Canon 323 - User Manual

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

6 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 101). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 10) to change the language setting. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions desc...

7 Warnings Equipment z Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxia...

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

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

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

11 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z W...

12 Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . z The display mode changes as follows with each press. z The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor setting is retained ev...

13 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Push in and hold the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ) while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shoot...

14 LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. z Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 25) z Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of t...

15 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Exposure Compensation (p. 52) Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) White Balance (p. 55) Aspect Ratio (p. 29) Recording Pixels (Still images) (p. 30) Low Battery (p. 129) Shoo...

16 * Displays when pressing the shutter halfway. Since the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture value for the optimal settings when using the flash, settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings. ** Displays when remaining availabl...

17 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s Detailed The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System S...

18 This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater th...

19 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Se...

20 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 5 Press the Multi Controller or to select a destination time zone . z As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. 6 Press the Multi Controller or to select [Home/World], and or to select . 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 P...

21 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu T...

22 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. Press the MENU button.Press the Multi Controller or to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. Press the Multi Controller or t...

23 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Menu List Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Manual Mode Basic p. 12 White Balance p. 55 Special Scene Mode Basic p. 12 My Colors p. 58 Exposure Compensation p. 52 Aspect...

25 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s Set up Menu Menu Item Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds except warning sounds. ( Basic p. 11) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and...

27 B e fo re Usi n g the Came ra — B asic O p erati o n s My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. p. 112 Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the c...

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

29 S h ooting Shooting You can change the horizontal to vertical aspect ratio for shooting. If you shoot at the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can shoot images with a size that is appropriate for playback on a high-definition TV (HDTV), or for printing on wide size paper. Setting the Aspect Ratio (Horizonta...

30 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels „ When the Aspect Ratio is [4:3] Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 Set the aspect ratio. See Setting the Aspect Ratio (Horizontal to Vertical Ratio) (p. 29). 2 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Compression). See Men...

31 S h ooting „ When the Aspect Ratio is [16:9] * Paper sizes vary according to region. Approximate Values for Compression Settings The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified o...

32 You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. The focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) and characteristics are as follows. 1 (Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/[Shoot Only]/[Panning]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. z It may not be possible to...

33 S h ooting Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. z When using [Standard]:See Shooting with the Digital Zoom (p. 33). z When using [1.5x], [1.9x]:See Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter (...

34 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode ( Basic Guide p. 15), magnifying the subject further. You can shoot a subject 0 – 10 cm (0 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. At the minimum f...

35 S h ooting You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash. * This function reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. This is handy for shooting at night or u...

36 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (smooth continuous shooting) (p. 142). *Recommended Memory Card Super high speed SDC-512...

37 S h ooting You can check a composition’s horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interv...

38 You can shoot movies with just a push of the Movie button (not applicable when in playback mode).You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rates (p. 40) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent and Color Swap. Sound is recorded in stereo. z Max. Clip Size: 4 GB* * Even if the c...

40 Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies) You can change the movie recording pixels and frame rate in any shooting mode. Available recording pixels and frame rates will differ with the aspect ratio setting. 1 Set the aspect ratio. See Setting the Aspect Ratio (Horizontal to Vertical Rati...

41 S h ooting Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. „ When the Aspect Ratio is [4:3] If you use a super high-speed memory card (recommended memory card: SDC-512...

42 Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Shooting Mode You can shoot a still image* while shooting a movie. * Still images will be taken with the aspect ratio, recording pixels and compression that were made before shooting the movie. 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway...

44 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu *(Manual) / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. z You can sel...

45 S h ooting You can switch between focus settings to shoot. 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. z You can retake a shot by pressing the Multi Controller or and returning to the previously recorded image screen. z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping p...

46 The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set thefocus. Select from among the following focusing methods. Setting Face Detect AF 1 (Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Single]*/ [Continuous]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode On Yo...

48 It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects thr...

49 S h ooting You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. To Release the AE Lock Press the Multi Controller . z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button...

50 You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Press the Multi Controller . Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode 1 Press the Multi Controller towards and then press it or t...

51 S h ooting Metering Methods Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Light Mertering] */ / . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for ...

52 Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. To C...

53 S h ooting You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Setting Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) . See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. 2 Press the Multi Controller or to select the shutt...

55 S h ooting Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC...

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

58 You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode My Colors Off Records norma...

59 S h ooting 1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. z Press the Multi Controller or to select a My Colors mode. z In See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 59). z When not in Push in the Multi Controller (FUNC./SET) to return to the shooting sc...

60 You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Bef...

61 S h ooting Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 FUNC. Menu *(Manual) (Color Accent). See Menus and Settings (p. 21). * Default setting. 2 . z The Color Accent mode will take effect. 3 . z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the c...

62 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode z The default color accent is green. z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. z The specified color and color input range will be retained even if the camera’s power is turned off. 1 FUNC. Menu *(Manual) (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings (...

64 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. z ...

65 S h ooting Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode 1 Press the Multi Controller towards and then press it or to switch...

66 If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed merely by pressing the button to record at a shutter speed that avoids the effects of camera shake. Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Auto ISO Shift] [On]/ [...

68 To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select in Step 2. Using the Button 2 Press the Multi Controller , , or to select the function you wish to register and press . z If appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the button will not activate the function in ...

69 S h ooting Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 1 (Set...

70 You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode Create New Folder Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To create an additional...

71 S h ooting Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one fold...

72 The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. File Number Reset Function Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode 1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Continuous]*/[Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. Continuo...

73 S h ooting File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. z Images may be saved to a new fold...

74 Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 19). To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z will display and a magnified portion of the ima...

75 P layback/ Erasi n g To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z Up to nine images can be viewed at once. z Press the Multi Controller , , or to change the image selection. Switching between Set...

76 You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. z Image searches (p. 77) z Slide Show (p. 92) z Protect (p. 98) z Erase (p. 104) z Configure print settings (p. 106) Organizing Images by Category...

77 P layback/ Erasi n g When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumping to Images Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. My Category Jumps to the first image in each ...

79 P layback/ Erasi n g Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . z Images with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Play) and press . z The movie will pause if you push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ) during playback. It will resume when you push...

80 Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playbackPrint (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can press the Multi Controller to slow down or to speed up playback.) Displays ...

81 P layback/ Erasi n g You can delete portions of recorded movies. Editing Movies Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press . z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. 2 Press the Multi Con...

83 P layback/ Erasi n g Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Press the Multi Controller or to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. z Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations w...

84 You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended.Examples: • Faces near the screen edges or faces that appea...

85 P layback/ Erasi n g 2 Press the Multi Controller or to select the image for which you wish to perform red- eye correction and press . z A frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red-eye is to be corrected. z If red-eye is not automatically detected, press the Multi Controller...

86 z Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. z Protected images cannot be overwritten. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradu...

87 P layback/ Erasi n g You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 58. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B...

89 P layback/ Erasi n g In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Press the Multi Cont...

90 Sound Memo Panel You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. Exit Record Pause Play EraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ). z Check that the [Audio] setting (p. 43) is appropriate before recording. z You cannot...

91 P layback/ Erasi n g Sound Control Panel 2 Select (Record) and press . z Recording time will be displayed. z Press the Multi Controller or to change the sample rate. Sound quality will improve in the order of [11.025kHz], [22.050kHz], [44.100kHz]*, but the recorded file size will also increase re...

92 Automated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. z Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times (p. 143) z When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. Automated Playback (Slide Shows...

94 Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect.The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom.The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image.Portions of th...

97 P layback/ Erasi n g Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings z Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops...

98 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting Images Select You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. Select by Category You can protect the images in a spe...

99 P layback/ Erasi n g 3 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press . z [Select] Press the Multi Controller or to select an image and push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ). - Pushing the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ) again cancels the setting. - You can also protect image...

100 In the playback mode, one of the following functions can be registered to the Movie button ( Basic Guide p. 3). * Default Setting. Registering a Function To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select in Step 2. Registering Settings to the Movie Button Menu Item Page Not Assigned* — Sound Recorder p. 90 S...

101 P layback/ Erasi n g You can use a television as a monitor to play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied cable. If you register the Sound Recorder, recording will be possible even when the LCD monitor is closed. Pressing the Movie button once, the indicator will blink ...

103 P layback/ Erasi n g Connecting to a Non-High-Definition TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera and TV. 3 Turn on the TV and switch it to external input. 4 Turn on the camera. Stereo/Video cableSTV-250N(Supplied) Red White Yellow Audio A/V OUT(Audio/Video output) Terminal Non-...

104 You can erase images from a memory card. Erasing Images Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date. Select by Category Erases images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases images in the selected folder. All I...

105 P layback/ Erasi n g 3 Select the image, date, category or folder and press . z [Select] Press the Multi Controller or to select an image and push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ). - Pushing in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ) again cancels the setting. - You can also erase images in the ...

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

107 P rin t Sett in g s /T rans fer S e tti n g s 1 Set the mode dial to (Playback) (Print) Menu Select a menu item . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). z Proceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. 2 Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press . z [Select Images & Qty.] ...

109 P rin t Sett in g s /T rans fer S e tti n g s Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The following print settings can be selected. *Default setting Print Type Standard* Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced...

110 You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Single Images Setti...

111 P rin t Sett in g s /T rans fer S e tti n g s All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Select [Mark all] and press . z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press . z Images are transferred in order according to the file...

112 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 (My Cam...

113 C ust o m iz in g th e Cam era (M y Camera Settin gs ) Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering My Camera ...

114 3 Select an image or record a sound. z Start-up Image Press the Multi Controller or to select the image you wish to register and push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ). z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and push in the Multi Controller ( FUNC./SET ). After ...

115 Tr oubles h ootin g Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button ( Basic Guide p. 11). Memory card slot cover or battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed ( Basic Guide pp. 7, 8). Batte...

116 LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has been selected as the start-up image in the My Camera settings. z Change the start-up image in the My Camera settings (p. 112) or use the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to restore the default settings....

117 Tr oubles h ootin g appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. z Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off] (p. 31). z Raise the ISO speed (p. 65) z Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] (p. 66). z Set the flash to any setting other than ( flash off) ( Basic...

118 Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card ( Basic Guide p. 7). z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. z Format the memory card (p. 28). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logi...

119 Tr oubles h ootin g Subject is too far away for flash to reach. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 138). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 65). Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making th...

121 Tr oubles h ootin g Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards.- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeate...

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

123 Tr oubles h ootin g Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not performing to its fullest. z Refer to “Battery Handling Precautions” (p. 129) for instructions on handling batteries. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F)...

124 Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print. Camera and printer not properly connected. z Attach the camera to the printer securely with the supplied cable. Printer power is off. z Turn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. z In the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and se...

125 L ist of Messag es List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... z Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playba...

126 Naming error! z The file name could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, sav...

127 L ist of Messag es Incompatible WAVE z A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! z You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up ima...

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

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

131 A ppe ndix Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memor...

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

133 A ppe ndix It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect...

134 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. First open the LCD monitor of the camera, and firmly fix the camera and the high power flash with the supporting bracket as shown in the diagram below, a...

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

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

137 A ppe ndix All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot TX1 Specifications (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) Len...

139 A ppe ndix Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (Stereo)Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Stereo)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digit...

140 Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Red-Eye Correction, My Category, Jump (Shot Date, My Category, Folder, Movie, By 10 images, By 100 images. In index play...

141 A ppe ndix Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-4L (Fully charged)) z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circ...

142 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera * Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 36) when card has been formatted with a low level format. * This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooti...

143 A ppe ndix Movie : Card included with the camera Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times : Card included with the camera 32MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 1280 x 720 pixels30 frames/sec. 6 sec. 26 sec. 1 min. 42 sec. 1280 x 720 pixels30 frames/sec., LP 12 sec. 50 sec. 3 min. 17 sec. 640 x...

145 A ppe ndix SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 ...

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

147 INDEX Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................37 A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ...133AE Lock ..................................49AF Frame ..........................15, 46AF Lock ..................................48AF-assist Beam ..............23, 118AiAF .....................................

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