Canon ELPH 300 HS User Manual

Camera User Guide

COPY• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.

• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.

• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package.

If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.

Camera	Battery Pack NB-4L			Battery Charger
	(with Terminal Cover)			CB-2LV/CB-2LVE

Interface Cable	Stereo AV Cable	Wrist Strap
IFC-400PCU	AVC-DC400ST	WS-DC11

COPY		Warranty
Getting Started	DIGITAL CAMERA
	Solution Disk	Card

Using the PDF Manuals

The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

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Read This First

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 accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

•The LCD monitorCOPYis produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.

•The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot
z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................					24
Take good people shots
I V
Portraits	Kids and pets Facial expressions			Atwthe beach AgainstPsnow
(p. 64)	(p. 64)	(p. 81)		(p. 65)	(p. 66)
Shoot various other scenes
NightScene		Low Light	UnderwaterS		OFoliage
(p. 65)		(p. 65)		(p. 65)	(p. 65)
Shoot with special effects
Fish-eye Effect		Miniature Effect		Toy Camera Effect
(p. 69)		(p. 70)			(p. 74)
MonochromeCOPYSuper vivid colors Poster Effect
(p. 73)		(p. 68)			(p. 68)
z Focus on faces ..................................................................					24, 65, 95
z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash
(turn off the flash) .........................................................................					54
z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) .................					58, 59, 77
z Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................					57
z Take a picture while shooting a movie .........................................					67

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		What Do You Want to Do?
View
z Look at my pictures......................................................................			27
z		.............................	122
	Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)		1
z Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................			130
z Look at my pictures on a computer..............................................			32
z Quickly search pictures ..............................................................			118
z Erase pictures ......................................................................			28, 138
Shoot/View Movies
z Shoot movies .......................................................................			29, 107
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z View movies .................................................................................			E31
z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back
	in slow motion ............................................................................		110
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	Print
z Easily print pictures....................................................................			152
Save

z Save images to a computer .........................................................32

Other
z Turn off sounds ............................................................................	48
z Use the camera abroad........................................................	315, 171
z Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................	186

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Table of Contents

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 .......		2		Changing the Sound Settings .........		48
Read This First ..................................		3		Adjusting the Screen Brightness .....		50
What Do You Want to Do? ................		4		Returning the Camera to Default
Table of Contents ..............................		6			Settings .........................................	51
Conventions Used in This Guide .......		9		Power Saving Function		52
Safety Precautions		10			(Auto Power Down).......................
				Clock Functions		52
1 Getting Started...................		13
					3 Shooting with Commonly
Charging the Battery		14				53
					Used Functions..................
Compatible Memory Cards				Turning the Flash Off		54
(Sold Separately)		16
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Inserting the Battery and				Zooming in More Closely on
Memory Card.................................		16			.................Subjects (Digital Zoom)	55
Setting the Date and Time ...............		19		............Inserting the Date and Time		57
Setting the Display Language		21		.......................Using the Self-Timer		58
				Changing the Recording Pixel
...............Formatting Memory ards		22			Setting (Image Size)	61
Pressing the Shutter Button		23
				Changing the Compression Ratio
...........Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)		24			(Image Quality) .............................	61
...............................Viewing Images		27
Erasing Images................................		28			4 Adding Effects and Shooting
Shooting Movies ..............................		29			in Various Conditions........	63
................................Viewing Movies		31		Shooting in Various Conditions .......		64
Transferring Images to				Making Short Movies Automatically
a Computer for Viewing .................		32			(Movie Digest)...............................	67
Accessories .....................................		37		Adding Effects and Shooting...........		68
Separately Sold Accessories ...........		38		Detecting a Face and Shooting
					(Smart Shutter) .............................	75
2 Learning More		41
				Shooting Long Exposures ...............		79
Components Guide..........................		42		High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Screen Display.................................		44			(High-speed Burst)........................	80
Indicator ...........................................		45		Capturing the Best Facial
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....		46			Expressions (Best Image	81
MENU – Basic Operations		47			Selection) ......................................

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				Table of Contents
........Shooting Stitch Assist Images		82		Shoot Movies That Look Like a
				Miniature Model (Miniature
5 Choosing Settings				Effect)..........................................	109
Yourself	...............................	83		Shooting Super Slow Motion
Shooting in Program AE .................		84		.........................................Movies	110
Adjusting the Brightness				Changing the Image Quality..........	112
(Exposure Compensation) ............		85		Other Shooting Functions..............	113
Turning the Flash On ......................		85		Editing ...........................................	114
Adjusting the White ...........Balance		86
				7 Using Various Playback and
Changing the ISO Speed		88
				Editing Functions	117
Correcting the Brightness and
				Quickly Searching Images	118
Shooting (i-Contrast).....................		89
Changing the .............Aspect Ratio		90		Viewing Images in Filtered	120
Continuous Shooting		91		Playback......................................
				Viewing Slideshows	122
Changing the Tone of an Image
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(My Colors) ...................................		92		Checking the Focus.......................	124
Shooting Close ...........-ups (Macro)		94		Magnifying Images ........................	125
Shooting Far Away Subjects				Viewing Each Image in a Group....	126
(Infinity) .........................................		94		Displaying Various Images
Changing the ........AF Frame Mode		95		(Smart Shuffle) ............................	128
Choosing the Subject to				Changing Image Transitions .........	129
Focus On (Tracking AF) ...............		97		Viewing Images on a TV ...............	130
Magnifying the ..............Focal Point		98		Protecting Images .........................	134
Shooting with ..............the AF Lock		99		Erasing Images .............................	138
Shooting with ................Servo AF		100		Tagging Images as Favorites ........	140
Changing the .....Metering Method		101		Organizing Images by Category
Shooting with ............the AE Lock		102		(My Category) .............................	142
Shooting with ............the FE Lock		102		Rotating Images ............................	145
Shooting with .........Slow Synchro		103		Resizing Images............................	146
Red-Eye Correction ......................		104		Trimming .......................................	147
Checking for Shut ................Eyes		105		Adding Effects with the My Colors
Shooting Using a TV				Function ......................................	148
				Correcting the Brightness
as the Display .............................		105			149
				(i-Contrast) ..................................
6 Using Various Functions for				Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......	150
Shooting Movies ..............		107
				8 Printing	151
Shooting Various Kinds of
Movies ........................................		108		Printing Images .............................	152

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		Table of Contents
		Choosing Images for Printing			....................Using an Eye-Fi Card	179
		(DPOF) ........................................	159		Troubleshooting ............................	181
					List of Messages That Appear
		9 Customizing Camera
					on the Screen	184
		Settings	165
					Information Displayed
		Changing Camera Settings	166
					on the Screen..............................	186
		Changing Shooting Function			Functions Available in Each
		Settings........................................	173		Shooting Mode............................	190
		Changing Playback Function	176		Menus ...........................................	196
		Settings........................................			Playback Mode FUNC. Menu	200
					Handling Precautions	201
		10Useful Information...........	177
		Using Household Power	178		................................Specifications	202
					Index	206
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Conventions Used in This Guide

• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.

•Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

•The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

Up button	FUNC./SET button
Left button	Right button
	Down button

• : Things you should be careful about

•: Troubleshooting tips

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera

• : Supplemental information

•(p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)

•This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

•The variousCOPYtypes of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

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Safety Precautions

•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 sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

•Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

•Use only recommended power sources.

•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

•Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

•To avoid the risk COPYof injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

•Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.

•Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera

distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

•Use only the recommended battery.

•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

•Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, 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 cord with wet hands.

•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals

or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

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Safety Precautions

• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.

Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.

•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap.

•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

•When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

•Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

-Places subject to strong sunlight

-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

-Humid or dusty areasCOPY

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.

High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

•The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods.

Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).

Doing so may damage the image sensor.

•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

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Safety Precautions

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

•Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

•Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it.

•Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or

•Do not sit down withCOPYthe camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.

•Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Amode, 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.

•Attach the includedCOPYstrap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use.

•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Strap

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Charging the Battery

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.

z Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in () and down ().

	Charge the battery.
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	z For CB-2LV: Flip out the plug ( ) and
	plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
CB-2LV	z For CB-2LVE: lug the power cord into
	the charger, then plug the other end into a
	power outlet.
	XThe charge lamp lights orange and
	charging starts.
	XThe charge lamp will light green when
CB-2LVE	charging has finished. Charging takes
	approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Remove the battery.

zUnplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it

in () and up ().

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

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	Charging the Battery
Number of Possible Shots
Number of Shots	Approx. 220
Playback Time	Approx. 5 hours

•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 above.

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

Display

Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

•Charge the batteryCOPYon the day, or the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

•How to store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

•The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.

•SD memory cards*

•SDHC memory cards*

•SDXC memory cards *

•MultiMediaCards

•MMCplus memory cards

•HC MMCplus memory cards

•Eye-Fi Cards

*This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand.

About Eye-FiCOPYCards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer.

Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

zIf 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.

z Slide the cover () and open it ().

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the battery.

z Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.

z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Terminals	Battery
	lock

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card as shown until it COPYlocks into place with a click.

z Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.

Terminals

Close the cover.

z Close the cover (), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow. XThe battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.

XThe memory card will pop up.

•Values are based onCOPYthe default settings.

•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. a

Shooting mode (p. 24).

Number of shots that can be taken

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Setting the Date and Time

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.

z Press the power button.

XThe Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

zPress the qrbuttons to choose an option.

zPress the op buttons to set a value.

COPYComplete the setting.

z Press the m button.

XOnce the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen will close.

zPressing the power button will turn off the camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 and press the opbuttons to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time].

zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3tab.

zPress the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], then press the m button.

COPYChange the date and time.

z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the

setting.

z Press the nbutton to close the menu.

Date/Time battery

•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 38) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time screen will appear when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

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Setting the Display Language

You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

z Press the opqr buttons to choose a COPYlanguage, then press the m button.

XOnce the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button to choose [Language] from the 3 tab.

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Formatting Memory Cards

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 card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 179), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3tab. z Press the opbuttons to choose [Format],

COPYthen press the m button.

Choose [OK].

zPress the qrbuttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

zPress the op buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

Complete formatting.

XWhen formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the

screen.

z Press the m button.

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.

To take

• Perform a low-level format (p. 167) of the memory card when the camera does notCOoperate properly,PYthe recording/reading speed of a memory card

has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when movie recording stops suddenly.

Pressing

lightly (halfway)

focus) .

z Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (Press fully to shoot).

XThe camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.

zSince the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

•Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change.

•If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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.	COPY

Turn on the camera.

z ress the power button.

XThe start-up screen will appear.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode switch to A.

z When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.

XThe icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen.

XThe camera will focus on detected

subjects and display frames on them.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Compose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever

Zoom bar

toward j(wide angle) will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. (The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen.)

Focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

COPYXWhen 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.

AF Frame

Shoot.

zPress the shutter button fully to shoot.

XThe camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

XThe image will appear on the screen for approximately two seconds.

zYou can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the

shutter button again.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

What if...

• What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected?

The scene icon (p. 187) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 83).

• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject?

A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.

If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.

• What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?

The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background.

G

• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?

If this happens, tryCOPYshooting in mode (p. 83).

A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).

• What if a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

• What if the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the pbutton while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose [Mute] from the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11.5 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 90 cm – 2.0 m (3.0 – 6.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject may be too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle (j), move about 3 cm (1.2 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 90 cm (3.0 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas.

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

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Viewing Images

What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?

The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 187).

Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)

After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).

Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Viewing Images

You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

COPY Enter layback mode.

z ress the 1 button.

XThe last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

z Pressing the q button will cycle through the images from newest to oldest.

z Pressing the r button will cycle through the images from oldest to newest.

z Pressing and holding the qr buttons will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. Pressing the m button restores single image playback (p. 118).

z The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses.

z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power.

Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

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Erasing Images

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.

z Press the 1 button.

XThe last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

zPress the qrbuttons to display an image to erase.

COPYErase the image.m

After pressing the button, press the op buttons to choose a, then press the

z m button again.

X[Erase?] appears on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button.

XThe displayed image will be erased.

zTo exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the

m button.

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Shooting Movies

The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. 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.

z Set the mode switch to A.

Remaining Time

COPYCompose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear

larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Shoot.

z Press the movie button.

XBlack bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. These areas cannot be recorded.

Elapsed Time XThe camera will beep once, recording will start, and [Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.

zOnce shooting begins, take your finger off the movie button.

zIf you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus, brightness and

tone will automatically adjust.

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Shooting Movies

Microphones z Do not touch the microphones while shooting.

z 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.

z Press the movie button again.

XThe camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie.

XThe movie will record to the memory card.

XShooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills.

Zooming

Pressing

However,

•
•	If you change the composition while shooting and the white balance is not
	optimal, press the Movie button to stop recording, then start recording
	again (onlyCOPYwhen the image quality is set to (p. 112)).
•	Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode
	switch is set to 4 (p. 107).

Shooting Time

Memory Card	4 GB	16 GB
Shooting Time	Approx. 14 min. 34 sec.	Approx. 59 min. 40 sec.

•Shooting times are based on default settings.

•Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes.

•Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.

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