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1. 1 Also available for purchase separately 2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available Interface Cable IFC 400PCU 3 High Power Flash HF DC1 also supported 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 Note that availability varies by area and some accessories may no longer be available Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Cover Advanced Guide Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mod Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and Shooting describes shooting and playback options wie Playback Mode Setting Menu ONO essani 23 Shutter Button cceeeeeeeeees 24 Shooting Display Options 24 FUNC Menu ccceeeeeeeeeeaes 25 MENU Menu
2. 64 Protecting Images 0ccce 65 Erasing IMAGES wississsisssenciesassnennnins 67 Rotating IMAGES viviccatarssssacesecnssavee 68 Editing Still Images 000 69 6 Setting Menu 72 Adjusting Basic Camera PICU ONS vcaiziceeeeece es 73 Z Accessories ussen 79 Optional Accessories 05 80 Using Optional Accessories 81 Printing IMAQE S cccccssecceeeees 83 Using an Eye Fi Card 00 90 8 Appendix 92 Troubleshooting 0 ccccceees 93 On Screen Messages 0066 95 On Screen Information 97 Functions and Menu Tables 99 Handling Precautions 103 SMe CINICANONG cecn ss cosets 103 e ES EEE T S E 106 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basie Operations Basie Guide __ Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Shoot Use camera determined settings Auto Mode cccccssseeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow 1140 1140 Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks 1140 40 Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect 42 42 Miniature Effect 143 Toy Camera Effect 44 Fish Eye Effect 142 Monochrome 144 While adjusting image settings Live View Control cccccceeeeeees 41 Focus on TACOS waieai
3. Press the lt gt button repeatedly until LIVE Live View Control LIVE is displayed Easy picture adjustment Press the lt gt button choose LIVE in to create desired effects the menu and choose the desired option H25 2 Shoot Still Images Movies Shoot portraits Portrait Take shots of people with a softening effect Still Images z2 Shoot under low light Low Light Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low light conditions Still Images Movies 8 Shoot with snowy backgrounds Snow against snowy backgrounds Vivid shots of fireworks D In 2 mode mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake G 795 mode resolution is M 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed Bright natural colored shots of people Still Images Movies Shoot fireworks Fireworks Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Still Images Movies Brightness Color Customization Live View Control Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows 1 Enter LIVE mode Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 40 and choose LIVE 2 Configure the setting Press the lt w gt button to access the setting screen Press the lt
4. Bae S j ay 1280x720 1710 time remaining Shoot high definition HD movies Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details Hah 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD ag 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition Q e In chogi mode black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Still Images Contents Checking for Closed Eyes eee Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Z is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes wt 1 Configure the setting Q Press the lt MENU gt button choose Blink Detection on the tab and then choose On 26 O 2 Shoot gt is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Other Shooting Modes Lamp Setting On Red Eye Corr Off 5 Playback Mode Review image after shooting Blink Detection On 6 Setting Menu Date Stamp G Off 7 Accessories Index e When you have specified multiple shots in Cc mode this function is only available for the final shot e Aframe is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have selected 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold in Display Time 459 e The frame is not displayed when Display Time is set to Quick Q459 Customize shooting functions on
5. To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date Time setting manually Before using the world clock be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone as described in Setting the Date and Time _ 12 Time Zone 1 Specify your destination Choose Time Zone and then press the lt gt button Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose XK World and then press the lt gt button Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose the destination To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose 3 Press the lt gt button 2 Switch to the destination time zone Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose World and then press the lt MENU gt button gt X is now shown on the shooting screen On Screen Information 1197 Select an option 02 02 2013 10 00 a Home A World 5H Select Time Zone MENU fa Time Zone Select an option 02 02 2013 10 00 02 02 2013 11 00 a Home A World SETRA CAERON IMENU fam e Adjusting the date or time while in X mode 1112 will automatically update your ff Home time and date Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics S
6. For Windows follow the steps introduced a Ay SF pe below sem In the screen that displays click the lime link to modify the program Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and then click OK Change program You can change the program to use for this task eer Import pictures and videos using Windows Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index G Double click 3 Save the images to the computer Click Import Images from Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images gt Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date After images are saved close CameraWindow press the lt gt gt button to turn the camera off and unplug the cable For instructions on viewing images on a computer refer to the Software Guide A17 In Windows 7 if the screen in step 2 is not displayed click the 8 icon in the taskbar To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2 If CameraWindow is not displayed click the Start menu and choose All Programs gt Canon Utili
7. 1188 e If you edit images and save them as new images _ 69 71 a message is displayed and the images that were found are no longer shown Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Still Images 1 Magnify an image Moving the zoom lever toward lt Q gt will zoom in and magnify the image and G3 is displayed You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever To zoom out move the zoom lever toward lt s gt You can return to single image display by continuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed To move the display position press the lt a gt lt w gt lt q gt lt p gt buttons While G33 is displayed you can switch to G39 ct by pressing the lt A gt button To switch to other images while zoomed press the lt q gt lt gt buttons Press the lt gt button again to restore the original setting Approximate Position of Displayed Area G e You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the lt MENU gt button Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows Each image is displayed for about three seconds Choose a slideshow transition and start playback Press
8. 42 Custom white balance 000 51 D Date time Adding date stamps 008 395 Changing isseire 13 59 Date time battery cccccceeeeees 13 SENGS sccectaortadecenosnsenteonvereneaueessees 12 World ClOG Ran cessasexecenorsti rer sasaxeexcwnas 76 Defaults gt Reset all Digital ZOGIN viscsciciciresiexsincediatibeonexietes 32 Display language 2 0 0 sssaneierdaseacennss 14 DPOF x sectasasisetnvscuitrtannsn aiia aa 86 Drive Mode si iciciecscuientaxiuasedsedebannaxtenaeds 52 E Eco WO Gs caccidvaccuscsencauuseeedapnedoseivet 35 97 Editing ICONS sc nirnzsnctsccteeeusceeosntisectoanesc 70 Red eye Correction 0 cee 71 Resizing IMAGES cccceceeeeeeeeees 69 Ee eee ET 67 Error messages cscsdunicesiicnernctviensacsaienns 95 Exposure AE OCK et ceancssiiesaryuiveneca eee esiese ee 49 Compensation ccccccseeeeeeeeeees 48 F 2c Geer eee ener ere eer eee 56 Eye Fi cards cect eee eras 2 90 F Face AiAF AF frame mode 53 Face self timer shooting mode 45 Fe OC ceee E es ee 56 File MWIMDGSMNG wcceiiscesecissivseceidsasesuvacese 75 Fireworks shooting mode 40 Fish eye effect shooting mode 42 Flash Deactivating flash 34 Si eee ee arene een ee cere eer eters ae 56 Focusing AF AMES wessccssncisicteececcvcsteaiceddences 53 AF NOC orre eranen 55 AF point ZOOM sn0sencsssassectecacses 58 59 Servo AF oo c
9. Turn the camera on and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process gt The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new functions Installation may take some time depending on computer oc performance and the Internet connection Click Finish or Restart on the screen after installation Turn the camera off and disconnect the cable e Using the software you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet Some software excluded e The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible e Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera model if you have several cameras you must use each camera to update to its latest version of the software Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration For other functions refer to the help system of the relevant software some software excluded 1 Connect the camera to the computer Follow step 3 in Installing the Software 118 to connect the camera to a computer 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow Press the lt gt button to turn the camera on Ona Macintosh computer CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer
10. ccccssseeeeeseees 26 KI gt Indicator Display 0000008 27 Shooting Mode Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting To turn the camera off press the ON OFF button again ty Playback Mode Q Press the lt gt gt button to turn the camera on and view your shots To turn the camera off press the lt P gt button again e To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the lt P gt button e To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway 1124 e The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the lt P gt button Cover Power Saving Features Auto Power Down Preliminary Notes and Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen Display Off and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity In about two more minutes the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway 1124 Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera tu
11. 97 Functions and Menu Tables 99 Handling Precautions 103 4 G Specifications 0ccee 103 If you think there is a problem with the camera first check the following If the items below do not solve your problem contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Power Nothing happens when the ON OFF button is pressed e Confirm that the battery is charged 7110 e Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way 1111 e Confirm that the memory card battery cover is fully closed 1111 e Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times The battery is depleted quickly e Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the battery a little by putting it in your pocket for example ensuring that the terminals do not touch any metal objects e If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging it has reached the end of its life Purchase a new battery The battery is swollen e Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns However if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Display ona TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV 1181 Shooting Cannot shoot e In Playback mode 1114 press the shutter button halfway 1124 Strange display on the
12. Choosing Images Individually 2 Protect the images Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Camera Basics Protect 1 Choose Select Protect and then press the lt gt Following step 2 in Using the Menu ea button Mode L165 choose Select and press the Other Shooting lt 9 gt button MENU pa Modes 2 Choose an image Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an Q e To cancel protection for groups of images choose Unlock in step 2 image and then press the H gt button lom is displayed Setting Menu To cancel selection press the lt gt SETIA MENU Lone button again lol is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images Protect 3 Protect the image Press the lt MENU gt button A Accept changes confirmation message is displayed Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose Stop UR Ok and then press the lt gt button D e Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3 Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 1165 cannot be erased 1 Choose an image to erase Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image Press the lt gt button After Erase is displayed press the lt 4q gt lt p
13. Playback Mode Focusing Range 1152 53 a A oTo Jolofolofofo ofols ojolo o Eien a JO o ojo o o ol ojo o ojo o Accessories O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Settings Dark Light 2 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 3 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots 4 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set 1143 100 Shooting Menu Shooting Function AF Frame 153 Faceaia o o ojojojojo o ojo ojo o TrackingaF O o jJojoj o loj o ojo jo Center lo o jJo oj jo o jojojo ojo jojo piata Zoom 1132 O Oy Oo O71 Ol PO TO LO AF Point Zoom _ 58 oO Jol Oo jojo ojo ojojojo ojo ojo jo Servo AF 54 cocan ojo oOjejojojo i RA on _ o j ojoj o jojo o jo ojo ojo oj ol of l0lo o ol lololojojojojojojojo ing H Slol ojoloj jo a lojojo H Tool Jolo ed es SES SM ds ey of O JO O JOfoOfofojofo ojojojojo o i N Ate OO Saale eheee of loj oj o ojoj oj o ojo ojo ojo o Shooting Mode AUTO P LVE 9 D Ak AFCO aR Be gga Function Review image after shooting 159 y ees OOOO OGoOuooEE Blink Detection 1137 of 8 JO O jojo ojoj ojo ojo ojo ojo jo Grid Lines 1157 on Cid JO 0 jojo ojo ojo ojo ojo ojo o
14. e Before using the product please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the product is used correctly e The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons or damage to the equipment e Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death e Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people s eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight In particular remain at least 1 meter 39 inches away from infants when using the flash e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Strap Putting the strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation e Use only recommended power sources e Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the product e Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts e To avoid the risk of injury do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged e Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke a strange smell or otherwise behaves abnormally e Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the product e Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids e Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This c
15. Cancel e Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely When transferring or disposing of memory cards take steps to protect personal information if necessary as by physically destroying cards G e The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity Low Level Formatting Perform low level formatting in these cases Memory card error is displayed the camera is not working correctly card image reading writing is slower continuous shooting is slower or movie recording suddenly stops Low level formatting erases all data on a memory card Before low level formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up On the screen in step 2 of Formatting Memory Cards 1174 press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Low Level Format and then press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to select this option A 4 icon is displayed Follow step 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 1174 to continue with the formatting process Format Format memory card 7 5GB 409MB used v Low Level Format Cancel OK Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Accessories Preliminary Notes and Legal Information D
16. Playback Mode Setting Menu e For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card see Number of Shots per Memory Card 1_ 104 Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow gt The battery will pop up Remove the memory card Push the memory card in until it clicks and then slowly release it gt The memory card will pop up a Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the Date Time screen is displayed when you turn the camera on Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date You can also add a date stamp to shots if you wish 1135 1 Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button The Date Time screen is displayed Date Time 2 Set the date and time Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose an option Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to specify the date and time When finished press the lt A gt button P Set Date Time 02 02 2013 10 0 mm dd yy 36t v IMENU Sate SET Meas AF 02 02 2013 10 00 3 Set the home time zone Eo a Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose your home time zone ee YS New York MENU Racaullcammm SET KO Preliminary N
17. To adjust the volume when the bar is no longer displayed press the lt gt lt w gt buttons 5 Pause playback To pause or resume playback press the lt gt button gt After the movie is finished Gag gt is displayed i er gt Play Movie ig Movie playback begins gn Si AR Sis amp ta 2 X AA Volume Indicator K To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode press the lt MENU gt button and on the P tab choose Resume and then Last shot To change the transition shown between images press the lt MENU gt button choose Transition on the P tab and then press the lt 4 gt lt gt buttons to choose the effect Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the lt w gt button to view other information on the screen or to hide the information For details on the information displayed see Playback Detailed Information Display 98 100 0002 ial 2 14 ay PO 1 125 a Spy VASO AY 4 0 4 TE MEO EAJ 1 99MB 1600x1200 02 02 13 10 00 No Information Display Simple Information Detailed Information Display D
18. You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed Instead you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway O Press the lt MENU gt button choose AF Frame Face AiAF Continuous AF on the tab and then Digital Zoom On choose Off L126 AF Point Zoom Off Servo AF Off Helps avoid missing sudden photo Continuous AF opportunities because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway Conserves battery power because the camera does not focus constantly Lamp Setting Still Images Movies emna oes aa l m imi Shooting with the AF Lock ee Information Contents The focus can be locked After you lock the focus the focal position will not Basic Operations change even when you release your finger from the shutter button i Basic Guide Camera Basics 1 Lock the focus i With the shutter button pressed halfway press the lt q gt button gt The focus is now locked and AFL is Smart Auto displayed Mode To unlock the focus release the shutter Seer ie button and press the lt q gt button again In this case AFL is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot Playback Mode Setting Menu Stilllmages Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene Press th
19. button Adjust volume with the lt a gt lt w gt buttons as needed Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows Volume Choose Volume and then press the Start up Vol lt 9 gt button Choose an item and then press the lt 4 gt lt gt buttons to adjust the volume Operation Vol m Selftimer Vol aa Shutter Volume Hiding Hints and Tips i Display of hints and tips for camera functions can be deactivated tT Choose Hints amp Tips and then choose Mute Off Off Volume Hints amp Tips Off Date Time 02 02 13 10 00 Time Zone ai Lens Retract 41min Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows tT Choose LCD Brightness and then HUSUNI 02 02 13 10 00 press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to adjust the UL sis ft brightness Lens Retract 41 min LCD Brightness seem meme Start up Image On Q e For maximum brightness press and hold the lt w gt button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single image display This will override the LCD Brightness setting on the ff tab To restore the original brightness press and hold the lt w gt button again for at least one second or restart the camera Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Pla
20. restricted such as inside airplanes and medical facilities Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Denotes the possibility of injury e When holding the camera by the strap be careful not to bang it subject it to strong impacts or shocks or let it get caught on other objects e Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera e Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts If the screen cracks injury may result from the broken fragments e When using the flash be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash e Avoid using placing or storing the product in the following places Places subject to direct sunlight Places subject to temperatures above 40 C 104 F Humid or dusty areas These could cause leakage overheating or an explosion of the battery resulting in electrical shock fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment e Do not aim the camera at bright light sources such as the sun on a clear day Doing so may damage the image sensor e When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location be careful not to all
21. 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 0 VA 0 07 A 100 V 0 04 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2V 0 41A Charging Time Approx 2 hr when using NB 11L Charge Indicator Charging orange Fully charged green two indicator system Operating Temperatures 5 40 C 41 104 F e All data is based on tests by Canon e Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 105 A Accessories sc rriiavesnevssavsceendecndystezenvtes 80 Pate SiN sas aude sa vaasdecciewsscademeativcineececs 49 AF TWAIN S ss osisesicsssivsareeusinareeasenshouncsisencl 53 AFIOCKk in eee eee 55 AUTO mode shooting mode 14 29 AV cable aR ane ere te eee ene ne ere 81 B Batteries gt Date time date time battery Power SAVING siccinissaxiccaxcreccindssanaxns 23 Battery CHANGING six cctuvcaevSindtesdieiescseuchesds 10 Lev l 97 Power SAVING 4 ios nrecaieseiitc 23 Battery charger ccccccccssssssseeeeeeeeeees 2 Blink detection cxccstccsscinsdansucassiescuinsduesin 37 C Camera Reset all 0 0 cccceceeceeeeeeeeesssseeeeees 78 Center AF frame mode 0 54 Color white balance c0 51 Continuous Shooting ccccecceeeeeeees 52 Creative filters shooting mode
22. Menu 2 Check the focus Press the shutter button halfway The face detected as the main subject is now magnified To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 e The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen or if the camera detects subject movement D G e The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 132 or Tracking AF 154 Still Images a Changing the Image Display Style After Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting J Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Review image after shooting 1 Access the Review image after shooting screen Press the lt MENU gt button choose Review image after shooting on the 23 tab and then press the lt gt button H26 2 Configure the setting Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Display Time Press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons to choose the desired option To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Quick Display Time 4 Quick Brief display after shooting MENU fm Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again Displays images for the specified time Even while the shot is 2 sec 4 sec displayed you can take another shot by pressin
23. Set the white ee balance under the same light source that will illuminat hot Basic Guide By adjusting white balance WB you can make image colors look more ai ec al ea ee natural for the scene you are shooting Follow the steps in Adjusting White Press the lt gt button choose AWB in Balance 11151 to choose 4 Camera Basics the menu and choose the desired option mori NG mee ara prain white le ad Smart Auto 2925 so that the entire screen is white Press Mode AND Auto i ieee the lt MENU gt button Other Shooting gt The option you configured is now Modes Shoots using previously set custom white balance gt The tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded Automatically adjusts WB setting for the scene displayed e Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data IWR Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Playback Mode conditions Setting Menu 5 Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions in the shade or at twilight Accessories For shooting under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and Tungsten mE oe as similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white Index nN fluorescent lighting wiz Fluorescent For shooting under day
24. about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately 80 even if the camera is left off e Once the date time battery is depleted the Date Time screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on Follow the steps in Setting the Date and Time 1112 to set the date and time 1 Access the camera menu Press the lt MENU gt button Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix BO o ESEE Cover H i Still Images Movies Display Language N 3 Preliminary Notes and o Contents E Follow these instructions to turn the camera on shoot still images or Basic Operations Y 1 Enter Playback mode movies and then view them Change the display language as needed o Press the lt gt button Shooting Smart Auto For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Advanced Guide Camera Basics 2 Access the setting screen Press and hold the lt gt button and then press the lt MENU gt button Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 1 Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button onzo CD The startup screen is displayed Engli
25. battery CB 2LF Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet CB 2LFE Plug the power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet gt The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins gt When charging is finished the lamp turns green 3 Remove the battery After unplugging the battery charger remove the battery by pushing it in and up Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu D e To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition do not charge 4 it continuously for more than 24 hours For battery chargers that use a power cord do not attach the charger or cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery see Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time 71104 Charged batteries gradually lose their charge even when they are not used Charge the battery on or immediately before the day of use The charger can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the batter
26. button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops gt Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full Still Images Movies D e f the camera is turned on while the lt w gt button is held down the camera will no longer sound To activate sounds again press the lt MENU gt button and choose Mute on the fT tab and then press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose Off Still Images D A flashing B icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still e If your shots are dark despite the flash firing move closer to the subject For details on the flash range see Flash Range 11104 e The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway For details on the focusing range shooting range see Shooting Range _ 104 e To reduce red eye and to assist in focusing the lamp may be activated when shooting in low light conditions e A blinking icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait or release it and press it again G e You can change how long images are displayed after shots 1159 Preliminary Notes and Legal Infor
27. the tab of the menu as follows For instructions on menu functions see MENU Menu 1126 Still Images Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway or that lights up to reduce red eye when you shoot in low light conditions with the flash o Configure the setting ae Press the lt MENU gt button choose re ERr Lamp Setting on the tab and then Blink Detection Off choose Off L126 Date stamp G8 lt On To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots f Camera Basics enhanced with unique image effects or captured using Smart Auto i ode special functions 5 Playback Mode G Setting Menu 7 Accessories Specific Scenes cc cceees 40 Applying Special Effects 42 Special Modes for Other Purposes ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 45 Choose a mode matching the shooting scene and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots 1 Choose a shooting mode
28. the lt gt button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 11125 gt The slideshow will start a few seconds after Loading image is displayed Press the lt MENU gt button to stop the slideshow LFF Off Start slideshow without transition effects e The camera s power saving functions 123 are deactivated during slideshows G e To pause or resume slideshows press the lt gt button e You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the lt q gt lt p gt buttons For fast forward or fast rewind hold the lt q gt lt P gt buttons down e In image search mode 1163 only images matching search conditions are played Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Changing Slideshow Settings amaai Oe aes Notes and You can set up slideshows to repeat and you can change the transitions E Protecting Images Legal Information between images and the display duration of each image Contents eS Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Basic Operations 167 gt 1 Access the setting screen R6 Basic Guide Slideshow z lt gt Erase i eae on the TET i Press the lt A gt button and then choose Protect 64 z Om in the menu 125 Protected Rotate 464 is displayed Came
29. 0 83 Playback gt Viewing Portrait Shooting mode 0 06 40 Poster effect shooting mode 42 Power gt AC adapter kit Batteries gt Battery gt Battery and charger kit gt Compact power adapter Power SAVING vitwiduters wien eceies 23 PT APING S 83 Program 2 ape eT ere eo eee 48 Protecting su ckssxsctnnasessinensnesxousduoctxendinces 65 P shooting mode 48 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix 106 R Red eye correction cccseeeeees 36 71 ROGELIO 78 Resizing IMAGES ccccesseseesseeeeeeenees 69 Resolution image SiZ ccccccceees 36 Rotating 2 5 cots stunsnesamaeveeesanuesduecavessnbacsvec 68 S Screen Display language c cccssseeeeees 14 EONS anaiok eresi anadenia ipare 97 98 Menu gt FUNC menu Menu SD SDHC SDXC memory cards gt Memory cards Searching exces cbenvesixntoenmswrsacsemisuesczetae 63 SelftiMe naccrarar nn 33 2 second self timer c 33 Customizing the self timer 34 Face self timer shooting mode 45 SOMO AP ennea 54 Shooting Shooting date time gt Date time Shooting information 06 97 DIGS SOW vc ccscccensistcesnatinaarintantinnieuauinas 64 Snow shooting mode 0000 40
30. 97 No information is displayed Information is displayed G e Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light making it easier to check how shots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images For playback display options see Switching Display Modes 62 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC menu as follows Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode 1100 or playback mode 11102 1 Access the FUNC menu Press the lt gt button 2 Choose a menu item Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose a menu item and then press the lt gt or lt gt gt button In some menu items functions can be specified simply by pressing the lt gt Options or lt P gt button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function Self Timer Set Self Timer Menu Items 3 Choose an option Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose an option Options labeled with a MW icon can be configured by pressing the lt MENU gt button To ret
31. AB Adjusting Other Settings Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes The following settings can also be adjusted on the ff tab e Video System 1481 e Eye Fi Settings 290 Playback Mode Accessories Appendix Restoring Defaults Preliminary Notes and Legal Information If you accidentally change a setting you can restore default camera Content settings Basic Operations Basic Guide Reset All Choose Reset All and then press the lt gt button Reset settings to default Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Camera Basics gt Default settings are now restored Smart Auto Mode Cancel Other Shooting Modes e The following functions are not restored to default settings fT tab settings Date Time 1412 Time Zone 176 Language EF 114 and Video System 1481 Custom white balance data you have recorded 1151 Shooting mode 40 Playback Mode Accessories Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the Camera Basics camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories Smart Auto f g oqe and other compatible accessories sold separately Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode G Setting Menu Optional Accessories 80 Us
32. Canon PowerShot Ac500 Fo werShot A2550 Camera User Guide Cee eee ENGLISH e Before use be sure to read this guide including the safety precautions e Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly e Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future Next page EN Previous page EJ Page before you clicked a link e Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages To jump to the beginning of a chapter click the chapter title at right From chapter title pages you can access topics by clicking their titles CANON INC 2013 CEL SU3HA210 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Before use make sure the following items are included in the package If anything is missing contact your camera retailer Battery Pack NB 11L WS 800 e Amemory card is not included BENS Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Warranty System Booklet The following memory cards sold separately can be used regardless of capacity e SD memory cards e SDHC memory cards a e SDXC memory cards Se e Eye Fi cards Cards conforming to SD standards However not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera About Eye Fi Cards This product is not gu
33. Images to a Photobook Select All Images Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 1188 choose Select All Images and press the lt gt button Press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Set 1 copy per image Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook Clear All Selections Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 1188 choose Clear All Selections and press the lt gt button Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Deselect all images Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Movies Before using an Eye Fi card always confirm that local use is permitted 42 Inserting a prepared Eye Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo sharing website Images are transferred by the Eye Fi card Refer to the card s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems e When using an Eye Fi card keep the following points in mind Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when Eye Fi trans is set to Disable 1191 Remove the Eye Fi card before entering hospitals aircraft or oth
34. Modes 5 Playback Mode Zoom Factor 2 Move the zoom lever toward lt gt again G Setting Menu gt The camera zooms in even closer on the 7 ETET TE subject Index O e Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar which indicates the zoom position The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range White range optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy Ki G Yellow range digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy ZoomPlus Blue range digital Zoom range where the image will appear grainy 39 Cover gt Once you start the self timer the lamp Preliminary Notes and will blink and the camera will play a self Legal Information timer sound Contents Basic Operations Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings 1136 the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1 e Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows 35mm 3 gt Two seconds before the shot the blinking film equivalent and sound will speed up The lamp will Basic Guide 28 560 mm 28 140 mm with optical zoom alone remain lit in case the flash fires Still Images Movies To cancel shooting after you have Usina the Self Timer triggered the self timer press the g lt MENU gt button q Camera Basics With the self timer you can include yourself in group photos or other timed To restore the original setting
35. Resume 4 Last seen r x480 4 Save the new image Press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button e Images cannot be rotated 1168 when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation gt The image is now saved as a new file Save new image EI D Cancel 3 Choose an option Preliminary Notes and Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an gat information option and then press the lt 9 gt button Bae oe aaiere 4 Save as a new image and Basic Guide review Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 5 Review the new image Press the lt MENU gt button Display new image is displayed Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose Yes and then press the lt gt button The saved image is now displayed Display new image 69 e Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of M 1 A 36 or saved as in step 3 D e For some images correction may be inaccurate or may cause Smart Auto images to appear grainy Mode i iti i i i Other Shootin G Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution ___ Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function Modes e f Auto does not produce the expected results try correcting images using Still Images Low Medium or High Excessively dark image areas such as faces or background
36. SOUNS eier mentee tern ire erent reser 73 Stereo AV cable nnnneeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 81 SMAD e e EEE EEEa 2 10 Super vivid shooting mode 42 T Terminal 81 83 Toy camera effect shooting mode 44 Traveling with the camera Troubleshooting Magnified display Single image display White balance color Widescreen resolution Wrist strap gt Strap Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix 107 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION Trademark Acknowledgments e The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft About MPEG 4 Licensing e This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Disclaimer e Reprinting transmitting or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission o
37. a gt lt w gt buttons to choose a setting item and then press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to adjust Dark Light Neutral Vivid Cool i Warm the value as you watch the screen Press the lt gt button 3 Shoot For brighter images adjust the level to the right and for darker Bngnmess images adjust it to the left Galor For more vivid images adjust the level to the right and for more subdued images adjust it to the left Tone For a warm reddish tone adjust the level to the right and for a cool bluish tone adjust it to the left Cover Still Images z m Preliminary Notes and Shooting With Reduced Blur Digital IS ee Information Contents Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur In scenes without Basic Operations people continuously shot images can be combined to reduce camera i i shake and noise Basic Guide 1 Enter s mode Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes Camera Basics 140 and choose amp SMAA AIG Mode 2 Shoot Press the shutter button halfway E is displayed on the left side of the screen in scenes without people When lit is displayed press the shutter Playback Mode 1 125 F400 E button all the way down Images will be shot continuously and then be combined 6 Setting Menu When the icon is not displayed press the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single image e Because the camera will shoot co
38. a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard e Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Shooting in Monochrome Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Shoot images in black and white sepia or blue and white 1 Choose 8 Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 140 and choose i8 2 Choose a color tone Smart Auto Press the lt w gt button press the Mode lt 4q gt lt gt buttons to choose a color tone and then press the lt gt button gt A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 1 Camera Basics j ty i s fe bs PA i Color Tone SET im 4 B W gt 3 Shoot 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu B W Black and white shots Sepia Sepia tone shots 7 Accessories Blue Blue and white shots Still Images The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person such as the photographer has entered the shooting area L153 This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots 1 Choose 3 Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 140 and choose y 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button
39. age Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1187 choose Select All Images and press the lt gt button Press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Still Images a Clearing All Images from the Print List Clear All Selections Deselect all images Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1187 choose Clear All Selections and press the lt gt button Press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List DPOF Print List Print later When images have been added to the print list 186 88 the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Print now and then simply press the lt A gt button to print the images in the print list Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image Still Images W Adding Images toa Photobook Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer where they are stored in their own folder This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your ow
40. all the way down gt The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start count down is displayed gt The lamp blinks and the self timer sound is played Look straightaticamera to start count Gown camera Berga a ff er gt lt MENU gt button e Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later e To change the number of shots press the lt w gt button press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons to choose the number of shots and then press the lt gt button Blink Detection 37 is only available for the final shot 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the After the camera detects a new face the lamp blinking and self timer sound will JES CAO A speed up When the flash fires the lamp will remain lit About two seconds later the camera will shoot To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Still Images Preliminary Notes and Shooting Long Exposures Long Shutter Ea Information Contents Specify a shutter speed of 1 15 seconds to shoot long exposures In this Basic Operations case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent i i c
41. amera shake Basic Guide 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 1 Caer Basics 40 and choose 5 sta ma uto E 2 Choose the shutter speed Mode 5 ee Press the lt 9 gt button choose 1 in the Shutter Speed menu and choose the desired shutter speed 1125 Set shutterspeed ki 3 Check the exposure 55 Playback Mode Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter 6 Setting Menu speed 4 Shoot 7 Accessories e On screen image brightness in step 3 when you pressed the shutter button halfway may not match the brightness of your shots e With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower there will be a delay before you can shoot again as the camera processes images to reduce noise G e If the flash fires your shot may be overexposed In this case set the flash to and shoot again R156 P Mode More discerning shots in your preferred shooting style e Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to P mode e P Program AE AE Auto Exposure e Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than P make sure the function is available in that mode _ 99 101 Shooting in Program AE P Mode Image Brightness Exposure Compensation cccccceeeeeee 48 Color and Continuous Shooting Shooting Range and FOCUSINING ccceesseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 52 PAS Me 56 Using Eco Mod
42. aranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check with the card manufacturer Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions or in some commercial settings For information on your camera s warranty please refer to the warranty information provided with your camera For Canon Customer Support please refer to the warra
43. ase the image Press the lt MENU gt button A Erase confirmation message is displayed Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button m Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 1167 choose Select All Images and press the lt gt button 2 Erase the images Press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Erase all images Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Change the orientation of images and save them as follows 1 Choose 2 a Press the lt 9 gt button and then choose Rotate a in the menu 425 On Rotate this image res F 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting 2 Rotate the image Modes Press the lt q gt or lt P gt button depending on the desired direction Each time you press the button the image is rotated 90 Press the lt gt button to complete the setting SE T A ye re 6 Setting Menu 4 gt Rotate SETKO 7 Accessories Using the Menu 8 Appendix on i Index ce 1 Choose Rotate Sus Press the lt MENU gt button and choose Rotate on the P tab 1126 Erase Protect Rotate Photobook Set up i Contrast 2 Rotate the image Editing StilImages erin les oa Pres
44. asic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 102 e The camera is a high precision electronic device Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact e Never bring the camera near magnets motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields which may cause malfunction or erase image data e lf water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen wipe with a dry soft cloth such as an eyeglass cloth Do not rub hard or apply force e Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen e Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens If cleaning is difficult contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk e To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag e f condensation does form on the camera stop using it immediately Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it Remove the battery and memory card and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use e Before long term battery storage use up the battery s remaining charge remove it from the camera and store it in a plastic bag or similar container Storing a partially c
45. at prints Camera Basics T z Smart Auto E E E Paper Size 2 Choose a paper size Mode Default CreditCard Press the lt a gt lt wW gt buttons to choose an eullimages option and then press the lt gt button Other Shooting Modes Printing ID Photos 1 Choose ID Photo Following steps 1 4 in Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing L185 choose ID Photo and press the lt gt button IMENU cute SET coc Playback Mode D3 Paper Type Default 3 Choose a type of paper Setting Menu Press the lt gt lt w gt buttons to choose an option and then press the lt gt button ID Photo Long Side 4 25mm Short Side 20mm 2 Choose the long and short side length Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose an item Choose the length by pressing the lt q gt lt gt buttons and then press the lt gt button MENU IRET S ETSA U E Page Layout Default 4 Choose a layout SET KAINJI Bordered Borderless N up ID Photo MENU Tucci cm SET 10 Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose an option When choosing N up press the lt 4q gt lt p gt buttons to specify the number of images per sheet Press the lt gt button 5 Print the image Printing Movie Scenes c f Ya gt O7 Default F Default E7 Default 3 Choose the printing area Follow step 2 in Cropping Images Before Printing Cro
46. ate Based Image Storage E G e Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 1174 because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card Instead of saving images in folders created each month you can have the Santen e You can cancel low level formatting in progress by choosing Stop In this camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day Basic Operations case all data will be erased but the memory card can be used normally z z Basic Guide File Numbering YT Choose Create Folder and then choose LCD Brightness mmm Daily Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order 0001 9999 Start up Image On gt Images will now be saved in folders and saved in folders that store up to 2 000 images each You can change cle E aeaeo Moona Camera Basics how the camera assigns file numbers UG NUTS Is Conunugus E g l ne se Create Folder lt Daily gt Smart Auto Video System NTSC Mode T Choose File Numbering and then Other Shooting Power Saving choose an option R Modes LCD Brightness mm mamin Lens Retraction Timing Start up Image On Images are numbered Format 7 568 Continuous COMSecutively until the 9999th The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press File Numbering 4 Continuous gt shot is taken saved even if you the lt gt gt button in Shooting mode 1123 To have the lens retracted Playback Mode Saa
47. button press the lt amp gt lt WV gt buttons to choose gt and then press the lt gt button again gt Playback now begins and after the movie is finished Gage is displayed To adjust the volume press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons Be Play Movie 5S Movie playback begins AEK ar 2S ees Q e To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway m Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered 1 Choose an image to erase Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose an image 2 Erase the image Press the lt gt button After Erase is displayed press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose Erase and then press the lt gt button gt The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons to choose Cancel and then press the lt gt button O Q e You can also erase all images at once J167 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Movies Access on screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera shooting advice and playback instructions as follows Press the lt gt button to access the Help menu Press the
48. choose Eye Fi Settings on the fT tab and then press the lt gt button Choose Connection info and then press the lt H gt button The connection information screen is displayed Eye Fi trans Enable Connection info Disabling Eye Fi Transfer Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye Fi transfer by the card if Content necessary Basic Operations Basic Guide Eye Fi Settings Choose Disable in Eye Fi trans Basic Guide ntact eee Press the lt MENU gt button choose Eye Fi Settings on the ff tab and then press the lt A gt button Choose Eye Fi trans and then choose Smart Auto Disable Mode Other Shooting Connection info Camera Basics Modes D e Eye Fi Settings is not shown unless an Eye Fi card is in the camera with its write protect tab in the unlocked position For this reason you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye Fi card if the write protect tab is in the locked position Playback Mode Setting Menu Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Troubleshooting ceeees 93 On Screen Message6g 95 On Screen Information
49. choose shots The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter R in step 1 Cor p I 5 button Other Shooting Still Images Movies Modes Configure the setting Using the Self Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Press the lt gt button choose This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have 5 Playback Mode X in the menu and then choose the pressed the shutter button If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing option 125 the shutter button it will not affect your shot 6 Setting Menu gt Once the setting is complete C4 is gt displayed Configure the setting 7 Accessories Mi Se u ee Follow step 1 in Using the Self Timer 10 meee sumer X3 g2 sec Self Timer RR 33 and choose C3 gt e gt Once the setting is complete X3 is pressing shutter button displayed 4 Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer 2 Shoot 33 to shoot For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it all the way down El D For Movies Press the movie button Still Images Movies Still Images Deactivating the Flash E ates ae nrorm n Customizing the Self Timer g Legal e atio i ontents You can specify the delay 0 30 seconds and number of shots 1 10 __ Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows ae Operations Basic Guid Configure the setting Basic Guide Press the lt P gt b
50. ck during movie playback press the uttons compensation level L149 time 1104 L148 Folder number File Protection 165 White balance number 175 Red eye correction 151 3 Current image no A36 71 Histogram 162 Total no of images i Contrast Image editing Shutter speed still 50 70 H69 71 images Image Shooting date time quality Frame rate 12 movies 1137 Shooting Mode AUTO P LIVE W P T FIFA OM ARP Be 4 Function Flash 34 56 AE eras Lock 149 56 AF Lock css jojo o Eco Mode ae 57 O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Not available but switches to 42 in some cases 2 FE lock not available in 6 flash mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode amp Setting Menu 7 Accessories Fein a eT Legal Information Shooting Shooting Contents Mode AUTO P LIVE DA TAS OMARP Ye 4 Mode AUTO P LIVE 9A FIA OMAR ge Sa Operations Function Function Basic Guide Exposure Compensation Resolution 1136 oe o o 0 o o o o o o ojojo o ojol Jo olo f camera Bastes Mo hl fol Jo 2 srra Mode se fol Jofo olo o ether sheeting mM fe jo Jo o o o o 5S Movie N 37 U
51. d results Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide q Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Movies Still Images Creates the effect of a miniature model by blurring image areas above and below your selected area You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback Note that sound is not recorded 1 Choose 4 Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 140 and choose 4 gt A white frame is displayed indicating the image area that will not be blurred 2 Choose the area to keep in focus Press the lt w gt button Or y ia Move the zoom lever to resize the frame Select the focus range ee and location and press the lt gt lt w gt buttons to move it 3 For movies choose the movie playback speed l Press the lt MENU gt button and then a press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose the Playback Speed speed 5x OK 20x 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the shooting screen and then shoot m Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time for One Minute Clips Speed Playback Time 5X Approx 12 sec 10x Approx 6 sec 20x Approx 3 sec e The zoom is not available when shooting m
52. d PictBridge charge the camera battery S7 Compatible Printers D e The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with Printing images without a computer is 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz possible by connecting the camera to e For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available a Canon brand PictBridge compatible El gt adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed printer for traveling which may damage the battery For details visit your nearest Canon dealer Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC DC400 sold separately enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual G e Some information may not be displayed on the TV 1198 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off Black or white 2 Connect the camera to the TV On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2 4 Turn the camera on Press the lt P gt button to turn the camera on Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV Nothing is di
53. d by the camera is now corrected and frames are displayed Setting Menu around corrected image areas Enlarge or reduce images as needed Follow the steps in Magnifying Images L164 4 Save as a new image and review Press the lt a gt lt w gt lt dq gt lt p gt buttons to choose New File and then press the New File Overwrite lt gt button Cancel gt The image is now saved as a new file Follow step 5 in Resizing Images 4 G A70 Red Eye Correction Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera FUNGCUONS wcissicicsiatcicncvessecrnensuinen 73 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 3 5 Playback Mode 7 Accessories Functions can be configured on the ff tab Customize commonly used functions as desired for greater convenience 1126 Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows tT Choose Mute and then choose On Mute On Hints amp Tips On Date Time 02 02 13 10 00 Time Zone A Lens Retract 1 min G e Operation can also be silenced by holding down the lt w gt button as you turn the camera on e Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds L 73 To restore sound during movies press the lt gt
54. d of the power cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet O e Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera e Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product Turn the camera on and use it as desired Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Movies Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer On the camera you can specify images to set up batch printing prepare orders for photo development services and prepare orders or print images for photobooks A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer Also refer to the printer manual for additional information Still Images Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer Open the cover Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown insert the plug fu
55. details on the focusing range see Shooting Range 104 Press the lt gt button choose 4A in the menu and then choose the W option Smart Auto 7 MEKO 125 Moge d gt Once the setting is complete M3 is Other Shooting Fon shooting very close subjects displayed modes Playback Mode O e If the flash fires vignetting may occur e In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar W will turn gray and the camera will not focus Setting Menu G e To prevent camera shake try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to C3 133 Movies Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects Infinity To restrict the focus to distant subjects set the camera to a For details on the focusing range see Shooting Range 1104 Press the lt gt button choose 4A in the menu and then choose the a option 1 25 gt Once the setting is complete aA is displayed AA A Infinity For shooting far away subjects Still Images Movies Change the AF auto focus frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows O Press the lt MENU gt button choose AF AF Frame Face AAF f Frame on the tab and then choose sleds t the desired option Q126 AF Point Zoom Off Servo AF Off Continuous AF On Lamp Setting On Changing the AF Frame Mode Still Images Movies Face AiAF e Detects people s faces and then
56. ds before the 4 G shot the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images in the lower right corner However note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct 1112 1 Configure the setting Press the lt MENU gt button choose Date Stamp amp on the tab and then choose the desired option _ 26 gt Once the setting is complete G is Lamp Setting On displayed Red Eye Corr Off Review image after shooting Blink Detection Off Date Stamp G lt Date 2 Shoot As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 D e Date stamps cannot be edited or removed Cover Preliminary Notes and e Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows Legal Information However adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may C cause it to be printed twice ae orator Print using printer functions 1183 Use camera DPOF print settings 86 to print Basic Guide Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print For details refer to the Software Guide _ 17 Still Images Movies q Camera Basics This function allows you to co
57. e D e Internet access is required and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately Software Guide Refer to this guide when using the software The guide can be accessed from the help system of software some software excluded Setting Menu System Requirements The software can be used on the following computers Operating System Computer Processor Interfaces Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Macintosh Windows 8 Mac OS X 10 6 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 7 Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10 8 Windows XP SP3 Computers running one of the above operating systems preinstalled with an included USB port and Internet connection Still images Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 1 6 GHz or higher Core 2 Duo or higher Movies Mac OS X 10 6 Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher Core Duo 1 83 GHz or higher Still images Windows 8 64 bit Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 8 32 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more Movies 1 GB or more USB 440 MB or more 550 MB or more 1024 x 768 resolution or higher Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 2 GB or more Mac OS X 10 6 1 GB or more 1 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10 8 is available on the Apple website 2 Includes Silverlight 5 1 max 100 MB Additionally in Windows XP Microsoft _NET Framework 3 0 or later max 500 MB must be installed Installation may ta
58. e lt gt gt button press the lt q gt lt p gt gt buttons to choose a flash mode and then press the lt gt button The option you configured is now Flash automatically fires as Tipped displayed 4 Auto The flash fires automatically in low light conditions 4 On You can have the flash fire for each shot For details on the flash range see Flash Range 11104 2 42 Slow Synchro With this option the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject such as people while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range D e Even after the flash fires ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing e Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake 6 Off Preliminary Notes and For shooting without the flash Legal Information Contents O e If a flashing GQ icon is displayed when you press the shutter button Bene Operations halfway in low light conditions mount the camera on a tripod or take Basic Guide other measures to keep it still Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Camera Basics Just as with the AE lock 49 you can lock the exposure for the flash Smart Auto shots Smar ts Setthe flash to 158 Other Shooti 1 Set the flash to 4 Q156 Omer shooting 2 Lock the flash exposure Aim the ca
59. e l a 57 Other Settings c cesses 57 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode amp Setting Menu 7 Accessories Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style Gm 1826 Mm 47 29 1 Enter P mode Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 140 and choose P 2 Customize the settings as desired 1148 59 and then shoot e If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange In this case try adjusting the ISO speed 1150 or activating the flash if subjects are dark 1156 which may enable adequate exposure e Movies can be recorded in P mode as well by pressing the movie button However some lt FUNC gt and lt MENU gt settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording e For details on the shooting range in P mode see Shooting Range 1104 Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in a range of 2 to 2 Press the lt gt button and choose 0 in the menu As you watch the screen press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to adjust brightness 1125 gt The correc
60. e the desired option A i e MEENE 25 l E Set brightness based gt The option you configured is now on overall scene displayed For typical shooting conditions including backlit shots Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions Determines the average brightness of light across the entire J Evaluative CJ P image area calculated by treating brightness in the central area Weighted Avg as more important C Spot Metering restricted to within the _ Spot AE Point frame displayed in the center of the screen Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Press the lt gt button choose 44 in the menu and choose the desired option AUTO Auto 25 0 Automatically sets ISO The option you configured is now speed for the scene displayed EJ Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and AUTO conditions Jao rt Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather HI lan t For shooting in cloudy conditions or at twilight 130 High For shooting night scenes or in dark rooms V To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to a press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting condit
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63. een Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Cover Ta Basic Guide ee Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Gives basic instructions from initial preparations to shooting playback and saving on a computer Playback Mode Setting Menu Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Oult 14 Using the Software 17 System Map ccccceceeeeseeeees 21 Py E Prepare for shooting as follows Attaching the Strap Attach the strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera bss Place the strap around your wrist When shooting keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash Charging the Battery Before use charge the battery with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery initially because the camera is not sold with the battery charged 1 Insert the battery After aligning the A marks on the battery and charger insert the battery by pushing it in and down 2 Charge the
64. een reached In the ff menu change File Numbering to Auto Reset 175 or format the memory card _ 74 Lens Error e This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations e Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk A camera error was detected error number e If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot the image may not have been saved Switch to Playback mode to check for the image e Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case write down the error number Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk File Error e Correct printing 183 may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software even if the camera is connected to the printer Print error e Check the paper size setting 1185 If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again Ink absorber full e Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Battery le
65. er areas where transmission is prohibited When troubleshooting image transfer issues check the card and computer settings For details refer to the card s user manual Poor Eye Fi connections may cause image transfer to take a long time and transfer may be interrupted in some cases Eye Fi cards may become hot due to their transfer functions Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use Camera operation may become sluggish To resolve this try setting Eye Fi trans to Disable Connection status of Eye Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the ae Notes and shooting screen in regular information display mode or playback screen in Legal Information simple information display mode Contents Basic Operations Gray Not connected amp Blinking white Connecting Camera Basics Interrupted Not communicating ZQ White Connected Animated Transfer in progress Error acquiring Eye Fi card information Smart Auto 1 Power saving 123 on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer Mode 2 Restart the camera Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the Other Shooting card Modes Images labeled with a icon have been transferred Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye Fi card or the connection status as needed Playback Mode Setting Menu Eye Fi Settings Press the lt MENU gt button
66. esired and then press the shutter button all the way down Focus Lock Still Images m Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway O 1 Configure the setting ea Press the lt MENU gt button choose Servo AF on the tab and then choose On 26 2 Focus The focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway Servo AF On Continuous AF n Lamp Setting Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu D e Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions e In low light conditions Servo AF may not be activated AF frames may not turn blue when you press the shutter button halfway In this case the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode e If adequate exposure cannot be obtained shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange Release the shutter button and then press it halfway again e AF lock shooting is not available e AF Point Zoom on the tab is not available e Not available when using the self timer _ 33 Still Images Movies Changing the Focus Setting
67. eviewing your shots and browse or edit them Camera Basics in many ways Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting e To prepare the camera for these operations press the lt gt gt button to Modes enter Playback mode e It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras MIC WING sestsisestnsercnsoorecneniorsaneabarese 61 Browsing and Filtering Mages sg scsccttectcanwscasiitacstasteccness 62 Image Viewing Optiones 64 Protecting Images 0 65 Erasing Images 67 Rotating Images cee 68 Setting Menu Editing Still Images 69 Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode Press the lt P gt button gt Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images To view the previous image press the lt q gt button To view the next image press the lt P gt button Press and hold the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time Movies are identified by a SBP icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies To start playback press the lt gt button press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose gt and then press the lt gt button again 4 Adjust the volume Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to adjust the volume
68. eye reduction lamp H14 in flash shots Note that while the red eye reduction lamp is on for about one second it is not possible to shoot because the lamp is counteracting red eye For best results have subjects look at the red eye reduction lamp Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range Edit images using red eye correction J171 Recording to the memory card takes too long or continuous shooting is slower e Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card L 74 Shooting settings or FUNC menu settings are not available e Available setting items vary by shooting mode Refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode FUNC Menu and Shooting Menu 99 101 Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect or recording is interrupted e Use the camera to format the memory card or switch to a card that supports high speed recording Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time 74 104 Q is displayed and shooting stops automatically The camera s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough Try one of the following measures e Use the camera to perform low level formatting of the memory card 1174 e Lower the image quality 1137 e Switch to a memory card that supports high speed record
69. f Canon is prohibited e Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice e Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment e The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu 108
70. focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus gt Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus 2 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down gt As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditions the flash fires automatically Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends gt Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide q Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Shooting Movies Start shooting Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and eRec is displayed with the elapsed time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded gt Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button 2 Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed To resize the subject repeat the operations in step 3 7129 However note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded and movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy When you recompose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted Finish shooting Press the movie
71. g the shutter button 8 sec halfway again Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway Off No image display after shots Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots 1 Set Display Time to 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold 59 2 Configure the setting Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Display Info Press the lt gt lt gt buttons to choose the desired option To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off Review image after shooting Display Time 42sec Display Info 4 Off Shooting information will not display after shooting IMENU fa Off Detailed Displays only the image Displays shooting details 1198 e When Display Time 159 is set to Off or Quick Display Info is set to Off and cannot be changed e By pressing the lt D SP gt button while an image is displayed after shooting you can switch the display information By pressing the lt gt button you can do the following operations Note that the settings of Display Info on the E tab cannot be changed Protection 1165 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Playback Mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Have fun r
72. gt buttons to choose Erase and then press the lt gt button gt The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons to choose Cancel and then press the lt gt button Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 1165 cannot be erased Preliminary Notes and Legal Information m Choosing a Selection Method ia 1 Access the setting screen E aisaka Press the lt MENU gt button and then Basic Operations oer choose Erase on the P tab 1426 Basic Guide Rotate Photobook Set up i Contrast Camera Basics Erase 2 Choose a selection method Select Select All Images Smart Auto Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Mode a selection method and then press the Other Shooting lt gt button Modes To return to the menu screen press the lt MENU gt button Choosing Images Individually Choose Select Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method see above choose Select and press the lt gt button Setting Menu 2 Choose an image Once you choose an image following step 2 in Choosing Images Individually 66 4 is displayed To cancel selection press the lt gt button again 4 is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Er
73. h as shooting pausing turning the camera on and off and zooming 2 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length until recording stops automatically repeatedly e The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera amp Imaging Products Association CIPA e Under some shooting conditions the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above e Number of shots time with a fully charged battery 4 Number of Shots per Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx shots Recording Pixels 8 GB 32 GB L Large 1903 7684 16M 4608x3456 M1 Medium 1 3721 15020 8M 3264x2448 M2 Medium 2 12927 52176 2M 1600x1200 S Small 40937 165225 0 3M 640x480 i Widescreen 2534 10219 4608x2592 e The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings 4 Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card l lit mage Quality JCE EE ia 49 min 15 sec 3 hr 19 min 00 sec mi 5 hr 59 min 05 sec e The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject memory card and camera settings e Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in chog or approximately 1 hour when shooting in regi e Recording
74. harged battery over extended periods about a year may shorten its life or affect performance Camera Effective Pixels Max Lens Focal Length LCD Monitor File Format Data Type Interface Power Source Dimensions Based on CIPA Guidelines Weight Based on CIPA Guidelines Approx 16 million pixels 5x zoom 5 0 W 25 0 T mm 35mm film equivalent 28 W 140 T mm 6 8 cm 2 7 in color TFT LCD Effective Pixels Approx 230 000 dots Design rule for Camera File system DPOF version 1 1 compliant Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG Movies MOV Image data H 264 Audio data Linear PCM monaural Hi speed USB Analog audio output monaural Analog video output NTSC PAL Battery Pack NB 11L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 97 7x56 0x20 9 mm 3 85 x 2 20 x 0 82 in Approx 125 g approx 4 41 oz including the battery and memory card Approx 110 g approx 3 88 oz camera body only Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 103 7 Number of Shots Recording Time Playback Time Number of Shots Approx 220 in Eco mode Approx 300 Movie Recording Time Approx 50 minutes Continuous Shooting Approx 1 hour 30 minutes Playback Time Approx 5 hours 1 Time under default camera settings when normal operations are performed suc
75. ing 11104 Zooming is not possible e Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in 4 mode 1143 Playback Playback is not possible e Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure Refer to the Software Guide _ 17 for details on folder structure and file names Playback stops or audio skips e Switch to a memory card that you have performed low level formatting on with the camera 1174 e There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds e When movies are played on a computer frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate Sound is not played during movies e Adjust the volume 61 if you have activated Mute 73 or the sound in the movie is faint e No sound is played for movies shot in 4 mode L143 because audio is not recorded in this mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Memory Card The memory card is not recognized e Restart the camera with the memory card in it 1911 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable try reducing the transfer speed as follows e Press the lt gt gt button to enter Playback
76. ing Optional Accessories 81 Printing Images eee 83 Using an Eye Fi Card 90 Py gt Preliminary Notes and Legal Information H Contents High Power Flash HF DC2 Basic Operations External flash for illuminating subjects Basic Guide that are out of range of the built in flash High Power Flash HF DC1 can also be Battery Pack NB 11L used Rechargeable lithium ion battery Other Accessories Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Smart Auto Mode Charger for Battery Pack NB 11L AV Cable AVC DC400 Other Shooting Modes The following camera accessories are sold separately Note that availability varies by area and some accessories may no longer be available Power Supplies LP Camera Basics Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy e The battery includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the T playback on the larger TV screen charging status at a glance Attach the cover so that A is visible on a charged battery and attach it so that A is not visible on an uncharged battery Playback Mode e CB 2LD is also supported Interface Cable IFC 400PCU For connecting the camera to a computer or printer Setting Menu AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 For powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to a Canon bran
77. ions Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range However shots may look grainy Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Before shooting excessively bright or dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better O Press the lt MENU gt button choose Servo AF Off i Contrast on the tab and then sewo AF On choose Auto 126 Lamp Setting On i Once the setting is complete is Red Eye Corr Off i Contrast 4 Auto displayed Review image after shooting D e Under some shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy G e You can also correct existing images _ 70 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Legal Information SE Custom White Balance 3 For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot adjust white Bae oe aaiere Adjusting White Balance balance to suit the light source where you are shooting
78. isplay Still Images Movies m Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display 1162 Still Images Movies Histogram oo The graph in detailed information display L162 is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image Low The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis how much of the image is at each level of brightness Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure Dark lt Bright Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index you can quickly find the images you are looking for 1 Display images in an index Move the zoom lever toward lt f gt to display images in an index Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown To display fewer images move the zoom lever toward lt Q gt Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 6 Setting Menu 2 Choose an image Press the lt a gt lt w gt lt dq gt lt p gt buttons to choose an image An orange frame is displayed around the selected image Press the lt gt button to view the selected image in single image display 7 Accessories Still Images Movies Find desired images quic
79. item and then press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose an option Cropping Paper Settings F Default Print 5 Default F3 Default MENU fa Default Matches current printer settings Date Prints images with the date added 9J File No Prints images with the file number added Both Prints images with both the date and file number added Off Default Matches current printer settings Off BY On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye yy No of Copies Choose the number of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 1184 Paper B Specify the paper size layout and other details Settings 0185 Still Images m Cropping Images Before Printing Cropping By cropping images before printing you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image 1 Choose Cropping After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 1 84 to access the printing screen choose Cropping and press the nD button gt A cropping frame is now displayed indicating the image area to print A 2 Adjust the cropping frame as gt needed To resize the frame move the zoom lever To move the frame press the lt a gt lt w gt lt q gt lt p gt buttons To rotate the frame press the lt gt button Press the lt MENU gt button press the lt gt lt w gt buttons to choose OK and then pre
80. ke some time depending on computer performance e Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements including supported OS versions Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration What you will need Computer USB cable camera end Mini B 1 Download the software With a computer connected to the Internet access http www canon com icpd Access the site for your country or region Download the software Canon DIGITAL CAMERA 2 Begin the installation Open the downloaded file Click Easy Installation and follow the ee on screen instructions to complete the installation process Easy Installation r Custom Installation Select the software Dut you mant to atat 3 When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera connect it to a computer With the camera turned off open the cover With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer s USB port For details about USB connections on the computer refer to the computer user manual 4 Install the files
81. kly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions You can also protect L165 or delete _ 67 these images all at once Shot Date Sa Still image Movie Displays the images shot on a specific date Displays only still images or movies 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation Shot Date Press the lt gt button choose in Search images bu Hate the menu and choose a condition 025 2 Choose the second condition for image display or navigation Press the lt a gt lt w gt lt q gt lt p gt buttons to choose a condition and then press the lt gt button 3 View the filtered images Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames To view only these images press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons To cancel filtered display choose 4 in step 1 e When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions those conditions will not be available e Options for viewing the images found in step 3 include Navigating Through Images in an Index 1162 Viewing Slideshows 1164 and Magnifying Images 1164 You can protect erase or print all images found or add them to a photobook by choosing Select All Images in Search in Protecting Images 165 Erasing All Images 1167 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 186 or Adding Images to a Photobook
82. lien y aad e NES immediately after you press the lt gt gt button set the retraction timing to Image numbering is reset to 0001 0 sec Auto Reset if you switch memory cards or when a new folder is created i Accessories tT Choose Lens Retract and then choose Volume 0 sec e Regardless of the option selected in this setting shots may be numbered Hints amp Tips On consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted Pelco 02 02 13 10 00 memory cards To start saving shots from 0001 use an empty or formatted Time Zone ft 74 memory card Lens Retract 4 0 sec Power Saving e Refer to the Software Guide _ 17 for information on the card folder structure and image formats d Power Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation Auto Power Down and Display Off respectively as needed 1123 Power Saving Choose Power Saving and then press the lt gt button After choosing an item press the lt q gt lt p gt buttons to adjust it as needed Auto Power Down On Display Off 41min e To conserve battery power you should normally choose On for Auto Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off e The Display Off setting is applied even if you set Auto Power Down to Off e These power saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode L235 57 to Ree a World Clock
83. light fluorescent and similarly colored H fluorescent lighting x Custom For manually setting a custom white balance 151 Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously For details on the continuous shooting speed see Continuous Shooting Speed 11105 X 1 Configure the setting Press the lt gt button choose _ in the menu and then choose H1 1425 gt Once the setting is complete H is displayed Ls Y Me Fy Continuous N continudus shooting while shutter is pressed 2 Shoot gt Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously e Cannot be used with the self timer L 33 or Blink Detection 137 e During continuous shooting focus and exposure are locked at the position level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway e Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions camera settings and the zoom position e As more shots are taken shooting may slow down e Shooting may slow down if the flash fires Q e Continuous shooting is faster in 74 mode Q240 E Shooting Range and Focusing fpreiminary Notes ana Legal Information Still Images Movies Contents Shooting Close ups Macro Basie Operations Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics To restrict the focus to subjects at close range set the camera to W For
84. lly into the camera terminal Connect the larger cable plug to the printer For other connection details refer to the printer manual 3 Turn the printer on 4 Turn the camera on Press the lt gt gt button to turn the camera on 5 Choose an image Press the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to choose an image 6 Access the printing screen Press the lt gt button choose 4 5 Print and press the lt gt button again Print this image o ea 7 Print the image gt Press the lt a amp gt lt w gt buttons to choose s Print and then press the lt gt button Cropping 37 Default Paper Settings gt Printing now begins IF Default Print To print other images repeat steps 5 6 Ee NEN inti j ini 7 Default MENU pa after printing is finished When you are finished printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable e For Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately see Printers 1180 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Default Ra Default gt GQ Tcopies 1 Access the printing screen Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print L183 to access the screen at left 2 Configure the settings Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose an
85. lt gt button again to return to the original display In Shooting mode a description of the scene detected by the camera Bright is displayed Shooting advice is also Optimizes brightness displayed depending on the scene for shooting bright scenes Exit Exit In Playback mode press the lt a gt lt w gt Index playback gt buttons and choose an item The Magnify images zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera Choose an item and press the lt gt button An explanation of the item is displayed To continue reading the explanation press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to scroll up or down the screen Press the lt q gt button to return to the left hand screen e The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than AUTO and in those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode Legal Information The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced Contents below with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer Basic Operations Advanced Guide After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it you can do the following things on your computer Camera Basics CameraWindow Smart Auto Import images and change camera settings Mode Other Shooting Modes ImageBrowser EX Manage images view search and organize Print and edit images Playback Mod
86. mart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Accessories a Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows Date Time Choose Date Time and then press the Set Date Time lt gt button i Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an item and then press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to adjust the setting 02 02 120131 10 00 mm dd yy ze SET Red IMENU Ree tare Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen Other certification logos are printed in this guide on the camera packaging or on the camera body tT Choose Certification Logo Display and ae ca then press the lt 9 gt button File Numbering Continuous gt Create Folder 4 Daily r Video System NTSC Certification Logo Display Language s English Cover a Display Language Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Change the display language as needed English Suomi Magyar Deutsch Norsk Turkce Francais Svenska ETY Nederlands Espafiol st Dansk aay mung Choose Language 9 and then press the lt gt button Press the lt a gt lt w gt lt dq gt lt p gt buttons to choose a language and then press the lt gt button Italiano Pyccknit dys Jal YkpalHcbka Portugu s Romana B Malaysia EAAnvLKG ali Indonesian Polski fred Ti ng Vi t e tina B
87. mation Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 4 Movies D e The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period This does not indicate damage Microphone e Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies zO Blocking the microphone may prevent lt audio from being recorded or may ar cause the recording to sound muffled e Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies because sounds made by the camera will be recorded G e Audio recording is monaural Cover Still Images Movies Preliminary Notes and Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide In AUTO mode shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing subject brightness and color Subject People Other Subjects Icon In Shadows In At Close Background 1 Gamera Bacs Motion on Face Motion Range Color Background Bright Other Shooting Backlit Modes With Blue Sky Playback Mode Backlit Sunsets 6 Setting Menu Spotlights 7 Accessories Dark Tripod Used Index 1 Not displayed for movies 2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still as when mounted on a tripod e Try shooting in P mode 1147 if the scene icon does not match actual sh
88. may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended Flash Range 50 cm 3 0 m 1 6 9 8 ft 1 2 m 2 0 m 3 9 6 6 ft Maximum wide angle 4 Maximum telephoto 7 E Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range Madun Angle a aad AUTO 3 cm 1 2 in infinity 1 2 m 3 9 ft infinity 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 2 m 3 9 ft infinity 3 50 cm Other modes 3 m 9 8 ft infinity 3 m 9 8 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories 104 a Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Speed P Approx 0 8 shots sec z0 Approx 2 9 shots sec Shutter Speed AUTO mode automatically set range 1 1 2000 sec Range in all shooting modes 15 1 2000 sec 4 Aperture f number 2 8 f17 9 W f 6 9 f 20 T f Battery Pack NB 11L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 3 6 V DC Nominal Capacity 680 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 34 6 x 40 2 x 5 2 mm 1 36 x 1 58 x 0 20 in Weight Approx 13 g approx 0 46 oz Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Rated Input
89. mera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the lt P gt button The flash fires and when FEL is displayed the flash output level is retained To unlock FE release the shutter button and press the lt P gt button again In this case FEL is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot Playback Mode Setting Menu Index G e FE Flash Exposure Legal Information This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode When Still Images Movies eee Basic Operations the camera is not in use the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery Displaying Grid Lines consumption er i Basic Guide Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal Ege Eco 1 Configure the setting reference while shooting Press the lt q gt button and then press the cs ECO oe y Configure the setting Camera Basics lt 4q gt lt gt buttons to choose R00 Tiet bree ence Gr ECO is now shown on the shooting Q Press the lt MENU gt button choose Grid Smart Auto screen 1197 Lines on the tab and then choose Mode gt The screen darkens when the camera On H26 S is not used for approximately two O gt Once the setting is complete grid lines seconds approximately ten seconds ERR on are displayed on the screen after darkening the screen turns off PContrast Off T
90. mode Hold the lt MENU gt button down as you press the lt gt and lt gt buttons at the same time On the next screen press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose B and then press the lt gt button Eye Fi Cards Cannot transfer images 1190 If an error message is displayed respond as follows No memory card e The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way 1111 Memory card locked e The write protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position Switch the write protect tab to the unlocked position 1111 Cannot record e Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera To shoot insert a memory card facing the correct way 1111 Memory card error 174 e If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 112 and have inserted it facing the correct way contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk __ 11 Insufficient space on card e There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot 28 39 47 or edit images 169 71 Either erase unneeded images 1467 or insert a memory card with enough free space _ 11 Charge the battery 1110 No Image e The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed Protected 1165 Unidentified Image Incompatible JPEG Image too large Cannot play back MOV Cannot play back MP4 RAW e Unsupported or corrupt images can
91. n may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV rza 11 00 0002 ial 2 14 a 1181 m Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing 1161 5 Exit Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide TAN P 1 125 3 B0200 F4 0 gt Play y 0 7 Q Slow Motion j Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to adjust the playback speed No ROC amp gt sound is played Camera Basics m a F Tese i lt U To continue skipping backward keep holding down the lt gt ee Auto 02 02 13 10 00 Other Shooting dl Previous Frame For fast rewind keep holding down the lt gt button Modes Q0 2 8 gt Next Frame For fast forward keep holding down the lt gt button Movies Resolution Aperture value Ski F E pA p Forward To continue skipping forward keep holding down the lt gt R29 61 136 MOV Flash Q156 Pi loutton Playback Mode Shooting mode movies Focusing range Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer l 99 Transferred via Q152 53 i A83 Setting Menu T dan mene MIE SIZE Displays the f 4 sec bef fter th tf 2950 Playback Battery level Still images isplays the frame approx 4 sec before or after the current frame speed 1143 1197 Resolution 11104 Q ET EE E E eaa P E ee Exposure Metering method Movies Playback o skip forward or ba
92. n printer Choosing a Selection Method gt Press the lt MENU gt button choose Slideshow Photobook Set up on the P tab and then choose how you will select images rotect Rotate Photobook Set up i Contrast D e may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings e After importing images to your computer also refer to the Software Guide Q17 and the printer manual for further information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose Select Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 1188 choose Select and press the lt gt button Photobook Set up Select Select All Images Clear All Selections No of images 0 MENU f 2 Choose an image Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an image and then press the lt gt button gt 4 is displayed To remove the image from the photobook press the lt gt button again 4 is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images When finished press the lt MENU gt button to return to the menu screen SETRA MENU Ke Still Images Adding All
93. not be displayed e It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer or images shot with another camera Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Cannot magnify Cannot rotate Cannot modify image Cannot modify Cannot assign to category Unselectable image The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images shot with another camera Note that starred functions are not available for movies Magnify 1164 Rotate 1168 Edit 169 71 Print List 1186 and Photobook Set up 1188 Exceeded selection limit e Print List 1186 or Photobook Set up 1 88 settings could not be saved correctly Reduce the number of selected images and try again Communication error e An excessive amount of images approx 1 000 on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer To transfer the images use a commercially available USB card reader To print insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot Naming error The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded because the highest supported folder number 999 for storing images on the card has been reached and the highest supported image number 9999 for images in folders has b
94. nserve battery power in Shooting mode When the camera is not in use the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery Sa eemee es consumption 1 Configure the setting Turns off the display 5 Playback Mode to save power Press the lt gt button several times until ECO Req is displayed G Setting Menu gt The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two 7 Accessories seconds approximately ten seconds after darkening the screen turns off The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity By pressing the lt q gt button again LEGA is displayed and Eco Mode is deactivated 2 Shoot To activate the screen and prepare for EI gt shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway pe TEED RS Minoan Noles ana imi Red Eye Correction Legal Information Still Images Contents z z z Red eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automaticall i i Changing Image Resolution Size De 2 e iia ii 7 nan Basic Guide Choose from 5 levels of image resolution as follows For guidelines on cor i how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card see S RS Configure the setting Number of Shots per Memory Card 1104 Q Press the lt MENU gt button choose Red Eye Corr on the tab and then Camera Basics Configure the setting choose On 1126 Press the lt amp gt button cho
95. ntinuously when W is displayed Index hold it steady while shooting e In some scenes images may not look as expected e The flash will not fire when W is displayed even in low light conditions e In scenes with people the camera will shoot continuously when you have set the flash to 7 Accessories e When using a tripod shoot in AUTO mode amp mode resolution is M 2304 x 1728 and cannot be changed a gt Add a variety of effects to images when shooting 1 Choose a shooting mode Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 140 to choose a shooting mode 2 Shoot Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors Super Vivid Shots in rich vivid colors Still Images Movies W Posterized shots Poster Effect Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration D In and P modes try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results Still Images Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens 1 Choose gj Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 140 and choose gj 2 Choose an effect level Press the lt w gt button press the lt 4q gt lt gt buttons to choose an effect A level and then press the lt gt button Effect Level gt A preview is shown of how your shot will A Medium look with the effect applied 3 Shoot e Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desire
96. nty information for contact information Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99 99 of the pixels meet design specifications in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment If covered remove the film before using the camera When the camera is used over an extended period it may become warm This does not indicate damage Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Speaker ON OFF button Zoom lever Microphone Shooting lt telephoto gt Flash lt wide angle gt Tripod socket Playback lt Q magnify gt Memory card battery cover lt a index gt ont DC coupler cable port ee Strap mount Shutter button AV OUT Audio video output Lamp DIGITAL terminal e In this guide icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear or which they resemble The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons lt gt Up button on back lt q gt Left button on back lt P gt Right button on back lt w gt Down button 4 on back e Shooting modes and on
97. o restore the original setting repeat this Serer tne The camera turns off after approximately Review image after shooting process but choose Off getdate j j ivi Blink Detection Off 2 aoe as of inactivity a 5 Setting Menu Date Stamp 4 Off To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out press the shutter button halfway To restore the original setting choose RAN in step 1 Q e Grid lines are not recorded in your shots Still Images Movies Still Images z z 3 a In Preliminary Notes and Deactivating the Digital Zoom Magnifying the Area in Focus Legal Information f Contents If you prefer not to use the digital zoom 132 you can deactivate it as You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway which will Basic Operations follows enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame eee EEE Basic Guide ao Configure the setting Ww 1 Configure the setting a i a baal Press the lt MENU gt button choose 9 Press the lt MENU gt button choose AF pete on Digital Zoom on the tab and then Point Zoom on the tab and then Camera Basics Servo AF Off choose Off 126 choose On Q426 Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Continuous AF On Lamp Setting On O AF Frame 4 Face AiAF Digital Zoom On AF Point Zoom On Servo AF Off Continuous AF On Playback Mode Lamp Setting On Setting
98. octwsicssvssacscncdacwedidsactadaeveceesd suns eredbncsartaedoenaces 29 40 53 Without using the flash Flash Off cccccccssssssseeeeeeeeseeeesseeeeeeeeeans 34 Include yourself in the shot Self Timer ccccccceceeseeesesseeseees 33 45 Add a date stamp eisisiiensusiaswasaa ce seouetrsawieajauienwianea nua Nisshalvaateddsasinntus 35 gt View View images Playback Mode ccccccecccceesssseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeseaas 61 Automatic playback Slideshow ccc ceeeccceceeceeteeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 64 dg 9 0 Bal TV enema re oe nea ee ee er eet E 81 On a CONN Losses parce SasdandorcdadessnctaednacnnS canton oonauoneboantretavaiensaedt 18 Browse through images Quickly cccccccccccssssssseeeeeseeseeaeesseeeeeeeeas 62 Erase MAGS wrtcciscccccacaitnareiinaieagsiaseideindanindeendadeseei cocdeaanidiadantindadeicwesbee 67 Shoot View Movies Shoot MOV ES sss ccntcadiadonteacenzeadoudsenhanidbacninendedeendiaeadaadvididwastiedecesdeeseds 29 View movies Playback MOde c ccsccccccccseeeesseeeeeeeeseeeaesseeseeesseas 61 Print Print pictures pee Onn ee Oe eee ee nee ee eee 83 El Save Save images to a computer careuionsassinciienwa ssciaaieaeceseusaimesnousvvanrsdasteds 18 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu
99. of FO JO O jojo ojo ojo ojo ojo ojo o e ae CH 38 Date Date amp Time O Available or set automatically Not available 1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode 2 On when subject movement is detected in AUTO mode Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide 1 Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories 2 fine lt gt 101 Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Mute 73 Format 174 Volume 173 File Numbering 075 Hints amp Tips 1173 Create Folder L075 Date Time 12 Video System 1181 Time Zone 76 Eye Fi Settings 190 Lens Retract 075 e Logo 177 Power Saving 7123 76 Language is 14 LCD Brightness 173 Reset All 1178 Start up Image 174 Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Slideshow 64 Red Eye Correction 71 Erase 167 Resize 169 Protect 65 Auto Rotate 69 Rotate 68 Resume L161 Photobook Set up 88 Transition 1161 i Contrast 1170 c Print Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Print Clear All Selections 1188 Select Images amp Qty 1187 Print Settings 1186 Select All Images 1188 Playback Mode FUNC Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Rotate 1168 Play Movie H61 Protect m65 Image Search H63 Print ise Slideshow L164 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents B
100. ons Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control Camera Basics over shooting Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories Shooting Smart Auto 29 Customizing Camera Common Convenient Operation cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeees 38 Features cccccccsscssseeseeseeseeeeas 32 Image Customization Feature cssccccceseeseceeeeesees 36 4 G Helpful Shooting Features 37 Still Images Movies For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions 1 Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter AUTO mode Press the lt gt button repeatedly until AUTO is displayed Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene gt A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen _1 31 gt Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus 3 Compose the shot To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the zoom lever toward lt gt telephoto and to zoom away from the subject move it toward lt gt wide angle A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images 1 Focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after
101. ons the flash fires automatically Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again Shooting Movies Start shooting Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded gt Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Finish shooting Press the movie button again to stop shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode Press the lt P gt button gt Your last shot is displayed Rec is displayed with the elapsed time Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu 2 Browse through your images To view the previous image press the lt q gt button To view the next image press the lt P gt button Press and hold the lt q gt lt pP gt buttons to browse through images quickly Images appear grainy at this time Movies are identified by a jw icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies Press the lt gt
102. ooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness Still Images Movies A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at A white frame is displayed around the subject or person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus However if the camera detects subject movement only the white frame will remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted Servo AF e Try shooting in P mode 1147 if no frames are displayed if frames are not displayed around desired subjects or if frames are displayed on the background or similar areas Legal Information Still Images Movies CoA Zooming In Closer on Subjects Digital Zoom Pasic Operations Basic Guide When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement 1 Move the zoom lever toward Camera Basics lt gt Hold the lever until Zooming stops gt Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor before the image becomes noticeably grainy which is then indicated on the screen Other Shooting
103. ose L in gt Once the setting is complete is l the menu and choose the desired option e O displayed e aeeee ie 125 ere tr On To restore the original setting repeat this gt The option you configured is now Review image after shooting process but choose Off Blink Detection Off displayed 7 Y TOF 5 Playback Mode To restore the original setting repeat this gt _16M 4608x3456 process but choose L 6 Setting Menu MIE 6605 shots remaining oe een F tinis e Red eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes 7 Accessories if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils for example Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size G e You can also correct existing images 1971 A2 16 5 x 23 4 in L o S For e mailing images A3 A5 11 7 x 1 M For images displayed on widescreen 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in HDTVs or similar display devices on a M2 16 9 screen 5x7in Postcard 3 5x5in S Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card see Recording Time per Memory Card 11104 Configure the setting Press the lt gt button choose fi in the menu and choose the desired option 025 The option you configured is now displayed To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose fi
104. otes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu 4 Finish the setup process YT 2 Choose Date Time M Press the lt 9 gt button to complete the Move the zoom lever to choose the ff tab Hints amp Tips On 02 02 13 10 00 setting The setting screen is no longer displayed Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen is no longer displayed To turn off the camera press the ON OFF button Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Date Time and then press the lt gt button Date Time Time Zone fl Lens Retract 41min e Unless you set the date and time the Date Time screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on Specify the correct information 3 Change the date and time Follow step 2 in Setting the Date and Time 7112 to adjust the settings Press the lt MENU gt button to close the menu G e To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead choose 3 4 in step 2 and then choose 50 by pressing the lt gt lt w gt buttons Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows e Date time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera s built in date time battery backup battery after the battery pack is removed e The date time battery will be charged in
105. ould result in electrical shock or fire If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery If the battery charger becomes wet unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk e Use only the recommended battery e Do not place the battery near or in direct flame e Unplug the power cord periodically and using a dry cloth wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area e Do not handle the power cord with wet hands e Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged or not fully plugged into the outlet e Do not allow dirt or metal objects such as pins or keys to contact the terminals or plug The battery may explode or leak resulting in electrical shock or fire This could cause injury and damage the surroundings In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes mouth skin or clothing immediately flush with water e Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is
106. ovies Be sure to set the zoom before shooting e Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results e To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical press the lt q gt lt P gt buttons in step 2 To move the frame press the lt q gt lt gt buttons again To return the frame to horizontal orientation press the lt a_ gt lt w gt buttons e Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame e Movie image quality is cedi when a still image resolution of L is selected and choad when a still image resolution of IWI is selected 1144 These quality settings cannot be changed Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting darker blurred image corners and changing the overall color 1 Choose Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 40 and choose 2 Choose a color tone Press the lt w gt button press the lt 4 gt lt gt buttons to choose a color tone and then press the lt gt button Color Tone A preview is shown of how your shot will Standard look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have
107. ow dust or sand to enter the camera This may cause the product to malfunction e In regular use small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build up and damage to the unit e Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera If the battery is left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur e Before you discard the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions e Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete or when you are not using it e Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort resulting in fire e Do not place the battery near pets Pets biting the battery could cause leakage overheating or explosion resulting in fire or damage e Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen e When putting the camera in your bag ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen e Do not attach any hard objects to the camera Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the scr
108. pping 1184 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image Movies h 640x480 1 Access the printing screen Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 1183 to choose a movie The screen at left is displayed Ly gt r Single Paper Settings Print MENU fa 2 Choose a printing method Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose M and then press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose the printing method 3 Print the image Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image Prints a series of scenes a certain interval apart on a single sheet of Contents S i Basic Operations equence paper You can also print the folder number file number and elapsed time for the frame by setting Caption to On Basic Guide Camera Basics e To cancel printing in progress press the lt gt button e ID Photo and Sequence cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers from CP720 CP730 and earlier models Smart Auto Mode Still Images Other Shooting Modes Batch printing 1188 and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings such as the number of copies as follows The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF Digital Print Order Format standards Playback Mode Se
109. r choosing a subject to focus on as follows 1 Choose Tracking AF Follow the steps in Changing the AF Frame Mode 1153 to choose Tracking AF gt LH is displayed in the center of the screen EAO Un S ge Xr i 2 Choose a subject to focus on Aim the camera so that LH is on the desired subject Press the shutter button halfway LH changes to a blue _ which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure Servo AF 054 gt If no subject is detected TH is displayed 3 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot D e Servo AF 54 is set to On and cannot be changed e Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely e AF Point Zoom on the tab is not available e 8 and aA are not available Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center Effective for reliable focusing D e A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway Note that AF point zooming 1158 is not possible e To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame and then hold the shutter button halfway down As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway recompose the shot as d
110. r to choose a tab 4 Choose an option After you have pressed the lt a gt lt w gt Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an buttons to choose a tab initially you can Hints amp Tips On option Playback Mode switch between tabs by pressing the Date Time 02 02 13 10 00 lt q gt lt gt buttons Time Zone ft Lens Retract 41min Setting Menu 5 Finish the setup process Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the Index screen displayed before you pressed the lt MENU gt button in step 1 e To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 178 The indicator on the back of the camera 114 lights up or blinks depending on the camera status Color pacato Camera Status Status On Connected to a computer 19 or display off L123 35 57 76 Blinkin Starting up recording reading transmitting images or g shooting long exposures 1146 O e When the indicator blinks green never do any of the following things as they may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card Turn the camera off Shake or jolt the camera Open the memory card battery cover Green Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operati
111. ra Basics Photobook Set up Om Protect l O BF Protect this image To cancel protection repeat this process Smart Auto to prevent erasing and choose On again and then press Mode A a Gg Bea Other Shooti Slideshow 2 Configure the settings me a Modes i ieee Choose a menu item to configure and o Effect then choose the desired option 4426 Using the Menu To start the slideshow with your settings a choose Start and press the lt gt e 1 Access the setting screen button i Press the lt MENU gt button and choose Seng Meny E To return to the menu screen press the ee lt MENU gt button Rotate Protect on the P tab 1126 7 Accessories Photobook Set up i Contrast Protect 2 Choose a selection method Select i i Saar Choose a menu item and a setting as desired 1126 To return to the menu screen press the lt MENU gt button Select All Images z 65 Specifying All Images at Once Preliminary Notes and Legal Information e Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card L174 1 Choose Select All Images Contents ne a Following step 2 in Using the Menu Basic Operations e Protected images cannot be erased using the camera s erasure function To L165 choose Select All Images and Basic Guide erase them this way first cancel protection press the lt gt button Protect j 3
112. rns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity e You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off if you prefer 1976 e Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer 419 Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix To ensure your shots are in focus always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down and once the subject is in focus press the button all the way down to shoot In this manual shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down 1 Press halfway Press lightly to focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus 2 Press all the way down From the halfway position press fully to shoot The camera shoots as a shutter sound is played Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends e Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway e Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot It may take longer in some shooting scenes and images will be blurry if you move the camera or the subject moves before the shutter sound ends Press the lt w gt button to view other information on the screen or to hide the information For details on the information displayed see On Screen Information 11
113. s can be 6 Setting Menu detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected to make subjects 7 Accessories stand out better Choose from four correction levels and then save the image as a separate file o 1 Choose i Contrast SONARIA Si Ue Press the lt MENU gt button and then RedEye Correction choose i Contrast on the BP tab Resize L126 Auto Rotate On Resume Last seen 3 2 Choose an image Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an image and then press the lt gt button Still Images rr z Stl Images Preliminary Notes and Correcting Red Eye D e Some images may not be corrected accurately Legal Information e To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Contents Automatically corrects images affected by red eye You can save the Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original image will be erased Basic Operations eOMie ee MAUS aS 2 Sepa e e Protected images cannot be overwritten Basic Guide e 1 Choose Red Eye Correction Press the lt MENU gt button and then i Red Eye Correction choose Red Eye Correction on the P Camera Basics Resize tab 26 Smart Auto Auto Rotate On 2 Choose an image Mode Res r z ee Press the lt 4 gt lt P gt buttons to choose an Sea ence mee image 3 Correct the image Press the lt gt button Red eye detecte
114. s the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an Legalinformation We COC Contents Image D e Image editing 69 71 is only available when the memory Basic Operations The image is rotated 90 each time you card has sufficient free space press the lt gt button SNES Basic Guide To return to the menu screen press the I Racivina Images lt MENU gt button g Save a copy of images at a lower resolution Camera Basics e Movies with an image quality of y cannot be rotated e Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 69 S Photobook Set up i Contrast i Red Eye Correction Resize on the P tab 1126 Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera which sists 2 Choose an image rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on see uh the eet y pay y Resume Lastseen gt Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an image and then press the lt gt button Smart Auto 1 Choose Resize Mode Press the lt MENU gt button and choose e ence mee Setting Menu 3 Choose an image size Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose the size and then press the lt gt button gt Save new image is displayed gt Press the lt MENU gt button choose Auto PhOtODOOK Set up Rotate on the P tab and then choose i Contrast Off 26 Red Eye Correction Resize Auto Rotate Off
115. screen icons and text are indicated in brackets Screen LCD monitor lt P Playback gt button Movie button lt Help gt button lt U Auto gt FUNC SET button lt Single image erase gt lt Flash gt Right button Up button lt DISP Display gt lt ECO gt Left button Down button Indicator lt MENU gt button e Important information you should know e Notes and tips for expert camera use e J xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number e Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings e For convenience all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the memory card e The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images movies or both Stilllmages Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images Movies Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Package Contents c000 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information s 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Table of Contents cccccceeeeees 5 Contents Basic Operations 6 Safety Pr
116. screen under low light _ _ 24 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies e The screen may darken under bright light e The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting e Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a bright light source No date stamp is added to images e Configure the Date Stamp Gi setting 1135 Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically merely because you have configured the Date Time setting 177 e Date stamps are not added in shooting modes _ 99 in which this setting cannot be configured 1135 flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed and shooting is not possible 1130 is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway 1134 e Set the flash mode to L156 e Increase the ISO speed 150 Shots are out of focus e Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot 124 e Make sure subjects are within focusing range 11104 e Set Lamp Setting to On 138 e Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated e Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock 1154 55 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway e To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correc
117. sets the focus exposure evaluative metering only and white balance WB only e After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces e When the camera detects movement frames will follow moving subjects within a certain range e After you press the shutter button halfway up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus e If faces are not detected or when only gray frames are displayed without a white frame up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway e If faces are not detected when Servo AF 1154 is set to On the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway e Examples of faces that cannot be detected Subjects that are distant or extremely close Subjects that are dark or light Faces in profile at an angle or partly hidden e The camera may misinterpret non human subjects as faces e No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Still Images m Choosing Subjects to Focus On Tracking AF Shoot afte
118. sh Suomi Magyar H Deutsch Norsk 3 Set the display language o Fran ais Svenska Sep PI kM Nederlands Espa ol desi Press the lt m gt lt w gt lt q gt lt p gt buttons to 2 Enter AUTO mode aye gee a choose a language and then press the z are al1ano CCKUU an Ykpa Hcbka portugu s Rom n lt gt button Press the button repeatedly until tall aang sn gt Once the display language has been set AUTO is displayed Ti ng Vi t e tina H the setting screen is no longer displayed Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene gt A scene icon is displayed in the upper Index right of the screen gt Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus G e You can also change the display language by pressing the lt MENU gt button and choosing Language sll on the fT tab 4 D 3 Compose the shot To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the zoom lever toward lt gt telephoto and to zoom away from the subject move it toward lt ti gt wide angle 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus 2 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down gt As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditi
119. splayed on the camera screen When finished turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable e Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the lt MENU gt button and choose Video System on the ff tab Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Sill images Movies LA T EASO Powering the Camera with Household P wer i Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 sold separately eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Open the cover Follow step 2 in Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 1111 to open the memory card battery cover and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown 3 Insert the coupler Insert the coupler facing the direction shown just as you would a battery following step 3 in Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 1111 Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port Coupler Cable Port 4 Close the cover Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position 5 Connect the power cord Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable Insert one en
120. ss the lt gt button 3 Print the image Follow step 7 in Easy Print 183 to print K i 7 Default Rea Default Ad Oh 1 copies Cropping Paper Settings a E O7 Default FF Default Print E Default MENU fm D e Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes or at some aspect ratios e Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with Date Stamp amp selected Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Still Images a Available Layout Options Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing Choose how many images to print per sheet Default m Default 1 Choose Paper Settings After following step 1 in Configuring Print Settings 1 84 to access the printing N up 1 copies Topping Prints images for identification purposes O7 Default Paper Settings screen choose Paper Settings and ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L BF Default Print press the lt gt button a ane 2 Default oose the print size mm EER Choose from 3 5 x 5 in postcard or wide form
121. t MENU gt button 712 e Index printing is not available on some Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images oh 1 Choose Select Images amp Qty Press the lt MENU gt button choose Select Images amp Qty on the tab and then press the lt gt button Select Images amp Qty Basic Guide Select All Images _ Clear All Selections 2 Choose an image Camera Basics Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose an SMAN AU image and then press the lt gt button Mode You can now specify the number of Other Shooting copies Modes f you specify index printing for the image it is labeled with a 4 icon To cancel index printing for the image press the lt gt button again 4 is no longer displayed Playback Mode Setting Menu 3 Specify the number of prints Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to specify the number of prints up to 99 To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints repeat steps 2 3 Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 When finished press the lt MENU gt button to return to the menu screen Still Images a Setting Up Printing for All Images Select All Images Set 1 copy per im
122. ties gt CameraWindow gt CameraWindow On a Macintosh computer if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the bottom of the desktop Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software the following limitations apply It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer Some problems may occur when saving images or image information depending on the operating system version the software in use or image file sizes Some functions provided by the software may not be available such as movie editing Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Included Accessories A Wrist Strap Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Battery Pack NB 11L Card Reader indows Macintosh Compute Memory Card Cable Video System Flash Unit Canon brand PictBridge Compatible Printers AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 a i nF High Power Flash HF DC2
123. tion level you specified is now displayed When shooting movies shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed When shooting still images press the lt gt button to display the set exposure compensation amount and then shoot Exp Adjust image brightness e You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed e While recording a movie AEL is displayed and the exposure is locked Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Still Images Locking Image Brightness Exposure AE Lock Before shooting you can lock the exposure or you can specify focus and exposure separately 1 Deactivate the flash 34 2 Lock the exposure Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked With the shutter button pressed halfway press the lt P gt button gt AEL is displayed and the exposure is locked To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the lt P gt button again In this case AEL is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot G e AE Auto Exposure Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method how brightness is measured to suit shooting conditions as follows Press the lt A gt button choose in the menu and choos
124. tly try composing the shot with higher contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway Otherwise try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly Subjects in shots look too dark e Set the flash mode to L156 e Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation 1148 e Adjust contrast by using i Contrast 1150 70 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories e Use AE lock or spot metering 1 49 Subjects look too bright highlights are washed out e Set the flash mode to 134 e Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation 1148 e Use AE lock or spot metering 1449 e Reduce the lighting on subjects Shots look too dark despite the flash firing _ 30 e Shoot within flash range 1104 e Increase the ISO speed _ 50 Subjects in flash shots look too bright highlights are washed out e Shoot within flash range L _ 104 e Set the flash mode to 6 Q134 White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots e This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles Shots look grainy e Lower the ISO speed 150 e High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images Subjects are affected by red eye 1136 Set Lamp Setting to On Q138 to activate the red
125. tting Menu Still Images u Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format whether to add the date or file number and other settings as follows These settings apply to all images in the print list Print Settings Press the lt MENU gt button and then choose Print Settings on the tab Choose and configure settings as desired 11126 Print Type 4 Standard Date Off File No Off Clear DPOF data On Pi Standard One image is printed per sheet Print Type index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet Both Both standard and index formats are printed On Images are printed with the shooting date Date Off On Images are printed with the file number File No Off T All image print list settings are cleared after Clear DPOF On AR i printing data Off O e Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service in some cases e may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings e Setting Date to On may cause some printers to print the date twice e Specifying Index will prevent you from choosing On for both Date and File No at the same time e The date is printed in a format matching setting details in Date Time on the YT tab accessible by pressing the l
126. urn to the menu items press the lt q gt button 4 Finish the setup process Press the lt gt button The screen before you pressed the showing the option you configured e To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 178 lt gt button in step 1 is displayed again Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu 7 Accessories al 3 Choose a setting Preliminary Notes and Off Press the lt a gt lt W gt buttons to choose a Legal Information Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows i l Volume setting Contents Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs such as shooting Hints amp Tips On i Basic Operations playback P and so on Note that available settings vary depending on Date Time 02 02 13 10 00 To choose settings with options not Pe ae the selected shooting or playback mode 101 102 Time Zone ff shown first press the lt gt or lt gt na pean SaSa a a SS Lens Retract 1 min button to switch screens and then press P 41 Access the menu a buttons to select the Press the lt MENU gt button To return to the previous screen press the lt MENU gt button ees Other Shooting 2 Choose a tab Modes Move the zoom leve
127. utton repeatedly until is displayed gt The flash will no longer be activated To activate the flash press the lt P gt button again 54 is displayed The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions 1 Choose Following step 1 in Using the Self Timer 133 choose Ce and press the 10 Bech shot 1 lt MENU gt button Set timer number of Ve q Camera Basics Other Shooting 2 Configure the setting Modes Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Delay or Shots Press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose a value and then press the lt gt button gt Once the setting is complete Cc is 5 Playback Mode 6 Setting Menu O e If a flashing 8 icon is displayed when you press the shutter button displayed halfway in low light conditions mount the camera on a tripod or take J Accessories Follow step 2 in Using the Self Timer other measures to keep it still L133 to shoot D e For movies shot using the self timer Delay represents the delay before recording begins but the Shots setting has no effect e When you specify multiple shots image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full e When a delay longer than two seconds is specified two secon
128. vel 97 White balance 451 Drive mode 52 Eco mode 135 57 Self timer 1133 Camera shake warning 1430 Metering method 1149 eee 9 W D 04 Ok 7 38 3 m TOLONTAN 29 We AP F420 3 5 Eye Fi connection status 1190 Resolution 1136 Recordable shots 104 Movie quality 137 Remaining time 0104 Digital zoom magnification 2132 AF frame 1153 Shooting Information Display e Ho Focusing range Q152 53 AF lock L155 Shooting mode L199 Scene icon 131 Flash mode 1134 56 Red eye correction 136 Date stamp 135 ISO speed _ 50 i Contrast L1 50 Grid lines L 57 AE lock 1 49 FE lock 1156 Blink detection 437 Time zone 11476 Shutter speed Aperture value Zoom bar 1197 m Battery Level An on screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level Display Details ZZ Sufficient charge 1 74 Slightly depleted but sufficient 14 Nearly depleted charge the battery soon Blinking red Charge the battery Depleted charge the battery immediately Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Basic Guide q Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes 5 Playback Mode amp Setting Menu 7 Accessories Q e Some informatio
129. y Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card sold separately Note that before using a new memory card or a memory card formatted in another device you should format the memory card with this camera Q74 1 Check the card s write protect tab Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write protect tab when the tab is in the locked downward position Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position 2 Open the cover Slide the cover and open it 3 Insert the battery While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow insert the battery as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position f you insert the battery facing the wrong way it cannot be locked into the correct position Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted 4 Insert the memory card Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera 5 Close the cover Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Smart Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
130. yback Mode Accessories W Hiding the Start up Screen If you prefer you can deactivate display of the start up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on p Choose Start up Image and then Time Zone ai choose Off Lens Retract 41min Power Saving LCD Brightness mmm mm Start up Image Off Format 7 5GB E Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to back them up An Eye Fi card 190 contains software on the card itself Before formatting an Eye Fi card install the software on a computer 1 Access the Format screen Choose Format and then press the lt gt button Format 2 Choose OK Press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose Cancel press the lt q gt lt gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button Format memory card z 7 5GB 409MB used Low Level Format Cancel OK Format 3 Format the memory card To begin the formatting process press the lt a gt lt w gt buttons to choose OK and then press the lt gt button When formatting is finished Memory card formatting complete is displayed Press the lt gt button All data on the memory card will be erased oK

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