Canon A1200BK User Manual

Camera User Guide

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety
Precautions 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.

ENGLISH

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

Checking the Package Contents

Camera

AA Alkaline Batteries

(x2)

Wrist Strap

WS-800

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Warranty

Card

Getting Started

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

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

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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Test Shots and Disclaimer

Read This First

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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.

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What Do You Want to Do?

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z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................23

z Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................28

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At the beach

(p. 65)

Against snow

(p. 66)

V

Kids and pets

(p. 65)

Portraits

(p. 64)

Take good people shots

J

Landscape

(p. 65)

O

Foliage

(p. 65)

Shoot various other scenes

t

Fireworks

(p. 66)

Shoot with special effects

Low Light

(p. 65)

Miniature Effect

(p. 70)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 71)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 69)

Super vivid colors

(p. 69)

Poster Effect

(p. 69)

Monochrome

(p. 72)

Shoot

z Shoot in Discreet mode................................................................68

z Adjust image settings when shooting (Live View Control) ...........67

z

Focus on faces

..................................................................23, 64, 94

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, 60, 76

z Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................57

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What Do You Want to Do?

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z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 26

z Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................28

z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................112

z Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................116

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

z Quickly search pictures ......................................................110, 111

z Erase pictures ......................................................................27, 120

View

E

z Shoot movies ...............................................................................29

z View movies ................................................................................. 31

Shoot/View Movies

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z Easily print pictures .................................................................... 132

Print

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

Save

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z Turn off sounds ............................................................................47

z Use the camera abroad........................................................37, 149

z Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................163

Other

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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of

Table of Contents

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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

Conventions Used in This Guide .......9

Safety Precautions...........................10

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

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) ...........................14

Inserting the Batteries and Memory

Card...............................................14

Setting the Date and Time ...............18

Setting the Display Language..........20

Formatting Memory Cards ...............21

Pressing the Shutter Button .............22

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23

Viewing Images ...............................26

Erasing Images ................................27

Shooting or Viewing Images in

Easy Mode.....................................28

Shooting Movies ..............................29

Viewing Movies ................................31

Transferring Images to a Computer

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

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

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

2 Learning More ................... 39

Components Guide ..........................40

Screen Display.................................43

Indicators .........................................44

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....45

MENU – Basic Operations ...............46

Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47

Adjusting the Screen Brightness..... 49

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ......................................... 50

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ....................... 51

Clock Functions............................... 51

3 Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions .................53

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 54

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 55

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 57

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 58

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size) ..................... 61

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................. 61

4 Adding Effects and Shooting

in Various Conditions .......63

Shooting in Various Conditions....... 64

Easily Changing the Brightness

and Color When Shooting

(Live View Control)........................ 67

Shooting in Discreet Mode.............. 68

Adding Effects and Shooting

(Creative Filters) ........................... 68

Detecting a Face and Shooting

(Smart Shutter) ............................. 73

Shooting Long Exposures............... 77

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5 Choosing Settings

Yourself..............................79

Shooting in Program AE ................. 80

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ............ 81

Turning the Flash On ...................... 81

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 82

Changing the ISO Speed................ 83

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 84

Continuous Shooting....................... 85

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ................................... 86

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 87

Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity) ......................................... 87

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 88

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Tracking AF) ................................ 90

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 91

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 92

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 93

Choosing the Person to Focus On

(Face Select) ................................ 94

Changing the Metering Method....... 95

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 96

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 96

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 97

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 98

Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 99

Shooting Using the Viewfinder...... 100

Shooting Using a TV as

the Display .................................. 100

6 Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies............. 101

Changing the Movie Mode ............102

Shoot Movies That Look Like

a Miniature Model

(Miniature Effect) ......................... 102

Changing the Image Quality.......... 104

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 105

Other Shooting Functions.............. 106

Editing ........................................... 107

7 Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions ........... 109

Quickly Searching Images............. 110

Searching for Images Using

the Jump Display......................... 111

Viewing Slideshows....................... 112

Checking the Focus....................... 113

Magnifying Images ........................ 114

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle) ............................ 114

Changing Image Transitions .........115

Viewing Images on a TV ...............116

Protecting Images ......................... 117

Erasing All Images ........................120

Tagging Images as Favorites........122

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) .............................123

Rotating Images ............................125

Resizing Images............................ 126

Trimming ....................................... 127

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast) .................................. 129

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......130

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8 Printing ............................ 131

Printing Images ..............................132

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ........................................139

9 Customizing Camera

Settings............................ 143

Changing Camera Settings............144

Changing Shooting Function

Settings........................................151

Changing Playback Function

Settings........................................154

10 Useful Information ..........155

Replacing the Date/Time Battery .. 156

Using Household Power................ 157

Troubleshooting ............................ 158

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen.............................. 161

Information Displayed

on the Screen.............................. 163

Handling Precautions .................... 167

Functions Available in

Each Shooting Mode................... 168

Menus ........................................... 172

Specifications ................................ 178

Index ............................................. 181

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

Conventions Used in This Guide

Right button

FUNC./SET button

Up button

Left button

Down button

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

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

following icons.

• : 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.

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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described

Safety Precautions

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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 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.
Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

• 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 batteries.

• 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.

• Use only the recommended batteries.

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

The batteries 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.

• 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.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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Safety Precautions

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• 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

• 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 batteries, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

Caution

• 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.

• 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 batteries when you are not using the camera.

If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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Safety Precautions

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• Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries

together with newer batteries.

• 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 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.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Getting Started

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Strap

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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 images in

Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images

to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap 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.

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

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory 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.

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

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

z 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.

z Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then

slide and open the cover ( ) as shown.

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Label

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Insert the batteries.

z Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends

oriented correctly.

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks 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.

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 and SDXC memory 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 Memory Card

z Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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Number of Possible Shots

Power Source

Number of

Shots

* 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.

• Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of shots that can be

taken may vary widely.

• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.

LCD Monitor On* Approx. 200 Approx. 450

LCD Monitor Off Approx. 650 Approx. 1100

Playback Time

Alkaline Batteries

(Supplied)

Approx. 8 hours Approx. 11 hours

NiMH Batteries

(Sold Separately)

Compatible Batteries

AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 37).

Can any other batteries be used?

We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above
because performance varies widely.

Why use NiMH batteries?

NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold
weather.

Battery Charge Indicator

When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries
are charged, the icon and message will not appear.

Display Summary

Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.

“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.

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

Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Number of shots that
can be taken

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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. 23).

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned

Setting the Date and Time

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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.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
z Press the op buttons to set a value.

Complete the setting.

z Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set, the

Date/Time screen will close.

z Pressing 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 op buttons to choose , you will set
the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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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 menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] from the 3
tab.

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose

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

Change the date and time.

Date/Time battery

If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set,
insert a new date/time battery (p. 156).

z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the

setting.

z Press the n button to close the menu.

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Setting the Display Language

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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

language, then press the m button.

X 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
to choose [Language] from the 3 tab.

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other

Formatting Memory Cards

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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.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

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

then press the m button.

Choose [OK].

z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then

press the m button.

Format the memory card.

z Press the op buttons to choose [OK],

then press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

Pressing the Shutter Button

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Complete formatting.

X When 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.

• Perform a low-level format (p. 145) of the memory card when the camera

does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when
movie recording stops suddenly.

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).

z 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

X

takes the shot.

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

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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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.

z Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A.
z When you point the camera toward the

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

X The icon for the determined scene will

appear in the upper right of the screen.

X The camera will focus on detected

subjects and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i

(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
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.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

AF Frame

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X 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.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

X The camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions.

X The image will appear on the screen for

approximately two seconds.

z You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.

What if...

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

expected?

The scene icon (p. 164) that appears on the screen may not match the actual
scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79).

• 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?

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 (p. 88).
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.
If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 79).

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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• 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).

• 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. 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 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) 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 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot.
Move about 80 cm (2.6 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 screen turns off when you try to shoot?

When flash recharging begins, the screen turns off. The screen turns on again
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. 164).

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.

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

Viewing Images

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Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The 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. 110).

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, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode
switches the camera to Shooting mode.

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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased

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images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

z Press the qr buttons to display an image

to erase.

Erase the image.

z Press the p button.

X [Erase?] appears on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase],

then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

z To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons to choose [Cancel], then press the
m button.

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In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the

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camera is set so that only the buttons and the zoom lever explained on this
page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing
even beginners to take worry-free pictures.

Shooting

z Set the mode dial to 9.
z Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 23 – 24 to shoot

(no sound will play).

z Press the r button to turn off the flash. !

will appear on the screen. Pressing the r
button again turns on the flash and
appears on the screen. The flash will
automatically fire in low light conditions.

Viewing

z Press the 1 button, then press the qr

buttons to switch images.

z Press the 1 button, then press the m

button, and all the shots you have taken
will display for about 3 seconds each.
Press the m button again to stop the
slideshow.

z To erase images, follow the steps on p. 27.

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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies

Shooting Movies

Remaining Time

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just by pressing the shutter button.

Enter E mode.

z Set the mode dial to E.

Compose 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.

Focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully.

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Shooting Movies

Elapsed Time

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X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the

elapsed time will appear on the screen.

z Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

z If you change the composition of your shot

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

z Do not touch the microphone while

shooting.

z 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.

z Press the shutter button fully again.

X The camera will beep once and stop

shooting the movie.

X The movie will record to the memory card.
X Shooting will automatically stop when the

Zooming while shooting

Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject.
However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.
Operation sounds will be recorded.

memory card fills.

Shooting Time

Memory Card

Shooting Time

• 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 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

4GB 16GB

Approx. 26 min. 48 sec. Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. 48 sec.

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

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Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.
X appears on movies.

Choose a movie.

z Press the qr buttons to choose a movie,

then press the m button.

z The movie control panel will appear.

Play the movie.

z Press the qr buttons to choose

(Play), then press the m button.

X The movie will play.

z If you press the m button, you can pause

or resume playback.

z Press the op buttons to adjust the

volume.

X After the movie finishes, appears.

How can I play back movies on a computer?

Install the included software (p. 33).

• When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play

smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s
capabilities.

• If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card,

you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback
you can also connect the camera to a TV.

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You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the

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camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

System Requirements

Windows

OS

Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU

RAM

Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

* For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be

installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.

Macintosh

OS
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU

RAM Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more

Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

Windows 7
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3

USB ports.
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or
higher (movies)
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more

Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit): 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 1 GB or more (movies)

ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more*
Movie Uploader for YouTube: 30 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

Mac OS X (v10.5 – v10.6)

USB ports.
Intel Processor (still images), Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
(movies)

Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 1 GB or more
(movies)

ImageBrowser: 250 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more
Movie Uploader for YouTube: 30 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more

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Preparations

Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.

Install the Software.

Windows

Place the CD in the computer’s CD­ROM drive.

z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Begin installation.

z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the

on-screen instructions to proceed with the
installation.

z If the [User Account Control] window

appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to proceed.

When the installation finishes, click
[Restart] or [Finish].

Remove the CD-ROM.

z Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop

screen appears.

Macintosh

Place the CD in the computer’s CD­ROM drive.

z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Begin installation.

z Double-click the on the CD.
z Click [Install], and follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed with the
installation.

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Connect the camera to the
computer.

z Turn off the camera.
z Open the cover and insert the included

interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly
into the camera terminal in the direction
shown.

z Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into

the computer. For connection details, refer
to the user guide provided with the
computer.

Turn on the camera.

z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

Windows

z Click [Downloads Images From Canon

Camera using Canon CameraWindow].

X CameraWindow will appear.

z If CameraWindow does not appear, click

the [Start] menu and choose [All
Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].

Macintosh

X

CameraWindow will appear when you
establish a connection between the
camera and computer.

z If CameraWindow does not appear, click

the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the
bar which appears at the bottom of the
desktop).

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For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.

Click on the task bar.
In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program.
Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon
CameraWindow] and click [OK].
Double click .

Transfer and View Images

z Click [Import Images from Camera], and

then click [Import Untransferred Images].

X All images not previously transferred will

transfer to the computer. Transferred
images will be sorted by date and saved in
separate folders in the Pictures folder.

z Close CameraWindow when image

transfer is complete.

z Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
z For details on how to view images using a

computer, refer to the Software Guide.

You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in
the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
There are, however, the following limitations.

• It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the

computer until you can transfer images.

• Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the horizontal

orientation.

• Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a

computer.

• There may be problems transferring images or image information

correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the file
size, or the software in use.

• Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as

editing movies, and transferring images to the camera.

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Accessories

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU*

AV Cable AVC-DC300

AA Alkaline Batteries

(x2)

Wrist Strap WS-800

Supplied
with
Camera

USB card reader

Windows/Macintosh

TV

Memory Card

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers

*Also available for purchase separately.

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are

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not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.

Power Supplies

AC Adapter Kit ACK800

z This kit lets you power the camera using

household power. Recommended for
powering the camera for an extended
period of time or when connecting to a
computer or printer. Cannot be used to
charge the camera batteries.

Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300

z This dedicated battery charger kit includes

both Battery Charger CB-5AH and four
NB-3AH rechargeable AA NiMH (nickel
metal hydride) batteries. Recommended
for powering the camera for an extended
period of time.

You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable
AA NiMH batteries separately. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 can also
be used.

Using Accessories Abroad

The battery charger and the AC adapter kit 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.

Flash

High-Power Flash HF-DC1

z This externally mounted flash can be used

to capture photographic subjects that are
too distant for the built-in flash to
illuminate.

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Separately Sold Accessories

SELPHY series

PIXMA series

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Other Accessories

AV Cable AVC-DC300

z Use this cable to connect to a TV for

shooting and viewing images.

Printers

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant
Printers

z By connecting your camera to a Canon-

brand PictBridge compliant printer, you
can print your images without having to
use a computer.
For more information, visit your nearest
Canon retailer.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

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Learning More

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This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the

screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

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Components Guide

Viewfinder

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Microphone (p. 30)
Lens
Mode Dial
Zoom Lever
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide
Angle) (pp. 23, 29, 55)
Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index)
(pp. 110, 114)
Shutter Button (p. 22)
Power Button (p. 18)

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Lamp (pp. 59, 60, 76, 151)
Flash (pp. 54, 81, 97)
DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 132)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output)
Terminal (p. 116)
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157)
Tripod Socket
Cover Lock (p. 14)
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14)
Strap Mount ( p. 13)

Mode Dial

Movie Mode

For shooting movies
(pp. 29, 101).
You can use the largest
possible portion of the
screen to shoot movies
(p. 104).

Special Scene Mode

You can shoot with the optimum
settings for the scene (p. 64).

P Mode

Choose settings yourself to take
various types of pictures (p. 80).

Creative Filters Mode

You can add various
effects to images when
shooting (p. 68).

Auto Mode

You can leave it to the camera
to select settings for fully
automatic shooting (p. 23).

Easy Mode

You can shoot just by pressing
the shutter button (p. 28).

Discreet Mode

You can shoot with the flash
disabled and all camera
sounds muted (p. 68).

Live View Control Mode

The brightness and color can be
easily set to your preferences for
shooting (p. 67).

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Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.

If you turn the mode dial while in Playback mode, the camera will switch to
Shooting mode.

Components Guide

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Components Guide

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Screen (LCD Monitor)
(pp. 43, 163, 165)
Speaker
Viewfinder
Indicators (p. 44)

0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 94)
1 (Playback) Button (pp. 26, 109)
l (Display) Button (p. 43)
n Button (p. 46)

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b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 81) /
d (Jump) (p. 111) / o Button
e (Macro) (p. 87) / q Button
m FUNC./SET Button (p. 45)
h (Flash) (pp. 54, 81, 97) / r Button
Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 58, 59, 60) /
a (Single Image Erase) (p. 27) /
p Button

Switching the Display

Screen Display

Information DisplayNo Information Display Off

Focus Check

Display (p. 113)

Detailed Information

Display

No Information

Display

Simple Information

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You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 163
for details on information that appears on the screen.

Shooting

Playback

You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the
image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is
not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the
n button, then choosing [Review info] from the 4 tab (p. 152).

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Indicators

Bright

Dark

High

Low

Indicators

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Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions

The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,
allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the
brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image
recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of
the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect
on the recorded image.

Overexposure Warning during Playback

In Detailed Information Display (p. 43), overexposed areas of the image flash
on the screen.

Histogram during Playback

z The graph that appears in Detailed

Information Display (p. 165) is called the
histogram. The histogram shows the
distribution of brightness in an image
horizontally, and the amount of brightness
vertically. When the graph approaches the
right side, the image is bright, but when it
approaches the left side, the image is dark,
and in this way you can judge the
exposure.

The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 42) will light or blink depending
on the camera’s status.

Colors Status Operation Status

Lights Camera ready, display off (p. 149)

Green

Orange

When the indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power, open the
memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions
may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to
malfunction.

During camera start-up, recording/reading/transmitting image data,

Blinks

proximity warning (p. 25), cannot focus (flash will not fire) (p. 159)

Lights Camera ready (flash will fire)

Blinks Proximity warning (p. 25), cannot focus (flash will fire) (p. 159)

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You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu.

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Menu Items

Available Options

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The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 168
– 171).

Display the FUNC. menu.

z Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

z Press the op buttons to choose a menu

item.

X The available options for the menu item

appear in the lower part of the screen.

z Choosing some menu items changes the

screen to display further menu options.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
z You can also choose settings by pressing

the l button on options that display

.

Complete the setting.

z Press the m button.

X The shooting screen will reappear and the

setting you chose will display on the
screen.

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Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized

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under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ
depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 172 – 177).

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

z Move the zoom lever or press the qr

buttons to choose a tab.

Choose an item.

z Press the op buttons to choose an item.
z Some items require you to press the m or

r button to display a submenu in which
you change the setting.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Complete the setting.

z Press the n button to restore the

normal screen.

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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

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Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Mute].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose [Mute],

then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

z Press the n button to restore the

normal screen.

• You cannot change the sound settings in .

• You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and

turning on the power.

• If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing

back movies (p. 31). If you press the o button while playing back a
movie, the sound will play back, and you can adjust the volume with the
op buttons.

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Adjusting the Volume

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Volume].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose

[Volume], then press the m button.

Change the volume.

z Press the op buttons to choose an item,

then press the qr buttons to adjust the
volume.

z Press the n button twice to restore

the normal screen.

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You can adjust the brightness of the screen.

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Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [LCD Brightness].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose [LCD

Brightness].

Adjust the brightness.

z Press the qr buttons to adjust the

brightness.

z Press the n button twice to restore

the normal screen.

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When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to

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the default settings.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Reset All].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose [Reset

All], then press the m button.

Reset the settings.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then

Are there functions that cannot be reset?

• The [Date/Time] (p. 19), [Language] (p. 20), [Video System] (p. 116), [Time

Zone] (p. 149), and the image registered in [Start-up Image] (p. 146) in the 3
tab.

• The recorded custom white balance data (p. 82).

• The shooting mode chosen in K (p. 64) or (p. 68).

• The Movie mode (p. 29).

press the m button.

X The camera will reset to the default

settings.

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To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down

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automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.

Power Saving during Shooting

The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the
camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will
turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted,
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 22) turns on the screen and shooting
can continue.

Power Saving during Playback

The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the
camera.

• You can turn off the power saving function (p. 148).

• You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 149).

You can check the current time.

z Press and hold the m button.

X The current time appears.

z If you hold the camera vertically while

using the clock function, it will switch to
vertical display. Press the qr buttons to
change the display color.

z Press the m button again to cancel the

clock display.

When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press
the power button to display the clock.

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Used Functions

This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self-

timer, and how to turn off the flash.

• This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting

in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 168
– 171).

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You can shoot with the flash turned off.

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Press the r button.

Choose !.

z Press the qr buttons to choose !, then

press the m button.

X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.

z To turn the flash back on, follow the steps

above to choose .

What if a flashing appears?

When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera
shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a
tripod to prevent it from moving.

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You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 16x maximum, and

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)

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capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.
However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 61) and zoom factor,
the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

Move the zoom lever toward i.

z Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X Zooming stops at the largest possible

zoom factor without image deterioration.
The zoom factor will appear on the screen
when you release the zoom lever.

Move it toward i again.

X The digital zoom will zoom in even further

on the subject.

Turning off the digital zoom

To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] from
the 4 tab, then choose [Off].

The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is
approximately 28 – 448 mm, and 28 – 112 mm when using the optical
zoom alone (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent).

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Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or
approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of
camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the
same zoom factor.
However, a recording pixel setting (p. 61) of or will cause images to
appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Digital Zoom].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose [Digital

Zoom].

Choose the setting.

z Press the qr buttons to choose a

magnification.

z Press the n button to complete the

• The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are

approximately 42.0 – 168 mm and approximately 56.0 – 224 mm (35mm
film equivalent).

• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.

• The shutter speeds may be the same when at maximum telephoto (i),

and when zoomed in on the subject using Step 2 on p. 55.

setting and restore the shooting screen.

X The view will be enlarged and the zoom

factor will appear on the screen.

z To return to standard digital zoom, choose

[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.

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You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an

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image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check
beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18).

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date Stamp].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab.
z Press the op buttons to choose [Date

Stamp].

Choose the setting.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or

[Date & Time].

z Press the n button to complete the

setting and restore the shooting screen.

X Once set, [DATE] will appear on the

screen.

Shoot.

X The shooting date or time will be recorded

in the image’s lower right corner.

z To restore to the original setting, choose

[Off] in Step 3.

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Using the Self-Timer

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You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an
embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images with
an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice.

• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 139) to print.

• Use the included software to print.

Refer to the Software Guide for details.

• Print using printer functions (p. 134).

The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.

Press the p button.

Choose Ò.

z Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then

press the m button.

X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.

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Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus

on the subject, then press it fully.

X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks

and the self-timer sound plays.

X Two seconds before the shutter releases,

the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).

z To cancel shooting with the self-timer after

the countdown has started, press the p
button.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Step 2.

You can change the delay and number of shots (p. 60).

Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake

The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is
pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter
button.

Choose Î.

z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose Î.

X Once set, Î will appear on the screen.

z Follow Step 3 above to shoot.

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Customizing the Self-Timer

You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10
shots).

Choose $.

z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose $, then

press the n button immediately.

Choose the settings.

z Press the op buttons to choose [Delay]

or [Shots].

z Press the qr buttons to choose a value,

then press the m button.

X Once set, $ will appear on the screen.

z Follow Step 3 on p. 59 to shoot.

What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?

• Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.

• If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take

longer than usual.

• If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically.

When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer
sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains
lit when the flash will fire).

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You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings.

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size)

Changing the Compression Ratio
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Choose the recording pixel setting.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Steps 1 – 2.

If you choose , you cannot use the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele­converter (p. 56).

You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality):
(Fine), (Normal).

Choose the compression ratio
setting.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Steps 1 – 2.

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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)

A3 – A5 (11.7 x

16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)

5 x 7 in.
Postcard size

3.5 x 5 in.

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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio

Number of Shots per

Recording Pixels

(Large)

12M/4000x3000

(Medium 1)

6M/2816x2112

(Medium 2)

2M/1600x1200

(Small)

0.3M/640x480

(Widescreen)

4000x2248

• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change

depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.

Compression

Ratio

Single Image Data

Size (Approx. KB)

3084 1231 5042

1474 2514 10295

1620 2320 9503

780 4641 19007

558 6352 26010

278 12069 49420

150 20116 82367

84 30174 123550

2311 1630 6677

1105 3352 13727

Memory Card

(Approx. shots)

4 GB 16 GB

Approximate Values for Paper Size

z For sending images as e-mail

attachments.

z For displaying on wide-screen HD TVs

with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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Adding Effects and Shooting

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in Various Conditions

This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various

conditions.

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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you

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wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Enter K mode.

z Set the mode dial to K.

Choose a Shooting mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

z Press the qr buttons to choose a

Shooting mode, then press the m button.

Shoot.

Take shots with reduced blur
(Blur Reduction)

z Lets you shoot with reduced camera shake

and subject blur.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

z Produces a soft effect when

photographing people.

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JTake landscapes (Landscape)

z Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a

real sense of depth.

V Take shots of kids and pets

(Kids&Pets)

z Lets you capture subjects that move

around, such as children and pets, without
missing photo opportunities.

z Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more

away from your subject and shoot.

Take shots in low light conditions
(Low Light)

z Lets you take shots in dark places with

reduced camera shake and subject blur.

w Take shots of people at the beach

(Beach)

z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on

sandy beaches where the reflected
sunlight is strong.

OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)

z Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as

new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,
in vivid colors.

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P Take shots of people in snow

(Snow)

z Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots

of people against snowy backgrounds.

t Take shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image.

• In and modes, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at

(1600 x 1200 pixels).

• In V mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 83)

is increased to match the shooting conditions.

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You can easily change the brightness, color and tone to match your

Easily Changing the Brightness and Color
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preferences when shooting.

Set the camera to mode.

z Set the mode dial to .

Press the m button.

X The setting screen will appear.

Adjust the setting.

z Press the op buttons to choose an

option, then press the qr buttons while
watching the screen to adjust the setting.

z Press the m button.

Shoot.

Brightness

Color

Tone

You can adjust the brightness of the image. The more to the right, the
brighter the image gets, the more to the left, the darker the image gets.

You can change the color of the image. The more to the right, the more
vivid the image gets, the more to the left, the more neutral the image gets.

You can adjust the tone of the image.The more to the right, the stronger the
warm red tones get, the more to the left, the the stronger the cool blue tones
get.

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You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp

Shooting in Discreet Mode

Adding Effects and Shooting
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deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash
are not permitted.

Set the camera to mode.

z Set the mode dial to .

Shoot.

When the camera is set to mode, sounds will remain muted even when
in Playback mode. Operation sounds will be muted, and audio will not play
back when viewing movies.

You can add various effects to images when shooting.

Set the camera to mode.

z Set the mode dial to .

Choose a Shooting mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

z Press the qr buttons to choose a

Shooting mode, then press the m button.

Shoot.

Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in ,

, , and , try taking some test shots first.

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Shoot images with vivid colors
(Super Vivid)

z Lets you take shots with vivid, intense

colors.

Take posterized shots
(Poster Effect)

z Lets you take shots that look like an old

poster or illustration.

Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish­eye Effect)

Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose .

Choose an effect level.

z Press the l button.

X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an effect

level, then press the l button.

X You can check the effect on the screen.

Shoot.

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

Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect
of a miniature model.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose .

X A white frame (the area that will not be

blurred) appears on the screen.

Choose the area to keep in focus.

z Press the l button.
z Move the zoom lever to change the frame

size, and press the op buttons to change
the frame position, then press the l
button.

Shoot.

• If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of

the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the
frame position when it is displayed vertically.

• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.

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Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera
(Toy Camera Effect)

This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the
overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose .

Choose a color tone.

z Press the l button.

X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons to choose a color

tone, then press the l button.

X You can check the color tone on the

screen.

Shoot.

Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera.

Warm Gives images a warmer tone than [Standard].

Cool Gives images a cooler tone than [Standard].

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Shooting in Monochrome

You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 68 to choose .

Choose a color tone.

z Press the l button.

X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons to choose a color

tone, then press the l button.

X You can check the color tone on the

screen.

Shoot.

B/W Lets you shoot black and white images.

Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images.

Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images.

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Detecting a Smile and Shooting

Detecting a Face and Shooting
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The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it
detects a smile.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons to choose , then

press the l button.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the
screen.

Point the camera at a person.

z Each time the camera detects a smile it will

shoot after the lamp lights.

z Press the p button to pause smile

detection. Press the p button again to

What if a smile is not detected?

Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth
enough to show some teeth when smiling.

Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

• You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the

camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile.

• You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button.

resume smile detection.

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Using the Wink Self-Timer

Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera
will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons to choose , then

press the l button.

Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.

z Confirm that a green frame appears

around the face of the person who will
wink.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Wink to take picture] will appear on
the screen.

X The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

Face the camera and wink.

X The shutter will release approximately 2

seconds after a wink is detected from the
person inside the frame.

z To cancel the countdown, press the p

button.

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What if a wink is not detected?

• Wink a bit slowly.

• A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing

glasses.

Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

• Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink.

• If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15

seconds later.

• If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully,

the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.

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Using the Face Self-Timer

The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects
a new face (p. 88). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in
the image, such as a group photo.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons to choose , then

press the l button.

Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.

z Make sure a green frame appears on the

face focused on and white frames appear
on other faces.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Look straight at camera to start count
down] will appear on the screen.

X The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

Join the subjects and look at the
camera.

X When the camera detects a new face, the

lamp and self-timer sound will speed up
(the lamp remains lit when the flash will
fire), and two seconds later the shutter will
release.

z To cancel shooting with the timer after

countdown has started, press the p
button.

Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

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Shooting Long Exposures

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Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will
release approximately 15 seconds later.

You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot
long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent
the camera from moving and blurring the image.

Choose ≈.

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose ≈.

Choose the shutter speed.

z Press the o button.
z Press the qr buttons to choose the

shutter speed, then press the m button.

• The brightness of the image may differ from the brightness of the screen

in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway.

• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are

processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.

If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the
flash to

! and shoot.

Confirm the exposure.

z When you press the shutter button

halfway, the exposure for the chosen
shutter speed will appear on the screen.

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Choosing Settings Yourself

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In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G

mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

• This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode.

• G stands for Program AE.

• Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes
(pp. 168 – 175).

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You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.

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AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm
(2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 80 cm
(2.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).

Enter G mode.

z Set the mode dial to G.

Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 81 – 99).

Shoot.

What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?

If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Try the following
settings to obtain the correct exposure.

• Turn on the flash (p. 81)

• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 83)

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You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop

Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)

Turning the Flash On

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increments in the range of -2 to +2.

Enter Exposure Compensation
mode.

z Press the o button.

Adjust the brightness.

z While watching the screen, press the qr

buttons to adjust the brightness, then
press the m button.

X The exposure compensation amount will

appear on the screen.

You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j),
and approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

Choose h.

z After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons to choose h, then press the m
button.

X Once set, h will appear on the screen.

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The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural

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looking colors to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the white balance function.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Auto

Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.

Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Custom For manually setting a custom white balance.

Custom White Balance

You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting
location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of
the actual scene you will shoot.

Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting
conditions.

For shooting under tungsten and bulb-type (3-wavelength)
fluorescent lighting.

For shooting under warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent
and warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

For shooting under daylight fluorescent and daylight-type (3­wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

z In Step 2 above, choose .
z Make sure the entire screen is filled with a

plain, white colored subject, then press the
l button.

X The tint on the screen will change when

white balance data is set.

If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone
may not turn out properly.

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Choose the ISO speed.

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z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting
conditions.

For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.

Low

For shooting in cloudy, or twilight conditions.

High

For shooting nightscapes, or in dark interiors.

Changing the ISO speed

• Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring

and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,
however, will appear coarse.

When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to
display the automatically set ISO speed.

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The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds,

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that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum
brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast,
the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression
when shooting.

Choose [i-Contrast].

z Press the n button to choose

[i-Contrast] from the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [Auto].

X Once set, @ will appear on the screen.

• Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be

corrected properly.

• You can correct recorded images (p. 129).

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You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 1.0

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images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.

Choose a Drive mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose W, then

press the m button.

z Once set, W will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

X As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive
images.

• Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 58, 59, 60).

• In (p. 64) and (p. 65) modes, continuous shooting speed

increases.

• For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings, the

camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the shooting speed may slow
down.

• As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.

• If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down.

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You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and

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white, when shooting.

Choose My Colors.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

My Colors Off —

Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.

Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues.

Sepia Changes the image to sepia tones.

B/W Changes the image to black and white.

Custom Color

The white balance cannot be set in and (p. 82).

You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation etc. to your
preference.

Custom Color

The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and
set at 5 different levels.

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z Follow Step 2 above to choose , then

press the l button.

z Press the op buttons to choose an

option, then press the qr buttons to
choose a value.

z The more to the right, the stronger/deeper

the effect gets, the more to the left, the
weaker/lighter the effect gets.

z Press the l button to complete the

setting.

You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups

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of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the
end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j).

Choose e.

z After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons to choose e, then press the m
button.

X Once set, e will appear on the screen.

The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.

How can I take better close-ups?

Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image (p. 59).

e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar underneath the
zoom bar, and the camera will not focus.

When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both
near and far, you can change the focusing range to focus more reliably on far
away subjects (approx. 3.0 m (9.8. ft.) or more from the camera) only.

Choose u.

z After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons to choose u, then press the m
button.

X Once set, u will appear on the screen.

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You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you

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want to shoot.

Choose [AF Frame].

z Press the n button to choose [AF

Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.

Face AiAF

• Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering

only) and white balance ( only).

• When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face

the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will
appear on other faces.

• A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range.

• When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will

appear on faces that the camera focuses on.

• If a face is not detected, or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up

to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If a face is not detected when Servo AF (p. 93) is set to [On], the AF frame

will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button
halfway.

• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:

- Subjects that are far away or extremely close

- Subjects that are dark or light

- Faces turned to the side or at an angle, or faces with a portion hidden

• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.

• If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,

the AF frame will not appear.

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Tracking AF

You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 90).

Center

The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a
specific point.

You can reduce the AF frame size

• Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then

choose [Small].

• The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital

tele-converter (p. 56).

If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the
AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure
are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.

Focus.

z Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

z Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is

green.

Recompose.

z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and move the camera to recompose the
scene.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully.

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You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot.

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Choose [Tracking AF].

z Press the n button to choose [AF

Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [Tracking AF].

X will appear in the center of the screen.

Choose the subject to focus on.

z Point the camera so that is on the

subject you want to focus on and press the
q button.

X The camera will beep and will appear

when a subject is detected. The camera
will continue to track the subject within a
certain range even if the subject moves.

X If the camera does not detect the subject,

will appear on the screen.

z To cancel tracking, press the q button

again.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway. will

change into a blue which will follow the
subject while the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
(p. 93).

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

X Even after shooting completes, will

appear, and the camera will continue to
track the subject.

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Magnifying the Focal Point

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• The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half

way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will
appear in the center of the screen.

• Servo AF (p. 93) is fixed to [On].

• The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small,

moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the
background is too low.

• Not available in e or u.

If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can
check the focus.

Choose [AF-Point Zoom].

z Press the n button to choose [AF-

Point Zoom] from the 4 tab, then press
the qr buttons to choose [On].

What if the display does not magnify?

The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the
camera cannot focus.

The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 55),
digital tele-converter (p. 56), Tracking AF (p. 89), Servo AF (p. 93) or when
using a TV as a display (p. 100).

Check the focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway.

X In [Face AiAF] (p. 88), the face detected as

the main subject will appear magnified.

X In [Center] (p. 89), the contents of the

center AF frame will appear magnified.

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The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not

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change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and press the q button.

X The focus locks and % appears on the

screen.

z If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the q button again, %
will disappear and the focus will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

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While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will

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continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without
missing a shot.

Choose [Servo AF].

z Press the n button to choose [Servo

AF] from the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].

Focus.

z The focus and exposure will be maintained

where the blue AF frame appears while
you press the shutter button halfway.

• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.

• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing

the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and
exposure with the AF frame setting.

• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture

value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then
press it again halfway.

• You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.

• The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF

mode.

• Not available when using the self-timer (pp. 58, 59, 60).

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You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.

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Enter Face Select mode.

z Point the camera toward the face of the

subject and press the 0 button.

X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face

frame will appear around the face
detected as the main subject.

z Even if the subject moves, the face frame

will follow the subject within a certain

range.

z If a face is not detected, will not

appear.

Choose the face to focus on.

z If you press the 0 button, the face frame

will move to another face detected by

the camera.

z When the frame has made a full circuit of

all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] will
appear, and the AF frame mode screen will
reappear.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway. When

the camera focuses, will change into

.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

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You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to

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match the shooting conditions.

Choose the metering method.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Evaluative

Center
Weighted Avg.

Spot

For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting
conditions.

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
weight to the center.

Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
the center of the screen.

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You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure

Shooting with the AE Lock

Shooting with the FE Lock

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separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.

Choose ! (p. 54).

Lock the exposure.

z Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X When & appears, the exposure will be

locked.

z If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again, &
will disappear and AE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.
FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.

Choose h (p. 81).

Lock the flash exposure.

z Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X The flash will fire and when ( appears,

the flash output will be retained.

z If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again, (
will disappear and FE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

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You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the

Shooting with Slow Synchro

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camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light
from the flash cannot reach.

Choose ….

z After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons to choose …, then press the m
button.

X Once set, … will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

z Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main

subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.

Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image.

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You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the

Red-Eye Correction

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flash.

Choose [Flash Settings].

z Press the n button to choose [Flash

Settings] from the 4 tab, then press the
m button.

Choose the setting.

z Press the op buttons to choose [Red-

Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to
choose [On].

X Once set, Πwill appear on the screen.

Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For
example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.

• You can also correct recorded images (p. 129).

• You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then

the n button.

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When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,

Checking for Shut Eyes

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appears on the screen.

Choose [Blink Detection].

z Press the n button to choose [Blink

Detection] from the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].

Shoot.

X When a person with shut eyes is detected,

a frame and appear on the screen.

• This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set

the camera to 2 or more shots in or $ mode.

• Not available in W mode.

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If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Shooting Using a TV as the Display

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instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the
screen. The camera will automatically focus on subjects, but it will not detect
and focus on faces.

Turn off the screen.

z Press the l button to turn off the

screen (p. 43).

Compose the scene and shoot.

z Look into the viewfinder to compose the

scene and shoot.

The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the image taken.

You may be able to see part of the lens through the viewfinder depending
on the zoom position.

You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.

• To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a

TV” (p. 116).

• Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.

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