Canon A1100 IS- Manuals

What Do You Want to Do? 5 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ● Look at ...

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 ...

Table of Contents 7 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 70Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ..................................... 71Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 72 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ....................................... 72 $ Customizing the Self-Timer...

8 • 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...

11 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 images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a c...

12 Insert the included batteries and 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 and hold th...

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 13 Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 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, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on the brand...

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 15 Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken...

16 The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press...

Setting the Date and Time 17 Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Cha...

18 You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the ...

19 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 makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setti...

20 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....

A Taking Pictures 21 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses...

A Taking Pictures 22 • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.)...

23 You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were take...

24 You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to select a...

25 You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the...

2 Printing Images 26 Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start and the c button will blink blue. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has comp...

27 The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in “ A Taking Pictures” (p. 20) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operat...

28 The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in “ 1 Viewing Images” (p. 23) and “Erasing Images” (p. 24) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. Thi...

29 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Select the E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E . Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will...

E Shooting Movies 30 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay th...

31 You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie to play, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Play the movie. ● P...

32 You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows Macintosh OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service ...

Transferring Images to a Computer 33 Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Pla...

Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable’s small plug into the camera terminal in the direction as shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer’s USB port. For connection details, refer to the ...

Transferring Images to a Computer 35 Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when a connection between the camera and computer is established. ● 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 [Tran...

36 Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 Memory Card (128 MB) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400 *1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800Power Cord Supplied with Camera *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more informatio...

38 The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries....

39 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, the basic operating instructions. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears insid...

40 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change modes. Components Guide Zoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) / g (Index) (p. 90) Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 109) / Red- Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 109) / Self- Timer Lamp (pp. 60 , 61 , 72 , 73) ) Microphone (p. 3...

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) 41 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...

42 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 ...

Indicators 44 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 di...

45 Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 120) . Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to...

46 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting ( 4 ) and playback ( 1 ). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 122 – 125) . Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (...

47 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press t...

48 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press ...

49 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...

Formatting Memory Cards 50 • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before fo...

52 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the scene you wish to shoot. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. J Take ...

K Shooting in Special Conditions 53 H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to K and press the...

K Shooting in Special Conditions 55 O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot us...

56 You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select ! . ● Press the qr buttons to select ! , then press the m button. X ! will appear. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to . When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely...

57 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. 16) . Select [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab, th...

58 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 20) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 66) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i . ● Hold t...

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 59 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...

60 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 p button. Select Ò . ● Press the op buttons to select Ò , then press the m button. X Once set, Ò will appear. Shoot...

61 Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 76) when you enter the composition. Select " . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 60 and select " . Compose the shot and press the sh...

63 Selecting 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 dial is set to G (p. 40) . • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained i...

64 You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G (p. 40) . Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 64 – 73) . Shoot. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shu...

65 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) when the z...

66 You can select from six settings. Select the recording pixels. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. You can select from the foll...

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) 67 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality • 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 when Selecting by Paper Size ● ...

68 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Correct the exposure. ● After pressing the o button, press the qr buttons to correct the exposure. Then press the m button. X The exposure compensation amount will display on the screen. You ca...

69 Select the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you select will display on the screen. • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be ...

70 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you select will...

71 You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you select will display on the scre...

72 You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 95) . • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Select Î . ● After pres...

73 You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $ . ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to select $ , then immediately press the n button. Select the settings. ● Press the op buttons to select [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr butt...

74 While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. 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 the AF Frame on the subject is green. Recompose. ●...

76 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, select [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative meterin...

% Shooting with the AF Lock 77 Center The AF frame is fixed at the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. • Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 58) o...

78 If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button and select [AF- Point Zoom] on the 4 tab. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face AiAF] (p. 76) ,...

79 You can select a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● Even if the subject moves, the wil...

80 You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Select the metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting will di...

81 Just as with the AE lock (p. 80) , you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 64) . Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( ...

82 The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [i- Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto]. X @ will appear. @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighte...

84 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. Select ≈ . ● Set the mode dial to K and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select U . ●...

85 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “ E Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (p. 40) . 6

86 You can select from among three image quality settings. Select the image quality. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Es...

87 In X mode, 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. ● Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release the lock. Change the exposure...

Playback Functions 88 • Displaying the Overlay (p. 111) [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 111) You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off]. • Registering Functions to the c Button (p. 112) The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Er...

90 Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g . X Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an image. ● Moving the zoom lever toward k will...

91 When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen. ● Press the ...

93 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 l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 43) . X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray fra...

94 Move the zoom lever toward k . ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zo...

95 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 s...

96 You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 24 , 28 , 97) . Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Protect the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X Once prot...

97 You can select and erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 96) cannot be erased. Select [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase all], and press the m button. Erase all images. ● Press ...

98 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. Select an ima...

99 Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [i-Contrast], then press the m button. Select a...

100 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an ...

101 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. 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 ...

102 You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to orde...

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 103 Selecting the Number of Copies Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then select [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X ...

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 104 Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images]. ● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 103 and press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be set to ...

105 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

106 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46) . Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Turning off the Power Saving Funct...

Changing Functions 107 Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.You can change the file number assignment. ● Select [File Numbering], then press the qr butto...

Changing Functions 108 Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select [Auto Create], then press the qr buttons to select an interval. ● Select [Time], then press the qr buttons to set a time. ● The new fold...

109 If you set the mode dial to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46) . Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. ● Selec...

Changing Shooting Functions 110 Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option. ● If you select [Off], the image will not display. ● If you select [Hold], the image display...

Changing Shooting Functions 111 Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. ● Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Changing the IS-Mode Settin...

Changing Playback Functions 112 Registering Functions to the c Button ● Select [Set c button], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons to select the function to register, then press the m button. ● Pressing the c button will call up the registered function. You can adjust the settings in t...

113 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end. 9

114 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the adapter plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connect th...

115 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...

Troubleshooting 116 • Increase the ISO speed (p. 69) . • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 19) . • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 126) . • Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 109) . • Confirm that functio...

Troubleshooting 117 The view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ (p. 74) . • The differences will be larger when the subject is close to the lens. Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 49) . W...

118 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. 12) . Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set...

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 119 Cannot complete! • Print settings or transfer settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of settings and try again (p. 102) . Naming error! • The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder tha...

120 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes G A 9 Function Flash (pp. 56 , 64 , 81) { { { { — — { — — { { { Focusing Zone (p. 65) All Range — { { { — — { — — { — — Exposure Compensation (p. 68) /Exposure Shift (p. 87) { — — Self-Timer Mode (pp. 60 , 61 , 72 , 73) { { — { { — { { — *...

122 4 Shooting Menu Menus Shooting modes G A 9 Function AF Frame (p. 76) Face AiAF { { { Center { — — AF Frame Size (p. 77) Normal/Small { — — Digital Zoom (p. 58) On/Off { { *2 Digital Tele-Converter (1.5x/2.0x) { { — AF-Point Zoom (p. 78) On/Off { { — AF-assist Beam (p. 109) On/Off { { *2 Flash Se...

Menus 124 3 Set up Menu 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 47 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 47 Start-up Image On*/Off p. 106 Format Formats card, erasing all data p. 49 File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 107 Create Folder Create New Fol...

Handling Precautions 125 Equipment • 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 corrup...

126 Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 (W) – 24.8 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W...

Specifications 127 Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine, NormalNumber of Recording Pixels(Still images) . . . . . . . . . . . ....

128 Numerics 3.5" x 5" Size ............................................. 67 3:2 Guide................................................. 111 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 38 , 114 Accessories ............................................... 36 AE Lock .......................

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