Canon IXUS 860 IS- Manuals

Table of Contents 3 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 Shooting with the Optical Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . 67Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Table of Contents 4 Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Playback/Erasing 130 Magnifying Images . . . . . . ....

Table of Contents 5 Appendix 201 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Handling the Memory C...

6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for...

Preparations 8 G etting Star ted Preparations 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. 3. ...

Preparations 9 Getting Star ted 1. Slide the cover and open it out ( a , b ). 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Installing the Battery and Memory Card Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting i...

Preparations 12 G etting Star ted The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation below. 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ (Set u...

Preparations 13 Getting Star ted You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 1. Press the button. 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the came...

Shooting Still Images 14 G etting Star ted Shooting Still Images 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting). 2...

Shooting Still Images 16 G etting Star ted Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button p...

Viewing Still Images 17 Getting Star ted Viewing Still Images 1. Press the button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quic...

Shooting Movies 18 G etting Star ted Shooting Movies 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). 4. Press the button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while rec...

Viewing Movies 20 G etting Star ted Viewing Movies 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a icon are movies. 3. Use the or button to select (Playback) and press the button. • The movie will start playing.• If you press the FUNC./SET button duri...

Erasing 21 Getting Star ted Erasing 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequ...

Printing 22 Get ti ng St ar te d Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 . • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instruction...

Printing 23 Getting Star ted 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue. • A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display on movies. ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 24 G etting Star ted Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera• Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting t...

Downloading Images to a Computer 25 Getting Star ted 1. Installing the software. „ Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 26 G etting Star ted 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface ca...

Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Getting Star ted „ Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000). If this Events ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 28 G etting Star ted „ Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for download...

Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Getting St ar te d Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 25) . Al...

Downloading Images to a Computer 30 G etting Star ted 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. „ All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the or button ...

System Map 32 G etting Star ted System Map Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L* 1 (with Terminal Cover) Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300* 1 Waterproof Ca...

System Map 34 G etting Star ted The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. „ Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant ...

System Map 35 Getting St ar te d „ Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera.Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printe...

Components Guide 38 „ Front View a Terminal Cover b DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22 , 26) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183) d Microphone e AF-assist Beam (p. 49) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) g Self-Timer Lamp (p. 73) h Speaker i Flash (p. 71) j Lens Components Guide a d efg b c h i j How...

Components Guide 39 „ Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 54 , 55) b Wrist Strap Mount c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) d DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210) e Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the f...

Components Guide 40 „ Controls a Mode Switch (pp. 14 , 44) b Power Button (p. 14) c Zoom Lever (pp. 66 , 130) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e (Playback) Button (pp. 43 , 172) f (Print/Share) Button (p. 122) g FUNC./SET Button (p. 47) h Touc...

Components Guide 41 „ Touching the Dial An enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor when you place a finger on the touch control dial and the icon of the currently selected item will be enlarged. By holding down the touch control dial in the position of the enlarged ic...

Components Guide 43 The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 172) . • May operate differently than above when functions are registered to the button. * [Lens Retract] ti...

Components Guide 44 Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. How to Use the Mode Switch Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Digital Macro (p. 70) : Color Swap (p. 118) : Manual (p. 84) : Color Accent (p. 116) : Stitch Assist (p. 93) Special Scene Mode (p. 81) : Portrait: Kids&Pets: Foliage: Beac...

Components Guide 45 The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions. This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Indica...

Components Guide 46 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than...

Basic Operations 47 Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 S...

Basic Operations 49 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Rec. Menu Menus and Default Settings Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Shooting Mode p. 44 My Colors p. 114 Special Scene Mode p. 81 Metering Mod...

Basic Operations 50 Play Menu Print Menu Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 95 Save Original On/Off* p. 120 Auto Category On*/Off p. 121 Disp. Overlay p. 124 (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines IS Mode p. 79 (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (...

Basic Operations 51 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot ...

Basic Operations 52 Print Method You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compac...

Basic Operations 53 My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. p. 184 Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation So...

Basic Operations 54 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. • The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor is set to the Information View in th...

Basic Operations 55 „ Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor a Shooting Mode pp. 14 , 70 , 81 , 84 , 88 Exposure Compensation ••• p. 107 Long Shutter Mode ••• p. 109 White Balance p. 111 My Colors p. 114 Metering Mode p. 108 Compression (Still image) p. 76 Shooting Interval (Movie) (...

Basic Operations 57 „ Playback Mode (Standard) a Defined Playback p. 134 b Remaining battery charge will display. p. 206 Displayed image number/Total number of images – Folder Number-File Number p. 126 c Compression (Still Images) pp. 75 , 91 Recording Pixels (Still Images)MovieRed-Eye Correction/My...

Basic Operations 59 „ Focus Check The following information may also be displayed with some images. a Displayed image number/Total number of images b Compression (Still Images) p. 76 Recording Pixels p. 75 A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not reco...

Basic Operations 60 LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 51) • Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function)You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting ...

Basic Operations 61 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. Setting the Home/World Time Zones Settin...

Basic Operations 62 4 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Time Difference from the Home Time Zone

Basic Operations 63 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • To change the dest...

Basic Operations 64 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. z Setting...

Basic Operations 65 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cards z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displa...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The zoom can be adjusted from 28 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41 . Shooting with th...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Shooting with the Digital Zoom Using the Digital Z...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 68 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selecte...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 69 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to sel...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot a subject 3 – 60 cm (1.8 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 12 x 9 mm (0.47 x 0.35 in.) at maximum zoom (approxi...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Using the Flash 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. • : [Auto] • : [On] • : [Off] You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camer...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 72 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. To Cancel the Macro Mode Press / button and use the or button to select (Normal). Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 73 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. * This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 184) . To Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button and use the or but...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 74 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and change the se...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 76 Approximate Values for Compression Settings 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 77 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. Configuring the Postcard Mode 1 Sel...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 78 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) is selected. Embedding the Date in the Image Data 1 Select the Postcard Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the ...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 79 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. To...

Various Shooting Methods 81 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41 . Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions 1 Select a...

Various Shooting Methods 82 Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Foliage Shoots trees an...

Various Shooting Methods 83 Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC17 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to red...

Various Shooting Methods 84 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. Shooting in Manual Mode 1 Select manual mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or but...

Various Shooting Methods 85 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until t...

Various Shooting Methods 86 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires and light is reflected back. Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or butto...

Various Shooting Methods 87 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. You can limit the extent to which only the background darkens with flash photography while shooting night scenes or under indoor lighting. Setting the Slow Synchr...

Various Shooting Methods 88 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels (p. 91) . * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of ...

Various Shooting Methods 91 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rat...

Various Shooting Methods 92 Changing the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse) 1 Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. z You are recommended t...

Various Shooting Methods 93 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 1 Select a shooting direction. 1. Set ...

Various Shooting Methods 94 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched to...

Various Shooting Methods 95 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes because a frame the size of the face displays in Face Detect mode.You are recommended to set [Review...

Various Shooting Methods 96 To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 133) . z When the bottom right ...

Various Shooting Methods 97 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Switching between Focusing Modes Face Detect You can have the camera automatically dete...

Various Shooting Methods 98 The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three Face frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in...

Various Shooting Methods 99 Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject. 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Pre...

Various Shooting Methods 100 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects• Subjects with extremely bright objects at ...

Various Shooting Methods 101 Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode. To Release the AF Lock Press the / button. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway a...

Various Shooting Methods 102 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock Press the button. Locking the...

Various Shooting Methods 103 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the AE Lock Press the button. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 1...

Various Shooting Methods 104 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Adjusting the ISO Speed 1 Press t...

Various Shooting Methods 105 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and record at a shutter speed that compensates for camera shake. Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) Off –...

Various Shooting Methods 106 „ Shoot with [On] Selected „ Shoot with [ button] Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The camera selects the optimal speed according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. 4 Now press the shutter button fully. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • If ...

Various Shooting Methods 107 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making...

Various Shooting Methods 108 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Switching between Metering Modes Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting condition...

Various Shooting Methods 109 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) 1 Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to sele...

Various Shooting Methods 111 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Adjust...

Various Shooting Methods 112 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the st...

Various Shooting Methods 113 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot w...

Various Shooting Methods 114 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can change the look of an image when it is shot. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin ...

Various Shooting Methods 115 Configuring My Colors Settings (Except ) Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( ) 1 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use th...

Various Shooting Methods 116 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.However, depending on the shooting...

Various Shooting Methods 118 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode 1 Select the color swap mode.Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button. Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use ...

Various Shooting Methods 120 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use...

Various Shooting Methods 121 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) People For images shot in , or mode, or images with f...

Various Shooting Methods 122 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. * Sets the sound registered to , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of the My Camera menu. ...

Various Shooting Methods 123 To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2. Using the Button 1 Press the button. • Each time that the button is pressed, the and settings are switched. • For and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • Each press of the button records the white balance data ...

Various Shooting Methods 124 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. * Images are still recorded at the standard aspect r...

Various Shooting Methods 125 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it i...

Various Shooting Methods 126 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Or...

Various Shooting Methods 127 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [A...

Various Shooting Methods 128 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Resetting the File Number Continuous A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the n...

Various Shooting Methods 129 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbersstarting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can besaved into a single folder. • Images may be saved t...

Playback/Erasing 130 To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41 . Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . ...

Playback/Erasing 131 To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between ...

Playback/Erasing 132 You can check the focus and peoples’ expressions by using the focus check display. Since you can also change the magnification level and switch between images, it is easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes. Displaying the Focus Check Checking the Focus and Pe...

Playback/Erasing 133 „ Changing the Display Magnification „ Changing between Frames „ Changing the Display Position 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 3 Press . • When multiple frames display around focal points or multiple faces are detected, pressing the...

Playback/Erasing 134 To cancel the Focus Check display Press the MENU button. When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. 4 Use the , , or button to change the display posi- tion. • Pressi...

Playback/Erasing 136 You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. Categories Category Selection Methods The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumstances.- When selecting images in a r...

Playback/Erasing 138 „ [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image to categorize. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the butto...

Playback/Erasing 140 Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display the movie file. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Pr...

Playback/Erasing 141 Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Play Slow Mot...

Playback/Erasing 142 You can delete portions of recorded movies. * When the shooting interval is 1 sec.** When the shooting interval is 2 sec. Editing Movies z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer ...

Playback/Erasing 144 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Pre...

Playback/Erasing 145 You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Playback with Transition Effects No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from...

Playback/Erasing 146 Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Ca...

Playback/Erasing 147 To Stop the Slide Show Press the MENU button Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. 3 Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Start]. 3. Press the button. • The following functions ar...

Playback/Erasing 150 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides ha...

Playback/Erasing 151 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red-Eye Correction Function Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended.Examples:- Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright i...

Playback/Erasing 152 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is s...

Playback/Erasing 153 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will no...

Playback/Erasing 155 You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 114 . Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/...

Playback/Erasing 158 You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. Resizing Images 1600 x 1200 pixels640 x 480 pixels320 x 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select...

Playback/Erasing 160 In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an ima...

Playback/Erasing 161 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET . Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Plays back. Erase Erases. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be ...

Playback/Erasing 163 Sound Recorder Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET . Exit Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Use the or button to select a sound to play and press the FUNC./SET button. Rewind Holding down the FU...

Playback/Erasing 164 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting Images Select You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. Select Range You can select a first and last image and protect all the images in the range. Select by...

Playback/Erasing 168 „ [All Images] You can erase images from a memory card. 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protectio...

Playback/Erasing 169 „ [Select] 1 Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. 3 S...

Playback/Erasing 172 „ [All Images] You can register a function that you often use to the button. The following functions can be registered. *1 Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shooting mode (p. 43) ). *2 Slide Show will not play in the Index playback mode. 3...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 174 You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a dir...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 176 Select a print settings method Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images cor...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 179 „ [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press and choose [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the sel...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 181 You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. Setting the DPO...

Connecting to a TV 183 You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal. • Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the upper edge and plug ...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184 My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. You can also use the touch control di...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 185 Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering My Camera Settings A ...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 186 - [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[Shutter Sounds] 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording...

Troubleshooting 187 • Camera (p. 187) • When the power is turned on (p. 188) • LCD monitor (p. 188) • Shooting (p. 190) • Shooting movies (p. 194) • Playback (p. 195) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 196) • TV monitor output (p. 196) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 196) Camera Cam...

Troubleshooting 188 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 208) . The Date/Time menu ap...

Troubleshooting 189 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such a...

Troubleshooting 190 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 60) . z There is no effect on the recorded image. Shooting Camera will not record. Flash is charging....

Troubleshooting 191 AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 49) . Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist B...

Troubleshooting 192 Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 71) . Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may in...

Troubleshooting 193 Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 65) . Recording images to memory card takes ...

Troubleshooting 194 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards.- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly....

Troubleshooting 195 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. F...

Troubleshooting 196 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 206) . Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). z Replace the battery with a new one (p. ...

List of Messages 197 The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No me...

List of Messages 198 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternativ...

List of Messages 199 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start...

List of Messages 200 Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the...

Appendix 201 z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and ...

Appendix 202 z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it e...

Appendix 203 Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that ...

Appendix 204 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnet...

Appendix 205 z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck...

Appendix 206 Battery Handling Battery Charge z The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before chargin...

Appendix 207 You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is depleted and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86...

Appendix 208 Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory c...

Appendix 209 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the c...

Appendix 210 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect t...

Appendix 211 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.Please read the instructions accompanying the fl...

Appendix 212 „ Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You ar...

Appendix 213 Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt...

Appendix 214 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS Specifications (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 millionImage Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 milli...

Appendix 217 Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bits Sampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHz Sound Recorder: 11.025 kHz/22.050 kHz/ 44.100 kHz Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD...

Appendix 218 Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged)) z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circum...

Appendix 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 85) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject a...

Appendix 220 Movie † :Card included with the camera *1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.) • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recordin...

Appendix 222 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x ...

Appendix 223 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Weight (excluding power ...

Index 224 Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................ 124 A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ..... 210 AE Lock .................................. 102 AF Frame ............................ 55 , 97 AF Lock................................... 101 AF-assist Beam................. 49 , 191 AiAF ...............

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 228 Function Long Shutter Exposure Compensation (p. 107) { – { – { – { Long Shutter Mode (p. 109) – { – – – – – ISO Speed (p. 104) Auto { – { { { { { High ISO Auto { – { – – { – ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 { { { – – – – White Balance (p. 111) Auto { { { { { ...

Table of Contents 3 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 Shooting with the Optical Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . 67Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Table of Contents 4 Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Playback/Erasing 130 Magnifying Images . . . . . . ....

Table of Contents 5 Appendix 201 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Handling the Memory C...

6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for...

Preparations 8 G etting Star ted Preparations 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. 3. ...

Preparations 9 Getting Star ted 1. Slide the cover and open it out ( a , b ). 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Installing the Battery and Memory Card Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting i...

Preparations 12 G etting Star ted The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation below. 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ (Set u...

Preparations 13 Getting Star ted You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 1. Press the button. 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the came...

Shooting Still Images 14 G etting Star ted Shooting Still Images 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting). 2...

Shooting Still Images 16 G etting Star ted Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button p...

Viewing Still Images 17 Getting Star ted Viewing Still Images 1. Press the button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quic...

Shooting Movies 18 G etting Star ted Shooting Movies 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). 4. Press the button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while rec...

Viewing Movies 20 G etting Star ted Viewing Movies 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a icon are movies. 3. Use the or button to select (Playback) and press the button. • The movie will start playing.• If you press the FUNC./SET button duri...

Erasing 21 Getting Star ted Erasing 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequ...

Printing 22 Get ti ng St ar te d Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 . • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instruction...

Printing 23 Getting Star ted 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue. • A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display on movies. ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 24 G etting Star ted Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera• Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting t...

Downloading Images to a Computer 25 Getting Star ted 1. Installing the software. „ Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 26 G etting Star ted 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface ca...

Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Getting Star ted „ Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000). If this Events ...

Downloading Images to a Computer 28 G etting Star ted „ Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for download...

Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Getting St ar te d Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 25) . Al...

Downloading Images to a Computer 30 G etting Star ted 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. „ All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the or button ...

System Map 32 G etting Star ted System Map Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L* 1 (with Terminal Cover) Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300* 1 Waterproof Ca...

System Map 34 G etting Star ted The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. „ Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant ...

System Map 35 Getting St ar te d „ Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera.Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printe...

Components Guide 38 „ Front View a Terminal Cover b DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22 , 26) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183) d Microphone e AF-assist Beam (p. 49) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) g Self-Timer Lamp (p. 73) h Speaker i Flash (p. 71) j Lens Components Guide a d efg b c h i j How...

Components Guide 39 „ Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 54 , 55) b Wrist Strap Mount c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) d DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210) e Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the f...

Components Guide 40 „ Controls a Mode Switch (pp. 14 , 44) b Power Button (p. 14) c Zoom Lever (pp. 66 , 130) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e (Playback) Button (pp. 43 , 172) f (Print/Share) Button (p. 122) g FUNC./SET Button (p. 47) h Touc...

Components Guide 41 „ Touching the Dial An enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor when you place a finger on the touch control dial and the icon of the currently selected item will be enlarged. By holding down the touch control dial in the position of the enlarged ic...

Components Guide 43 The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 172) . • May operate differently than above when functions are registered to the button. * [Lens Retract] ti...

Components Guide 44 Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. How to Use the Mode Switch Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Digital Macro (p. 70) : Color Swap (p. 118) : Manual (p. 84) : Color Accent (p. 116) : Stitch Assist (p. 93) Special Scene Mode (p. 81) : Portrait: Kids&Pets: Foliage: Beac...

Components Guide 45 The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions. This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Indica...

Components Guide 46 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than...

Basic Operations 47 Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 S...

Basic Operations 49 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Rec. Menu Menus and Default Settings Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Shooting Mode p. 44 My Colors p. 114 Special Scene Mode p. 81 Metering Mod...

Basic Operations 50 Play Menu Print Menu Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 95 Save Original On/Off* p. 120 Auto Category On*/Off p. 121 Disp. Overlay p. 124 (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines IS Mode p. 79 (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (...

Basic Operations 51 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot ...

Basic Operations 52 Print Method You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510 Compac...

Basic Operations 53 My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. p. 184 Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation So...

Basic Operations 54 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. • The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor is set to the Information View in th...

Basic Operations 55 „ Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor a Shooting Mode pp. 14 , 70 , 81 , 84 , 88 Exposure Compensation ••• p. 107 Long Shutter Mode ••• p. 109 White Balance p. 111 My Colors p. 114 Metering Mode p. 108 Compression (Still image) p. 76 Shooting Interval (Movie) (...

Basic Operations 57 „ Playback Mode (Standard) a Defined Playback p. 134 b Remaining battery charge will display. p. 206 Displayed image number/Total number of images – Folder Number-File Number p. 126 c Compression (Still Images) pp. 75 , 91 Recording Pixels (Still Images)MovieRed-Eye Correction/My...

Basic Operations 59 „ Focus Check The following information may also be displayed with some images. a Displayed image number/Total number of images b Compression (Still Images) p. 76 Recording Pixels p. 75 A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not reco...

Basic Operations 60 LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 51) • Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function)You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting ...

Basic Operations 61 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. Setting the Home/World Time Zones Settin...

Basic Operations 62 4 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Time Difference from the Home Time Zone

Basic Operations 63 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • To change the dest...

Basic Operations 64 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. z Setting...

Basic Operations 65 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cards z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displa...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 66 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The zoom can be adjusted from 28 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41 . Shooting with th...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Shooting with the Digital Zoom Using the Digital Z...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 68 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selecte...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 69 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to sel...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot a subject 3 – 60 cm (1.8 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 12 x 9 mm (0.47 x 0.35 in.) at maximum zoom (approxi...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Using the Flash 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. • : [Auto] • : [On] • : [Off] You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camer...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 72 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. To Cancel the Macro Mode Press / button and use the or button to select (Normal). Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot Macro Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 73 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. * This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 184) . To Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button and use the or but...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 74 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and change the se...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 76 Approximate Values for Compression Settings 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 77 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. Configuring the Postcard Mode 1 Sel...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 78 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can embed the date in the image data when (Postcard) is selected. Embedding the Date in the Image Data 1 Select the Postcard Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the ...

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 79 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. To...

Various Shooting Methods 81 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41 . Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions 1 Select a...

Various Shooting Methods 82 Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Foliage Shoots trees an...

Various Shooting Methods 83 Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC17 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to red...

Various Shooting Methods 84 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. Shooting in Manual Mode 1 Select manual mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or but...

Various Shooting Methods 85 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until t...

Various Shooting Methods 86 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires and light is reflected back. Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or butto...

Various Shooting Methods 87 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. You can limit the extent to which only the background darkens with flash photography while shooting night scenes or under indoor lighting. Setting the Slow Synchr...

Various Shooting Methods 88 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels (p. 91) . * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of ...

Various Shooting Methods 91 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rat...

Various Shooting Methods 92 Changing the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse) 1 Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. z You are recommended t...

Various Shooting Methods 93 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 1 Select a shooting direction. 1. Set ...

Various Shooting Methods 94 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched to...

Various Shooting Methods 95 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes because a frame the size of the face displays in Face Detect mode.You are recommended to set [Review...

Various Shooting Methods 96 To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 133) . z When the bottom right ...

Various Shooting Methods 97 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Switching between Focusing Modes Face Detect You can have the camera automatically dete...

Various Shooting Methods 98 The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three Face frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in...

Various Shooting Methods 99 Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject. 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Pre...

Various Shooting Methods 100 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects• Subjects with extremely bright objects at ...

Various Shooting Methods 101 Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode. To Release the AF Lock Press the / button. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway a...

Various Shooting Methods 102 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock Press the button. Locking the...

Various Shooting Methods 103 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the AE Lock Press the button. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 1...

Various Shooting Methods 104 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Adjusting the ISO Speed 1 Press t...

Various Shooting Methods 105 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and record at a shutter speed that compensates for camera shake. Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) Off –...

Various Shooting Methods 106 „ Shoot with [On] Selected „ Shoot with [ button] Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The camera selects the optimal speed according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. 4 Now press the shutter button fully. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • If ...

Various Shooting Methods 107 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making...

Various Shooting Methods 108 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Switching between Metering Modes Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting condition...

Various Shooting Methods 109 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) 1 Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to sele...

Various Shooting Methods 111 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Adjust...

Various Shooting Methods 112 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the st...

Various Shooting Methods 113 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot w...

Various Shooting Methods 114 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can change the look of an image when it is shot. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin ...

Various Shooting Methods 115 Configuring My Colors Settings (Except ) Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( ) 1 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use th...

Various Shooting Methods 116 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.However, depending on the shooting...

Various Shooting Methods 118 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode 1 Select the color swap mode.Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button. Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use ...

Various Shooting Methods 120 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use...

Various Shooting Methods 121 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) People For images shot in , or mode, or images with f...

Various Shooting Methods 122 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. * Sets the sound registered to , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of the My Camera menu. ...

Various Shooting Methods 123 To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2. Using the Button 1 Press the button. • Each time that the button is pressed, the and settings are switched. • For and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • Each press of the button records the white balance data ...

Various Shooting Methods 124 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. * Images are still recorded at the standard aspect r...

Various Shooting Methods 125 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it i...

Various Shooting Methods 126 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Or...

Various Shooting Methods 127 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [A...

Various Shooting Methods 128 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228) . The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Resetting the File Number Continuous A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the n...

Various Shooting Methods 129 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbersstarting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can besaved into a single folder. • Images may be saved t...

Playback/Erasing 130 To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41 . Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . ...

Playback/Erasing 131 To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between ...

Playback/Erasing 132 You can check the focus and peoples’ expressions by using the focus check display. Since you can also change the magnification level and switch between images, it is easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes. Displaying the Focus Check Checking the Focus and Pe...

Playback/Erasing 133 „ Changing the Display Magnification „ Changing between Frames „ Changing the Display Position 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 3 Press . • When multiple frames display around focal points or multiple faces are detected, pressing the...

Playback/Erasing 134 To cancel the Focus Check display Press the MENU button. When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. 4 Use the , , or button to change the display posi- tion. • Pressi...

Playback/Erasing 136 You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. Categories Category Selection Methods The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumstances.- When selecting images in a r...

Playback/Erasing 138 „ [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image to categorize. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the butto...

Playback/Erasing 140 Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display the movie file. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Pr...

Playback/Erasing 141 Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Play Slow Mot...

Playback/Erasing 142 You can delete portions of recorded movies. * When the shooting interval is 1 sec.** When the shooting interval is 2 sec. Editing Movies z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer ...

Playback/Erasing 144 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Pre...

Playback/Erasing 145 You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. Playback with Transition Effects No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from...

Playback/Erasing 146 Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Ca...

Playback/Erasing 147 To Stop the Slide Show Press the MENU button Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. 3 Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Start]. 3. Press the button. • The following functions ar...

Playback/Erasing 150 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides ha...

Playback/Erasing 151 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red-Eye Correction Function Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended.Examples:- Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright i...

Playback/Erasing 152 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is s...

Playback/Erasing 153 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will no...

Playback/Erasing 155 You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 114 . Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/...

Playback/Erasing 158 You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. Resizing Images 1600 x 1200 pixels640 x 480 pixels320 x 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select...

Playback/Erasing 160 In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an ima...

Playback/Erasing 161 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET . Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Plays back. Erase Erases. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be ...

Playback/Erasing 163 Sound Recorder Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET . Exit Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Use the or button to select a sound to play and press the FUNC./SET button. Rewind Holding down the FU...

Playback/Erasing 164 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting Images Select You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. Select Range You can select a first and last image and protect all the images in the range. Select by...

Playback/Erasing 168 „ [All Images] You can erase images from a memory card. 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protectio...

Playback/Erasing 169 „ [Select] 1 Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. 3 S...

Playback/Erasing 172 „ [All Images] You can register a function that you often use to the button. The following functions can be registered. *1 Default setting (It can be used to switch between power off/playback mode/shooting mode (p. 43) ). *2 Slide Show will not play in the Index playback mode. 3...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 174 You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a dir...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 176 Select a print settings method Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images cor...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 179 „ [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press and choose [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the sel...

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 181 You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. Setting the DPO...

Connecting to a TV 183 You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal. • Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the upper edge and plug ...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 184 My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. You can also use the touch control di...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 185 Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering My Camera Settings A ...

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 186 - [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[Shutter Sounds] 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording...

Troubleshooting 187 • Camera (p. 187) • When the power is turned on (p. 188) • LCD monitor (p. 188) • Shooting (p. 190) • Shooting movies (p. 194) • Playback (p. 195) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 196) • TV monitor output (p. 196) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 196) Camera Cam...

Troubleshooting 188 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 208) . The Date/Time menu ap...

Troubleshooting 189 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such a...

Troubleshooting 190 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 60) . z There is no effect on the recorded image. Shooting Camera will not record. Flash is charging....

Troubleshooting 191 AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 49) . Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist B...

Troubleshooting 192 Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 71) . Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may in...

Troubleshooting 193 Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 65) . Recording images to memory card takes ...

Troubleshooting 194 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards.- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly....

Troubleshooting 195 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. F...

Troubleshooting 196 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 206) . Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). z Replace the battery with a new one (p. ...

List of Messages 197 The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No me...

List of Messages 198 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternativ...

List of Messages 199 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start...

List of Messages 200 Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the...

Appendix 201 z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and ...

Appendix 202 z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it e...

Appendix 203 Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that ...

Appendix 204 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnet...

Appendix 205 z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck...

Appendix 206 Battery Handling Battery Charge z The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before chargin...

Appendix 207 You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is depleted and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86...

Appendix 208 Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory c...

Appendix 209 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the c...

Appendix 210 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect t...

Appendix 211 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.Please read the instructions accompanying the fl...

Appendix 212 „ Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You ar...

Appendix 213 Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt...

Appendix 214 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS Specifications (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 millionImage Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 milli...

Appendix 217 Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bits Sampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHz Sound Recorder: 11.025 kHz/22.050 kHz/ 44.100 kHz Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD...

Appendix 218 Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged)) z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circum...

Appendix 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 85) when card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject a...

Appendix 220 Movie † :Card included with the camera *1 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.)*2 0.5 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.) • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recordin...

Appendix 222 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x ...

Appendix 223 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Weight (excluding power ...

Index 224 Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................ 124 A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ..... 210 AE Lock .................................. 102 AF Frame ............................ 55 , 97 AF Lock................................... 101 AF-assist Beam................. 49 , 191 AiAF ...............

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 228 Function Long Shutter Exposure Compensation (p. 107) { – { – { – { Long Shutter Mode (p. 109) – { – – – – – ISO Speed (p. 104) Auto { – { { { { { High ISO Auto { – { – – { – ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 { { { – – – – White Balance (p. 111) Auto { { { { { ...