Page 2 - Using the Manuals; Checking the Package Contents
2 Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, us...
Page 3 - Read This First
3 Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back 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, includi...
Page 4 - What Do You Want to Do?; Take good people shots; Shoot
4 What Do You Want to Do? 4 ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58 Take good people shots Take good landscapes Shoot various other scenes ● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - View
What Do You Want to Do? 5 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ● Quickly ...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Shooting in Special
6 Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to ...
Page 7 - Getting More Out of
Table of Contents 7 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 74Adjusting the White Balance ........... 75Continuous Shooting....................... 76Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ............................... 77 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ....................................
Page 8 - : Hints for getting more out of your camera.; Conventions Used in this Guide
Table of Contents 8 Changing Functions .......................138Changing Shooting Functions........143Changing Playback Functions .......146Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ..................................147 Using Household Power................ 150Troubleshooting ..............................
Page 9 - Caution; Caution; Warning; Safety Precautions
9 • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be...
Page 10 - Other Warnings
Safety Precautions 10 Other Warnings • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediat...
Page 13 - Getting Started; mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you; Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
13 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • ...
Page 14 - Basic Touch Operations; Using the Touch Panel; Touch; Quickly tap the screen twice.; Drag
14 This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Basic Touch Operations Using the Touch Panel Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice. Used in Pl...
Page 15 - Available Touch Operations; Shooting Mode; Playback Mode; What if I cannot perform operations well?
Using the Touch Panel 15 Available Touch Operations Shooting Mode Choose a subject to focus on (Touch AF) Choose an appropriate Shooting mode for the scene Change the flash mode Shoot vertically**Appears when you hold the camera vertically Correct the brightness (exposure compensation) Playback Mode...
Page 16 - Charging the Battery
16 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: F...
Page 17 - Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken; Using the battery and charger effectively
Charging the Battery 17 Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned abov...
Page 18 - Insert the memory card.; Close the cover; Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
18 Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ,...
Page 19 - Removing the Battery and Memory Card; Remove the memory card.; Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card; Compatible Memory Cards; Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 19 Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X ...
Page 20 - Set the date and time.; qr; Setting the Date and Time; Reappearing Date/Time screen
Setting the Date and Time 20 SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since th...
Page 21 - Display the settings screen.; opqr; Setting the Display Language; What if the clock appears when the
Setting the Display Language 21 • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 40 ) t...
Page 22 - Format the memory card.; Formatting Memory Cards
22 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card...
Page 23 - Pressing the Shutter Button; Does the length of the shutter sound change?
23 The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the ...
Page 24 - Choose; Set the mode switch to; Taking Pictures
24 Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button....
Page 25 - Choose a subject to focus on.; The camera will beep and
Taking Pictures 25 Choose a subject to focus on. ● Touch the screen to choose the person or location to focus on (Touch AF). X The camera will beep and will appear on the screen. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will ...
Page 26 - Scene Icons
Taking Pictures 26 • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to choose [Off]. • the image c...
Page 27 - Viewing Images; Switching images quickly
27 You can view your images on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Dragging left to right displays images in the reverse order they were taken. ● Dragging right to left displays images in the order they were taken. ● Pressi...
Page 28 - Active Display; Choose an image to erase.; Erasing Images
Erasing Images 28 Active Display If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing. You can also start and stop movies (p. 33) . You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered...
Page 29 - op; Items to Prepare; Turn off the camera and printer.; Printing Images
Printing Images 29 Erase the image. ● Drag as shown. X [Erase?] appears. ● Touch [Erase]. X The displayed image will be erased. ● To exit instead of erasing, touch [Cancel]. ● You can also erase images in the following ways.Press the m button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a ....
Page 30 - Choose an image to print.
Printing Images 30 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Print images. ● Press the m button, then press the op butt...
Page 31 - Shooting Movies
31 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode switch to E . Choose X (Standard) mode. ● Touch , then touch . Touch the...
Page 32 - Press the shutter button fully.; Estimated Shooting Times
Shooting Movies 32 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus ...
Page 33 - Viewing Movies
33 You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X and appear on movies. Choose a movie. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image to play back. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose...
Page 34 - Camera and computer; Transferring Images to a Computer
Transferring Images to a Computer 34 You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DI...
Page 35 - Macintosh; Install the software.; Windows
Transferring Images to a Computer 35 Macintosh Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-scree...
Page 37 - Transfer Images; For further operations, refer to the
Transferring Images to a Computer 37 Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Transfer Images ● Click [Import ...
Page 38 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
38 Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC10 DIGITAL CAMERASolution Disk AV CableAVC-DC400 *1 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Supplied with Camera *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. Battery Pack NB-...
Page 40 - Power Supplies; Other Accessories; Separately Sold Accessories
40 The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time ...
Page 41 - Learning More
41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 2
Page 42 - Mode Switch; Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.; Components Guide
42 Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Components Guide HDMI Terminal (p. 116) Strap Mount (p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 29 , 36) Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 112) / g...
Page 43 - Control Dial
Components Guide 43 Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and...
Page 44 - You can change the display using the; Information Displayed on the Screen
44 Shooting (Information Display) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will ...
Page 46 - Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting; Indicator
Indicator 46 Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be dif...
Page 47 - FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
47 You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 156) . You can also use the FUNC. menu in Playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons, or turn the  dial to choose a m...
Page 48 - MENU – Basic Operations
48 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting ( 4 ) and playback ( 1 ). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161) . Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zo...
Page 49 - Changing the Sound Settings
49 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then use the qr buttons to choose [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display ...
Page 50 - With the Menu; Change the brightness.; With the; Changing the Screen Brightness
50 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness], Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to chang...
Page 51 - Returning the Camera to Default Settings; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
51 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the...
Page 52 - Perform the low level format.; Low Level Memory Card Formatting; About low level formatting
52 Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons...
Page 53 - Power Saving during Shooting; turns on the monitor and shooting; Power Saving during Playback
53 To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. Wh...
Page 54 - Clock Functions
54 You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the display c...
Page 55 - This chapter assumes the mode is set to
55 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatic...
Page 56 - Shooting in Various Conditions
56 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42) . Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Touch . ● If you touch the qr buttons on the screen, or quickly drag across it, a different set of ...
Page 57 - Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.
Shooting in Various Conditions 57 F Take snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. V Take shots of kids and ...
Page 58 - Recording pixels are set to
Shooting in Various Conditions 58 y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P T...
Page 59 - Turning the Flash Off; What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing
59 You can shoot with the flash turned off. Touch . Choose ! . ● Touch ! to choose it. ● Touch ! again to make the setting. X Once set, ! will be selected. ● After pressing the r button, you can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose ! . Shoot. When you press the shutter button halfw...
Page 60 - and the zoom factor used.; Move the zoom lever toward; Hold the lever until zooming stops.; Move it toward; Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate; Zooming in More Closely on Subjects; Turning off the digital zoom
60 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 72) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i . ● Hold t...
Page 61 - Digital Tele-Converter; Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 61 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom fact...
Page 62 - Inserting the Date and Time
62 You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 142) . Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab, a...
Page 63 - Press the
63 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the o button. Choose Ò . ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò , then press the m button. X Once set, Ò...
Page 64 - two seconds after it detects your face; Follow Step 2 on; Compose the shot and press the; To restore the original setting, choose; Using the Face Self-Timer; What if a face is not detected?
64 Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82) . Choose " . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 63 and choose " . Compose the shot and press the shutter b...
Page 65 - Changing the number of shots; Special Effects for Night Backgrounds
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) 65 For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept the setting Light displays and other points of light in the night backgrounds behind...
Page 66 - Shooting tips
Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect) 66 Shoot. • Hold the camera firmly and shoot non-moving points of light in as dark a location as possible. • Be sure to shoot with your subject within the range of the flash (p. 69) . Also make sure your subject is not illuminated by any ...
Page 67 - Choosing Settings Yourself
67 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • “Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digi...
Page 68 - Shooting in Program AE
68 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42) . Choose G . ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 56 . Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 69 – 79) . Shoot. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when...
Page 69 - Adjust the brightness.; Adjusting the Brightness; Turning the Flash On
69 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Choose the exposure compensation. ● Touch . Adjust the brightness. ● While looking at the screen, touch the Exposure Compensation bar and drag left or right to adjust the brightness, then touch...
Page 70 - About the Zoom Bar
70 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is pushed to maximum j ). Choose e . ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the Â...
Page 71 - Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro); Using
71 You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Choose u . ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose u , then press the m button. X Once set, u will appear. You can zoom in on close subjects. T...
Page 72 - Choose the recording pixels.; Choose the image quality.; Changing the Recording Pixels; Changing the Compression Ratio
72 You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will disp...
Page 73 - Approximate Values for Paper Size; Suitable for sending images as e-mail
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) 73 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable f...
Page 74 - Choose the ISO speed.; Changing the ISO Speed; Changing the ISO speed
74 Choose the ISO speed. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display on the screen. • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, ...
Page 75 - Choose the white balance.; Custom White Balance; Adjusting the White Balance
75 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Choose the white balance. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The set...
Page 76 - Continuous Shooting
76 You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval (0.8 shots/sec.). Choose a Drive mode. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose W , then press the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera ...
Page 77 - Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
77 You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you choose will...
Page 78 - Custom Color; Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer 78 Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 77 to choose , then press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, th...
Page 79 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?; Shooting Using a TV Monitor
79 You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $ . ● Press the o button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $ , then press the n button. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons o...
Page 80 - Changing the Composition with the
80 While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green AF frame appears around the subject. Recomp...
Page 82 - Face AiAF; Changing the AF Frame Mode; You can reduce the AF frame size
82 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. You can also use touch operations to change the position of the AF frame or choose a subject to focus on without having to change AF frame mode settings (p. 86) . Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choo...
Page 83 - Magnifying the Focal Point; What if the display does not magnify?
Magnifying the Focal Point 83 You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Use the qr buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter bu...
Page 84 - Compose the scene and shoot.; Shooting with the AF Lock
84 The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % is displayed on the screen. ● If you release yo...
Page 85 - Shooting with Servo AF
85 While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button and choose [Servo AF] on the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to choose [On]. Focus. ● Focus a...
Page 86 - Choosing the Subject to Focus On; A border appeared around the screen when it was touched
86 You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. Choose the subject, face or location to focus on. ● Touch the subject or person shown on the screen. X When the AF frame mode is set to [Face AiAF], the camera will beep and display when it det...
Page 87 - Choose the Metering mode.; Changing the Metering Mode
87 You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● Press the m button and choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X...
Page 88 - Shooting with the AE Lock
88 When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appea...
Page 89 - Shooting with Slow Synchro
89 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose … . ● Touch , then touch … . X On...
Page 90 - Correcting the Brightness and Shooting
90 The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression ...
Page 91 - Checking for Shut Eyes
91 You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr ...
Page 92 - Confirm the exposure.; Shooting Long Exposures
92 You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈ . ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 . Choose the shutter speed. ● Press the m button, th...
Page 93 - Color Accent; Changing the Color and Shooting
93 You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T . ● Follow...
Page 94 - Color Swap; Follow Steps 1 – 2 on; Specify the target color.; The specified color will be recorded.
Changing the Color and Shooting 94 Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose Y . Press the n button for more than one second. X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both ...
Page 96 - Choose a shooting direction.; Turn the; Take subsequent shots.; Merge the images on a computer.; Software Guide; Shooting Stitch Assist Images
96 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose L . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 56 to choose L . Choose a shooting direction. ● Turn the  dial to choose a shooting direction. Take the fi...
Page 97 - This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to
97 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E . 6
Page 98 - You can choose between three Movie modes.; Changing the Movie Mode
98 You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode switch to E . Choose a Movie mode. ● Touch , then touch a movie mode. Touch the screen again to make the setting. ● You can also choose movie modes from the FUNC. menu (p. 47) . Changing the Movie Mode X Standard Normal mode. > Color Accen...
Page 99 - Image Quality Table; Changing the Image Quality
99 You can choose between three image quality settings. Choose the image quality. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, and press the m button. X The...
Page 100 - AE Lock/Exposure Shift
100 You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the r button again to release the...
Page 101 - Other Shooting Functions
101 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 60) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot ...
Page 102 - Summary for “Viewing Movies”; Playback Functions
102 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 106) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 108) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 109) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 113) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 115) • Protecting ...
Page 103 - Editing
103 You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose * . ● Follow Step 3 on p. 33 , choose * from the movie control panel that appears and press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Set the editing range. ● Press the o...
Page 104 - Check the edited movie.; Save the edited movie.
Editing 104 Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ...
Page 106 - Searching Images Using Index Display; Display images in an index.; Quickly Searching Images
106 g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. ● Double tap the screen to display images in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you double tap the screen. ● You can also move the z...
Page 107 - Searching Images by Scrolling
Quickly Searching Images 107 Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen or turning  will display images in a line (Scroll Display) letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by shooting date. Choose an image. ● You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging...
Page 108 - View the filtered images.; Search by; Viewing Images in Filtered Playback; What if you can’t choose a filter?
108 When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 119) all images at once while filtered. Choose ‚ . ● Press the m button to choose ‚ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Choose a filter....
Page 109 - In filtered playback; Filtered Playback; Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows 109 You can filter images during a slideshow so that only certain images will play back. You can also use the following functions in filtered playback for processing all the filtered images at once. • “Protecting Images” (p. 117) , “Erasing All Images” (p. 119) , “Printing from th...
Page 110 - Changing Settings
Viewing Slideshows 110 Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1...
Page 111 - Checking the Focus; Quickly checking the focus (Active Display)
111 You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the p button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45) . X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray ...
Page 112 - Magnifying Images
112 Magnify an image. ● When you touch the screen, the display will zoom in on the image and will appear. ● Repeatedly touching the screen will zoom in on that part of the image up to a factor of 10x. ● If you drag across the screen, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Double tapping ...
Page 113 - Use a Function Registered to; Changing Image Transitions
113 You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Transition] and use the qr buttons to choose a transition effect. In single image playback, you can quickly and easily...
Page 114 - Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions; Functions that Can be Registered
Easy Operations with Touch Actions 114 Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Choose [Set Touch Actions]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Set Touch Actions], and press the m button. Register a functi...
Page 115 - Camera and TV; Turn off the camera and TV.; Viewing Images on a TV; What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?
115 Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the ...
Page 116 - Follow Steps 3 – 4 on; Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV
116 Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug i...
Page 117 - Select Range; Protecting Images
117 You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28 , 119) . Choose : . ● Press the m button to choose : in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● To unlock an image, choose : from the FUNC. menu and press the m bu...
Page 118 - Choose the starting image.; Choose the ending image.; Choose images with the
Protecting Images 118 Choose the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image and press m button. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press ...
Page 119 - Choose All Images; Choose a selection method.; Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images 119 Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 117 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Protect] and press the m button. You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased im...
Page 120 - Choosing Images Individually
Erasing All Images 120 Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 119 to choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose images. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image and press m button. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an im...
Page 122 - Using the Menu; Organizing Images by Category
122 You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 108) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 109) , “Protecting Images” (p. 117) , “Erasing All Images” (p. 119) , “Choosing Images for Printin...
Page 124 - Tag an image as a favorite.; Tagging Images as Favorites; Easily display images tagged as favorites
124 When you tag images as favorites, you can perform operations on just those images, or only display those images for easy viewing (p. 108) . Select an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Tag an...
Page 125 - Rotating Images
125 You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose \ . ● Press the m button to choose \ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons, the image will rotate 90° in the chosen direction. ● Pres...
Page 126 - Choose an image size.; Display the new image.; Resizing Images
126 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You can also press t...
Page 127 - Adjust the trimming area.; Trimming
127 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You can also press the qr buttons or turn...
Page 128 - Save as a new image and display.; Perform Steps 4 and 5 on
Trimming 128 Save as a new image and display. ● Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p. 126 . • , , and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than befor...
Page 129 - Choose a menu option.; Adding Effects with the My Colors
129 You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 77 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You...
Page 131 - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
131 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the scree...
Page 132 - Easily Add Images to the Print List
132 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback with the FUNC. menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to th...
Page 133 - Print Added Images; Connect the camera to the printer
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 133 Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide . Connect the camera to the printer (p. 29) . Print. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Print now] and press the m button. X Printing ...
Page 134 - Print Settings
134 You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the...
Page 135 - Choosing the Number of Copies; Set the number of prints.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 135 Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Drag horizontally across the screen to choose an image. ● You can also...
Page 136 - Set All Images to Print Once; Clearing All Selections; All selections will be cleared.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 136 Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 135 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 3 and 4 on p. 118 . Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to...
Page 137 - Customizing the Camera
137 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 8
Page 138 - Turning off Hints & Tips; or MENU; Changing the File Number Assignment; Changing Functions
138 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab. Turning off Hints & Tips When you make a setting by touching the screen in a Shooting mode, or choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or MENU (p. 48) using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You can turn off th...
Page 139 - Creating a Folder by Shooting Date; Changing the Lens Retract Time; button when in a Shooting mode
Changing Functions 139 Creating a Folder by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder], then press qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Cha...
Page 140 - Turning off the Power Saving Function; Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Functions 140 Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then ...
Page 141 - Using the World Clock; Set the home time zone.
Changing Functions 141 Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Set the home ti...
Page 142 - Changing the Date and Time; Calibrating the Touch Panel
Changing Functions 142 Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time settings. ● Choose [Date/time], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to select an item, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value. Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch ...
Page 143 - Turning off the AF Assist Beam; Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function; Changing Shooting Functions
143 If you set the mode switch to 4 , and the mode to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48) . Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. ● Choose [AF-...
Page 144 - Changing the Image Display Time; Changing the Way the Image Displays Right; You can change the way the image displays after shooting.
Changing Shooting Functions 144 Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image di...
Page 145 - Displaying the Overlay; Changing the IS-Mode Settings
Changing Shooting Functions 145 Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choos...
Page 146 - Turning Off Active Display; Choosing the Image that First Displays; Changing Playback Functions
146 You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48) . Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display so that gently shaking or tilting the camera does not perform any of the following operations. • Switching images quickly (p. 27) • Switching images (p. 28 , 107...
Page 147 - Change Sounds; Changing the Start-up Screen; Changing the Start-up Image or Sound
147 In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation. Change Sounds ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ●...
Page 148 - Registering the Start-up Screen; Register images or sounds saved on a computer
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 148 Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then press the m button. ● Drag hori...
Page 149 - Useful Information
149 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions.The index also appears at the end. 9
Page 150 - Plug the cord into the coupler.; You can turn the camera on to use it.; Using Household Power; The AC adapter kit can also be used when abroad
150 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 18) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 18) . Plug the co...
Page 151 - Troubleshooting
151 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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the batt...
Page 153 - Shooting movies; Computer
Troubleshooting 153 When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (pp. 156 – 159) . Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or st...
Page 154 - List of Messages that Appear on the Screen
154 If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 18) . Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set...
Page 155 - Communication error
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 155 • Movies cannot be magnified (p. 112) , edited (pp. 127 – 131) , added to a print list (p. 132) , or registered to the start-up screen (p. 147) . Cannot select! • When choosing the selection range (pp. 121 , 117 , 123 , 136) , you tried to choose a star...
Page 156 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
156 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function A 4 G I F V Flash (pp. 59 , 69 , 89) { { { { { — { { { { *1 { — *2 — { { { { { Exposure Compensation (p. 69) /Exposure Shift (p. 100) — { { { { Focusing Zone (pp. 70 , 71) All Range { — — — — — { { { { — { { { — — { { { — Self-Tim...
Page 158 - Shooting Menu; Menus
158 4 Shooting Menu Menus *1 AiAF*2 AF frame not displayed.*3 [On] when movement is detected or when using Touch AF.*4 Unavailable when set to . *5 Always [On].*6 Available when h is chosen. *7 Always [Continuous]. Shooting modes Function A 4 G I F V AF Frame (p. 82) Face AiAF { { { { { Fixed frame ...
Page 160 - Set up Menu
Menus 160 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 147 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 138 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as sta...
Page 161 - Playback Menu
Menus 161 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 109 Erase Erases images. p. 119 Protect Protects images. p. 117 Rotate Rotates images. p. 125 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 124 My Category Categorizes images. p. 12...
Page 162 - Handling Precautions
162 • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water drople...
Page 163 - Specifications
163 Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (...
Page 165 - All data is based on tests by Canon.
Specifications 165 Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DCCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 mAhCharging cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 166 - Numerics; Index
166 Numerics 3:2 Guide................................................. 145 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 40 , 150 Accessories ............................................... 38 AE Lock ............................................. 88 , 100 AF J Focus AF Frame ....................
Page 169 - Trademark Acknowledgments; trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.; Disclaimer; guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.
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