Canon V3 - Manuals

3 Table of Contents Items marked with ■ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Read This First Please Read .......................................................................... 7Safety Precautions ............................................................... 7Preve...

4 Table of Contents Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................... 42Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ....................... 44Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................... 45 Using the Flash ..................................................

6 Table of Contents Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit ................................................. 130Using a Car Battery Charger ........................................... 131Camera Care and Maintenance ...................................... 132Troubleshooting ..................................

7 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommendthat you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operatingand being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries andaffiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any co...

8 Read This First Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight.In particular, re...

10 Read This First • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Useth...

Read This First 11 • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking severalpictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. • If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become...

12 Charge the Battery Pack (p. 18). Place the battery pack in the batterycharger and plug the charger into a power outlet. The charge indicator lights red while charging and changes to greenwhen the battery pack is charged. Install the Battery Pack (p. 20). Slide the battery cover open and press the...

Quick Start 13 Focus (p. 34). Aim the camera and lightly press (halfway)the shutter button. Two beeps will soundwhen the autofocus is set. Shoot (p. 35). Press the shutter button all the way. Onebeep will sound when the shot iscomplete. View the Recorded Image(p. 44). The recorded image displays for...

14 Components Guide Front View ● Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 33) ● AF - assist Beam (p. 35) ● Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 48) ● Self - timer Lamp (p. 52) ● Microphone ● Lens ● Flash (p. 47) ● DIGITAL • A / V OUT (Digital Audio / VideoOutput) Terminal(pp. 95, 96, 113, 115) ● Terminal Cover • The fol...

Components Guide 15 Back View ● Viewfinder (p. 33) ● Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ● Battery Cover (p. 20) ● DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 130) ● CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) ● Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap* ● LCD Monitor (p. 29) ● Tripod Socket * Be careful not to wave the cam...

16 Components Guide Operation Panel ● Indicators ● Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparationsare complete when connected to a computer ● Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto) / (Wide Angle) (p. 36) Replay: (Magnify) (p. 75) / (Index) (p. 76) ● ON / OFF Button (p. 26) ● (Light Met...

Components Guide 17 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON / OFF Button or shutterbutton is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot / Connection preparations complete(during a computer connection) Blinking Green: Initializing camera / Recording to CF card / ReadingCF card / Eras...

18 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time youuse the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. • Insert the battery pack all the way into the batt...

Preparing the Camera 19 Handling Precautions • Keep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack andcamera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before chargingor using the battery pack. • Do not rapidly overturn or w...

20 Preparing the Camera Battery Lock Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery PackNB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera. • Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. • Slide the battery cover in the dir...

Preparing the Camera 21 Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery packcharge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possiblebefore it is required for an extended period.When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press the...

22 Preparing the Camera 1 2 Installing a CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the followingprocedures. • Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. • Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the slot’s eject button fullyextends. Close the CF card slot co...

Preparing the Camera 23 Handling Precautions for CF Cards • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.• Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will c...

Preparing the Camera 25 Setting the Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can beselected with this function. • Press the ON / OFF Button until the power lamp lights. • Press the button to display the Rec. or Play menu. • Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. • Use ...

26 Basic Functions Turning the Power On / Off • Press the ON / OFF Button until the green power lamp lights.- The upper indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green. - The lens will extend when the mode switch is set to the or position. - The lens will retract approximately 1 minute after the mo...

Basic Functions 27 • Power-Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power-saving function. Thepower will automatically shut down under the followingcircumstances when this function is set to On. Press the ON /OFF Button to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after ...

28 Basic Functions Switching between Shooting / Replay • To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • To Replay Images (Replay Mode) Slide the mode switch to . - Recorded images can be printed when a printer (sold separa...

Basic Functions 29 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting,adjust settings menus and replay images. • The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction. Shooting Mode ( or on the mode switch)...

30 Basic Functions Replay Mode ( on the mode switch) • The LCD monitor will turn on when the mode switch is set to the position. • In replay mode, pressing the button cycles the information viewmode each time the button is pressed. Single Image Replay (p. 74) Standard Detailed No Display Multi Image...

Basic Functions 31 Information Displayed Recordable Imagesor RecordableMovie Time (sec.) In movie mode, only theresolution shows (notcompression). p. 42p. 64p. 65p. 67p. 70p. 45p. 45 p. 71p. 72p. 58p. 60p. 61p. 47p. 51-52p. 49p. 63 p. 56p. 50p. 29p. 21 Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Long Shutte...

32 Basic Functions Replay Mode (Detailed Display) Histogram In detailed display mode, the followingsupplementary information is displayed. p. 65p. 42p. 64p. 67p. 70p. 71p. 47p. 49p. 63p. 45p. 56 Long Shutter ModeShooting ModeExposure CompensationWhite BalancePhoto EffectsISO SpeedFlash Macro / Infin...

Basic Functions 33 Viewfinder • About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus)technology which uses a broad metering field to calculatethe focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focuseven when the photographic subject is slightly off-center...

34 Basic Functions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two -stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and whitebalance. • Indicator Status Upper Indicator - Green: Metering complete (twobeeps sound) - Orange: Flash will fire - Blinki...

Basic Functions 35 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causesone shutter sound to sound. • While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the indicator blinks green. • AF-assist Beam - The AF - assist Beam will sometimes emit when theshutter button is p...

36 Basic Functions Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm to 70 mm in 35 mm filmequivalent terms. Telephoto / Wide Angle • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle). Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot wi...

Basic Functions 37 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and replay settings. The proceduresfor using menus are shown below. For a complete list of the settingsand options, please see Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 40). • Press the button. • Use the or buttons to sel...

38 Basic Functions Play Menu Rec. Menu Selecting a Mode Selecting a Menu Switching between the Rec., Play and Set up Menus Selecting Menus and Settings (Cont’d) * The menu will appear slightly different in mode. * 03-124usCUGE_026_041_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:10 AM 38

Basic Functions 39 Set up Menu Setting Options Completing the Procedure • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92) for the procedures used with the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. * You can switch between menus at any time simplyby pressing the zoom levertoward or button. 03-124usCUGE_026_041_GM.p65 7/2...

40 Basic Functions p. 45 p. 45 p. 45 p. 71 p. 62 p. 50 p. 52 p. 44 pp. 35, 119 p. 73 p. 72 p. 65 p. 86 p. 81 p. 88 p. 82 p. 92 p. 111 2048 x 1536* / 1600 x 1200 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 640 x 480 / 320 x 240* / 160 x 120 Superfine / Fine* / Normal 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 / AUTO On*/ Off On / Off* */ O...

42 Selecting a Shooting Mode The camera features the following shooting modes. Auto Most settings are automatically selected bythe camera. Manual The exposure compensation, white balanceand other settings can be manually selected. Stitch Assist Images are shot in overlapping series tocreate single p...

44 Shooting Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2seconds even if you release the shutter button regardless of whether the LCDmonitor is on or off. You can also review it with the following procedures. • By keeping the shutter ...

Shooting 45 - Print large prints - Send images as e-mail attachments - Shoot more images - Print on small labels (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Small) - Shoot higher quality images - Shoot normal quality images - Shoot more images Superfine Fine Normal High Quality Normal High Low 2048 x 1536 pixels...

Shooting 47 Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Red-Eye The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot, Reduction automatically adjusting the intensity to suit lighting Auto levels. Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow-Sync...

48 Shooting • When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increasethe closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow-Synchro, take care to avoidblurring the ...

Shooting 49 • Display or . / Shooting Close-Ups / Infinity Shots Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 10 to 47cm (3.9 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-angleend and in the range of 27 to 47 cm (10.6 in. to 1.5 ft.)when at the telephoto end setting. Infinity Use this mo...

50 Shooting Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately2.6, 3.2, 4.0, 4.9 or 6.4 times with the combined optical and digitalzoom functions. • Turn the LCD monitor on. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On]. • The di...

Shooting 51 Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously at approximately 2 imagesper second* (Large/Fine, LCD monitor off) while the shutter button isheld down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by...

52 Shooting Using the Self-timer • Display . • When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer will activate and the self-timerlamp will blink. Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [10 sec.] or [2 sec.] • When [ (10 sec.)...

Shooting 53 Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist mode can be used to shoot overlapping images that canlater be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on acomputer. • To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch p...

Shooting 55 • Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when theimages are stitched together. • Repeat the procedure for additional imag...

56 Shooting Shooting a Movie Use the movie mode to shoot movie clips. Select a resolution in the (Movie) menu from the (640 x 480), (320 x 240, Default) and (160 x 120) options (p. 45). • Press the shutter button fully to start recording images and sounds. • During shooting the recording time (in se...

58 Shooting Locking the Focus (AF Lock) It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use thefocus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are movi...

Shooting 59 • Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter buttonall the way. • Release the focus lock by pressing the / button. • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, thefocus remains locked after the picture...

60 Shooting Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective whenthe contrast is too strong between the subject and background orwhen a subject is backlit. • You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. • Turn on the...

Shooting 61 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings arecorrectly set for a particular portion of your subject. • Turn on the LCD monitor.• Set the flash to and focus on the part of the subject on which you wishto lock the flash expos...

62 Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • A shot can be taken immediately after. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determ...

Shooting 63 Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,including backlit scenes. The camera divides imagesinto several zones for light metering. It evaluates thecomplex lighting conditions, such as the position ...

64 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subjecttoo dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or toavoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. • Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • Th...

Shooting 65 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjectsappear brighter. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On]. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. • Use the or button to select the long shutter...

66 Shooting • The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. Thiscamera, however, applies special processing to images shotat shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate thenoise, thereby producing high-quality images.Nevertheless, ...

Shooting 67 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, thecamera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automaticallyaccording to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording...

68 Shooting Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting forthe shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, suchas a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray car d that youwish to establish as the standard white color....

70 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. • Press the button repeatedly until the Photo Effect Setup menu displays. • Use the or button to select [Photo Effect]. • You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor when the LCDmonitor is on. • A shot can be t...

Shooting 71 Adjusting the ISO Speed Adjust the ISO speed when you wish to shoot in a dark area or use afast shutter speed. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select a setting. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To t...

72 Shooting In the (Rec.) menu, select . Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor thatdetects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end andautomatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display.You can set this ...

Shooting 73 In the (Rec.) menu, select . Resetting the File Number You can select the way file numbers are assigned. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. • The display will return to the Rec. screen. • Setting the File No. Reset to Off is useful fo...

74 Displaying Images Individually • Turn the mode switch to the position. • The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image replay). • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button tomove to the next. Holding the buttondown advances the images morerapidly, but the imag...

Replaying 75 Magnifying Images • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. • Use the / / / buttons to move around the image. • Hold the button down and press the zoom lever toward to cyclethrough each setting, from approxi-mately 2.5 times, to approximately 5and 10 times. • Press the zoo...

76 Replaying Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Replay) • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. • Use the / / / buttons to change the image selection. • Press the zoom lever toward to display the selected image in singleimage replay. Switching between Sets of Nine Images • Succ...

Replaying 77 Viewing Movies Movie clips can be replayed with the following procedures. •Movies cannot be played in the index replay mode. • Use the or button to select a movie. • Images with a icon are movies. • The movie control panel will display.• Use the or button to select (Play). • The movie i...

78 Replaying Fast Forwarding / Rewinding • Use the or button to select one of the following. Return to Single Image View Play Previous Frame [Rewinds if button is held down] Next Frame [Fast Forwards if button is held down] First Frame Last Frame Switch to Movie Editing Mode (p. 79) • The sound can ...

Replaying 79 Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwant portions at the start or end of a movie clip. • Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. • Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or button ...

80 Replaying • Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite].- [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-editdata is left unchanged. - [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original file name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When the CF card lacks sufficient space t...

Replaying 81 In the (Play) menu, select . Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 º or 270 º in the display. 0 º (Original) 90 º 270 º • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select the image to be rotated. • Cycle through the 90 º / 270 º / 0 º o...

82 Replaying • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • The Slide Show menu will display. • Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button toselect [All Images], [Show 1], [Show 2]or [Show 3]. • Use the or button to select [Start]. • The slide show will start and automati- cally stop at ...

Replaying 83 Pausing / Resuming a Slide Show • Press the button to pause the slide show. Press the button again to restart it. Fast Forwarding / Rewinding a Slide Show • Use the or button to display the previous or next image. Hold down thebutton to advance through the imagesmore rapidly. Stopping a...

Replaying 85 Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have theshow repeat continuously. Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets whether the slide ...

86 Replaying Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select an image to protect. • Press the button to protect the image. Press the button again to remove the protection. • You can make the selecti...

87 Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • Use the or button to select an image for deletion. • Use the or button to select [Erase].• To exit instead...

88 Erasing Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [OK].• To exit instead of erasing, se...

Erasing 89 Formatting CF Cards New CF cards must be formatted with the following proceduresbefore use. • Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37). • Use the or button to select [O...

90 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to anoptional printer or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that supports thecamera’s direct print function, you can send the images from the CFcard directly to the printer using the camera buttons. In additi...

Printing 91 BJ Printer with direct print function Printer with direct print function Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing • Setting the Number of Print Copies (p. 99) ▼ • Setting the Print Style (p. 99) - Standard / Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) - Paper: Card #1 / Card #2...

92 Printing Print Menu Settings Use the Print menu to set print related settings. The following diagramsillustrate how to use the Print menu. DPOF Print Settings Set the Mode Switch to Direct Print Function Set the Mode Switch to 07-124usCUGE_090_110_GM.p65 7/26/02, 11:23 AM 92

Printing 93 Turn the menu On / Off. Selects items and settings. Sets items and settings. Print Type (p. 106) Date (p. 106) File No. (p. 106) Order Number of Copies (p. 104) Set up Reset (p. 108) Style Number of Copies (p. 99) Trimming (p. 101) Image (p. 99) Borders (p. 99) Date (p. 99) 07-124usCUGE_...

94 Printing Connecting a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect thecamera to a direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) ora direct print function compatible BJ printer (sold separately). You canalso print using DPOF print settings. • You are recommend...

Printing 95 • Attach the direct interface cable to the printer. • Open the terminal cover on the camera and insert the cable’s connector intothe camera’s DIGITAL • A / V OUTterminal. Orient the cable so that theconnector’s symbol faces the camera’s front panel. • Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to...

98 Printing • Canceling Printing Press the button to stop printing. A confirmation message will display. Use the or button to select [OK]and press the button. • Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer willstop after the current print is complete a...

Printing 99 Standard Prints one image per page. Image Multiple* Prints eight copies of the same imageon one page. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the paper. Bordered Prints with a border. Date Prints the image’s creation date. Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function ) Setti...

102 Printing Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Press the zoom lever toward or . • The trimming frame can be resized to approximately half the image size atminimum and practically as large as theimage at maximum. • You can cancel the trimming setting by sliding the zoom lever toward the again...

Printing 103 Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the numberof print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremelyconvenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or forprinting on a direct print function compatible printe...

104 Printing Single Images • As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 106). (Standard) / (Both) • Use the or button to select an image and the or button to select the number of print copies (up tomaximum of 99). (Index) • Use the or b...

Printing 105 All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index replay (3 images). • Use the or button to select [Mark all]. • Selecting [Mark all] selects all of the card’s images. • Press the button to set the number of print copies to 1 for each image. • When the print type is set to Standard or Both,...

108 Printing Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets toStandard and the Date and File No. options to Off. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92). • Use the or button to select [Reset]. • Use the or button to select [OK].• To exit without resetting...

Printing 109 Printing with DPOF Print Settings The DPOF print settings can be used to print on a direct print functioncompatible printer or a direct print function compatible BJ printer. • See Print Menu Settings (p. 92). • Use the / / / button to select [Print]. • Set the print style as required (p...

110 Printing • To include the date in the prints, set the Date setting in the Set up menu in Step 1 above to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the Stylemenu in Step 2 above. Please note however, that the date will not printif the print type is set to Index even if it is turned On in Step 1...

111 In the (Play) menu, select . Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images that you wish tosend by email. Please use the software supplied with the camera toactually transfer the images to an email program. Please read the Software Starte...

113 Shooting / Replaying with a TV You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot orreplay images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AVCable AVC-DC200. You must shut the TV and camera power offbefore you attach or detach the AV cable. • After you have attached the ...

114 Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of thefollowing ways: • Directly from the CF card.• By connecting the camera to a computer with the USB cable. You must install the software and USB driver bundled on theCanon Digital Camera Solution Disk...

Downloading Images to a Computer 115 Copy the CF card’s images to the desired folder on the hard disk. The images are contained in the [XXXCANON] folder, which is asubfolder of the [DCIM] folder on the CF card. The XXX representsa number from 100 to 998. • Some computers or memory card readers requi...

116 Downloading Images to a Computer • Setting the Communication Mode Sets the communication mode when downloading images with acamera connected to the computer. Usual setting. You must install the USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before using this mode. The following fun...

Downloading Images to a Computer 117 • Some problems may occur when downloading images to a computer in the PTP mode with certain file types. Please referto the supplied Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) Mode leaflet. • Ensure that you push the [Push] button on theconnector to remove theUSB cable from...

118 Lists of Menu Options and Messages The following charts list the various menu contents. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 37) to learn how to select a setting. Rec. Menu Item/Menu Screen Options Reference Page Sets the relative compression ratio used to record images to CF cards. • Superfine•...

List of Menu Options and Messages 125 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings inone operation except for the Date / Time, Language and Video Systemsettings. • Press the ON / OFF button until the green power lamp lights. • Set the ...

126 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor whileshooting or replaying. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or readfrom, CF card No CF card You attempted to shoot or replayimages without a CF card installed. Cannot record! You attempted...

List of Menu Options and Messages 127 Corrupted Data You attempted to replay an image withcorrupted data. RAW You attempted to replay an imagerecorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to replay an image thatwas recorded in a special format(proprietary format used by the cameraof a...

128 List of Menu Options and Messages List of Messages Displayedwhile a Direct Print Function Compatible Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor whilea direct print function compatible printer (sold separately) is connected. No Paper Paper cassette is empty...

List of Menu Options and Messages 129 List of Messages Displayed while a Direct Print FunctionCompatible Bubble Jet Printer is Connected The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor whilea direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) isconnected. Check the e...

130 Appendices Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (soldseparately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connect-ing it to a computer. • Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Connect...

Appendices 131 Using a Car Battery Charger (Optional) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to chargebattery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. • Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with theengine...

132 Appendices Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens,viewfinder and LCD monitor. • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort ordamage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off th...

Appendices 133 • Press the ON/OFF button for a moment. • Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover are securely closed. • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera. • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). • Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth. • Turn the mode dial t...

137 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S230 DIGITAL ELPH / DIGITAL IXUS v 3 Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor: 1 / 2.7 in. CCD(Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Lens: 5.4 (W) - 10.8 (T) m...

Specifications 139 Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1LH / NB-1L) AC Adapter Kit ACK500Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Operating Temperatures: 0º- 40º C (32º - 104º F) Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% Dimensions (w x h x d): 87.0 x 57.0 x 26.7 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.)(excluding protr...

140 Specifications FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 8 18 38 76 154 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 16 33 68 137 276 32 67 136 274 548 14 30 61 122 246 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 25 53 107 215 431 (1024 x 768 pixels) 46 94 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 482 962 (6...

Specifications 141 CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot Type: Type I Dimensions: 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight: Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Battery Pack NB-1LH Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V Typical Capacity: 840 mAh Cycle Life: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperat...

142 Specifications Car Battery Charger CBC - NB1 (Optional) Rated Input: DC 12 - 24 V, 4.3 W Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.55 A Charging Time: Approx. 130 minutes* Operating Temperatures: 0 - 40 º C (32 - 10 4 º F) Dimensions: 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Weight: Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.) *...

147 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1037) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions;(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause und...