Canon 1803C009AA Instruction manual
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Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera Battery Pack
Wrist Strap
* Do not peel o the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
• A memory card is not included (=
NB-11L*
2).
Printed Matter
Battery Charger
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
• SD memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
• FlashAir cards
• Eye-Fi cards
* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been veried
to work with the camera.
Eye-Fi/FlashAir Cards
This product is not guaranteed to fully support functions of Eye-Fi/FlashAir
cards (including wireless transfer).
In case of any card related issues, please check with the card manufacturer.
Also note that approval is required to use Eye-Fi/FlashAir cards in many
countries or regions. Without approval, the use of Eye-Fi/FlashAir cards is
not permitted.
If it is unclear whether your card is approved for use in your area, please
check with the card manufacturer.
Availability of Eye-Fi/FlashAir cards also varies by region.
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Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were
recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
aliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
• The user’s unauthorized photographing or recording (video and/or sound)
of people or copyrighted materials may invade the privacy of such people
and/or may violate others’ legal rights, including copyright and other
intellectual property rights, even when such photographing or recording is
intended solely for personal use.
• For information on camera warranty or Canon Customer Support,
please refer to the warranty information provided with your camera
User Manual Kit.
• Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels
meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective
or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera
damage or aect recorded images.
• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.
This does not indicate damage.
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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Lens
Speaker
Zoom lever
Shooting: [
[
Playback: [
[
Shutter button
(telephoto)] /
(wide angle)]
(magnify)] /
(index)]
Lamp
ON/OFF button
Microphone
Flash
Tripod socket
Memory card/battery cover
Strap mount
• Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
•
: Important information you should know
•
: Notes and tips for expert camera use
• =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a
page number)
• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still
images, movies, or both.
Still Images
Movies
: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing still images.
: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing movies.
Screen (monitor)
AV OUT (Audio/video output) /
DIGITAL terminal
[ (Playback)] button
[ (Auto)] /
(Single-image erase)] /
[
Up button
[ (Date stamp)] / Left button
Indicator
[ (Auto zoom)] button
Movie button
FUNC. (Function) / SET button
[ (Flash)] / Right button
[ (Information)] / Down button
[ ] button
• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
• The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
[
] Up button on back [ ] Right button on back
] Left button on back [ ] Down button on back
[
• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
• For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards ............2
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information .....................................3
Part Names and Conventions
in This Guide ..................................4
Table of Contents ...........................5
Common Camera Operations ........6
Safety Instructions .........................7
Basic Guide .................... 10
Initial Preparations ....................... 11
Trying the Camera Out ................16
Advanced Guide ............. 20
Camera Basics ...........................20
On/O ..........................................21
Shutter Button ..............................22
Shooting Display Options ............22
Using the FUNC. Menu ................23
Using the Menu Screen ...............24
Indicator Display ..........................25
Auto Mode ..................................26
Shooting with Camera-Determined
Settings ........................................27
Common, Convenient Features ...31
Image Customization Features ....36
Customizing Camera
Operation .....................................37
Other Shooting Modes ..............38
Specic Scenes ...........................39
Applying Special Eects ..............40
Special Modes for Other
Purposes ......................................43
P Mode ........................................45
Shooting in Program AE
([P] Mode) ....................................46
Image Brightness (Exposure) ......46
Adjusting White Balance ..............48
Shooting Range and Focusing ....49
Flash ............................................53
Other Settings ..............................54
Playback Mode...........................56
Viewing ........................................57
Browsing and Filtering Images ....58
Image Viewing Options ................60
Protecting Images ........................61
Erasing Images ............................64
Rotating Images ...........................66
Editing Still Images ......................67
Setting Menu ..............................69
Adjusting Basic Camera
Functions .....................................70
Accessories ...............................77
System Map .................................78
Optional Accessories ...................79
Using Optional Accessories ......... 80
Using the Software ......................81
Printing Images ............................84
Using an Eye-Fi/FlashAir Card ....92
Appendix ....................................94
Troubleshooting ...........................95
On-Screen Messages ..................97
On-Screen Information ................99
Functions and Menu Tables .......101
Handling Precautions .................107
Specications .............................107
Index .......................................... 111
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Common Camera Operations
Shoot
Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) .................................... 27
Shooting people well
Portraits
39)
(=
Matching specic scenes
Low Light
(=
Applying special eects
39)
Fireworks
(= 39)
Focus on faces ......................................................................... 27, 39, 50
Without using the ash (Flash O) ................................................. 35, 53
Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................ 33, 43
Add a date stamp ................................................................................. 32
View
View images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 57
Automatic playback (Slideshow) .......................................................... 60
On a TV ................................................................................................ 80
On a computer ..................................................................................... 81
Browse through images quickly ........................................................... 58
Erase images ....................................................................................... 64
Record/View Movies
Record movies ..................................................................................... 27
View movies (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 57
Print
Print pictures ........................................................................................ 84
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Vivid Colors
40)
(=
Miniature Eect
41)
(=
Poster Eect
(= 40)
Toy Camera Eect
(= 42)
Fish-Eye Eect
(= 41)
Monochrome
(= 43)
Save
Save images to a computer ................................................................. 82
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Safety Instructions
• Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.
• Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the
product or others.
WARNING
• Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.
The accessory shoe cover is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek
immediate medical assistance.
• Use only power sources specied in this instruction manual for use
with the product.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product.
• Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
• Do not touch any exposed internal parts.
• Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such
as the presence of smoke or a strange smell.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint
thinner to clean the product.
• Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids
into the product.
• Do not use the product where ammable gases may be present.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
• For products featuring a viewnder, do not look through the
viewnder at strong light sources such as the sun on a bright day or
lasers and other strong articial light sources.
This may harm your vision.
Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.
• Observe the following instructions when using commercially
available batteries or provided battery packs.
- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specied product.
- Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to re.
- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery
chargers.
- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact
with metallic pins or other metal objects.
- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.
- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals
with tape or other means.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or
clothing, ush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of
eye contact, ush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water
and seek immediate medical assistance.
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• Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger.
• Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or
AC adapter.
- Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and
power outlet using a dry cloth.
- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.
- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into
the power outlet.
- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them
come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.
- Do not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a
power outlet during lightning storms.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage,
break or modify the power cord.
- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or
shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature.
- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long
periods of time.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
• Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of
skin for extended periods of time during use.
This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness
and blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or
similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places
and for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin.
• Follow any indications to turn o the product in places where its use
is forbidden.
Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the eect of
electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.
CAUTION
Denotes the risk of injury.
• Do not re the ash near the eyes.
It may hurt the eyes.
• Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with
any product attached on a hook or other object may damage the
product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to
strong impacts.
• Do not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
• Flash emits high temperatures when red. Keep ngers, any other
part of your body, and objects away from the ash unit while taking
pictures.
This may cause burns or malfunction of the ash.
• Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures.
The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury
when touched.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of property damage.
• Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a
clear day or an intense articial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
• When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location,
be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
• Wipe o any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a
cotton swab or cloth.
The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the
product to malfunction.
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• Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using
the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
• Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals
with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.
• Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use.
Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to
overheat and distort, resulting in re.
• Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion,
resulting in product damage or re.
• If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that
have dierent levels of charge together, and do not use old and
new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and –
terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pant 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. Also close the screen (so that
it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.
• Do not attach any hard objects to the product.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback
Initial Preparations ........................................... 11
Attaching the Strap ................................................ 11
Holding the Camera .............................................. 11
Charging the Battery Pack .................................... 11
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 12
Setting the Date and Time .....................................13
Display Language .................................................15
Trying the Camera Out .....................................16
Shooting ................................................................ 16
Viewing .................................................................. 18
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Initial Preparations
CB-2LF
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
Thread the end of the strap through the
strap mount (
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end (
), and then pull the other
).
Charging the Battery Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the
battery pack charged.
1 Insert the battery pack.
After aligning the marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (
) and down ( ).
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Place the strap around your wrist.
When shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest
your ngers on the ash.
CB-2LFE
2 Charge the battery pack.
CB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug
the charger into a power outlet (
CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the
charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
When charging is nished, the lamp turns
green.
3 Remove the battery pack.
After unplugging the battery charger,
remove the battery pack by pushing it in
) and up ( ).
(
Playback Mode
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• To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction
or damage to the product.
• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time
possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Power” (=
• Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not
used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.
• The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
For power outlets in a dierent format, use a commercially available adapter
for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which
may damage the battery pack.
109).
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a memory card that is new or has been formatted
in another device, you should format the memory card with this camera
(= 73).
1 Open the cover.
Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Terminals Battery
Lock
Label
2 Insert the battery pack.
While pressing the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow, insert the battery
pack as shown and push it in until it clicks
into the locked position.
3 Check your card’s write-protect
switch and insert the memory
card.
Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect switch when the
switch is in the locked position. Slide the
switch to the unlocked position.
Insert the memory card facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
Make sure the memory card is facing the
right way when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way may
damage the camera.
4 Close the cover.
Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (
If the cover will not close, make sure you
inserted the battery pack facing the right
way in step 2.
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• For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one
memory card, see “Recording” (=
108).
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Remove the battery pack.
Open the cover and press the battery
lock in the direction of the arrow.
The battery pack will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
Push the memory card in until it clicks,
and then slowly release it.
The memory card will pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 32).
1 Turn the camera on.
Press the ON/OFF button.
The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2 Set the date and time.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the
date and time.
When nished, press the [ ] button.
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3 Specify your home time zone.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
4 Finish the setup process.
Press the [ ] button to complete the
setting. The setting screen is no longer
displayed.
To turn o the camera, press the ON/OFF
button.
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
2 Access the menu screen.
Press the [ ] button.
Press the [ ] button.
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• Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time]
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify
the correct information.
• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then
choose [
] by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons.
3 Choose [Date/Time].
Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ]
tab.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose
[Date/Time], and then press the [ ]
button.
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4 Change the date and time.
Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and
Time” (= 13) to adjust the settings.
Press the [ ] button to close the
menu screen.
• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a
charged battery pack, even if the camera is left o.
• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be
displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as
described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
13).
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1 Enter Playback mode.
Press the [ ] button.
2 Access the setting screen.
Press and hold the [ ] button, and then
press the [
3 Set the display language.
Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose
a language, and then press the [
button.
Once the display language has been set,
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
] button.
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• You can also change the display language by pressing the [ ] button
and choosing [Language
] on the [ ] tab.
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Still Images Movies
Trying the Camera Out
Try out the camera by turning it on, shooting some still images or movies,
and viewing them.
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Note that initially, the FUNC./SET button and some others are disabled to
prevent mistakes as you learn how to use the camera (Easy Auto).
1 Turn the camera on.
Press the ON/OFF button.
The startup screen is displayed.
2 Aim the camera at the subject.
Aim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
A scene icon is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3 Compose the shot.
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward [
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward [
] (wide angle).
] (telephoto),
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
Press the shutter button lightly, halfway
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to
indicate image areas in focus.
Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
ash res automatically.
Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
After displaying your shot, the camera will
revert to the shooting screen.
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Shooting Time
Recording Movies
Start recording.
Press the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed
[
time.
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
Once recording begins, take your nger
o the movie button.
Finish recording.
Press the movie button again to stop
recording. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
Disabling Easy Auto
Once you are nished using Easy Auto, you can try conguring common,
convenient features (=
31), as by pressing the FUNC./SET button.
Press and hold the [ ] button.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes],
and then press the [
] button.
You can return to Easy Auto mode by
pressing and holding the [
to display the setting screen and then
choosing [Yes].
] button
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Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
Press the [ ] button.
Your last shot is displayed.
2 Choose images.
To view the previous image, press the [ ]
button. To view the next image, press the
] button.
[
Press and hold the [ ][ ] buttons to
browse through images quickly.
Movies are identied by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose [
] button again.
[
Playback now begins, and after the movie
is nished, [
To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ]
buttons during playback.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button
halfway.
], and then press the
] is displayed.
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Erasing Images
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
1 Choose an image to erase.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
image.
2 Erase the image.
Press the [ ] button.
After [Erase?] is displayed, press the
][ ] buttons to choose [Erase], and
[
then press the [
The current image is now erased.
To cancel erasure, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then
press the [
• You can choose multiple images to erase at once (= 64).
] button.
] button.
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Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options
On/O ................................................................ 21
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ........ 21
Shutter Button .................................................. 22
Shooting Display Options ............................... 22
Using the FUNC. Menu .................................... 23
Using the Menu Screen ................................... 24
Indicator Display .............................................. 25
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On/Off
Shooting Mode
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
camera on and prepare for shooting.
To turn the camera o, press the ON/OFF
button again.
Playback Mode
Press the [ ] button to turn the camera
on and view your shots.
To turn the camera o, press the [ ]
button again.
• To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the [ ] button.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button
halfway (=
• The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in
Playback mode. You can turn the camera o when the lens is retracted by
pressing the [
22).
] button.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates
the screen (Display O) and then turns itself o after a specic period of
inactivity.
Power Saving in Shooting Mode
The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself
o. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is o
but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (= 22).
Power Saving in Playback Mode
The camera turns itself o automatically after about ve minutes of
inactivity.
• You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display O,
if you prefer (=
• Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer
82).
(=
72).
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Shutter Button
To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter
button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all
the way down to shoot.
In this guide, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button
halfway or all the way down.
1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to
focus.)
Press the shutter button halfway. The
camera beeps twice, and frames are
displayed around image areas in focus.
2 Press all the way down. (From
the halfway position, press fully
to shoot.)
The camera shoots, as a shutter sound
is played.
Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
• Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the
shutter button halfway.
• Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time
required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes,
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject
moves) before the shutter sound ends.
Shooting Display Options
Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide
the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen
Information” (= 99).
Information is displayed No information is
• If the display mode does not change when you press the [ ] button, hold
down the [
• Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function
when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots
are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky
subject motion will not aect recorded images.
• For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” (=
] button to disable Easy Auto (= 17).
displayed
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Using the FUNC. Menu
Congure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode
(= 102 – 103) or playback mode (= 106).
1 Access the FUNC. menu.
Press the [ ] button.
2 Choose a menu item.
Options
Menu Items
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a
menu item, and then press the [
button.
Depending on the menu item, functions
can be specied simply by pressing the
] or [ ] button, or another screen is
[
displayed for conguring the function.
] or [ ]
3 Choose an option.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
option.
Items labeled with a [ ] icon can
be congured by pressing the [
button.
To return to the menu items, press the
] button.
[
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4 Conrm your choice and exit.
Press the [ ] button.
The screen before you pressed the
] button in step 1 is displayed again,
[
showing the option you congured.
• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default
settings (=
]
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Using the Menu Screen
Congure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as
follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting
[ ], playback [ ], and so on. Note that available menu items vary
depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 104 – 106).
1 Access the menu screen.
Press the [ ] button.
3 Choose a menu item.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
For menu items with options not shown,
rst press the [
screens, and then press the [
buttons to select the menu item.
To return to the previous screen, press
the [
] or [ ] button to switch
] button.
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2 Choose a tab.
Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.
After you have pressed the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose a tab initially, you can
switch between tabs by pressing the
][ ] buttons.
[
4 Choose an option.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
option.
5 Conrm your choice and exit.
Press the [ ] button to return to the
screen displayed before you pressed the
] button in step 1.
[
• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default
settings (=
76).
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Indicator Display
The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) blinks in green at these
times.
- Connected to a computer (= 82)
- Display o (= 21, 71, 72)
- Starting up, recording, or reading
- Communicating with other devices
- Shooting long exposures (= 44)
• When the indicator blinks green, do not turn the camera o, open
the memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera, which
may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
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Auto Mode
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting
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Shooting with Camera-Determined
Settings ............................................................ 27
Shooting in Auto Mode ..........................................27
Disabling Easy Auto .............................................. 28
Scene Icons ..........................................................30
On-Screen Frames ................................................ 30
Common, Convenient Features ...................... 31
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..... 31
Adding a Date Stamp ............................................ 32
Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement
(Auto Zoom) .......................................................... 32
Using the Self-Timer..............................................33
Deactivating the Flash ........................................... 35
Continuous Shooting ............................................. 35
Image Customization Features ....................... 36
Changing the Number of Recording Pixels
(Image Size) .......................................................... 36
Changing Movie Image Quality ............................. 36
Customizing Camera Operation ..................... 37
Deactivating the Lamp .......................................... 37
Startup with Easy Auto Disabled ...........................37
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Shooting with Camera-Determined
Settings
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Note that initially, the FUNC./SET button and some others are disabled to
prevent mistakes as you learn how to use the camera (Easy Auto).
Still Images Movies
Shooting in Auto Mode
1 Turn the camera on.
Press the ON/OFF button.
The startup screen is displayed.
2 Aim the camera at the subject.
Aim the camera at the subject.
The camera will make a slight clicking
noise as it determines the scene.
A scene icon is displayed in the upper
right of the screen (=
Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
30).
Zoom Bar
3 Compose the shot.
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward [
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward [
showing the zoom position is displayed.)
] (wide angle). (A zoom bar
] (telephoto),
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The camera beeps twice after focusing,
and AF frames are displayed to indicate
image areas in focus.
Several AF frames are displayed when
multiple areas are in focus.
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Shooting Time
Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
ash res automatically.
Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
After displaying your shot, the camera will
revert to the shooting screen.
Recording Movies
Start recording.
Press the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed
[
time.
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
Once recording begins, take your nger
o the movie button.
Disabling Easy Auto
Resize the subject and
recompose the shot as needed.
To resize the subject, repeat the
operations in step 3 (=
However, note that the sound of camera
operations will be recorded. Note that
movies shot at zoom factors shown in
blue will look grainy.
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When you recompose shots, the
focus, brightness, and colors will be
automatically adjusted.
Finish recording.
Press the movie button again to stop
recording. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
Recording will stop automatically when
the memory card becomes full.
Press and hold the [ ] button.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes],
and then press the [ ] button.
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Still Images/Movies
• If the camera makes no operating sounds, it may have been turned
on while holding down the [ ] button. To activate sounds,
press the [ ] button, choose [Mute] on the [ ] tab, and then
press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [O].
Still Images
• A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred
by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
• If your shots are dark despite the ash ring, move closer to the
subject. For details on the ash range, see “Flash” (= 108).
• The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the range of
focus (shooting range), see “Lens” (= 107).
• To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be lit
when shooting in low-light conditions.
• A blinking [ ] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates
that shooting is not possible until the ash has nished recharging.
Shooting can resume as soon as the ash is ready, so either press
the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press
it again.
• Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is
displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness,
and colors used.
• You can change how long images are displayed after shots (= 54).
Movies
Microphone
• Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when
recording movies, because sounds made by the camera will be
recorded.
• To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still.
• Audio recording is monaural.
• Keep your ngers away from the
microphone while recording movies.
Blocking the microphone may prevent
audio from being recorded or may
cause the recording to sound mued.
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Still Images Movies
Scene Icons
In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated
by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically
selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
Subject
Background
Bright
Backlit –
With Blue
Sky
Backlit
Sunsets –
Spotlights
Dark
Tripod
Used
*1 Not displayed for movies.
*2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.
• Try shooting in [ ] mode (= 45) if the scene icon does not match
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your
expected eect, color, or brightness.
People Other Subjects
In
Shadows
*
2
Motion*
1
on Face*
–
–
1
2
*
In
Motion*
At Close
1
Range
– Orange
–
Icon
Background
Color
Gray
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Still Images Movies
On-Screen Frames
A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are
aiming the camera at.
• A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face)
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame
will remain on the screen.
• When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
• Try shooting in [
if frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are
displayed on the background or similar areas.
] mode (= 45) if no frames are displayed,
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