Page 2 - Checking the Package Contents
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. • You can use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader must be installed to view the PDF manuals. ...
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 to match special conditions; w P; Take good people shots; Shoot
4 What Do You Want to Do? 4 ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 55 ● Focus on faces . . . ...
Page 5 - View
What Do You Want to Do? 5 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ● Look at ...
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 Your
Table of Contents 7 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 70Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ..................................... 71Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 72 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ....................................... 72 $ Customizing the Self-Timer...
Page 8 - Camera; Caution; Caution; Warning; Safety Precautions
8 • 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 11 - Getting Started; mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you; Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
11 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A 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 images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a c...
Page 12 - Insert the batteries.; Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
12 Insert the included batteries and 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. ● Slide and hold th...
Page 13 - Close the cover; Removing the Memory Card; The memory card will pop up.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 13 Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up.
Page 14 - Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken; Compatible Batteries; Can any other batteries be used?
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 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. • Depending on the brand...
Page 15 - 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 Batteries and Memory Card 15 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...
Page 16 - Set the date and time.; Press the; Setting the Date and Time; Reappearing Date/Time screen
16 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 the date and time. ● Press...
Page 17 - Changing the Date and Time; qr; Change the date and time.
Setting the Date and Time 17 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 18 - opqr; Setting the Display Language
18 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 press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the ...
Page 19 - Pressing the Shutter Button
19 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). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setti...
Page 20 - Select the; Set the mode dial to; Taking Pictures
20 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 camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button....
Page 21 - Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Taking Pictures 21 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses...
Page 22 - Scene Icons
A Taking Pictures 22 • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.)...
Page 23 - Select the playback mode.; Viewing Images; Switching to and from playback mode
23 You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X 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 take...
Page 24 - Erasing Images
24 You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to select a...
Page 25 - Items to Prepare; Turn off the camera and printer.; Printing Images
25 You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the...
Page 26 - Select an image to print.
2 Printing Images 26 Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start and the c button will blink blue. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has comp...
Page 27 - Turning Off the Flash; Shooting in Easy Mode
27 The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in “ A Taking Pictures” (p. 20) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operat...
Page 28 - Viewing Single Images; Viewing Slideshows; Easy Playback/Erasing
28 The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in “ 1 Viewing Images” (p. 23) and “Erasing Images” (p. 24) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. Thi...
Page 29 - Shooting Movies
29 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Select the E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E . Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will...
Page 30 - Press the shutter button fully.; Estimated Shooting Times
E Shooting Movies 30 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay th...
Page 31 - Viewing Movies
31 You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie to play, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Play the movie. ● P...
Page 32 - System Requirements; Windows; Transferring Images to a Computer
32 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 33 - Camera and computer; Preparations; Install the software.; The screen on the left displays.
Transferring Images to a Computer 33 Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Pla...
Page 34 - CameraWindow will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable’s small plug into the camera terminal in the direction as shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer’s USB port. For connection details, refer to the ...
Page 35 - Macintosh; Transfer Images; For further operations, refer to the
Transferring Images to a Computer 35 Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when a connection between the camera and computer is established. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Transfer Images ● Click [Tran...
Page 36 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
36 Accessories Wrist Strap WS-800 Memory Card (128 MB) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400 *1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800Power Cord Supplied with Camera *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more informatio...
Page 38 - Power Supplies; Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300; Other Accessories; The battery charger can also be used when abroad.; Separately Sold Accessories
38 The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries....
Page 39 - Learning More; Conventions Used in this Guide; : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
39 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, the basic operating instructions. 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 insid...
Page 40 - Mode Dial; Use the mode dial to change modes.; Components Guide
40 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change modes. Components Guide Zoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) / g (Index) (p. 90) Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 109) / Red- Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 109) / Self- Timer Lamp (pp. 60 , 61 , 72 , 73) ) Microphone (p. 3...
Page 41 - Power Saving during Shooting; turns on the monitor and shooting can; Power Saving during Playback
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) 41 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. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will...
Page 42 - Switching the Display; You can change the display using the; Information Displayed on the Screen
42 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 44 - Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting; Indicators
Indicators 44 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 image recorded may be di...
Page 45 - Select a shooting mode.; op; FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
45 Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 120) . Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to...
Page 46 - Menu – Basic Operations
46 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. 122 – 125) . Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (...
Page 47 - Changing the Sound Settings
47 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 48 - Returning the Camera to Default Settings; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
48 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 49 - Format the memory card.; Low Level Format; Formatting Memory Cards
49 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 50 - About formatting
Formatting Memory Cards 50 • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before fo...
Page 52 - For shooting majestic landscapes.; Shooting in Various Conditions
52 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the scene you wish to shoot. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. J Take ...
Page 53 - Shooting in Special Conditions
K Shooting in Special Conditions 53 H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to K and press the...
Page 55 - Recording pixels are set to
K Shooting in Special Conditions 55 O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot us...
Page 56 - You can shoot with the flash turned off.; Turning the Flash Off; What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing
56 You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select ! . ● Press the qr buttons to select ! , then press the m button. X ! will appear. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to . When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely...
Page 57 - Inserting the Date and Time
57 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. 16) . Select [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab, th...
Page 58 - and the zoom factor used.; Move the zoom lever toward; Hold the lever until zooming stops.; Move it toward; Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate; Zooming in More Closely on Subjects; Turning off the digital zoom
58 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 20) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 66) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i . ● Hold t...
Page 59 - Digital Tele-Converter; Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 59 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 60 - Using the Self-Timer
60 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. X Once set, Ò will appear. Shoot...
Page 61 - when you enter the composition.; Select; Follow Step 2 on; To restore the original setting, select; Using the Face Self-Timer; What if a face is not detected?
61 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. 76) when you enter the composition. Select " . ● Follow Step 2 on p. 60 and select " . Compose the shot and press the sh...
Page 63 - Selecting Settings Yourself
63 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 mode dial is set to G (p. 40) . • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained i...
Page 64 - After pressing the; Shooting in Program AE
64 You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G (p. 40) . Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 64 – 73) . Shoot. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shu...
Page 65 - Using
65 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 zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) when the z...
Page 66 - Select the recording pixels.; Change the image quality.; Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size); Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)
66 You can select 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. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. You can select from the foll...
Page 67 - Suitable for sending images as e-mail
Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) 67 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 when Selecting by Paper Size ● ...
Page 68 - Correct the exposure.; Select the drive mode.; Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure
68 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Correct the exposure. ● After pressing the o button, press the qr buttons to correct the exposure. Then press the m button. X The exposure compensation amount will display on the screen. You ca...
Page 69 - Select the ISO speed.; Changing the ISO Speed; Changing the ISO speed
69 Select the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you select will display on the screen. • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be ...
Page 70 - Select the white balance.; Custom White Balance; Adjusting the White Balance
70 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. X The setting you select will...
Page 71 - Custom Color; Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
71 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. X The setting you select will display on the scre...
Page 72 - Shooting Using a TV Monitor
72 You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 95) . • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Select Î . ● After pres...
Page 73 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?
73 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 74 - Turn off the screen; Changing the Composition with the
74 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 76 - Face AiAF; Changing the AF Frame Mode
76 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 77 - Center; The focus locks and; Compose the scene and shoot.; You can reduce the AF frame size; Shooting with the AF Lock
% Shooting with the AF Lock 77 Center The AF frame is fixed at the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. • Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 58) o...
Page 78 - Magnifying the Focal Point; What if the display does not magnify?
78 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. X In [Face AiAF] (p. 76) ,...
Page 79 - Selecting the Person to Focus On; Confirming the number of detected faces
79 You can select a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● Even if the subject moves, the wil...
Page 80 - Select the metering mode.; Changing the Metering Mode; Shooting with the AE Lock
80 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. X The setting will di...
Page 81 - Shooting with the FE Lock
81 Just as with the AE lock (p. 80) , you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 64) . Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( ...
Page 82 - Making Dark Subjects Appear
82 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]. X @ will appear. @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighte...
Page 84 - Select the shutter speed.; Confirm the exposure.; Shooting Long Exposures
84 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. Select ≈ . ● Set the mode dial to K and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select U . ●...
Page 85 - This chapter provides more advanced information than the “
85 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “ E Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (p. 40) . 6
Page 86 - Select the image quality.; Image Quality Table; Changing the Image Quality
86 You can select from among three image quality settings. Select the image quality. ● 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. X The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Es...
Page 87 - AE Lock/Exposure Shift
87 In X mode, 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 o button again to release the lock. Change the exposure...
Page 88 - Summary for “Viewing Movies”; Playback Functions
Playback Functions 88 • Displaying the Overlay (p. 111) [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 111) You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off]. • Registering Functions to the c Button (p. 112) The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Er...
Page 90 - Searching 9 Images at a Time; Searching Images by Sets of 9
90 Displaying 9 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. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an image. ● Moving the zoom lever toward k will...
Page 91 - Select a jump method.; In Single Image Playback, press the; Searching for Images Using the Jump
91 When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen. ● Press the ...
Page 93 - Checking the Focus
93 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. 43) . X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray fra...
Page 94 - Magnifying Images
94 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 factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zo...
Page 95 - 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?
95 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 s...
Page 96 - Protecting Images
96 You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 24 , 28 , 97) . Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Protect the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X Once prot...
Page 97 - Erasing All Images
97 You can select and erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 96) cannot be erased. Select [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase all], and press the m button. Erase all images. ● Press ...
Page 98 - Select an image size.; Display the new image.; Resizing Images
98 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 an image, then press the m button. Select an ima...
Page 99 - Save as a new image and display.
99 Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [i-Contrast], then press the m button. Select a...
Page 100 - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
100 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. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an ...
Page 101 - Easily Add Images to the Print List with; Print Added Images; Personal Printing Guide; Connect the camera to the printer
101 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 102 - Print Settings
102 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. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to orde...
Page 103 - Selecting the Number of Copies; Set the number of prints.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 103 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. X ...
Page 104 - Set All Images to Print Once; Clearing All Selections; All selections will be cleared.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) 104 Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images]. ● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 103 and press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be set to ...
Page 105 - Customizing the Camera
105 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
Page 106 - Turning Off the Start-up Image; Turning off the Power Saving Function; Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time; Changing Functions
106 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46) . Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Turning off the Power Saving Funct...
Page 107 - Changing the File Number Assignment; Creating a Folder; You can create new folders in which to save images.
Changing Functions 107 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 butto...
Page 108 - Creating Folders by Day and Time; You can set a day and time for folder creation.; Turning off Auto Rotate; Changing the Lens Retract Time; button when in a shooting mode
Changing Functions 108 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 109 - Turning off the AF Assist Beam; Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function; Changing Shooting Functions
109 If you set the mode dial to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46) . Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp. ● Selec...
Page 110 - Changing the Image Display Time; Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting; You can change the image display that appears after shooting.
Changing Shooting Functions 110 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. ● If you select [Off], the image will not display. ● If you select [Hold], the image display...
Page 111 - Displaying the Overlay; Changing the IS-Mode Settings
Changing Shooting Functions 111 Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for L size or postcard size prints. ● Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Changing the IS-Mode Settin...
Page 112 - Registering Functions to the; Selecting the Image that First Displays in; Changing Playback Functions
Changing Playback Functions 112 Registering Functions to the c Button ● Select [Set c button], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons to select the function to register, then press the m button. ● Pressing the c button will call up the registered function. You can adjust the settings in t...
Page 113 - Useful Information
113 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end. 9
Page 114 - You can turn the camera on to use it.; Using Household Power
114 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the adapter plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connect th...
Page 115 - Troubleshooting
115 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. • Confirm that the batt...
Page 116 - Image is dark even though the flash fired
Troubleshooting 116 • Increase the ISO speed (p. 69) . • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 19) . • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 126) . • Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 109) . • Confirm that functio...
Page 117 - Shooting movies
Troubleshooting 117 The view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ (p. 74) . • The differences will be larger when the subject is close to the lens. Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 49) . W...
Page 118 - List of Messages that Appear on the Screen
118 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. 12) . Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set...
Page 119 - Communication error
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 119 Cannot complete! • Print settings or transfer settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of settings and try again (p. 102) . Naming error! • The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder tha...
Page 120 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
120 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes G A 9 Function Flash (pp. 56 , 64 , 81) { { { { — — { — — { { { Focusing Zone (p. 65) All Range — { { { — — { — — { — — Exposure Compensation (p. 68) /Exposure Shift (p. 87) { — — Self-Timer Mode (pp. 60 , 61 , 72 , 73) { { — { { — { { — *...
Page 122 - Shooting Menu; Menus
122 4 Shooting Menu Menus Shooting modes G A 9 Function AF Frame (p. 76) Face AiAF { { { Center { — — AF Frame Size (p. 77) Normal/Small { — — Digital Zoom (p. 58) On/Off { { *2 Digital Tele-Converter (1.5x/2.0x) { { — AF-Point Zoom (p. 78) On/Off { { — AF-assist Beam (p. 109) On/Off { { *2 Flash Se...
Page 124 - Set up Menu
Menus 124 3 Set up Menu 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 47 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 47 Start-up Image On*/Off p. 106 Format Formats card, erasing all data p. 49 File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 107 Create Folder Create New Fol...
Page 125 - Equipment; Do not store memory cards in hot, humid or dusty locations.; Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions 125 Equipment • 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 or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrup...
Page 126 - Specifications
126 Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 (W) – 24.8 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W...
Page 127 - All data is based on tests by Canon.
Specifications 127 Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine, NormalNumber of Recording Pixels(Still images) . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 128 - Numerics; Index
128 Numerics 3.5" x 5" Size ............................................. 67 3:2 Guide................................................. 111 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 38 , 114 Accessories ............................................... 36 AE Lock .......................
Page 131 - Trademark Acknowledgments; • The SDHC logo is a trademark.; Disclaimer; guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.
Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDHC logo is a trademark. Disclaimer • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • ...