Page 2 - Checking the Package Contents; Using the Manuals
2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once yo...
Page 3 - Read This First; Test Shots and Disclaimer
3 Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of...
Page 4 - What Do You Want to Do?; Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash; Take good people shots; Shoot; w P
4 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56 Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 , 62 , 78 Shoot in ...
Page 5 - View
5 What Do You Want to Do? Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Look at ...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Shooting in Special
6 Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to Do? ................4Conventions Used in this Guide ........8Safety Precautions.............................9 Charging the Battery ........................14Compatible Mem...
Page 7 - Getting More Out of Your
7 Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....................... 73Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer .............. 74 Customizing the Self-Timer............. 75Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock .................... 76 Changing the AF Frame Mo...
Page 8 - Conventions Used in this Guide; : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
8 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. • : Things you should be car...
Page 9 - Safety Precautions; Camera; Warning
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 ...
Page 10 - Caution
10 Safety Precautions Battery and Battery Charger Other Warnings • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the ...
Page 13 - Getting Started; mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take.; Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
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 movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be su...
Page 14 - Charging the Battery
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. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the bat...
Page 15 - Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken; Using the battery and charger effectively
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...
Page 16 - Compatible Memory Cards; Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
16 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2GB 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....
Page 17 - Insert the memory card.; Close the cover
17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it lock...
Page 18 - Removing the Battery and Memory Card; The battery will pop up.; Remove the memory card.; The memory card will pop up.; Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card; Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X ...
Page 19 - Setting the Date and Time; Set the date and time.; Complete the setting.; Press the; Reappearing Date/Time screen
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. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set ...
Page 20 - Changing the Date and Time; qr; Change the date and time.
20 Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. 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 button. Cha...
Page 21 - Setting the Display Language; Display the settings screen.; opqr
21 Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then press...
Page 22 - Formatting Memory Cards; Format the memory card.
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 befo...
Page 23 - Pressing the Shutter Button
23 Pressing the Shutter Button ● 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. Press halfway (lightly to focus). ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF fr...
Page 24 - Choose; Set the mode switch to
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. Turn on the camer...
Page 26 - Scene Icons
26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Background Bright Includi...
Page 28 - Viewing Images; Switching to Shooting mode
28 Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. 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 oldest. ...
Page 29 - Erasing Images; Choose an image to erase.
29 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. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons t...
Page 30 - Shooting Movies; Enter
30 Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E . Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever ...
Page 31 - Press the shutter button fully again.; Estimated Shooting Times; Magnifying the subject while shooting
31 Shooting Movies 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...
Page 32 - Viewing Movies
32 Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Play...
Page 33 - System Requirements; Windows
33 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. S...
Page 34 - Preparations; Install the Software.; Macintosh; into the
34 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. 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-ROM dr...
Page 35 - CameraWindow will appear.
35 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable's smaller plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer ...
Page 36 - Transfer and View Images; Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
36 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 folders ...
Page 37 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
37 Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU * DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400 * Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-6L * (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE * Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Memory Card Inkjet Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY s...
Page 38 - Separately Sold Accessories; Power Supplies; AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40; An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.; Flash; Using accessories abroad
38 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-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for a...
Page 39 - Other Accessories; Waterproof Case WP-DC36; Printers
39 Separately Sold Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC36 Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 When using the Waterproof Case to take photographs underw...
Page 41 - Learning More
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.
Page 42 - Components Guide; Mode Switch; Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.
42 Components Guide Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Lamp (pp. 43 , 117) Microphone (p. 31) LensSpeakerZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 94 , 98) Shutter Button (p. 23) ON/OFF Button (p. 19) Flash (pp. 57 , 6...
Page 43 - Indicator
43 Indicator Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28 , 93 , 107) Mode SwitchA/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35 , 99 , 108) n Button (p. 47) ...
Page 44 - Screen Display; Switching the Display; You can change the screen display using the; Shooting
44 Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 128 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Playback Information Display No Information Display No Information Display Simple Information Display Focus Check Display (p. ...
Page 45 - Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions; In “Detailed Information Display”; Histogram during Playback; is called the
45 Screen Display Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may b...
Page 46 - FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations; Choose a shooting mode.; op
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. 130 – 131) . Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Choose...
Page 47 - MENU – Basic Operations
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. 132 – 135) . Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr...
Page 48 - Changing the Sound Settings; Muting Sounds
48 Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n butt...
Page 49 - Changing the Screen Brightness; Using the Menu; Change the brightness.; Using the
49 Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ● Press the qr but...
Page 50 - Returning the Camera to Default Settings; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Reset All], then press t...
Page 51 - Low Level Memory Card Formatting; Perform the low level format.; About low level formatting
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 p...
Page 52 - Power Saving Function; Power Saving during Shooting; turns on the screen and shooting; Power Saving during Playback
52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. Af...
Page 54 - Shooting in Various Conditions; Take snapshots at night
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. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42) . Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G . Choose the d...
Page 55 - Take shots of kids and pets; Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.; Special Scenes; Take shots in low light; mode so that you can; Take shots of people at the
55 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Special Scenes Take shots in low li...
Page 56 - Take shots of people in snow; Modes for other scenes
56 Shooting in Various Conditions S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with Waterproof Case WP-DC36 (sold separately). O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn lea...
Page 57 - Turning the Flash Off; You can shoot with the flash turned off.; What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing
57 Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. 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 the indicator...
Page 58 - Zooming in Closely on Subjects; and the zoom factor used.; Move the zoom lever toward; Hold the lever until zooming stops.; Move it toward; What if the zoom factor appears in blue?; Turning off the digital zoom
58 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...
Page 59 - Digital Tele-Converter
59 Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.Th...
Page 60 - Inserting the Date and Time
60 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) . Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr but...
Page 62 - Using the Face Self-Timer; Follow Steps 1 – 3 on; Press the shutter button fully.; Changing the number of shots
62 Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as 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) . Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and choose . Compos...
Page 63 - Choosing Settings Yourself
63 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 switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using ...
Page 64 - Shooting in Program AE
64 Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42) . Choose G . ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54 and press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 65 – 76) . Shoot. ...
Page 65 - Adjusting the Brightness; Adjust the brightness.; While watching the screen, press the
65 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the b...
Page 66 - Turning the Flash On
66 Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h . ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to choose h ...
Page 67 - and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide; After pressing the; About the Zoom Bar
67 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved toward j and held until the lens stops moving, whi...
Page 68 - Changing the Recording Pixel Setting; Changing the Compression Ratio
68 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m butt...
Page 69 - Approximate Values for Paper Size; Suitable for sending images as e-mail
69 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable f...
Page 70 - Changing the ISO Speed; Choose the ISO speed.; Changing the ISO speed
70 Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shootin...
Page 71 - Adjusting the White Balance; Custom White Balance
71 Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to ch...
Page 72 - Changing the Tone of an Image
72 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a...
Page 73 - Custom Color; Continuous Shooting
73 Continuous Shooting Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 72 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons to choose a value. ● The more...
Page 74 - Shooting Using the Two Second
74 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î . ● After pressing the p button, press the op but...
Page 75 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?
75 Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $ . ● Press the p button, then press the op buttons to choose $ , then press the n button. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr...
Page 76 - Shooting Using a TV Monitor; Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV”; Changing the Composition with the; Confirm that the AF Frame is green.
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. 99) . • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While ...
Page 78 - Changing the AF Frame Mode; Face AiAF
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 and...
Page 79 - Center; You can reduce the AF frame size
79 Changing the AF Frame Mode Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal...
Page 80 - Magnifying the Focal Point; What if the display does not magnify?
80 Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. 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]. Check the focus. ● Press t...
Page 81 - Shooting with the AF Lock; Compose the scene and shoot.; Changing the Metering Mode; Choose the Metering mode.
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. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen...
Page 82 - Shooting with the AE Lock; Shooting with the FE Lock
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” Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the expos...
Page 83 - Correcting the Brightness and Shooting
83 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will autom...
Page 85 - Shooting with Slow Synchro
85 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. Choose … . ● ...
Page 86 - Shooting Long Exposures; Confirm the exposure.
86 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. Choose ≈ . ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and press the m button. Choo...
Page 87 - This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to
87 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 switch is set to E (Movie mode).
Page 88 - Changing the Image Quality; Choose the image quality setting.; Image Quality Table
88 Changing the Image Quality You can choose between two image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and press the m button. X The setting will appear on the sc...
Page 89 - AE Lock/Exposure Shift
89 AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● ...
Page 90 - Other Shooting Functions
90 Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 58) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used.If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should ad...
Page 91 - Playback Functions
91 Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 29) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 94) • Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 95) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 96) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 98) • Viewing Images on a TV ...
Page 93 - This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.
93 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...
Page 94 - Quickly Searching Images; Searching Images Using Index Display; Searching from a large number of images
94 Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g . X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images in...
Page 95 - Choose a jump method.; In Single Image Playback, press the
95 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. Choose a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will appe...
Page 96 - Viewing Slideshows
96 Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. Choo...
Page 97 - Checking the Focus
97 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. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44) . X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus ...
Page 98 - Magnifying Images; Changing Image Transitions
98 Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k . ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the...
Page 99 - Viewing Images on a TV; Using the supplied AV cable; Turn off the camera and TV.; What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?
99 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. Turn off the camera and TV. 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 cable ...
Page 100 - Protecting Images
100 Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29 , 101) . Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then pres...
Page 101 - Erasing All Images
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. 100) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase All] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Erase all images....
Page 102 - Rotating Images
102 Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. ● The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressin...
Page 103 - Resizing Images; Choose an image size.; Display the new image.
103 Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button, choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. Choose an...
Page 104 - Save as a new image and display.
104 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a shar...
Page 105 - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
105 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the...
Page 107 - Printing; Please also refer to the
107 8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 39 ). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide . SELPHY series Inkjet Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
Page 108 - Printing Images; Turn off the camera and printer.
108 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) . Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into...
Page 110 - Print Settings
110 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...
Page 111 - Choosing the Number of Copies; Set the number of prints.
111 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. X Yo...
Page 112 - Set All Images to Print Once; Clearing All Selections; All selections will be cleared.; Printing Images with DPOF Settings; Connect the camera to the printer.
112 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 111 , choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear Al...
Page 114 - Changing Camera Settings; Turning Off the Start-up Image; Changing the File Number Assignment
114 Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47) . 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 ...
Page 115 - Creating Folders by Shooting Date; Changing the Lens Retract Time; button when in a Shooting mode
115 Changing Camera Settings 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]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting da...
Page 116 - Turning off the Power Saving Function; Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
116 Changing Camera Settings Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then use the qr bu...
Page 117 - Changing Shooting Function Settings; Turning off the AF Assist Beam; Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
117 Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4 , and the mode to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47) . Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You ...
Page 118 - Changing the Image Display Time Right After; Changing the Way the Image Displays Right; You can change the way the image displays after shooting.
118 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change ...
Page 119 - Displaying the Overlay; Changing the IS-Mode Settings
119 Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Changing the IS-Mode Settings...
Page 120 - Changing Playback Function Settings; You can adjust the settings in the; Choosing the Image that First Displays
120 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 wit...
Page 121 - Useful Information
121 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.
Page 122 - Using Household Power; Open the cover; Plug the cord into the coupler.; You can turn the camera on to use it.
122 Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover...
Page 123 - Troubleshooting; Power
123 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...
Page 125 - Shooting movies; Computer
125 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depe...
Page 126 - No memory card
126 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. 17) . Memory card locked • The SD memory card, S...
Page 127 - Exceeded selection limit; Lens Error
127 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Exceeded selection limit • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 110) . • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 110) . Communication error • Images...
Page 128 - Information Displayed on the Screen
128 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 came...
Page 130 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
130 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode *1 Not selectable, but flash fires automatically depending on conditions.*2 Not selectable, but set to … when the flash fires. *3 Possible settings: 0 – 30 seconds in [Delay], and 1 – 10 shots in [Shots]. *4 Recording pixels are fixed to . The compressio...
Page 132 - Menus; Shooting Menu
132 Menus 4 Shooting Menu *1 AiAF *2 Always [Auto]. Shooting modes Function A 4 G I AF Frame (p. 78) Face AiAF { { { Center — { { AF Frame Size (p. 79) Normal/Small — { — Digital Zoom (p. 58) Standard { { { Off { { { Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 80) On/Off { { { AF-assi...
Page 134 - Set up Menu
134 Menus 3 Set up Menu 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image On*/Off p. 114 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data pp. 22 , 51 File Numbering Continuous*...
Page 135 - Print Menu; Handling Precautions
135 Handling Precautions 2 Print Menu 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 ...
Page 136 - Specifications
136 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3 type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equival...
Page 138 - All data is based on tests by Canon.
138 Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DCCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 mAhCharging cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 139 - Index; Numerics
139 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................. 119 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 38 , 122 Accessories ............................................... 37 AE Lock ............................................... 82 , 89 AF Frames ......................
Page 142 - Disclaimer; guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.
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