Canon Powershot A3100 IS- Manuals

5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Look at my pictur...

6 Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...... 2Read This First ................................. 3Wh...

8 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and the mode dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. • : Things you should b...

9 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to ...

13 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a comput...

14 Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . 3 Charge t...

15 Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned abov...

16 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards...

17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 4 Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. ● Close the cover...

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 18 Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1231 5042 Memo...

19 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. 1 Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. 2 ...

Setting the Date and Time 20 ● Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. 1 Display the menus. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], then press the m butto...

21 Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. 2 Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. 3 Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then...

22 Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution befor...

23 Pressing the Shutter Button X When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. ● Press the m button. Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. 1 P...

24 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. 1 Turn on the cam...

25 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses.Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. 5 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot...

27 Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 2 Choose an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the olde...

28 Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 2 Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr butto...

29 Shooting in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom button are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures....

30 Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry...

31 Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. 1 Enter E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E . 2 Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Pressing the...

Shooting Movies 32 X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automati...

33 Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. 1 Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. 2 Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. ...

34 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. ●...

35 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. 1 Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-RO...

37 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ● Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folder...

38 Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 Battery Pack NB-8L (with Terminal Cover)* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* AV Cable AVC-DC400* Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh TV/Video Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY se...

39 Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for ...

Separately Sold Accessories 40 Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer.For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. SELPHY series Inkjet Printers...

41 2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

42 Components Guide Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. Lamp (pp. 26 , 62 , 63 , 121) Microphone (p. 32) LensMode DialShutter Button (p. 23) ON/OFF Button SpeakerFlash (pp. 58 , 67) Tripod SocketDC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (...

43 Indicator Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44 , 132) Zoom ButtonShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 96) / g (Index) (p. 92) 0 (Face Selector) Button (pp....

44 Screen Display ● Switching the Display You can change the screen display pressing the l button. Refer to p. 132 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Playback Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,...

45 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Histogram during Playback The graph that appears in “ Detailed Information Display ” (p. 44) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically. When the graph approa...

46 FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 – 135) . 1 Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. 2 Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. 3 Ch...

47 MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting ( 4 ) and playback ( 1 ). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 136 – 137) . 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose a tab. ● Press th...

48 Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. ● Muting Sounds 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the ...

49 Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. ● Using the Menu 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. 3 Change the brightness. ● Press th...

50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. 1 Display the menu. ● Press the n button. 2 Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Reset All], then pre...

51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped.Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before pe...

Clock Functions 52 Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons to change the display color. ● Press the m button...

54 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. 1 Choose the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. 2 Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect...

Shooting in Special Scenes 55 H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. 1 Enter K mode. ● Set the mode dial to K ...

Shooting in Special Scenes 57 ● Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) ● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripo...

58 Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. 1 Press the r button. 2 Choose ! . ● Press the qr buttons to choose ! , then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if a flashin...

59 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 68) and the zoom fac...

Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 60 ● Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same...

61 Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19) . 1 Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr b...

63 Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78) . 1 Choose " . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 and choose ...

65 4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in t...

66 Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to G . 2 Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 66 – 75) . 3 Shoot. Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the s...

67 Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13.1 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens), ...

68 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) or more) only. Choose u . ...

69 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). 1 Choose the compression ratio setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the l button. 2 Choose an option. ...

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) 70 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on wid...

71 Changing the ISO Speed 1 Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Sh...

72 Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. 1 Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons t...

73 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. 1 Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X T...

74 Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. 1 Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose W , ...

75 Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). 1 Choose $ . ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to choose $ , then press the n button. 2 Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Pres...

76 Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 97) . • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While ...

78 Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces a...

Magnifying the Focal Point 79 Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. 1 Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On...

80 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. 1 Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detect...

81 Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the scre...

82 Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot.AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. 1 Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears on the ...

83 Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. 1 Choose … . ...

Shooting Long Exposures 84 Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. 1 Choose ≈ . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choo...

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

86 Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. 1 Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . 2 Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and press the m button. X The setting will display on...

87 AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. 1 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 2 Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears...

88 Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 92) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 93) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 94) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 96) • Viewing Images on a TV ...

89 Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. 1 Choose * . ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33 , choose * and press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear on the screen. 2 Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons an...

Editing 90 4 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press the m button. X The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited mov...

91 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name ch...

92 Quickly Searching Images ● Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. 1 Press the zoom button toward g . X Images will display in an index. ● Press the zoom button toward g to increase the number of images. The number of ima...

Searching for Images Using the Jump Display 93 Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. 1 Choose a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the posit...

Viewing Slideshows 94 Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. 1 Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. 2 Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to a...

95 Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. 1 Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44) . ● For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check...

96 Magnifying Images Press the zoom button toward k . ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear on the screen. If you continue to hold the zoom button, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed...

97 Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV Cable (p. 2) , you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. 1 Turn off the camera and TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. ● Insert the ca...

98 Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28 , 101) . ● Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, and then press the m button. 2 Choose [Select]. ● Press the op but...

Protecting Images 99 4 Protect images. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The images will be protected. ● Choose Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [Select Range] and press t...

Protecting Images 100 3 Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image. 4 Protect images. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and press ...

101 Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 98) cannot be erased. ● Choose All Images 1 Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. 2 Ch...

103 Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out and display just those images for viewing (p. 93) . 1 Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Favorites], and press the m button. 2 Choose an...

104 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can register images to categories and filter them for viewing (p. 93) . ● Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [My Category]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [My Category] and press the...

Rotating Images 105 3 Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. X The image will be registered to the category. ● Choose Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 104 to choose [Select Ra...

106 Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. 1 Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m b...

107 Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. 1 Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. 3 Adjust the trimming...

108 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. 1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. 3 Corr...

109 8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 40 ). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide . SELPHY series Inkjet Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers

110 Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2) . 1 Turn off the camera and printer. 2 Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly ...

112 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Fo...

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 113 ● Choosing the Number of Copies 1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. 2 Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button...

Printing Images with DPOF Settings 114 ● Set All Images to Print Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 113 , choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. 2 Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. ● Clearing All Selections 1 Choose ...

116 Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47) . ● Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47) , a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this functio...

Changing Camera Settings 117 ● Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1...

Changing Camera Settings 118 ● Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file nu...

Changing Camera Settings 119 ● Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. X Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting ...

Changing Camera Settings 120 ● Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 45) . This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Display Off], then ...

Changing Shooting Function Settings 121 3 Choose the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons to choose [ World], then press the n button. ● will appear in the shooting screen (p. 132) . Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 4...

Changing Shooting Function Settings 122 ● Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button...

Changing Shooting Function Settings 123 ● Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Changing the IS-Mode Sett...

124 Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47) . ● Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes w...

125 10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.

126 Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. 1 Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cov...

127 Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • Confi...

Troubleshooting 128 Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23) . • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 140) . • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 121) . • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (mac...

Troubleshooting 129 When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (pp. 134 – 135) . Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is set to 9 , so...

130 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 16) . Memory card locked • The SD memory card, S...

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 131 Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Unselectable image. • Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 96) , rotated (p. 105) , edited (pp. 106 – 108) , or added to a print list (p. 112) . • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had t...

132 Information Displayed on the Screen ● Shooting (Information Display) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the ca...

136 Menus ● 4 Shooting Menu *1 AiAF*2 Fixed to [On].*3 Fixed to [Off].*4 Fixed to 2 sec.*5 Fixed to [Off]. Shooting modes G A 9 Function AF Frame (p. 78) Face AiAF { { { Center { — — AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small { — — Digital Zoom (p. 59) Standard/Off { { *2 Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) ...

Menus 138 ● 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 116 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 116 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image Add an image as s...

Menus 139 ● 1 Playback Menu ● 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 94 Erase Erases images. p. 101 Erase All Erases all images. p. 101 Protect Protects images. p. 98 Rotate Rotates images. p. 105 Favorites Tags images as favorites. p. 103 My Catego...

140 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million, Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million, Approx. 10.6 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Specifications 142 Battery Pack NB-8L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 V DCCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 mAhCharging Cycles. . . . . . . . . . ...

143 Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or c...

144 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................ 123 A AC Adapter Kit ................................. 39 , 126 Accessories .............................................. 39 AE Lock .............................................. 82 , 87 AF Frames...........................

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