Page 2 - Checking the Package Contents; 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 where you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (32MB) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Canon Digital Camera Solution Di...
Page 3 - Conventions Used in this Guide
3 • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. • Buttons on the camera body are represented by the following icons. • : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Notes for preventing malfunction. • : Supplemental explanation. • (p. xx)...
Page 4 - Read This First
4 Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, includi...
Page 5 - Capture Your Best Memories
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Page 6 - What Do You Want to Do?; Shoot; - Take good shots of people; I F
6 What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to Make Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ● Shooting Various Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 – 58 - Take good shots ...
Page 7 - View
What Do You Want to Do? 7 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Automatically play back pictures (slide show) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ● Look at pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ● Qui...
Page 8 - Table of Contents; Shooting Special Scenes and
8 Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 – 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in order. Checking the Package Contents .......2Conventions Used in this Guide ........3Read This First ..................
Page 10 - Equipment; Warnings; Safety Precautions
10 • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • B...
Page 11 - Batteries; Cautions
Safety Precautions 11 Batteries • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting...
Page 12 - LCD Monitor Precautions
12 • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • Do...
Page 13 - Getting Started; This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in; Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera
13 Getting Started This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in A mode, as well as how to play back, erase and print images. Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera • Use the included strap to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body wh...
Page 14 - Insert the batteries.; Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
14 Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to take images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the ...
Page 15 - Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 15 Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card until you hear a click, then release and pull out the card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manual...
Page 16 - Can any other batteries be used?
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 16 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. • Depending on the shooting conditions, the actual number of shots that can be taken...
Page 17 - Compatible Memory Cards; How do you check the number of shots that can be saved?
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 17 Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Saved in a Memory Card • Values are based on a camera at default settings. • The number of shots that can be saved will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. The number of shots that...
Page 18 - Set the Date and Time.; Setting the Date and Time
18 The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to make them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time menu will appear. Set the Date and Time. ● Press the qr button...
Page 19 - Changing the Date and Time; Change the date and time.; Reappearing Date/Time Menu
Setting the Date and Time 19 Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time as needed. Display the menus. ● Press the · button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Change the...
Page 20 - Setting the Display Language
20 You can change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the language menu. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the · button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the m button...
Page 21 - Pressing the Shutter Button
21 The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting ...
Page 22 - Taking Pictures
22 The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot simply by pressing the shutter button (Auto mode). Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The start-up sound will play, and the start- up image will appear. ● Pressing the ON/OFF button again will turn off the camera. ...
Page 24 - Set to Playback mode.; Set the mode dial to; Viewing Images; Recommendation for beginners:
24 You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. ● The last image you took will appear. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the imag...
Page 25 - Erasing Images
25 You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shoot will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to select an i...
Page 26 - Items to Prepare; Turn off the camera and printer.; Printing Images
26 You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the...
Page 27 - Select an image to print.
Printing Images 27 Select an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start and the c button will blink blue. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has comple...
Page 28 - Compose the shot of your subject.; Shooting Movies
28 Setting the mode dial to E (Movie) allows you to shoot movies. Set to Movie mode. ● Set the mode dial to E . ● Confirm that displays on the screen. Compose the shot of your subject. ● Moving the zoom lever towards i will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger. Moving the lever towards j ...
Page 29 - Approximate Recording Time
Shooting Movies 29 Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will start shooting the movie. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. X [ REC.] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons ot...
Page 30 - Viewing Movies
30 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Set to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image or movie you shot will appear. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie, then press the m button. ● appears on movies. X The movie control panel will appear. Play the ...
Page 31 - System Requirements; Windows; Transferring Images to a Computer
31 You can use the included software to transfer the images you have taken to a computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) System Requirements Install the software on a comput...
Page 32 - Preparations; Install the software.
Transferring Images to a Computer 32 Preparations Install the software. Windows Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation], and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. Click [Restart] or [Finish]. ● When you click [Rest...
Page 34 - Macintosh; Transferring Images with a Computer
Transferring Images to a Computer 34 Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear. ● If it does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). X The Direct Transfer menu appears on the camera's screen, and the c button will light blue. Transferrin...
Page 35 - Transferring Images with the Camera
Transferring Images to a Computer 35 Transferring Images with the Camera Select [New Images]. ● Press the op buttons to select [New Images]. ● If the screen on the left is not showing, press the · button. Transfer images. ● Press the c button. X All images not previously transferred will be transfer...
Page 36 - Accessories; Supplied with Camera
36 Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU *1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC400 *1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 *3 AC Adapter kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH Compact Power Adapter CA-...
Page 38 - Power Supplies; Other Accessories; Separately Sold Accessories
38 The following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries....
Page 39 - Learning More; This chapter explains the camera parts and basic operations.
39 Learning More This chapter explains the camera parts and basic operations. 2 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals
Page 40 - Mode Dial; Components Guide
40 Mode Dial Turn the mode dial to change the shooting mode. Turning the mode dial while in Playback mode will switch to the Shooting mode. Components Guide a Zoom LeverShooting: j (Wide Angle) / i (Telephoto) (p. 22) Playback: g (Index) / k (Magnify) (p. 94) b Lamp (AF Assist Beam, Red-Eye Reductio...
Page 41 - Button; Shooting mode; Lens is extended; Playback mode
Components Guide 41 1 Button When the lens is extended, you can use the 1 button to switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use the button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. a Viewfinder (p. 77) b Indicators (p. 42) c Speaker d Screen (LCD mon...
Page 42 - Power Saving Shooting Mode; Power Saving Playback mode; Indicators
42 The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the following conditions. To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Shooting Mode About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the screen will t...
Page 43 - Information Displayed on the Screen
43 Shooting (Information Display) * :Standard, :Right side down, :Left side down This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Information Displayed on the Screen a Shooting Mode b Exposure Compensation/Long Shutter mode (pp. 74 , 88) c White Balance (p. 73)...
Page 44 - Histogram
Information Displayed on the Screen 44 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Histogram ● The graph that appears in Detailed Information Display is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness of an image. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, bu...
Page 45 - Shooting; Display for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting; Switching the Display
45 You can switch the display using the ⁄ button. Shooting Playback Display for Shooting in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on th...
Page 46 - Select a shooting mode.
46 You can set various functions using the FUNC. menu. The settings that you can choose from the FUNC. menu are different depending on the shooting mode (p. 40) . Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Select a menu ite...
Page 47 - MENU Functions - Basic Operations
47 Various functions can be set from the menu. The menu items are organized under categorized tabs, and the displayed tabs and menu items change, depending on the Shooting (p. 40) or Playback mode (p. 41) . Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select a tab....
Page 48 - Resetting the Camera; Are there functions that cannot be reset?
48 When you have mistakenly made a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset settings. ● Press the qr ...
Page 49 - Format the memory card.; Formatting Memory Cards
49 You should use this camera to format a new memory card, or a memory card that has been used with other devices, before using it. Formatting a memory card erases all data on the memory card. You cannot retrieve the erased data. Execute adequate caution before formatting a memory card. Display the ...
Page 50 - Low Level Format; About Formatting
Formatting Memory Cards 50 Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. ● Follow Step 1–2 on the previous page to display the [Format] screen. ● Press the op buttons to select [Low Level Format], then use the qr buttons t...
Page 51 - Mute Setting; Adjusting the Volume; Changing Sounds
51 You can silence the sounds of the camera buttons or adjust the volume of the camera sounds. Mute Setting Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting th...
Page 52 - Changing the Image Display Time
Changing the Image Display Time 52 Adjust the volume. ● Press the op buttons to select an item, then use the qr buttons to adjust the volume. Images display for approximately 2 seconds after being shot. You can change the length of time the images display. Display the menu. ● Press the · button. Sel...
Page 54 - Taking worry-free pictures of people; What you can do in the Easy mode
54 Setting the mode dial to 9 (Easy mode) allows you to shoot just by pressing the shutter button. The camera automatically sets the optimal settings so that you can shoot worry-free in any shooting condition. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to 9 . Shoot. • Taking worry-free pictures of ...
Page 55 - Take snapshots at night; Shooting Various Scenes
55 The camera will make the optimal settings for the scene you wish to shoot when you set the mode dial to a matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the scene you wish to shoot. Shoot. (Portrait) Take portraits ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. (Landscape) Tak...
Page 56 - Take indoor shots; Shooting Special Scenes
K Shooting Special Scenes 56 (Indoor) Take indoor shots ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. The camera will make the optimal settings for the special scene you wish to shoot when you select a matching mode. Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to K , then press the m button. ● Press...
Page 57 - Take night scenes; Take shots of foliage
K Shooting Special Scenes 57 (Night Scene) Take night scenes ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. (Sunset) Shooting Sunsets ● Lets you shoot sunsets in vivid colors. (Foliage) Take shots of foliage ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves such as new growth, autumn leaves ...
Page 58 - Take shots of fireworks
K Shooting Special Scenes 58 (Fireworks) Take shots of fireworks ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. (Aquarium) Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium ● Lets you shoot aquatic life in indoor aquariums with natural colors. (ISO3200) Shooting with high ISO speed ● Lets you shoot wit...
Page 59 - Turning the Flash Off; What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing; Turning the Flash On
59 You can turn the flash off for shooting in places where using a flash is prohibited. Press the r button. Select ! . ● Press the qr buttons to select ! , then press the m button. X ! will appear on the screen. ● After taking the shot, repeat the above steps to select . When you press the shutter b...
Page 60 - Using the Self-Timer
60 Use the self-timer when you want to appear in the shot you are taking. Press the p button. Select a timer. ● Press the op buttons to select for a 10 second delay, or for a 2 second delay, before the shot is taken. ● Press the m button. X The timer you set displays on the screen. Shoot. ● Press th...
Page 61 - Move the zoom lever toward; Image Deterioration Zones with Digital Zoom; Zooming in on Far Away Subjects; Turning Off the Digital Zoom
61 The digital zoom can zoom up to 16x and capture subjects too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22) . The images may appear rough, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i . ● Hold the zoom lever until zooming stops. Release t...
Page 62 - Digital Tele-Converter; Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration
Zooming in on Far Away Subjects 62 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x and 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than just using zoom (including digital zoom) at the same zoom factor.The images may appear r...
Page 63 - Select the recording pixels.; Select; Inserting the Date and Time; Inserting and Printing the Date and Time in Images Not Shot in
63 The date and time an image was shot can be recorded in the lower right corner. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18) . Select the recording pixels. ● Press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select . Selec...
Page 64 - Using
64 You can shoot an object at a close distance or approach an object to shoot the close-up of it. The focusing range from the end of the lens is 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.). Press the q button. Select e . ● Press the qr buttons to select e , then press the m button. X e will appear on the screen. ...
Page 65 - Shooting Far Away Subjects
65 Select any shooting mode other than A , then use Infinity mode when the subject is further than approximately 3 m away from the end of the lens. ● Select any shooting mode other than A and follow Step 2 as described in "Shooting Close-ups (Macro)" on the previous page. Then select u . ● u...
Page 67 - This chapter explains how to use
67 Making Settings for the Images You Want This chapter explains how to use G (Program AE) mode and various camera functions. • This chapter assumes the shooting mode is set to G . For other shooting modes refer to the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode section (p. 134) . 4 Downloaded From ca...
Page 68 - Shooting in Program AE
68 The camera automatically sets basic functions, but unlike in A mode or shooting various scenes, you can freely make your own settings. * AE stands for Auto Exposure Set the mode dial to G . Make settings according to purpose. (pp. 69 – 78) Shoot. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pres...
Page 69 - Continuous Shooting; Shooting until the memory card becomes full
69 You can shoot continuously (about 1.3 shots/second). Press the p button. Select W . ● Press the op buttons to select W , then press the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. If you use a low level formatted (p. 50) memory card, yo...
Page 70 - Select the compression ratio.; Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size)
70 You can choose from 7 types. Select the recording pixels. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. You can choose from 3 types of image quality, in order from high to low: (Superfine), (Fin...
Page 72 - Approximate Values for ISO Speed; Changing the ISO Speed; Setting the optimal ISO Speed
72 Press the o button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. Approximate Values for ISO Speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in crisper images. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed and thus in reduced camera shake. The flash...
Page 73 - Select a white balance setting.; Custom White Balance
73 The White Balance (WB) function adjusts the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select a white balance setting. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. ● After shooting, retu...
Page 74 - Adjust the Brightness.; Adjusting the Brightness
74 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Adjust the Brightness. ● While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness, th...
Page 75 - Select a My Colors setting.; Custom Color; Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
75 You can change the tone of an image such as sepia or black and white when shooting. Select a My Colors setting. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. ● After shooting, return the setting...
Page 76 - Changing the Composition to Shoot (Focus Lock)
76 While you press the shutter button halfway, focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called focus lock. Focus on a subject. ● Center a subject at the same focal distance in the screen, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject i...
Page 77 - Turn off the screen; Compose the scene and shoot.; Shooting Using the Viewfinder
77 If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Operations for shooting are the same as when using the screen; however, the view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ. Turn off the screen (p. 45) . ● Press the ⁄ button to turn off the ...
Page 78 - Customizing the Self-Timer; What if the number of shots is set to more than 2 shots?
78 You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Press the p button. Select . ● Press the op buttons to select , then quickly press the · button. Make settings. ● Press the op buttons to select an item, then use the qr buttons to choose a value, then press the m...
Page 80 - Face Detect; Changing the AF Frame
80 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) mode to take the shots you want. Select [AF Frame]. ● Press the · button and select the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [AF Frame]. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to select a setting. Face Detect • Recognizes people's faces and focuses, adjusts...
Page 81 - AiAF; Center; You can reduce the AF frame size
Changing the AF Frame 81 AiAF The camera automatically selects among 9 AF frames to focus with. Center The AF frame will be fixed to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Press the · button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and the [Small] option....
Page 82 - Checking the Focus and People's
82 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting.When you want to capture people's expressions, set [AF Frame] (p. 80) to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in Macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center]. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the · button and...
Page 83 - Selecting the Face to Focus On
83 You can select a chosen face to focus on and then shoot. Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera towards the face and press the 0 button. X The Face Select mode will activate and a white face frame ( ) will display around the face the camera will focus on. Even if the subject moves, the fram...
Page 84 - Checking the Focus Immediately after
84 You can check if your subject was in focus, right after shooting. You are recommended to set [Review] in the 4 tab to [Hold] beforehand. Select [Review Info]. ● Press the · button and select the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Review Info]. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to s...
Page 85 - Select the metering mode.; Changing the Metering Mode; Shooting with AF Lock
85 You can change the brightness metering mode to match the shot you want to take. Select the metering mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. You can lock focusing. Once the focus is l...
Page 86 - Shooting with AE Lock
86 You can lock the exposure setting and shoot. The focus and exposure can be set separately. Lock the Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway , press the o button . X displays and the exposure is locked. Compose t...
Page 87 - Shooting with FE Lock
87 Just like with AE lock (p. 85) , you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. Select (p. 59) . Lock the Flash Exposure. ● Point the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. While pressing the shutter button halfway , press the o button . X The flash fires and displa...
Page 88 - Select the Long Shutter mode.; Change the shutter speed.; Slowing Down the Shutter Speed
88 You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In order to avoid camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod. Select the Long Shutter mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Press the ⁄ button. Change the shutter speed. ● Use the qr ...
Page 90 - Select the image quality.; Modes and Image Quality Table; Changing the Movie Mode; Changing the Image Quality in
90 Select a shooting mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr buttons to select a menu item, then press the m button. Select the image quality. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select . Select a menu item. ● Press the qr butto...
Page 91 - Estimated Shooting Time; Shooting Movies With Fixed Exposure Settings
Shooting Movies With Fixed Exposure Settings 91 Estimated Shooting Time • The figures in this table depend on Canon measuring conditions. • Max. clip length for is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB. • Depending on the memory card, recording may stop even if the max...
Page 92 - Summary for Viewing Movies; Other Shooting Functions
92 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 60) • Zooming in on Far Away Subjects (p. 61) In , you can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum magnification, you should adjust the optica...
Page 94 - Display only the selected image.; Searching 9 Images at a Time; Select Index Playback.; Quickly Finding Images
94 g Displaying 9 Images (Index Playback) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Select Index Playback. ● Move the zoom lever toward g . X Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr b...
Page 96 - Categorize the images.; Auto Category during Shooting; Organizing Images by Category
96 You can sort images into pre-set categories and organize by category. Select [My Category]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [My Category], then press the m button. Categorize the images. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. Press the op buttons to sele...
Page 97 - Magnifying Images
97 Magnify an image. ● In Single Image Playback, move the zoom lever toward k and hold it there. will display, and the image will be magnified up to approx. 10 times. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to reduce the magnif...
Page 98 - Select a transition effect.; Viewing Slideshows
98 You can automatically playback images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slide Show]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Slide Show], then press the m button. Select a transition effect. ● Press the qr buttons t...
Page 99 - Display the Focus Check screen.; When multiple frames display
99 You can check the focus or people's expressions of an image taken. Display the Focus Check screen. ● Press the ⁄ button several times until the focus check screen appears. X The recorded image displays with the AF frame (frame with the subject in focus), the face frame (white frame around a face)...
Page 100 - Turn off the camera and TV.; Viewing Images on a TV; What if no image displays on the TV?
100 Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's cover and insert the plug of the supplied AV cab...
Page 101 - Changing Image Transitions; Erasing All Images
101 You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Select [Transition]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab, and then select [Transition] and use the qr buttons to select the desired transition. In addition to selecting and erasing images one ...
Page 102 - Protecting Images
102 You can protect important images so that they will not be erased inadvertently. Select [Protect]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Protect], then press the m button. Protect the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button. X Pr...
Page 103 - Select an image size.; Display the new image.; Resizing
103 You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings as a new lower pixel file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Resize], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press t...
Page 104 - Rotating Images
\ Rotating Images 104 Images taken with the camera held vertically can be rotated when viewing them horizontally. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Rotate], then press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, th...
Page 105 - Select an image to correct.; Correcting Red-Eye Effect
105 You can automatically correct images with red-eye and save those images as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Select an image to correct. ● Press the qr buttons to select an...
Page 106 - Manual Correction; Add a correction frame.; Removing Frames
] Correcting Red-Eye Effect 106 Manual Correction When the camera cannot automatically detect and correct red-eye, correct it manually. Add a correction frame. ● In Step 3 on the previous page, select [Add Frame] and then press the m button. Set the position and size. ● Press the opqr buttons to mov...
Page 107 - Sound Memo Operation Panel; Attaching Sound Memos
107 You can record and attach a sound memo (WAVE format) to an image. The attached sound memo can be up to approximately 1 minute long per image. Select [Sound Memo]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Sound Memo], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Pres...
Page 108 - Direct Transfer Settings
108 "Transferring Images with the Camera" (p. 35) in Chapter 1 explained how to transfer images using [New Images]. This section will explain other ways to transfer images. Prepare. ● Follow Steps 2–4 on page 33 to display Direct Transfer menu. Select a setting. ● Press the op buttons to sel...
Page 109 - Designating Images Individually; Designating Images for Transfer
109 You can designate images you want to transfer with [DPOF Trans. Images] (p. 108) . These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Designating Images Individually Select [Transfer Order]. ● Press the · button, select the 1 tab. Press the op buttons to selec...
Page 111 - Set the number of prints.; Add to Print List
111 You can make print settings to images on a memory card (up to 998 images), such as which images to print and how many prints to make. These designation methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Using the c Button to Add to Print List Display the image you wish to print...
Page 113 - Selecting Images; Set All Images to Print One Each
Designating Images for Printing (DPOF) 113 Selecting Images Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the · button, select the 2 tab. Press the op buttons to select [Select Images & Qty.], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m butt...
Page 117 - Customizing the Camera
117 Customizing the Camera This chapter expands on the normal usage of the camera by explaining how to set useful functions, and change shooting mode settings. 8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals
Page 118 - Turning Off the Start-up Image; Turning off the Power Saving Function; Changing Functions
118 The functions listed in the 3 tab are useful functions that you can set for normal usage. You can set them in the Shooting or Playback mode, by pressing the · button. Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up ...
Page 119 - Power Saving during Shooting; Changing the File Number Assignment
Changing Functions 119 Power Saving during Shooting You can change the time at which the screen shuts down automatically during shooting (p. 118) . This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1min.]. ● Choose [Power Sa...
Page 120 - Creating a Folder
Changing Functions 120 Creating a Folder You can create new folders to save your images to. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Create New Folder], then press the qr buttons to select . X When in Shooting mode, the displays. Newly shot images are now ...
Page 121 - Changing the Lens Retract Time; Using the Slow Synchro; Changing Shooting Functions
Changing Shooting Functions 121 Changing the Lens Retract Time The lens retracts about 1 minute after switching to Playback mode, for safety reasons. You can set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.]. You can set functions in the 4 tab af...
Page 122 - Using the Auto Red-Eye Correction Function; Turning off the Red-Eye Lamp
Changing Shooting Functions 122 Using the Auto Red-Eye Correction Function This function automatically reduces red-eye. Only the corrected image will be recorded to the memory card. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the q...
Page 123 - Turning off the AF-Assist Beam; Displaying the Overlay
Changing Shooting Functions 123 Turning off the AF-Assist Beam When the camera has focusing difficulties while you press the shutter button halfway, the AF-assist Beam will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off this function. ● Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to...
Page 124 - Changing the Image Stabilization (IS Mode); Registering Functions to the
Changing Shooting Functions 124 Changing the Image Stabilization (IS Mode) ● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select a setting. ● [Continuous]: The image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly on the screen which makes it easier to check the composition or focu...
Page 126 - Using Household Power
126 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn the camera off. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connec...
Page 127 - Handling Precautions
127 Equipment Memory Cards • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impact. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image d...
Page 128 - You Think There is a Problem
128 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 in the Canon Warranty System Booklet. Power TV output Shooting You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • Con...
Page 130 - Shooting movies
You Think There is a Problem 130 Shooting movies Eyes appear red. • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On]. This is effective if the subject looks right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. The shut...
Page 131 - Playback
You Think There is a Problem 131 Playback List of Messages Cannot play back. • If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stop...
Page 132 - Error Messages
132 If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card may be inserted in the wrong orientation. Insert the memory card in the correct orientation (p. 14) . Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card's write protect tab is set to &...
Page 134 - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
134 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Long Shutter ISO Speed (p. 72) *1 { — { — { — { { { { — — — — — — Flash (p. 59) { — { { { { — — { { { { Drive Mode (pp. 60 , 69 , 78) { { { { { { — — Self-Timer { { { — { { { — Shooting Zone (pp. 64 , 65) { { { — { { { — { { — — A...
Page 136 - Menus
136 (Shooting) Tab Menu Menus Shooting modes Function Long Shutter AF Frame (p. 80) Face Detect { { { { AiAF { { { — Center { { { — AF Frame Size (p. 81) Normal { { { { Small { { — — AF-Point Zoom (p. 82) { { { — Digital Zoom* 1 (p. 61) Standard { { { { * 2 Digital Tele-converter 1.4x/2.3x { { { — F...
Page 138 - About Print Method setting
Menus 138 (Setting) Tab Menu Select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/740/730/CP720/CP710/CP510/CP520/CP530 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you...
Page 140 - Specifications
140 Camera Effective Pixels . . . . Approx. 10.0 millionImage Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3.-inch type CCD (Total Pixels: Approx. 10.3 million) Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 (W) – 24.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 140 (T) mm) f/2.7 (W) – f/5.6 (T) Digital Zoom . . ...
Page 142 - Numerics; Index
142 Numerics 3:2 Guide ............................. 123 A AC adapter kit ...................... 126 Accessories ............................ 36 AE Lock ................................. 86 AF Î Auto Focus AF Frame ......................... 22 , 80 AF Lock ................................. 85 AF-Poi...
Page 146 - Trademark Acknowledgments; Disclaimer
146 Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDHC logo is a trademark. Disclaimer • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice...