Page 2 - Checking the Package Contents; Using the Manuals; Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals
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. Checking the Package Contents Camera Battery Pack NB-9L (with Terminal Cover) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE Stereo AV Cable...
Page 3 - Read This First
3 Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or acc...
Page 4 - What Do You Want to Do?; w P; Take good people shots; Shoot
4 What Do You Want to Do? 4 ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ......................... 25 O t I w P At the beach (p. 62) Against snow (p. 63) Facial Expressions (p. 68) Portraits (p. 61) Take good people shots Foliage (p. 62) Shoot various other scenes Low Light (p. 62) Fireworks (...
Page 5 - View
What Do You Want to Do? 5 1 ● Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 110 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...................................................... 115 ● Look...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Shooting with Commonly
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 - Choosing Settings
Table of Contents 7 Shooting in Program AE ................. 72Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .............. 72Turning the Flash On ...................... 73Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity) ................................ 73Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image S...
Page 8 - Customizing Camera
Table of Contents 8 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ................................123Rotating Images.............................126Resizing Images ............................127Trimming ........................................128Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...............
Page 9 - xx; Conventions Used in This Guide
9 • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. • : Things you should be careful about • : T...
Page 10 - Warning; Safety Precautions
10 • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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 - Caution
Safety Precautions 11 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cor...
Page 13 - Getting Started; mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take.; Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
13 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure...
Page 14 - Charging the Battery
14 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB...
Page 15 - Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken; Using the battery and charger effectively
Charging the Battery 15 Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned abov...
Page 16 - Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
16 • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards(more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards(more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate ...
Page 17 - Insert the included battery.; Removing the Battery; The battery will pop up.; Inserting the Battery
17 Insert the included battery. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Close the cover. ● Close ...
Page 18 - Insert the memory card.; Removing the Memory Card; The memory card will pop up.; Inserting the Memory Card
18 Insert a memory card (sold separately). 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 the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Ins...
Page 19 - Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card; Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
Inserting the Memory Card 19 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. What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and ...
Page 20 - Set the date and time.; qr; Complete the setting.; Setting the Date and Time; Reappearing Date/Time screen
20 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. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press...
Page 21 - Changing the Date and Time; Change the date and time.
Setting the Date and Time 21 Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press...
Page 22 - opqr; Setting the Display Language; What if the clock appears when the
22 You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then pre...
Page 23 - Format the memory card.; op; Formatting Memory Cards
23 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory ...
Page 24 - Press halfway; Pressing the Shutter Button; Does the length of the shutter sound change?
Pressing the Shutter Button 24 To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to focus) . ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Press...
Page 25 - Choose; Set the mode switch to
25 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 26 - What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 26 Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. ...
Page 28 - Viewing Images; Switching to Shooting mode
28 You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing q or turning the  dial counter- clockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image ...
Page 29 - Choose an image to erase.; Erasing Images
29 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  di...
Page 30 - Shooting Movies
30 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo.If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A . Compose the...
Page 31 - Press the movie button again.; Estimated Shooting Times; Magnifying the subject while shooting
Shooting Movies 31 ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. ...
Page 32 - Viewing Movies
32 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. Play the movie. ● Press the op buttons ...
Page 33 - System Requirements; Windows; Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, ov...
Page 34 - Macintosh; Preparations; Install the Software.; into the
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Macintosh Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s...
Page 36 - Press the; CameraWindow will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 36 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and...
Page 37 - Transfer and View Images; Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 37 Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders ...
Page 38 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
38 Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-9L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE* USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Memory Card Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Page 39 - Power Supplies; AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70; Separately Sold Accessories; Using Accessories Abroad
39 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE ● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-9L. Battery Pack NB-9L ● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK...
Page 40 - Flash
Separately Sold Accessories 40 Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Other Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 ● Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a ...
Page 41 - Learning More
41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 2 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals
Page 42 - Mode Switch; Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.; Components Guide
42 Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. Components Guide Lamp (pp. 60 , 66 , 80 , 81 , 147) LensZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25 , 30 , 57) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 108 , 113) Shutter Button (p. 24) ON/OFF button (p. 20) Mode SwitchFlas...
Page 43 - Control Dial
Components Guide 43 Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. Except for a few operations, the same operations are possible with the opqr buttons. If you touch the control dial in a Shooting mode, the function assigned to the p...
Page 44 - Switching the Display; You can change the screen display using the; Shooting; Screen Display
44 Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Playback Screen Display Information Display No Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 112) Detailed Information Display No Information D...
Page 45 - Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions; Indicator
Indicator 45 Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be dif...
Page 46 - Display the; FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
46 Commonly used functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and Playback mode (pp. 166 – 169) . Display the ø menu. ● Press the m button. Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu item, then press the m ...
Page 47 - MENU – Basic Operations
47 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting ( 4 ) and playback ( 1 ). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 168 – 171) . Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr butto...
Page 48 - Changing the Sound Settings
48 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button to res...
Page 49 - Using the Menu; Change the brightness.; Using the; Changing the Screen Brightness
49 The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to chan...
Page 50 - Returning the Camera to Default Settings; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
50 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the...
Page 51 - Clock Functions
51 To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and th...
Page 52 - Low Level Memory Card Formatting
52 Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ●...
Page 56 - 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. Choose ! . ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose ! , then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps above to return the setting to . Turning the Flash Off Wh...
Page 57 - and the zoom factor used.; Move the zoom lever toward; Hold the lever until zooming stops.; Move it toward; Zooming in More Closely on Subjects; What if the zoom factor appears in blue?; Turning off the digital zoom
57 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i . ● Hold the leve...
Page 58 - Digital Tele-Converter
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) 58 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x. 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 facto...
Page 59 - Inserting the Date and Time
59 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. 20) . Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab. ● ...
Page 61 - Shooting in Various Conditions
61 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 . Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose G , then press the m button again. ●...
Page 62 - When using a tripod, you should shoot in
Shooting in Various Conditions 62 Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. ● When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25) . ● A recording pi...
Page 63 - Adding Effects and Shooting
Shooting in Various Conditions 63 P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid col...
Page 64 - Point the camera at a person.; Detecting a Smile and Shooting; What if a smile is not detected?
Detecting a Smile and Shooting 64 The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more than one second. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the n butt...
Page 65 - Press the shutter button fully.; Using the Wink Self-Timer; What if a wink is not detected?
65 Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more than one second. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then...
Page 66 - Changing the number of shots; Using the Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer 66 The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 84) . You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image, such as a group photo. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more th...
Page 67 - High-Speed Continuous Shooting
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) 67 Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the timer a...
Page 68 - Capturing the Best Facial Expressions
68 The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best.The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels). Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Shoot. When the shut...
Page 69 - Choose an effect level.; Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens
69 Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose an effect level. ● Press the n button for more than one second. [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an effect level, ...
Page 70 - Choose the area to keep in focus.; Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature
70 Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on th...
Page 71 - Choosing Settings Yourself
71 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot us...
Page 72 - Adjust the brightness.; Shooting in Program AE; What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?; Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
72 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (20 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle ( j ), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto ( i ). Enter G mode. ● Follow Steps 1 – ...
Page 73 - Choose a focusing range.; Turning the Flash On
73 You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle ( j ), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto ( i ). Choose h . ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or tur...
Page 74 - Choose the recording pixel setting.; Changing the Recording Pixel Setting; Changing the Compression Ratio
74 You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, th...
Page 75 - Approximate Values for Paper Size; Suitable for sending images as e-mail
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) 75 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable f...
Page 76 - Choose the ISO speed.; Changing the ISO Speed; Changing the ISO speed
76 Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting will appear on the screen. Changing the I...
Page 77 - Choose the white balance function.; Custom White Balance; Adjusting the White Balance
77 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Pres...
Page 78 - Continuous Shooting
78 As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose W or , then...
Page 79 - Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
79 You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then ...
Page 80 - Custom Color; Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 80 Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 79 to choose , then press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, ...
Page 81 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?
81 You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $ . ● After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $ , then press the n button immediately. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Pres...
Page 82 - Shooting Using a TV Monitor
82 You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 115) . • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and expos...
Page 84 - Face Detect; A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range.; Center; Changing the AF Frame Mode
84 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative meteri...
Page 85 - You can reduce the AF frame size; Magnifying the Focal Point; What if the display does not magnify?
Magnifying the Focal Point 85 If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button to choose [AF- Point Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button ha...
Page 86 - Compose the scene and shoot.; Shooting with the AF Lock
86 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 % appears on the screen. ● If you release your fi...
Page 87 - Choose the metering method.; Changing the Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method 87 You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press...
Page 88 - Shooting with the AE Lock
88 You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Choose ! (p. 56) . Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. When & appears, the exposure w...
Page 89 - After pressing the; Shooting with Slow Synchro
89 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose … . ● After pressing the r button...
Page 90 - Correcting the Brightness and Shooting
90 The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression ...
Page 91 - Checking for Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes 91 When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Blink Detection] in the 4 tab. Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Shoot. When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame and...
Page 92 - Color Accent; Changing the Color and Shooting
92 You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T . ● Follow S...
Page 93 - Color Swap; Follow Steps 1 – 2 on; Specify the target color.; The specified color will be recorded.
Changing the Color and Shooting 93 Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Y . Press the n button for more than one second. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alterna...
Page 95 - Confirm the exposure.; Shooting Long Exposures
95 You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈ . ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 . Choose the shutter speed. ● After pressing the m b...
Page 96 - Take subsequent shots.; Merge the images on a computer.; Software Guide; Shooting Stitch Assist Images
96 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. Choose x or v . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose x or v . Take the first shot. The exposure and white balance will be set with the first...
Page 97 - Shooting Movies in Modes Other than
97 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E . • Th...
Page 98 - Enter; Shooting Movies in
98 Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E . Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 98 – 103) . Shoot. ● Press the movie button. ● To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. You can choose between five Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, pres...
Page 99 - Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies; Viewing Super Slow Motion Movies; Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature
99 You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. The maximum clip length you can record is approximately 30 seconds long, which will take approximately 4 minutes to play back in slow motion. Choose . ● Follow the steps for "Changing the Movie Mode" on p. 98 to choose ...
Page 100 - Choose a playback speed.; Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) 100 A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to...
Page 101 - Choose the movie quality setting.; Movie Quality Table; Changing the Movie Quality
101 You can choose between four movie quality settings. Choose the movie quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the ...
Page 102 - AE Lock/Exposure Shift
102 You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the r button aga...
Page 103 - or; Other Shooting Functions
103 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in , , > or z . • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects - The optical and digital zooms (p. 57) are available in E . - Only the optical zoom is...
Page 104 - Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies”; Playback Functions
104 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 29) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 108) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 109) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 110) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 114) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 115) • Viewing Ima...
Page 105 - Editing
105 You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose * . ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose * , then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and choose or . ● Press the qr buttons or turn t...
Page 106 - Check the edited movie.; Save the edited movie.
Editing 106 Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to ...
Page 107 - This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.
107 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name cha...
Page 108 - Searching Images Using Index Display; Searching Images Using the Control Dial; Quickly Searching Images
108 Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g . Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g . ● The number of images decreases e...
Page 109 - View the filtered images.; Search filters; Viewing Images in Filtered Playback; What if you can’t choose a filter?
109 When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 120) all images at once while filtered. Choose ‚ . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose ‚ , then press the...
Page 110 - Choose a transition effect.; Filtered playback; Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows 110 You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose . . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose . , then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect. ● Press...
Page 111 - Changing Settings
Viewing Slideshows 111 Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the...
Page 112 - Checking the Focus
112 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 p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44) . A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. A gray fr...
Page 113 - Magnifying Images; Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
113 Move the zoom lever toward k . ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue...
Page 114 - Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions 114 Choose an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. The chosen image will be displayed in the middle, and the next four possibilities will appear. ● Pressing the m button will display the middle image at full size. Press the m button ...
Page 115 - Turn off the camera and TV.; Viewing Images on a TV; What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?
115 Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2) , you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully into...
Page 116 - Follow Steps 3 and 4 on; Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV
116 Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. ● Fully insert the...
Page 117 - Choose a selection method.; Choosing Images Individually; Protecting Images
117 You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29 , 120) . Protect the image. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose : , then press the m button again. [Protected] will appear on the screen. ● To unlock...
Page 118 - Select Range; Choose a starting image.
Protecting Images 118 Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image....
Page 119 - Choose an ending image.; Choose All Images; Choose images with the
Protecting Images 119 Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. ● Press the p button to choose...
Page 120 - Choose a selection method
120 You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 117) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m butt...
Page 122 - Tagging Images as Favorites
122 When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 109) . Make the setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button agai...
Page 123 - Organizing Images by Category
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) 123 You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 109) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 110) , Protecting Images (p. 117) , Erasing All Images...
Page 126 - Rotating Images
126 You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \ . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose \ , then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. ● Press the m button to...
Page 127 - Choose an image size.; Display the new image.; Resizing Images
127 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Ch...
Page 128 - Adjust the trimming area.; Save as a new image and display.; Trimming
128 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Adjust the tr...
Page 129 - Choose a menu option.; Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 129 You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr but...
Page 131 - Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
131 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. ...
Page 133 - Printing; Please also refer to the; Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
133 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40) . Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide . Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers 8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manu...
Page 134 - Printing Images
134 You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2) . Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover and insert the small plug of the included inter...
Page 136 - Add images to the print list.
136 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø menu. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Choose c (movies will be exclu...
Page 137 - Print Settings
137 You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 140) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Sett...
Page 138 - Choosing the Number of Copies; Set the number of prints.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 138 Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m bu...
Page 139 - Set All Images to Print Once; Clearing All Selections; All selections will be cleared.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 139 Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 138 , choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button. Set All Image...
Page 140 - Connect the camera to the printer.; Follow Steps 1 to 4 on; Print Added Images
140 You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 136 – 139) . Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134 . Print. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button. Printing will start. ● If...
Page 141 - Customizing Camera Settings
141 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings 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. 9 Downloaded From camera-us...
Page 142 - Changing Sounds; Turning Off Hints & Tips; Changing Camera Settings
142 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47) . Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choo...
Page 143 - Changing the Start-up Screen; Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up
Changing Camera Settings 143 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen...
Page 144 - Changing the File Number Assignment; Creating Folders by Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings 144 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. ● Choose [File Numbering], then press the q...
Page 145 - Changing the Lens Retract Time; Turning Off the Power Saving Function; Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings 145 Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28) . If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Ret...
Page 146 - Using the World Clock; Set the home time zone.; Set the world time zone.; Choose the world time zone.
Changing Camera Settings 146 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 ...
Page 147 - If you set the mode switch to; Switching the Focus Setting; Turning Off the AF Assist Beam; Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings 147 If you set the mode switch to 4 , and the mode to G , you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47) . Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the ...
Page 148 - Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function; Changing the Image Display Time Right After
Changing Shooting Function Settings 148 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 function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ...
Page 149 - Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After; You can change the way the image displays right after shooting.; Displaying the Overlay
Changing Shooting Function Settings 149 Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and ho...
Page 150 - Changing the IS-Mode Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings 150 Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When sho...
Page 151 - Choosing the Image that First Displays in; Changing Playback Function Settings
151 You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47) . Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Changing Playback Function Settings Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes wit...
Page 153 - Useful Information
153 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 10 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals
Page 154 - Plug the cord into the coupler.; Turn the camera on to use it.; Using Household Power
154 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click...
Page 155 - will appear on transferred images.
155 Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16) . When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.Image transfe...
Page 156 - Checking Connection Information; Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer
Using an Eye-Fi Card 156 Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose ...
Page 157 - Troubleshooting
157 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 159 - Shooting movies; Computer
Troubleshooting 159 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) . Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on t...
Page 160 - List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
160 If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 18) . Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi...
Page 162 - Information Displayed on the Screen
162 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 163 - Scene Icons
Information Displayed on the Screen 163 Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Subjec...
Page 165 - Handling Precautions
165 • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • ...
Page 166 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
166 *1 The number of shots cannot be specified, and the time delay cannot be set to 0 seconds.*2 Not selectable but switches to … depending on the circumstances. *3 Not selectable but switches to … when the flash fires. *4 White Balance data not recordable. *5 Shooting modes A 4 G I V Function Self-...
Page 168 - Shooting Menu; Menus
168 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes A 4 G I V Function AF Frame (p. 84) Face Detect * 1 Center — — — — AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small — — — — — — Digital Zoom (p. 57) Standard Off Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85...
Page 170 - Set up Menu
Menus 170 3 Set up Menu 2 Print Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 142 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 142 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image Add an image a...
Page 171 - Playback Menu; Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 171 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 110 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 120 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 117 Rotate Rotates images. p. 126 Favorites Tags or untags...
Page 172 - Specifications
172 Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ..... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ...................... 10x zoom: 6.3 (W) – 63.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) – 360 (T) mm) Focusing Range ................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) • Macro: 1 – 50 c...
Page 174 - All data is based on tests by Canon.
Specifications 174 Battery Pack NB-9L Type ........................................ Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryNominal Voltage ...................... 3.5 V DCNominal Capacity .................... 870 mAhBattery Life (Charge Cycles) ... Approx. 300 timesOperating Temperatures ......... 0 – 40 °C...
Page 175 - Numerics; Index
175 Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................ 149 A AC Adapter Kit.................................. 39 , 154 Accessories .............................................. 39 AE Lock ............................................ 88 , 102 AF Focus AF Frames ......................
Page 178 - Disclaimer; guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.
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. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ sli...