Page 2 - Main Features; Shooting; Uses of Recorded Images
Main Features Shooting Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode) Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor Changes image colors to create special effects (My Colors modes) Playback Plays movies with soundAuto plays slide...
Page 3 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.; Continuous Shooting
1 Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide , and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide . This mark denotes issues that ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Preventing Malfunc...
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 - 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. 88) . Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting. Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions describ...
Page 9 - Warnings; Equipment
7 Warnings Equipment Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card:...
Page 10 - Battery
8 Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casin...
Page 11 - Others; Cautions
9 Others 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. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such...
Page 12 - Flash
10 Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the sur...
Page 13 - Preventing Malfunctions; Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields; Stop using the camera immediately.
11 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields 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 When ...
Page 14 - Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide; Front View
12 Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide Front View A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 88) DIGITAL Terminal ( Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover ( Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 75) AF-assist Beam (p. 28) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ( Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p...
Page 15 - Back View
13 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—T he Co mponents Guide * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. Back View LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 21) Tripod SocketDC Coupler Terminal CoverMemory Card Slot/Battery Cover ( Basic Guide p. 2) Spea...
Page 16 - Operation Panel; MENU
14 Operation Panel Indicators (p. 22) Power Button ( Basic Guide p. 5) Power LampZoom Lever ( p. 68 , Basic Guide p. 9) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button ( Basic Guide p. 5) Mode Switch ( Basic Guide pp. 5, 6) (Print/Share) Button ( Basic Guide p. 14) DI...
Page 17 - Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations; Using the LCD Monitor; Shooting Mode
15 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off.The LCD monitor does not shut off in the , , or mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the ind...
Page 18 - Using the Clock; Method 1
16 Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down. If you hold the camera horizontall...
Page 19 - LCD Monitor Brightness Settings; DISP; Night Display; LCD Monitor Brightness
17 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 30) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function)You can set the LCD monit...
Page 20 - Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
18 Shooting Information (Shooting mode) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Exposure Compensation (p. 50) Long Shutter Mode (p. 51) White Balance (p. 53) Compression (p. 33) Resolution ( pp. 32 , 34 ) Low Battery (p. 104) Shooting Me...
Page 21 - Standard
19 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Raise the ISO speed (p. 63) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camer...
Page 22 - Detailed
20 Detailed The following information may also be displayed with some images. Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. 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 Came...
Page 23 - Histogram Function; Using the Viewfinder
21 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 shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the gr...
Page 24 - Upper Indicator; Lower Indicator; Power Saving Function
22 The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake w...
Page 25 - Low Level Format; Formatting Memory Cards
23 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low...
Page 26 - Setting the Home/World Time Zones; Setting the World Clock; Use the or button to
24 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. Setting the Home/World Time Zones Setting the World Clock...
Page 27 - Switching to the Destination Time Zone; Use the or button to select a destina-
25 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns Switching to the Destination Time Zone If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 5 Use the or button to select a destina- tion time zone . As in Step 3, you can set the ...
Page 28 - Menus and Settings
26 Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. MenuRec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Slide the mode switch...
Page 30 - Menu List
28 FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Menu List Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Shooting Mode Basic p. 5 My Colors p. 57 Movie Mode p. 41 Metering Mode p. 49 Exposure Compensation p. 50 Compression p. 33 Long Shutter Mode p. 51 Frame Rate (Movie) p. 34 White Balance p. 53 Resolution (Still Image) p. 32 Photo Effect...
Page 33 - My Camera Menu; Menu Item; Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
31 Befo re Usin g th e Cam era—Bas ic Op eratio ns My Camera Menu Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.The following cannot be reset.- Shooting mode- The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (p. 30) - Whit...
Page 34 - Approximate Values for Resolutions; Changing the Resolution and Compression; Resolution
32 Shooting Approximate Values for Resolutions * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Resolution)/ * (Com- pression). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) . * Default setting. Use the or button to select resolution/compr...
Page 35 - Approximate Values for Compression Settings; Compression
33 Shooting Approximate Values for Compression Settings See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 117) . See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 116) . Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images
Page 36 - Resolutions and Frame Rates; Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates
34 You can change the resolution and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard) or (My Colors). Resolutions 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. * The resolution and...
Page 37 - Magnified Close-Up Shooting; Choose the angle of view with the zoom
35 Shooting You can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 9 x 7 mm (0.35 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4 times). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Men...
Page 38 - Using the Digital Zoom; Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
36 You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms. Stills: zoom up to approximately 12 timesMovies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 12 times Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode The digital zoom cannot be used wh...
Page 39 - To Cancel Continuous Shooting; Press the to display .
37 Shooting 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. 116) . *Recommended Memory Card Super high spe...
Page 40 - Postcard Date Imprint Mode; Embedding the Date in the Image Data; LCD Monitor Display
38 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. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Re...
Page 41 - Using the Self-Timer
39 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 Press the button to display . You can change the self-timer sound (p. 31) . Ensure that the camera’s d...
Page 42 - Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (
40 Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ). You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settings, however, cannot be set for the Stitch Assist mode, movie mode or My Colors modes. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) . 2 Chan...
Page 43 - Movie Shooting; Compact; My Colors
41 Shooting The following four movie modes are available. • The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 116) . Movie Shooting Shooting Mode Standard You can select the resolution and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-spee...
Page 45 - Shooting Panoramic Images
43 Shooting Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 47) and exposure shift.1. Press the button. The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor. 2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure. Press the button again to release the setting. Also, the sett...
Page 47 - Switching between Focusing Modes
45 Shooting You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. z The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Green: Shooting p...
Page 50 - To Release the FE Lock; Locking the Flash Exposure Setting
48 AE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 43) . You can use the FE lock when using the flash. You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Press the button. Locking the Flash Exposure S...
Page 51 - Metering Methods; Switching between Metering Modes; Evaluative
49 Shooting Metering Methods Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) . *Default setting. Use the or button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./SET button. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including...
Page 52 - To Cancel the Exposure Compensation; Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
50 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]. Exposure compensation is not ...
Page 53 - Shooting in Long Shutter Mode; Use the or button to select the shutter
51 Shooting You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode Press the MENU button when the Long Shutter FUNC. menu is displayed. Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode 1 (Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On]. See Menus and Setting...
Page 55 - White Balance Settings
53 Shooting Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. ...
Page 56 - Using the Custom White Balance
54 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 58 - Photo Effect Settings; Changing the Photo Effect; Effect Off
56 By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Settings Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Effect Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) . *Default setting. Use the or button to select a photo effect and press...
Page 59 - My Colors Settings; Shooting in a My Colors Mode
57 Shooting A My Colors mode easily changes the colors in an image when it is shot, allowing you to alter the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color. Since they work with both stills and movies, these m...
Page 60 - Modes
58 * The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. The specified color can only be swapped into one other color, multiple colo...
Page 61 - Changing the Save Method for the
59 Shooting The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are record...
Page 62 - Aim the camera so that the color you wish
60 Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Colors other than the color specified in the LCD monitor are shot in black and white. 1 (Color Accent) . See Menus and Settings (p. 26) . The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color ...
Page 63 - Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode
61 Shooting Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. 1 (Color Swap) . See Menus and Settings (p. 26) . The camera will switch to color input mode and the dis-play will alternate between the original image and the c...
Page 64 - Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode; Use
62 4 . This completes the setting.If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white.You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or ...
Page 65 - Adjusting the ISO Speed
63 Shooting Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode 1 Press the button and switch settings. Cycle through the / / / /Auto ISO speed with each press of ...
Page 66 - Setting the Auto Rotate Function
64 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. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Ori...
Page 67 - Creates a folder the next time you shoot.; Create New Folder; Select a day for the [Auto
65 Shooting You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a folder the next time you shoot. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode Create New Folder Creates a new...
Page 68 - File Number Reset Function; Resetting the File Number; Continuous
66 Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. File Number Rese...
Page 69 - File and Folder Numbers
67 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. Images may be saved to a new folder w...
Page 70 - Please also see the; To Cancel the Magnified Display; Magnifying Images; Press the zoom lever toward .
68 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 . will display and a magnified portion of the image...
Page 71 - Viewing Images in Sets of Nine; Switching between Sets of Nine Images
69 Playb ack/Erasing 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 . Up to nine images can be viewed at once. Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images Th...
Page 72 - Jumping to Images; In single image playback mode, press the
70 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 73 - Playb; Operating the Movie Control Panel; Viewing Movies
71 Playb ack/Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 88) . The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback. Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press . Im...
Page 74 - Editing Movies; Use the or button to select (Cut
72 You can delete portions of recorded movies. Editing Movies Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press . The movie editing panel and th...
Page 76 - Rotating Images in the Display
74 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) . 2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it. Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET bu...
Page 77 - Playback with Transition Effects; Attaching Sound Memos to Images
75 Playb ack/Erasing You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while the camera is reading an image from the memory card. In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you ca...
Page 78 - Sound Memo Panel
76 Sound Memo Panel 2 Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press . The sound memo panel will display. 3 Select (Record) and press . The elapsed time and the remaining time display. Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. ...
Page 80 - Transition Effects
78 Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. In single image playback mode (when displaying a still image), you can start a slide show from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC./SET button while you press the button. Please note th...
Page 82 - Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings; Play Time
80 Selecting All Images1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 79) , use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To deselect all images, select [Reset]...
Page 83 - Protecting Images; Select an image to; Erasing All Images
81 Playb ack/Erasing You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 23) . Protecting Images 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) . 2 Select an imag...
Page 84 - Print Settings/Transfer Settings; Single Images; Setting the DPOF Print Settings; The
82 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. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that sup...
Page 85 - Print Settin; All the Images on a Memory Card
83 Print Settin gs/T ransfer Setting s All the Images on a Memory Card 3 Select images for printing. Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 84) . - (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). ...
Page 86 - Setting the Print Style; Print Type; Index
84 Images are printed in order according to the file number.A maximum of 998 images can be selected.When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed). Do not set the date in the DPOF prin...
Page 87 - then specify the settings.
85 Print Settin gs/T ransfer Setting s The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.- Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information m...
Page 88 - Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings; Select an image to transfer and press
86 You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Single Images Settin...
Page 90 - Viewing Images on a TV set
88 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. The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 30) . The default set...
Page 91 - Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings); Changing My Camera Settings; Select the contents you
89 Custom izing th e Camera (My C am era Sett in gs ) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your...
Page 92 - Registering My Camera Settings; Select
90 Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use ...
Page 93 - Select an image or record a sound.; and Shutter Sounds
91 Custom izing th e Camera (My C am era Sett in gs ) See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data. 3 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to reg-ister and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operat...
Page 94 - Troubleshooting; Camera; Camera will not operate.; Sounds come from the camera interior.; When the power is turned on
92 Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Press the power button ( Basic Guide p. 5). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed ( Basic Guide p. 2). Insufficient battery voltage ("Change the batter...
Page 95 - LCD monitor
93 T roubl es h ooting LCD monitor The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction and has no effect on images that have been shot. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. This i...
Page 96 - Camera will not record.; Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
94 Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 17) . There is no effect on the recorded image. Shooting Camera will not record. Mode switch is set to (playback). Set...
Page 98 - Subject in recorded image is too bright.; Image flashes white. Image contains noise.
96 Subject in recorded image is too bright. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 113) . Subject is bright in contrast to the background. Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting (p. 5...
Page 99 - Continuous shooting slows down.
97 T roubl es h ooting Eyes appear red. Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas. Use the (auto with red-eye reduction) mode ( Basic Guide p. 9). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try a...
Page 100 - Shooting Movies; The recording time may not display properly
98 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. Although the reco...
Page 101 - Playback; Movies cannot be edited.; Movies do not play back correctly.
99 T roubl es h ooting Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. 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....
Page 102 - Reading images from memory card is slow.; Battery/Battery Charger; Battery consumed quickly.; Battery will not charge.; TV monitor output; Image not showing on TV monitor.
100 Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 23) . Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Replace the ...
Page 103 - List of Messages; No memory card
101 List of Messag es List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback ...
Page 106 - Appendix; Battery Handling; Battery Charge; Battery Handling Precautions; Keep the battery terminals; Change the battery pack
104 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or...
Page 107 - Charging the Battery
105 Ap p endix You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 3...
Page 108 - Handling the Memory Card
106 Handling the Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects t...
Page 109 - Formatting
107 Ap p endix Formatting Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.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 came...
Page 110 - Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
108 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power ...
Page 111 - Using an Externally Mounted Flash
109 Ap p 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...
Page 112 - Batteries; Charge becomes Severely Limited
110 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.A tripod can be used even when the flash is a...
Page 113 - Camera Care and Maintenance
111 Ap p 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 rem...
Page 114 - DIGITAL IXUS 55; Specifications
112 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 55 Specifications (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) Lens 5.8 (W) – 17...
Page 117 - Test Conditions
115 Ap p endix *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, ...
Page 118 - Movie
116 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera • Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) (*Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the ...
Page 121 - INDEX
119 INDEX A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ...108 AE Lock ..................................47 AF Frame ..........................45 , 46 AF Lock ..................................46 AF-assist Beam ......................28 AiAF ........................................28 Auto Play (Slide Show) ...........77...
Page 124 - Trademark Acknowledgments; Disclaimer
122 Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc.• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...
Page 127 - ENGLISH
Camera User Guide Advanced DIGIT A L CA MERA Advance d Cam e ra User Gui d e Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. Appe...