Page 2 - Main Features; Shooting; Plays movies with sound; Editing; Edits movies; Printing; PictBridge; Uses of Recorded Images
0 Main Features Shooting z Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using a high ISO speed z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Changes specific image ...
Page 3 - Conventions Used in this Guide; See; Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode; Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.; Continuous Shooting; Shooting Mode
1 Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 135) . z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide , and the Advanced Camera User Guide i...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Items marked with a
2 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Safety Precautions ...
Page 7 - Handling Precautions; Test Shots; Please Read
5 Handling Precautions Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not l...
Page 8 - Please see the; Camera Body Temperature; Safety Precautions
6 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 90) . Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions descr...
Page 9 - Warnings; Equipment; Doing so can damage your eyesight.; Use only recommended power accessories.
7 Warnings Equipment z Do not look directly into the sun or at bright light sources through the camera's viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placeme...
Page 10 - Battery; The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water.
8 Battery z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that cou...
Page 11 - Others; Such items may lose data or stop working.; Cautions; Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
9 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (...
Page 12 - Flash; Doing so could result in burns.
10 z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers t...
Page 13 - Preventing Malfunctions; Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields; Stop using the camera immediately.
11 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z W...
Page 14 - Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide; Front View; Basic Guide
12 Before Using the Camera – The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 81) b AF-assist Beam (p. 24) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ( Basic Guide p. 8) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 37) e Speaker f Viewfinder Window (p. 19) g Flash ( Basic Guide p. 8) h Terminal Cover i A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal...
Page 15 - Back View; LCD Monitor
13 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – T h e Co mponents Guide Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 15) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c Wrist Strap Mount d Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock ( Basic Guide p. 1) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover ( Basic Guide p. 1) f Tripod Socket The LCD monitor is covered with a thin ...
Page 16 - Operation Panel; MENU
14 Operation Panel a Indicators (p. 20) b Power Lamp c Power Button ( Basic Guide p. 4) d Zoom Lever ( p. 74 , Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button ( Basic Guide p. 4) f Shooting Mode Dial ( Basic Guide p. 5) g Mode Switch ( Basic Guide ...
Page 17 - Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations; Night Display; Using the LCD Monitor; The display mode changes as follows with each press.
15 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * The movements of the sub...
Page 18 - Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
16 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Zoom Magnification* (p. 32) • Stills: Recordable Shots• Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * Spot AE Point Frame (p. 55) * AF Frame (p. 48) * Low Battery (...
Page 19 - Standard; displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may
17 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Raise the ISO speed (p. 67...
Page 20 - Detailed; The following information may also be displayed with some images.
18 Detailed The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 122) RAW imageUnrecognized data type Info...
Page 21 - Histogram Function; Using the Viewfinder
19 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph...
Page 22 - Indicators; cover
20 The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. z Upper Indicator z Lower Indicator Indicators Never do the following while the green indicator blinks. These actions may corrupt image data.- Shake or jolt the camera- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/batte...
Page 23 - Power Saving Function; The power saving function settings can be changed
21 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Power Saving Function Shooting Mode Powers down approximately ...
Page 24 - Menus and Settings
22 Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting...
Page 25 - Menus
23 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch bet...
Page 26 - Menu List
24 FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Rec. Menu *Default setting Menu List Menu Item Reference Page Menu Item Reference Page ISO Speed p. 67 Metering Mode p. 54 White Balance p. 57 Compression(Still image) p. 32 Drive Mode p. 34 , 37 Frame Rate (Movie) p. 42 My Colors p. 60 R...
Page 28 - Set up Menu; Menu Item
26 Set up Menu *Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds ( Basic Guide p. 4). Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback s...
Page 30 - My Camera Menu; Software Starter Guide
28 My Camera Menu The camera's start-up image and start-up sound, operation sounds, self-timer sounds, and shutter sounds are called “My Camera settings”. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. *Default setting Menu Item Options Start-up Ima...
Page 31 - Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
29 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era – Bas ic Op eratio ns Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . 2 Select [OK] and press . z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be res...
Page 32 - Formatting Memory Cards; To perform a low level format, use the; Low Level Format
30 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory Cards Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. See Menus and Sett...
Page 33 - Approximate Values for Recording Pixels; Changing the Recording Pixels and; Use the
31 Shooting Shooting Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels)/ * (Compression). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) . * Default setting. z Use the or button to select recording pixels/compression s...
Page 34 - Approximate Values for Compression Settings; Compression; Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities; Using the Digital Zoom
32 Approximate Values for Compression Settings You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. z Stills: zoom up to approximately 24 times z Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 24 times Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Normal Shoot higher quality images Fi...
Page 35 - Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
33 Shooting 2 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. z The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. z When you press the zoom lever toward , the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the zoom lever...
Page 36 - is conducted immediately before; To Cancel Continuous Shooting; Follow procedure 1 to display; In
34 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 125) . *Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-51...
Page 37 - Postcard Date Imprint Mode; The recording pixels are set to
35 Shooting You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu *(Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22)...
Page 38 - Embedding the Date in the Image Data; You can embed the date in image data when; LCD monitor display
36 Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Date]/ [Date & Time]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . z LCD monitor display : [Off]: [Date]/[Date & Time] z Ensure that the camera’s date/t...
Page 39 - To Cancel the Self-Timer
37 Shooting You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter button is pressed. To Cancel the Self-Timer Follow procedure 1 to display . Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Drive Mode) / / . S...
Page 40 - Changing the Delay Time and Number of
38 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 . See Menus and Settings (p. 22) . 2 Change [Delay]/[Shots] . z The self-timer sound will behave as follows.- When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set, the self-timer will start playing 2 seconds before the shutter releases. - If multiple shots ...
Page 41 - Movie Shooting
39 Shooting The following movie modes are available.For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Rates” (p. 42) . • The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 125) . * Even if the size of the movie data has not re...
Page 43 - Changing Recording Pixels and Frame
41 Shooting QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Recor...
Page 44 - Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
42 Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. *1 Default setting.*2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. Recording Pixels Frame Rate (frames/sec.) Standard...
Page 45 - Shooting Panoramic Images; Use the or button to select a shooting; Left to right horizontally; Shoot the first image in the sequence.
43 Shooting Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode 1 Use the or button to select a shooting direction. z You can select from the following two shoot...
Page 46 - Program AE
44 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting...
Page 47 - Setting the Shutter Speed
45 Shooting When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a fla...
Page 48 - Shutter Speed Display; Setting the Aperture; Aperture Value Display; The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.
46 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness.Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. ...
Page 49 - Manually Setting the Shutter
47 Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red. * St...
Page 50 - Selecting an AF Frame; AiAF
48 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode AiAF The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. Center The camera focuses...
Page 51 - Selecting an AF Frame Manually; Turn on the LCD monitor; If you hold down the
49 Shooting Selecting an AF Frame Manually (when [FlexiZone] is selected) 1 Turn on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button several times until the AF frame turns green. z Depending on the shooting mode, you can switch between the following setting options by pressing the button. 3 Use the , , or button ...
Page 53 - To Release the AF Lock; Shooting in Manual Focus Mode; Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
51 Shooting To Release the AF Lock Press the button. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. z The AF lock cannot be used in the and modes, and when is set to . z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the...
Page 54 - To Cancel the Manual Focus; Press the or button and adjust the; Locking the Exposure Setting; Turn on the LCD monitor.
52 To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button. You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. z Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the button will switch between the setting item...
Page 55 - Locking the Flash Exposure Setting
53 Shooting To Release the AE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the or button. 2 Focus on the part of the su...
Page 56 - Metering Methods; Switching between Metering Modes; SET
54 Metering Methods Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative) See Menus and Settings (p. 22) . * Default setting. z Use the or button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backl...
Page 58 - To Cancel the Exposure Compensation; Adjusting the Exposure
56 Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Restore the compensation value to [0]. Adjusting the Exposure Compen...
Page 59 - White Balance Settings
57 Shooting Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode 1...
Page 60 - Using the Custom White Balance; Aim the camera at a piece of white
58 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.In part...
Page 61 - You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
59 Shooting z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same sett...
Page 62 - My Colors Settings; Shooting in a My Colors Mode; Mode
60 You can change the impression of an image when it is shot. My Colors Settings Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 22) . * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera to a ...
Page 63 - Use the or button
61 Shooting * The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Darker Skin Tone* Use this option to make skin tones darker. Custom Color Use this option to adjust the balance between contrast, sharpness, saturation, reds...
Page 64 - Changing the Color; Shooting mode
62 Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature can be used for both still shots and movies, and offers you the enjoyment of staging image and movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, there are occasions when the image may appear rough, or yo...
Page 65 - Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
63 Shooting Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set co...
Page 66 - Shooting in the Color Swap Mode; or button; Still image
64 Shooting in the Color Swap Mode 1 Still image: or button Movie: or button See Selecting a Shooting Mode in Basic Guide (p. 5) 2 z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Origina...
Page 68 - - Only the color accent or color swap-altered image is
66 Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether to record the original image (the image before altering the color) in addition to the color-altered image. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/[Off]. See Menus...
Page 69 - Adjusting the ISO Speed
67 Shooting Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. ISO Speed Settings { :Available *:Default Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto). See ...
Page 70 - Flash Output
68 Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output Shooting Mode +/– (Flash) (Flash Exposure Compensation) z When the shooting mode is set to , , , , , or mode, settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2 stops. z You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the...
Page 71 - Setting the Auto Rotate Function; end
69 Shooting Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode 1 (Set u...
Page 72 - Create New Folder
70 You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. z When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance...
Page 73 - Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot.; displays in the LCD monitor. The
71 Shooting Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation . 2 Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder] . z displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create]...
Page 74 - File Number Reset Function; Resetting the File Number; Continuous
72 The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. File Number Reset Function * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the ...
Page 75 - File and Folder Numbers
73 Shooting File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. z Images may be saved to a new folder...
Page 76 - Basic Camera User Guide; To Cancel the Magnified Display; Magnifying Images; Press the zoom lever toward .
74 Playback/Erasing Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z will display and a magnified portion of the ima...
Page 77 - Viewing Images in Sets of Nine; Press the zoom lever toward; Switching between Sets of Nine Images
75 Playbac k/Er asing To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. z Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between...
Page 78 - Jumping to Images; In single image playback
76 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. To Return to Single Image Playback Press the MENU button. Jumping to Images Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Ju...
Page 79 - Playbac; Operating the Movie Control Panel; Viewing Movies; Display a movie and press; Direct Print User Guide
77 Playbac k/Er asing Operating the Movie Control Panel Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . z Images with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Play) and press . z The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resu...
Page 80 - Editing Movies; control panel and press
78 You can delete portions of recorded movies. z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 90) . z The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Editing Movies Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) i...
Page 81 - button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled.
79 Playbac k/Er asing 4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press . z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged.Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled. z [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its origi...
Page 82 - Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.; Rotating Images in the Display; Use the or button to select an image to; This also can be set in the index playback mode.
80 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . 2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. z Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET ...
Page 83 - Attaching Sound Memos to Images; The sound memo control panel will display.
81 Playbac k/Er asing In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . 2 Use the or button to sele...
Page 84 - Sound Memo Panel
82 Sound Memo Panel Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. ExitRecordPausePlayEraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button. z You cannot attach sound memos to...
Page 85 - Protecting Images; Pressing the
83 Playbac k/Er asing You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press . z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protec...
Page 86 - Erasing All Images; Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
84 Erasing All Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23) . 2 Select [OK] and press . z To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Pl...
Page 87 - Print Settings/Transfer Settings; Single Images; Setting the DPOF Print Settings; The
85 Pr in t Settings/Tr a nsfe r Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extre...
Page 88 - All the Images on a Memory Card; Use the or button to select images for
86 All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Use the or button to select images for printing. z Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 87) . - (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). - (Index ) S...
Page 89 - Setting the Print Style; Print Type; DPOF data] and then specify the settings.
87 Pr in t Settings/Tr a nsfe r Settings Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected. *Default setting z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print se...
Page 90 - Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
88 You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. z The Date and File ...
Page 91 - Use the or button to
89 Pr in t Settings/Tr a nsfe r Settings Single Images All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Order] and press . z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press . z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. z Y...
Page 92 - Viewing Images on a TV set; setting varies between regions.
90 Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. z Open the terminal cover by sli...
Page 93 - Troubleshooting; Camera; Camera will not operate.; Power is not turned on.; Sounds come from the camera interior.; When the power is turned on
91 Trou blesh ooting Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button ( Basic Guide p. 4). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot /battery cover is securely closed ( Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wr...
Page 94 - Replace the lithium date/time battery; LCD monitor; Subject is too bright.
92 The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium date/time battery charge is depleted. z Replace the lithium date/time battery (p. 117) . LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. z This is a normal occurrence in devices cotaining CCDs an...
Page 95 - Camera will not record.; Mode switch is set to
93 Trou blesh ooting appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. z These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (p. 85) . Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically li...
Page 96 - Setting the self-timer to; Subject in recorded image is too dark.; Insufficient light for shooting.
94 Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. z Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 15) . Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set ...
Page 97 - Subject in recorded image is too bright, or; Image contains noise.
95 Trou blesh ooting Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 121) . The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. ...
Page 98 - Continuous shooting slows down.
96 Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z Use the (red-eye reduction) mode ( Basic Guide p. 8). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. z Even...
Page 99 - Shooting Movies; The recording time may not display properly or; - Cards which have had; “!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and; format before filming; Zoom does not operate.
97 Trou blesh ooting Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards.- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly....
Page 100 - Playback; Software Starter; Movies cannot be edited.; Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.; Movies do not play back correctly.
98 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. File name was cha...
Page 101 - Batteries consumed quickly.; If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries; TV monitor output; Image not showing on TV monitor.; Basic
99 Trou blesh ooting Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries ( Basic Guide p. 1). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries su...
Page 102 - Cannot print; Turn on the printer power.
100 Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. z Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method is not correct. z In th...
Page 103 - List of Messages; No memory card; Memory card error; Memory card has experienced an anomaly.; Memory card full
101 List of M essages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback ...
Page 105 - Could not save the print or transfer settings.; Unselectable image; You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.; Communication error
103 List of M essages Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more. Cannot complete! Could not save the print or transfer settings. Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Communication erro...
Page 106 - Appendix; Battery Handling; Battery Charge; The following icon and message will display.; Battery Handling Precautions; Never mix unused and partially used batteries.; The partially used batteries may leak.; Do not install the batteries with their terminals (
104 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately). While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unrelia...
Page 107 - App; The batteries may be short circuited.; WARNING; Never use batteries that look like this.
105 App endix z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or reduced usage time. z At low temperatures, battery perform...
Page 108 - Handling the Memory Card; SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab; Cautions When Handling; Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
106 Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow dirt, wat...
Page 109 - Formatting; • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further
107 App endix Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the ...
Page 110 - Using Rechargeable Batteries; charging is finished.
108 Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. Recharging is also possible using two batteries. • After inserting the batteries, plug the cha...
Page 111 - diminished
109 App endix z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt:- If the battery usage time has considerably diminished- If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging ...
Page 112 - Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800
110 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. z It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have b...
Page 113 - Wide Converter WC-DC58N
111 App endix The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC58N and Close-up lens 250 D (58mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G. Wide Converter WC-DC58N Use this converter for t...
Page 114 - Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58G; To attach the close-up lens; Distance from the front of
112 . Close-up lens 250 D (58mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, close-up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 18 to 25cm (7.1 to 9.8 in.) at maximum telephoto. Shooting area (during macro mode) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-...
Page 115 - Attaching a Lens
113 App endix Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. 3 When the mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Detach the front section of the conversi...
Page 116 - mode. It will not be possible to use the
114 5 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the mark on the camera. z To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 6 Se...
Page 117 - Using an Externally Mounted Flash; When shooting in
115 App endix High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.Please read the instructions accompanying the f...
Page 118 - Batteries; Charge becomes Severely Limited; A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
116 Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32°F) Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL...
Page 119 - Replacing the Date Battery
117 App endix If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. Replacing the Date Battery Please note that the first date battery ...
Page 121 - Camera Body; Camera Care and Maintenance
119 App endix Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remo...
Page 122 - Specifications; pixels
120 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A700 Specifications (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 6.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 6.2 million) Lens : 5.8 (W)...
Page 126 - Battery Capacity
124 Battery Capacity z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by wa...
Page 128 - Movie
126 Movie :Card included with the camera * Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Recording Pixels Frame Rate 16MB SDC- 128M SDC- 512MSH Standard 640 x 480 pixels 7 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec. 15 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min....
Page 131 - Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
129 App endix Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Included with the separately s...
Page 133 - INDEX
131 INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ........ 110 AE Lock .................................. 52 AF Frame .......................... 16 , 48 AF Lock ................................... 50 AF-assist Beam ................. 24 , 94 AiAF ........................................ 48 Auto Play ...................