Canon 4342B026AA User manual

Camera User Guide

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

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

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Checking the Package Contents

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Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Warranty

Card

Battery Charger

CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE

Neck Strap

NS-DC9

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

Camera Battery Pack NB-7L

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

Using the PDF Manuals

Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

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

• Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print.

• 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.

(with Terminal Cover)

Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Read This First

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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 rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

LCD Monitor (Screen)

• The LCD monitor is 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.

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.

What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................24

Take good people shots

IwP

Portraits

(p. 62)

Shoot various other scenes

Landscape

(p. 62)

Foliage

(p. 64)

Shoot with special effects

Super vivid colors

(p. 64)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 73)

●

Focus on faces

● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) ......................................................................... 56

● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)...................56, 69, 70

● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................60

Kids and pets

(p. 63)

................................................24, 62, 68, 70, 92, 97

Sports (p. 63)

Fireworks

(p. 64)

Poster Effect

(p. 65)

Miniature Effect

At the beach

(p. 63)

(p. 74)

Against snow

(p. 64)

Aquarium

(p. 63)

Low Light

(p. 61)

With faded colors

(p. 73)

What Do You Want to Do?

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View

● Look at my pictures...................................................................... 27

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................129

● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................133, 134

● Look at my pictures on a computer. ............................................. 32

● Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 126, 127

● Erase pictures ......................................................................28, 140

Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies .......................................................................28, 117

● View movies ......................................................................... 30, 117

● Easily print pictures .................................................................... 152

Save

● Save images to a computer .........................................................32

Other

● Turn off sounds ............................................................................49

● Use the camera abroad........................................................15, 164

● Use the front dial to change settings..........................................171

● Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................196

Table of Contents

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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

Read This First ..................................3

What Do You Want to Do? ................4

Table of Contents ..............................6

Safety Precautions.............................9

Conventions Used in This Guide .....12

1 Getting Started ..................13

Charging the Battery ........................14

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) .............................15

Inserting the Battery and Memory

Card .................................................16

Adjusting the Screen Position ..........18

Setting the Date and Time ...............19

Setting the Display Language..........21

Formatting Memory Cards ...............22

Pressing the Shutter Button .............23

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24

Viewing Images ...............................27

Erasing Images ................................28

Shooting Movies ..............................28

Viewing Movies ................................30

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing .......................................32

Accessories .....................................36

Separately Sold Accessories ...........37

2 Learning More ................... 41

Components Guide..........................42

Screen Display.................................44

Indicators .........................................46

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46

MENU – Basic Operations .............. 48

Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49

Changing the Screen Brightness ....50

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ........................................... 51

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ....................................... 52

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ......................... 53

Clock Functions............................... 54

3 Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions .................55

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 56

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 56

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) ................... 58

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 60

Shooting in Low Light Conditions

(Low Light) ...................................... 61

Shooting in Various Conditions....... 62

Shooting in 8 Mode

(Quick Shot Mode) .......................... 66

Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 68

Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 69

Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 70

Shooting High Contrast Scenes

(High Dynamic Range) .................... 71

Shooting with Faded Colors

(Nostalgic) ....................................... 73

Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye

Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ..................... 73

Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 74

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4 Choosing Settings

Yourself.............................. 75

Shooting in Program AE ................. 76

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) .............. 76

Turning the Flash On ...................... 77

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 77

Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 78

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size) ....................... 78

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................... 79

Shooting RAW Images.................... 80

Changing the ISO Speed................ 82

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 84

Continuous Shooting....................... 86

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ..................................... 87

Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 89

Changing the Composition with the

Focus Lock...................................... 90

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 90

5 Getting More Out of Your

Camera ...............................91

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 92

Changing the AF Frame Position

and Size .......................................... 93

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 94

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Tracking AF) .................................. 95

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 96

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 97

Choosing the Person to Focus On

(Face Select)................................... 97

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 98

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode)..........................99

Changing the Metering Method..... 100

Shooting with the AE Lock ............101

Shooting with the FE Lock.............102

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode)................................... 102

Shooting with Slow Synchro.......... 103

Using the ND Filter ........................ 104

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 104

Setting the Aperture Value ............105

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value .............................. 106

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast) ..................... 107

Using the Electronic Level ............. 108

Red-Eye Correction ....................... 109

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation ............................... 110

Adjusting the Flash Output ............111

Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 111

Registering Shooting Settings....... 112

Changing the Color and Shooting . 113

Shooting Stitch Assist Images....... 116

6 Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies............. 117

Changing the Movie Mode ............118

Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) 118

Changing the Image Quality.......... 120

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 121

Using the Wind Filter .....................121

Other Shooting Functions.............. 122

Playback Functions ....................... 122

Editing ........................................... 123

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7 Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions............ 125

Quickly Searching Images.............126

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback ........................................127

Viewing Slideshows .......................129

Checking the Focus .......................130

Magnifying Images.........................131

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle)...............................131

Changing Image Transitions..........132

Viewing Images on a TV ................133

Viewing Images on a High-Definition

TV ..................................................134

Protecting Images..........................136

Erasing All Images .........................140

Tagging Images as Favorites ........142

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ................................143

Rotating Images.............................145

Resizing Images ............................146

Trimming........................................147

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function .........................................148

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast).....................................149

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......150

8 Printing ............................ 151

Printing Images ..............................152

Printing from the Print List

(DPOF) ..........................................154

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF).......................................... 155

Print Added Images.......................158

9 Customizing Camera

Settings ............................159

Changing Camera Settings ........... 160

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ......................................... 167

Registering Commonly Used

Shooting Menus (My Menu) .......... 173

Changing Playback Function

Settings ......................................... 174

10 Useful Information ..........175

Using Household Power................ 176

Using Lenses (Sold Separately).... 177

Changing the Ring Color

(Sold Separately) .......................... 179

Using the Remote Switch

(Sold Separately) .......................... 179

Using an Externally Mounted Flash

(Sold Separately) .......................... 180

Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 188

Troubleshooting ............................ 190

List of Messages That Appear on the

Screen........................................... 193

Information Displayed on the

Screen........................................... 196

Functions Available in Each Shooting

Mode ............................................. 200

Menus ........................................... 202

Handling Precautions .................... 206

Specifications ................................ 207

Index ............................................. 211

Safety Precautions

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• 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

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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 of 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.

This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such

as the sun on a clear day).

This could damage your eyesight.

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

CD-ROMs.

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

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Safety Precautions

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• Use only the recommended battery.

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

• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has

collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power 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.

Caution

• 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.

• 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 areas.

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.

• When using the separately sold optional lenses, be sure to attach them firmly.

If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

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Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

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.

• 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 damage.

• When carrying the camera in a bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure

that hard objects to not come into contact with the screen.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Conventions Used in This Guide

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

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

• The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are

represented by the following icons.

Up button

Left button

Control dial

÷ Front dial

• : 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 various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

FUNC./SET button

Right button

Down button

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The

latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and

transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping

the camera during use.

• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Charging the Battery

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the o marks on the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ).

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and

plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).

CB-2LZ

CB-2LZE

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

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of Shots

Playback Time (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.

LCD Monitor On 370

LCD Monitor Off 1000

● For CB-2LZE: Plug the power cord into

the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts.

The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power

outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in ( ) and up ( ).

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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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.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.

Using the battery and charger effectively

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

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

Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the o mark is visible.

• 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.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

• SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

• SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)*

• MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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* 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 when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

About Eye-Fi Cards

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.

● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.

Open the cover.

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

Terminals

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the

Label

wrong direction could damage the camera.

Close the cover.

● 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 and 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.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

The memory card will pop up.

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of Shots

• Values are based on the default settings.

• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used.

4 GB 16 GB 1471 6026

Adjusting the Screen Position

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Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24).

Number of shots that can be taken

Adjusting the Screen Position

Open the screen.

● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward

180°( ).

● Close the screen ( ).

Adjust the position of the screen

Approx. 180°

• You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of

Approx. 90°

Approx. 177°

the screen as you like for the shooting conditions.

• To protect the screen, always keep it closed

when the camera is not in use.

In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the reverse display function, press the n button, choose the 4 tab and [Reverse Disp.], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

Setting the Date and Time

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial

to set a value.

Complete the setting.

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 op buttons or turn the Ê dial and choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

● Press the m button.

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

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Setting the Date and Time

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Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

●

Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial

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

Change the date and time.

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

setting.

● Pressing the n button will 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. 37) 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] menu will appear when you

turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button, then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê

dial to choose a language, then press the m button.

Once 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, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

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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. 188), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial

to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Choose [OK].

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to

choose [OK], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial

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

The memory card will be formatted.

Complete formatting.

When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

● Press the m button.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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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.

Pressing the Shutter Button

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).

Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

●

and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (Press fully to shoot).

The camera plays the shutter sound and

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs according to 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.

takes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the

shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

The start-up screen will appear.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode dial to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.

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

The camera will focus on detected faces and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i

(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,

Focus range (approx.)

Zoom bar

making it appear larger. Moving the lever 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.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

AF Frame

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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

The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

What if...

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

The scene icon (p. 198) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 76).

• What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on?

Press the l button to turn on the screen.

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

a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 92). If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.

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

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

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• 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 l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the button to choose [Mute] in the

• 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 – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

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

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 30 cm (12 in.) or more away from the end of the lens.

• 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.

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. 198).

tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)

After pressing the 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.

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Pressing q or turning the Ê dial counter-

clockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

● Pressing r or turning the Ê dial clockwise

will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.

● The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

● Pressing the 1 button again while the

Switching to Shooting mode

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

lens is retracted will turn off the power.

Erasing Images

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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to

display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the a button.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to

choose [Erase], then press the m button.

The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Cancel], then press the m button.

Shooting Movies

The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo.

Enter E mode.

● Set the mode dial to E.

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Compose the shot.

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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.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

When the camera focuses, it will beep twice.

Shoot.

Elapsed Time

● Press the shutter button fully.

Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.

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● Do not touch the microphone while

shooting.

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Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

Stop shooting.

● Press the shutter button fully again.

The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie.

The movie will record to the memory card.

Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills.

Magnifying the subject while shooting

Pressing the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse.

Estimated Shooting Times

Memory Card

Shooting Time

• Shooting times are based on default settings.

• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the

recording time reaches approximately 29 min. 59 sec.

• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some

memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

4 GB 16 GB

25 min. 08 sec. 1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec.

Viewing Movies

You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.

● Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

appears on movies.

Enter Playback mode.

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