the camera please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the Safety Precautions section Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly e The s
102. protect tab upward p 165 Write protect The Date Time menu appears The lithium date battery Replace the lithium date battery charge is depleted p 173 The battery holder was The date and time settings need to be removed reset since they were lost p 13 Nothing displays The LCD monitor is set Press the DISP button to turn on the not to display LCD monitor p 53 Power Saving is set to Press any button other than the Display Off ON OFF button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on p 132 The display darkens The image in the LCD This is a normal occurrence in devices monitor will darken in containing CCDs and does not strong sunlight or bright constitute a malfunction This image light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies 145 Display flickers Display flickers when shot This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting flickering recorded in movies but not in still images A bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor Sometimes appears when This is anormal occurrence in devices shooting a bright subject containing CCDs and does not such as the sun or other constitute a malfunction This bar of light source light will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies appears A slow shutter speed has
103. r is required to view the PDF Manuals http Awww adobe com 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with ayy are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures Pease Read A er EE 264 ck Reade eee PEK d 6 Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images fJ Mode Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies ET Standard Mode Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map Lemme eege 39 Components Guide 40 WIWGIEMOS 24 cass eke EE 43 Basic Operations 44 de Menus and SOMS en e ANERE dE E EE A4 FY Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus 46 Using the LOD Menton co e ENEE ENEE EE A 53 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 55 Wir Using the Optical Zoom 55 Using the Digital Zoom Digital Tele Converter 55 Using the Flash 2 2 0 0 cece cece eee eee 59 W Shooting Close ups Macro 60 Using the Self Timer 000 cece eee 61 Changing the Recording Pixels Still Images 63 Table of Contents Changing the Compression Still lmages 150 Adjusting the ISO Sp d NEESS EENS N Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dials ccics oe eiian bese E dek tne AE EEN Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Shooting in the Manual Mode IW Movie Shooting Advanced Shooting Functions Ea Continuous Shooting SEELEN EE Gd he FAS
104. rames sec Ey Compact fm 160 x 120 recording pixels 15 frames sec 1 Default setting 2 When priority is on movie length rather than image quality select Ed You can shoot for twice as long in this mode compared to a file of the same size shot in the other modes e See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities p 182 e See Image Data Sizes Estimated p 182 75 Advanced Shooting Functions J Continuous Shooting el PETE eerie mee o p 189 In this mode the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down If you use the recommended memory card you can shoot continuously smooth continuous shooting at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full p 181 Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC 512MSH memory card sold separately to which low level formatting p 134 is conducted immediately before shooting Except AL Large Super Fine mode This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops the memory card may not be full 1 Press the button 1 Use the A or button to select Jal aj on R 2 shoot e The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down Recording will cease when the shutter button is released To Cancel Continuous Shooting
105. ravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the Canon European Warranty System EWS Booklet supplied with your camera For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the European Warranty System EWS Booklet Please Read Camera Body Temperature 7 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 141 Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language p 14 to change the language setting Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies CG Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map 10 Preparations F Preparations H f Installing the Batteries and Memory 4
106. recording type specific to another manufacturer s camera or an image that has been downloaded to a computer and altered Cannot magnify You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type an image edited with a computer or a movie Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera or data type or an image edited with a computer 156 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect In addition sound cannot be played back Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to J or an image shot in Wl Cannot assign to category You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera Cannot Modify Cannot apply red eye correction as no red eye is detected Cannot transfer When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu you attempted to select a RAW image an image with corrupted data an image taken with a different camera or data type You may have also attempted to select a movie when Wallpaper was selected in the Direct Transfer menu Protected You attempted to erase or edit a protected image movie or sound memo Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings Cannot
107. rrect video system Set the video system to the setting appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 52 153 Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer Securely connect the camera and are not properly printer with the specified cable connected The printer power is not Turn on the printer power turned on The print connection Select Print Method and select Auto method is not correct p 52 Burjooysajqnosy 154 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection Busy Image is being recorded onto the memory card red eye correction is being processed Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation p 10 Card locked The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected p 165 Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie Memory card error The memory card may be malfunctioning By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera you may be able to continue using it p 134 However if t
108. s My Colors settings or the shooting mode also releases the AE lock ka Use the FE lock to shoot when you want to use the flash fao Shooting with FE Lock a PNEVE CESO mee gt gt p 189 You can use FE lock to set the flash output for the best exposure of your subject regardless of the composition of the shot 1 l Turn on the LCD monitor 2 l Press the button to select DH On 3 Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button e H will display 5 Re aim the camera to compose the shot and shoot To Release the FE Lock Press the ISO button suoljoun4 Bunooue pasueapy 00 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Still Images el Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background 1 Adjust the exposure compensation 1 Press the button 2 Use the A or button to select and the or button to adjust the exposure compensation 3 Press the button To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to 0 Er WS Exposure shift is used to change the exposure when shooting movies p 88
109. s the wu button 3 Press the zoom lever toward w and shoot e The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor e The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels the zoom factor appears in blue e Press the zoom lever toward Wl to zoom out m ue suoloun Bupooue p sn Ajuowwo5 a 58 Shooting with the Digital Tele Converter The digital tele converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele converter a lens used in telephoto shooting TE select Digital Zoom 1 Press the Q button MENU 2 In the e menu use the or button to select Digital Zoom 2 Make settings 1 Use the or button to select 1 6x or 2 0x 2 Press the VO button MENU 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot e and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor e The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels the icon and the zoom factor appear in blue 59 P Using the Flash el PNEVE CES m exec gt gt p 189 1 Press the 4 button 1 Use the or gt button to select the flash settings EM Auto E On A Off e You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed p 76 You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon i appears suo
110. s whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off as there is risk that such batteries may leak overheat or burst Always check the seals on store bought batteries before loading them as some batteries may come with defective seals Do not use batteries with defective seals Never use batteries that look like this Batteries with all or part of the seal electrical insulation sheath peeled off Oc The negative terminal is correctly formed protruding from the metal base but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base B The positive electrode plus terminal is flat 161 e Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards e Do not place anything such as tablecloths carpets bedding or cushions on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort resulting in fire When recharging the Canon AA size NiMH batteries use only a specified battery charger The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment Do not use it with other products There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact wi
111. sestegekgtegekEeugeuks erusee Rec Review Recording Pixels Red Eye Correction Playback 115 Red Eye Correction Shooting 76 Red Eye Reduction 0s10101 76 Registering Settings 101 Reset Al 140 ROSIZO ecco ice eee deefe 120 RESUME sariari 18 Review 49 Review Info 80 e t2 S Safety Zoom D I Self Timer a61 Shooting Mode 66 Functions Available e Shutter button 15 Slide Ghows n saneoneeeeeeeeeee eneee 114 Sound Memos 122 Start up Image eee 51 System Map 34 T Telephoto siais 55 Transfer Settings DPOF 130 Transitions icccsces22scctassceeedeet 113 TV Set eet seen 141 vV Video Output Signal 141 Viewfinder VOM EE WwW White Balance 94 Wide Angle 55 Wrist Strap sssrini 12 Index 187 188 Disclaimer e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions e Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice e No part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon s Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted
112. shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only e AF frames do not display in WB mode Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass when you shoot a subject through glass suoljoun4 Bunooue pasueapy ae Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 6 PEE eee mee gt gt p 189 You can set the exposure and focus separately This is effective when shooting on ski slopes beaches and other scenes where there is an extremely strong contrast between the background and a backlit subject or a mix of bright and dark areas You can set an exposure that best matches the shot you wish to take H Turn on the LCD monitor sl Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 3 Lock the exposure and shoot Still Images 1 Press the button to select J Off 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button e The exposure is locked and J displays 3 Re aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully To release the AE lock press the ISO button again Movies 1 Press the ISO button The exposure is locked AE lock and the exposure shift bar appears 2 Use the or button to change the exposure and shoot To release the AE lock press the ISO button again Pressing the MENU button or changing the white balance setting
113. t the basic operating procedures Explanations in this guide are based on the camera s default settings at time of purchase Specifications are subject to change without prior notice As a result the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the actual camera You can use SD memory cards SDHC SD High Capacity memory SBD cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera These memory cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide 6 Please Read 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 Inc its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including memory cards that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable 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 cont
114. ter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter Shutter Speeds 1 60 1 2000 sec 15 1 2000 sec Total shutter speed range Available range varies by shooting mode e Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or slower operate with noise reduction 177 Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average or Spot 1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF 2 Fixed to center Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Auto High ISO Auto 2 ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness 2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode subject brightness and subject movement However the ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto White Balance Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H or Custom The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF Built in Flash Auto on off e Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF Built in Flash Range 30 cm 3 5 m 12 in 11 ft Wy 30 cm 2 2 m 12 in 7 2 ft T e Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance Shooting Modes Auto Easy Manual Image zone Portrait Landscape Night Snapshot Kids amp Pets Indoor SCN
115. th other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight In particular remain at least one meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields such as credit cards away from the speaker of the camera Such items may lose data or stop working xipueddy Ri 12 N Cautions Equipment 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 Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens The above mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds Such conditions could lead to damage e Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas e During shooting do not allow metal objects such as pins or keys or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug Such conditions could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage 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 D
116. the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If condensation forms on the camera remove the memory card and batteries and set the camera aside in room temperature to allow the condensation to naturally evaporate before using the camera again Battery This camera uses AA size alkaline batteries or Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately While it is possible to use AA size nickel cadmium batteries performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand the operating time of the batteries you purchase may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods you are recommend to use of Canon AA size NiMH batteries sold separately Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used Also due to their specifications alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries 165 Never mix unused and partially used batteries The partially used batteries may leak Do not install the batteries with their terminals G and reversed Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers Before
117. tically cease if the memory card becomes full F If the Shots option is set to 2 or more shots the following Changing the Recording Pixels Still Images el PNEVE eerie mere gt gt p 189 1 Select the recording pixels 1 Press the button 2 Use the A or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels 3 Press the button Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose High Printing to about A3 size Dags 8M 3264 x 2448 Ze x 420 mm 11 7 x 16 5 in Printing to about A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in Printing to about Letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in Printing to about A5 size 148 x 210 mm 6 x 8 3 in Printing postcard size prints 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in Printing L size prints 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in Sending images as e mail Low attachments or shoot more images Printing date stamped images p 22 in suoljouny Bupooue Desen Ajuowwo5 il Medium 1 5M 2592 x 1944 Medium 2 3M 2048 x 1536 Medium 3 2M 1600 x 1200 smal 0 3M 640 x 480 F L size or postcard size you can check Date Stamp eg 1600 1200 the print area at a 3 2 aspect ratio as you shoot Printing on wide size paper you can check w 3264 x 1832 the composition at a 16 9 aspect ratio Widescreen Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border Approximate recording pixel numbers are show
118. tings 1 Use the A or button to select an option CAI Es 2 Use the or button to make settings 3 Press the Q button MENU 3 1 Press the Q button The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer eiawey y Bulunbyuog _ iaa Formatting Memory Cards el You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data Please note that formatting initializing a memory card erases all data including protected images and other file types 1 Select Format 1 Press the Q button 2 Use the or button to select the menu 3 Use the A or button to select Format 4 Press the Ge button 2 Make settings 1 Use the or gt button to select OK 2 Press the button e To perform a low level format use the 4 button to select Low Level RSC Format and the or button to add a check mark e You can stop formatting a memory card when Low Level Format is selected by pressing the FUNC SET button You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted but its data will be erased Low Level Format We recommend you select Low Level Format when you think that the recording reading speed of a memory card has dropped A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards Lee Resetting the File Number ellen Th
119. to the camera s DIGITAL terminal Open the camera s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector Q H S 5 e H Li D 2 USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 3 Preparing to download images to the computer 1 Set the mode switch to gt playback to turn the camera on The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the F If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears click Yes computer when you attach the camera and open a connection 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 4 Open the CameraWindow E Windows Select Canon CameraWindow and click OK If the window above does not appear click the Start menu and select All Programs or Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow CameraWindow and CameraWindow CameraWindow appears E Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer If it fails to appear click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop Preparations for downloading images are now finished Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section p 31 except Windows 2000 downloading images using the computer e With Windows 2000 you can download images using the computer Fl e Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details on Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Downl
120. used display properly during shooting the Slow recording cards movie will be recorded correctly on Cards formatted on a the memory card Recording time will different camera or a display properly if you format the computer memory card in this camera Cards which have had excluding slow recording memory images recorded and cards p 134 erased repeatedly displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped There is insufficient free e Try the following procedures space in the camera s Format the card with a low level built in memory format before filming p 134 Lower the recording pixels or frame rate p 74 Use a high speed memory card SDC 512MSH etc Zoom does not operate Zoom lever was pressed Operate the zoom before shooting in while shooting in movie movie mode p 55 Note the digital mode zoom is available while shooting only in Standard movie mode fe Playback Cannot play back You attempted to play Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back may play back if they are another camera or images added to the camera using the edited with a computer supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser File name was changed e Set the file name or location on the file with a computer or file format structure of the camera Refer location was changed to the Software Starter Guide for details Images cannot b
121. utton to select an image to print and press the Drv button The Ly button will blink blue and printing will start Printing 21 Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the Drv button immediately after shooting or playing back an image You can then print the images from the print list easily when connecting the camera to a printer Add to the Print List 1 Press the Dav button still images only 2 Add to the print list 1 Usethe or button to select the number of print copies 2 Use the or button to select Add 3 Press the button To remove an image from the print list press the Dv button again use the or gt button to select Remove and press the FUNC SET button Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer 2 Print the image 1 Usethe A or button to select Number of copies to print Print now e You can use the or button to confirm the images added to the print list Press the button e Printing will start e If printing is halted and resumed printing will start from the next image in the queue Q H S 5 e H Li D 2 3 D lt sS o D E a D 22 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data This section explains how to embed date informati
122. xels etc FUNC SET button FUNC menu Display Overlays MENU button Rec menu Digital Tele Converter T 1 6x 2 0x 4 Digital Zoom Factor MENU button Rec menu Safety Zoom W Macro A W button ISO Speed SO button Flash MAA button Drive Mode m SS Dn 17 button Auto Rotate Fel Fl Be MENU button Setup menu SJO Create Folder R i MENU button Setup menu 47 About the Battery Charge Indicator When the battery charge is low faq will blink in red in the LCD monitor Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time PI ayback Mode Detailed Histogram Low Battery Displayed image number Total number of images s Folder Number File Number suoneiado aIseg Shooting information Shooting Date Time Information Displayed Setting Method Print List Drv button MENU button Print menu Red Eye Correction Function Resized image EBI Image with Sound Memo 9 Protection Status J MENU button Play menu Compression Still Images Recording Pixels Still Images FUNC SET button FUNC menu Movie IW Auto Category H Fa Ga MENU button Rec menu My Category EES Ga 3 ES ESE MENU button Play menu The following information may also be displayed with some images A file in a format

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