Page 2 - Checking the Package Contents; CO
2 Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Checking the Package Contents Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Ter...
Page 3 - Read This First
3 Test Shots 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 a camera or accessory, includi...
Page 4 - What Do You Want to Do?; Shoot; Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 60; I F; Take good people shots
4 What Do You Want to Do? Shoot 4 ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 59 ● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 65, 80 ● Shoot in pl...
Page 5 - View
What Do You Want to Do? 5 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 View 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ● Automatically p...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Shooting in Special
6 Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to ...
Page 7 - Getting More Out of
Table of Contents 7 Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ................. 70 b Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ........ 72 W Continuous Shooting ................. 72 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 73Adjusting the White Balance ........... 74Changing the Tone of a...
Page 8 - : Hints for getting more out of your camera.; Conventions Used in this Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide 8 Changing Functions .......................130Changing Shooting Functions........134Changing Playback Functions .......137Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ..................................137 Using Household Power................ 140Changing the Strap ..............
Page 9 - Camera; Caution; Caution; Warning; Safety Precautions
9 • 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 the equipment. • Be...
Page 13 - Getting Started; Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
13 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in ƒ (Auto) mode, and then how to view, erase and print 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 Ca...
Page 14 - Cautions When Using this Waterproof,
14 You can enjoy using this camera in the rain, on the beach, while skiing, or underwater within a depth of 10 m (33 ft.). However, it can not be used in hot springs or other mineralized waters. Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, batteries, memory cards, or saved ...
Page 15 - Canon Customer Support Help Desk
Cautions When Using this Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera 15 Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care • Attempting to wipe sand or dirt directly off the camera's surface may cause scratches. • If the camera is dirty, or if you have been using it in water, wash it completely ...
Page 16 - Charging the Battery
16 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LYE: Plu...
Page 17 - Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken; Battery Charge Indicator; Using the battery and charger effectively
Charging the Battery 17 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, fewer shots can be taken. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message...
Page 18 - Insert the memory card.; Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
18 Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Using your finger...
Page 19 - Removing the Battery and Memory Card; Remove the memory card.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 19 Close the cover. ● Press the cover closed as shown in the figure until it clicks into place. ● Be sure the lock has returned to the correct position as shown in the figure. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press th...
Page 20 - Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card; Compatible Memory Cards; SD memory cards; Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 20 Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken w...
Page 21 - Set the date and time.; Press the; op; Setting the Date and Time; Reappearing Date/Time screen
21 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 power button.The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the...
Page 22 - Changing the Date and Time; qr; Change the date and time.
Setting the Date and Time 22 Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Cha...
Page 23 - opqr; Setting the Display Language; What if the clock appears when the
23 You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, the...
Page 24 - Format the memory card.; Formatting Memory Cards
24 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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 before formatting the memory card...
Page 25 - Press halfway; (lightly to the first; Press fully; Pressing the Shutter Button; Does the length of the shutter sound change?
25 The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop) . The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the b...
Page 26 - Select the; After pressing the; Taking Pictures
26 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. Check to Make Sure the Covers are Closed. ● If...
Page 28 - Scene Icons
ƒ Taking Pictures 28 • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? Your subject is too far away. When you have pressed j so that the camera is at maximum wide angle, your shooting range is 30 cm – 3.2 m (1.0 – 10 ft.). Your shooting range is about 30 cm – 2.0 m (1.0 – 6.6 ft.) wh...
Page 29 - Select the playback mode.; Viewing Images
29 You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken....
Page 30 - Items to Prepare; Turn off the camera and printer.; Printing Images
c Printing Images 30 Erase the image. ● Press the p button. [Erase?] appears. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Erase], then press the m button. The displayed image will be erased. ● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons to select [Cancel], then press the m button. You can easily print th...
Page 31 - Select an image to print.
c Printing Images 31 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear. Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image and press the 2 button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Step 5 after pr...
Page 32 - Shooting Movies
32 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Select the X mode. ● Press the 4 / E button, then use the qr buttons to select E . ● Use the op buttons to select X , then press the m button. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the i butt...
Page 33 - Estimated Shooting Times
E Shooting Movies 33 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully.The camera will start shooting the movie, 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 w...
Page 34 - Viewing Movies
34 You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you shot will appear. appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie, then press the m button. The movie control panel will appear on the screen. Play the movie. ● P...
Page 35 - System Requirements; Windows; Transferring Images to a Computer
35 You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows Macintosh OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service ...
Page 36 - Preparations; Install the software.
Transferring Images to a Computer 36 Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. Install the software. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the...
Page 37 - For further operations, refer to the
Transferring Images to a Computer 37 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], fo...
Page 38 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
38 Accessories Strap mount, Wrist Strap WS-DC8 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400* 1 Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover)* 1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* 1 Accessory Kits * 5 Soft Case SD-DC70 * 4 * 5 Front Cover Set FC-DC1* 5 Sh...
Page 40 - Power Supplies; Other Accessories; The battery charger can also be used when abroad.; Separately Sold Accessories
40 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 an extended period of time ...
Page 41 - Learning More
41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 2 (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 41 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM CO PY
Page 42 - Components Guide
42 4 (Shooting) / E (Movie) Button Use the 4 / E button and the qrop buttons to change the shooting mode. Components Guide Strap Mount (p. 13)Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 134)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 134)/Self-Timer Lamp (p. 65))Microphone (p. 33)LensRelease button (p. 13) Shutter Button (p. 25)Powe...
Page 43 - Shooting
Components Guide 43 1 (Playback) Button Press this button while in shooting mode to switch between playback mode and shooting mode. Press this button while the camera is turned off to switch between playback mode and off mode. 2 (Direct Print) Button (pp. 30, 124, 136) 4 / E (Shooting/Movie) Button ...
Page 44 - Switching the Display; You can change the display using the; Information Displayed on the Screen
44 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 camera in either orientation and it will ...
Page 46 - Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting; Indicator
Information Displayed on the Screen 46 Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting 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...
Page 47 - Select a shooting mode.; FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
47 Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the shooting mode (p. 150). Select a shooting mode. ● Press the 4 / E button, then use the qr buttons to select the desired shooting mode. Then press the m button. ● When K or E is selecte...
Page 48 - Menu – Basic Operations
48 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting ( 4 ) and playback ( 1 ). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 152 – 155). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or press the zoom button ...
Page 49 - Changing the Sound Settings
49 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press t...
Page 50 - Change the brightness.; With the; Changing the Screen Brightness
50 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the n Button Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightnes...
Page 51 - Returning the Camera to Default Settings; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
51 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press ...
Page 52 - Perform the low level format.; Low Level Memory Card Formatting; About low level formatting
52 Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display...
Page 53 - You can check the current time.; Clock Functions
53 To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated, and the indicator on the back of the camera lights green. After about 2 more minu...
Page 55 - This chapter assumes the mode is set to
55 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automaticall...
Page 56 - Select the shooting mode.; Select the desired shooting mode.; Shooting in Various
56 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select the shooting mode. ● After pressing the 4 / E button, use the qr buttons to select K . Select the desired shooting mode. ● Use the op buttons to select a shooting ...
Page 57 - Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.; Take shots of fireworks
K Shooting in Various Conditions 57 F Take snapshots at night (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. V Take shots of kids an...
Page 58 - Take shots of people at the beach
K Shooting in Various Conditions 58 w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● For shooting underwater landscapes and creatures with natural tones. y Take shots of aquat...
Page 59 - Shoot using high ISO speed; Recording pixels are set to
K Shooting in Various Conditions 59 Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO3200) ● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 × 1200 pixels, p. 70). • In F , V , H , S or y mode, images may appea...
Page 60 - You can shoot with the flash turned off.; Turning the Flash Off; What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing
60 You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select ! . ● Press the qr buttons to select ! , then press the m button. ! will appear on the screen. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to . When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera sha...
Page 61 - Hold the; Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate; Zooming in More Closely on Subjects; Turning off the digital zoom
61 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 12x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 27) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used. Press the i button. ● Hold the i button...
Page 62 - Digital Tele-Converter; Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 62 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 fact...
Page 63 - Inserting the Date and Time
63 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. 21). Select [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab, the...
Page 64 - Using the Self-Timer
64 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò . ● Press the op buttons to select Ò , then press the m button. Once set, Ò will appear. Shoot. ...
Page 65 - Select; Follow Step 2 on p. 64 and select; Press the shutter button fully.; To restore the original setting, select; Using the Face Self-Timer; What if a face is not detected?
65 Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 80) when you enter the composition. Select " . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 64 and select " . Compose the shot and press the sh...
Page 67 - Selecting Settings Yourself; In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in
67 Selecting 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 shooting mode is set to G . • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in th...
Page 68 - Shooting in Program AE
68 You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Select the shooting mode. ● After pressing the 4 / E button, use the qr buttons to select G and press m . Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 68 – 77). Shoot. If a correct expo...
Page 69 - Using
69 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the j button is pressed and the camera is at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.)...
Page 70 - Select the recording pixels.; Select the image quality.; Changing the Recording Pixels; Changing the Image Quality
70 You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. Select the recording pixels. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will display on the scre...
Page 71 - Suitable for sending images as e-mail
Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) 71 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for s...
Page 72 - Select the drive mode.; Adjusting the Brightness
72 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. ● After pressing the o button, press the qr buttons to adjust the exposure compensation, then press the m button. The compensation range you set will display o...
Page 73 - Select the ISO speed.; Approximate Values for ISO Speed; Changing the ISO Speed; Changing the ISO speed
73 Select the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will display on the screen. Approximate Values for ISO Speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sh...
Page 74 - Select the white balance.; Custom White Balance; Adjusting the White Balance
74 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will...
Page 75 - Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
75 You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting you selected will display on the scre...
Page 76 - Custom Color; Shooting Using the Two Second
76 Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on page 75 and select , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option, then use the qr buttons to select a va...
Page 77 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?; Shooting Using a TV Monitor
77 You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $ . ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to select $ , then immediately press the n button. Select the settings. ● Press the op buttons to select [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr butt...
Page 78 - Changing the Composition with the
78 While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green. Recompose. ●...
Page 79 - This chapter assumes that the shooting mode is set to
79 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the shooting mode is set to G . • “ ≈ Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 90), “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 91) and “ L...
Page 80 - Face AiAF; Changing the AF Frame Mode; You can reduce the AF frame size
80 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, select [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative meterin...
Page 81 - Magnifying the Focal Point; What if the display does not magnify?
Magnifying the Focal Point 81 If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button and select [AF- Point Zoom] on the 4 tab. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway....
Page 82 - Compose the scene and shoot.; Shooting with the AF Lock
82 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. ● The focus locks and % is displayed on the screen. ● If you release yo...
Page 83 - Shooting in Manual Focus Mode; Changing the Distance Units
83 When focusing cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can manually set an approximate focus and then press the shutter button halfway to fine-tune the focus range. Press the q button. Select f . ● After using the qr buttons to select f , quickly press the op buttons. ● f appears on the screen, and...
Page 84 - Selecting the Person to Focus On; Confirming the number of detected faces
84 You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the c button (p. 136). Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face and press the c button. After [Face Select: On] displays, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● ...
Page 85 - Select the metering mode.; Changing the Metering Mode; Shooting with the AE Lock
85 You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Select the metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting will disp...
Page 86 - Shooting with the FE Lock
86 Just as with the AE lock (p. 85), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 68). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.The flash will fire and when ( appea...
Page 87 - Making Dark Subjects Appear
87 The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto]. @ will appear on the screen. @ Making Dark Subjects App...
Page 89 - Checking for Shut Eyes
89 When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select [Blink Detection]. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Shoot. ● When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame and app...
Page 90 - Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to select; Select the shutter speed.; Confirm the exposure.; Shooting Long Exposures
90 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 toprevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈ . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to select ≈ . Select the shutter speed. ● Press the o button. ●...
Page 91 - Color Accent; Changing the Color and Shooting
91 You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Select T . ● Follow...
Page 92 - Color Swap; Specify the target color.; The specified color will be recorded.
Changing the Color and Shooting 92 Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Select Y . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to select Y . Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting...
Page 94 - Take subsequent shots.; Merge the images on a computer.; Software Starter Guide; Shooting Stitch Assist Images
94 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Select x or v . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to select x or v . Take the first shot. The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. ...
Page 95 - Shooting Movies” and “
95 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “ E Shooting Movies” and “ 1 Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the shooting mode is set to E . 6 (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 95 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:4...
Page 96 - Changing the Movie Mode
96 You can select between three movie modes. Select a movie mode. ● After pressing the 4 / E button, use the qr buttons to select E . Select an option. ● Press the op buttons to select an option, then press the m button. The setting will display on the screen. You can select between two image qualit...
Page 97 - Image Quality Table; AE Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift 97 Image Quality Table Estimated Shooting Time You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the...
Page 98 - Other Shooting Functions
98 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 61) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot b...
Page 99 - Summary for “; Editing
* Editing 99 Summary for “ 1 Viewing Movies” (p. 34) You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Select * . ● Follow Step 3 on p. 34, select * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Set the editing range. ● Press ...
Page 100 - Check the edited movie.; Save the edited movie.
* Editing 100 Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is selected. ● The section selected with will be the section of the movie that remains aft...
Page 102 - Images in Sets of 9
102 Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Press the g button. Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to select images. ● Press the k button to display the selected...
Page 103 - Setting the Conditions; Search; Select a target filter.; Viewing Images in Filtered Playback
103 When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 110) or protect (p. 114) all images at once in the filtered condition. Setting the Conditions ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. ● Press the op buttons an...
Page 104 - Jump by and Images; What if you can’t select a target?
d Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 104 Viewing images using filter playback. ● If you press the m button, filter playback will start. and a blue frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons, the target images selected in Step 1 will display. ● If you press the o button, it will cancel filter ...
Page 105 - Changing Settings; Viewing Slideshows
105 You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the m button. Select [Start]. ● Press the op buttons to select [Start], then press t...
Page 106 - Playback Filter; Select Images for Playback by Type; buttons to select a
. Viewing Slideshows 106 Playback Filter Select Images for Playback by Type You can select which images to play back within the playback filters: Date, My Category, and Folder. Select the playback filter option and press m button. The playback filter selection screen will display. Press the op butto...
Page 107 - Checking the Focus
107 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. 45). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.A gray frame wi...
Page 108 - Magnifying Images
108 Press the k button. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear, if you continue to hold the k button, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● When appears on the screen, press the g button...
Page 109 - Camera and TV; Turn off the camera and TV.; Viewing Images on a TV; What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?
109 Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the plug of the ...
Page 110 - Select a selection method.; Selecting Images Individually; Erasing All Images
110 You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 114) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Select a selection method. ● ...
Page 111 - Select Range; Select the starting image.; Select the ending image.
/ Erasing All Images 111 Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 110 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons, sele...
Page 112 - Select All Images
/ Erasing All Images 112 Erase. ● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 110 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons, select [OK] and press the m button. (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E...
Page 113 - Select by Category
/ Erasing All Images 113 Select by Category Select [Select by Date], [Select by Category] or [Select by Folder]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 110 to select a category and press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons, select the items to set and press the m button. ● If you press the qr bu...
Page 114 - Protecting Images
114 You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 29, 110). Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Protect] and press the m button. Select a selection method. ● Press the op buttons to select a selection method, and press the m b...
Page 116 - Organizing Images by Category
116 You can categorize images. You can also use the categorized images in the following functions. • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 103), Slideshow (p. 105), Erase All (p. 110), Protect (p. 114), Print Settings (DPOF) (p. 125) Select [My Category]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab,...
Page 118 - Rotating Images
118 You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to rotate. ● The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● P...
Page 119 - Select an image size.; Display the new image.; Resizing Images
119 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m button. Select an ima...
Page 120 - Adjust the trimming area.; Save as a new image and display.; Trimming
120 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m button. Adjust the trimming area. A green ...
Page 121 - Select a menu option.; Adding Effects with the My Colors
121 You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m butt...
Page 123 - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
123 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons, select the image. Correct the image. ● When you press the m...
Page 124 - Easily Add Images to the Print List; Print Added Images; Personal Printing Guide
124 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images ...
Page 125 - Print Settings
125 You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You...
Page 126 - Selecting the Number of Copies; Set the number of prints.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 126 Selecting the Number of Copies Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then select [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. Yo...
Page 127 - Set All Images to Print Once
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 127 Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Select [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 126 and press the m button. ● Select images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 111. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, select [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to...
Page 128 - Clearing All Selections
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 128 Clearing All Selections Select [Clear All Selections]. ● Select [Clear All Selections] in Step 1 on p. 126, and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared. (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book P...
Page 129 - Customizing the Camera
129 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 8 (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.bo...
Page 130 - Turning off the Power Saving Function; Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time; Changing Functions
130 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op...
Page 131 - Using the World Clock; Set the home time zone.
Changing Functions 131 Using the World Clock 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. Set the home ti...
Page 132 - Changing the File Number Assignment; Creating a Folder; You can create new folders in which to save images.
Changing Functions 132 Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment. ● Select [File Numbering], then press the qr butt...
Page 133 - Creating Folders by Day and Time; You can set a day and time for folder creation.; Turning off Auto Rotate
Changing Functions 133 Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select [Auto Create], then press the qr buttons to select an interval. ● Select [Time], then press the qr buttons to set a time. ● The new fold...
Page 134 - If you set the shooting mode to; Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function; Turning off the AF Assist Beam; Changing Shooting Functions
134 If you set the shooting mode to G (p. 68), you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this funct...
Page 135 - Changing the Image Display Time; Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting; You can change the image display that appears after shooting.; Displaying the Overlay
Changing Shooting Functions 135 Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the image display that appear...
Page 136 - Changing the IS-Mode Settings; Registering Functions to the
Changing Shooting Functions 136 Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Registering Functions to the c Button ● Select [Set c button], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons to select the functions to register, then press the m butt...
Page 137 - Selecting the Image that First Displays in; Change Sounds; Changing Playback Functions; Changing the Start-up Image or Sound
Changing Playback Functions 137 You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Select [Resume], then press the qr buttons to select an option. In the 3 tab, you can change the sounds played for each camera operation or...
Page 138 - Changing the Start-up Screen; Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 138 Changing the Start-up Screen ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to change the image. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can registe...
Page 139 - Useful Information
139 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end. 9 (EC256)_CDI-E404_Guide_E.book Page 139 Friday, February 6, 2009 7:44 PM CO PY
Page 140 - You can turn the camera on to use it.; Using Household Power
140 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. The DR-40 coupler included with the adapter kit cannot be used with this camera. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fu...
Page 141 - Changing the Strap
141 Using the Shoulder and Neck Strap Set STP-DC1 (Sold Separately) or Carabiner Strap STP-DC2 (Sold Separately), you can easily change straps to suit your location. Changing the Strap. ● Using the instructions on p. 13 remove the wrist strap from the camera and attach the desired strap. ● You can a...
Page 143 - Remove the front cover.; Replace the screws removed in Step 1.; Changing the Front Cover
143 You can change the front cover using the Front Cover Set FC-DC1 (Sold Separately). Remove the screws. ● Using the tool included in the accessory set, remove the two screws. ● Take care not to lose the screws. However, spare screws are included with the accessory set. Remove the front cover. ● Us...
Page 144 - Power; You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.; TV output; The; Troubleshooting
144 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 power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the batte...
Page 145 - White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash.
Troubleshooting 145 Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 25). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 157). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 134). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot us...
Page 146 - Shooting movies; Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.; Zoom does not operate.; Playback; Cannot play back images or movies.
Troubleshooting 146 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. 52). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ dep...
Page 147 - List of Messages that Appear on the Screen
147 If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, 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. 18). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set ...
Page 148 - Communication error
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 148 Cannot select! • When selecting the selection range (pp. 111, 115, 117, 127), you tried to select a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to select an ending image that was before the starting image. • You tried to select more than 5...
Page 150 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
150 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function ƒ G K I J F Exposure Compensation (p. 72)/Exposure Shift (p. 97) — { { { { Flash (pp. 60, 68, 86) { { { { { — { { { { — { — *6 *6 { { { { { Focusing Zone (p. 69, 83) All Range { — — — — — { { { { — { { — { — { { — { — { { { { Self...
Page 152 - Shooting Menu; Menus
152 4 Shooting Menu Menus Shooting modes Function ƒ G K I J F AF Frame (p. 80) Face AiAF { { { { { Center — { { { { AF Frame Size (p. 80) Normal/Small — { — — — Servo AF (p. 82) On/Off — { { { { Digital Zoom (p. 61) Standard/Off { { { { { 1.5x / 2.0x { { { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 81) On/Off { { { { { ...
Page 154 - Set up Menu
Menus 154 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds played for each camera operation. p. 137 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. p. 138 Forma...
Page 155 - Playback Menu
Menus 155 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images and movies automatically. p. 105 My Category Categorizes images and movies. p. 116 Erase Erases images and movies. p. 110 Protect Protects images and movies. p. 114 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions of ...
Page 156 - Do not store memory cards in hot, humid or dusty locations.; Handling Precautions
156 Equipment • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not allow it to fall a great distance or subject it to excessive impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions o...
Page 157 - Specifications
157 Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 (W) – 18.6 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 ...
Page 159 - All data is based on tests by Canon.
Specifications 159 Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DC Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 mAh Charging cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 160 - Numerics; Index
160 Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................ 135 A AC Adapter Kit .................................. 40, 140Accessories .............................................. 38AE Lock .............................................. 85, 97AF Assist Beam ...............................
Page 163 - Canadian Radio Interference Regulations; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
163 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1352 systems)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;(1) this device may not cause harmful ...
