Canon A2550 User Manual

Camera User Guide

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• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the

safety precautions.

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

properly.

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Package Contents

Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.

Camera

Wrist Strap

WS-800

• A memory card is not included.

Getting Started Warranty System Booklet

Battery Pack

NB-11L

Battery Charger

CB-2LF/CB-2LFE

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified

to work with the camera.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

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• Take and review some test shots initially 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

• Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain

from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.

• For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the warranty

information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information.

• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.

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

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera.

• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.

This does not indicate damage.

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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

Speaker

Zoom lever

Shooting: /

<j (wide angle)> Playback: <k (magnify)> / <g (index)>

Lens Shutter button Lamp

• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.

• The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. <o> Up button <q> Left button on back

<r> Right button on back Down button on back

• Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.

on back

ON/OFF button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) /

DIGITAL terminal

Screen (LCD monitor) Movie button <A (Auto)> /

<a (Single-image erase)> /

Up button < > / Left button Indicator

: Important information you should know

•

: Notes and tips for expert camera use

• =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a

page number)

• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

• For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”.

• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both.

Still Images

Movies

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

<1 (Playback)> button

< (Help)> button FUNC./SET button <h (Flash)> / Right button <l (Display)> /

Down button

<n> button

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Table of Contents

Package Contents .........................2

Compatible Memory Cards ............2

Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information .....................................3

Part Names and Conventions

in This Guide .................................. 4

Table of Contents ........................... 5

Contents: Basic Operations ...........6

Safety Precautions .........................7

Basic Guide ...................... 9

Initial Preparations .......................10

Trying the Camera Out ................14

Using the Software ......................17

System Map ................................. 21

Advanced Guide ............. 22

1 Camera Basics .....................22

On/Off ..........................................23

Shutter Button .............................. 24

Shooting Display Options ............24

FUNC. Menu ................................ 25

MENU Menu ................................26

Indicator Display ..........................27

2 Smart Auto Mode .................28

Shooting (Smart Auto) .................29

Common, Convenient Features ... 32

Image Customization Features .... 36

Helpful Shooting Features ...........37

Customizing Camera Operation ..38

3 Other Shooting Modes ........39

Specific Scenes ...........................40

Applying Special Effects ..............42

Special Modes

for Other Purposes ......................45

4 P Mode ..................................47

Shooting in Program AE

([P] Mode) ....................................48

Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ...........48

Color and Continuous Shooting ... 51

Shooting Range and Focusing ....52

Flash ............................................56

Using Eco Mode ..........................57

Other Settings .............................. 57

5 Playback Mode ....................60

Viewing ........................................61

Browsing and Filtering Images ....62

Image Viewing Options ................ 64

Protecting Images ........................ 65

Erasing Images ............................ 67

Rotating Images ...........................68

Editing Still Images ......................69

6 Setting Menu ........................72

Adjusting Basic Camera

Functions .....................................73

7 Accessories .........................79

Optional Accessories ...................80

Using Optional Accessories ......... 81

Printing Images ............................ 83

Using an Eye-Fi Card...................90

8 Appendix ..............................92

Troubleshooting ...........................93

On-Screen Messages ..................95

On-Screen Information ................97

Functions and Menu Tables ......... 99

Handling Precautions .................103

Specifications .............................103

Index ..........................................106

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4 Shoot

 Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ....................................

Shooting people well

Portraits

Matching specific scenes

40)

Against Snow

40)

Low Light

Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

42)

40)

Poster Effect

42)

Fireworks

40)

Fish-Eye Effect

42)

 While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) .............................

 Focus on faces .........................................................................

 Without using the flash (Flash Off) .......................................................

 Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................

 Add a date stamp .................................................................................

1 View

 View images (Playback Mode) .............................................................

 Automatic playback (Slideshow) ..........................................................

 On a TV ................................................................................................

 On a computer .....................................................................................

 Browse through images quickly ...........................................................

 Erase images .......................................................................................

E Shoot/View Movies

 Shoot movies .......................................................................................

 View movies (Playback Mode) .............................................................

c Print

 Print pictures ........................................................................................

Save

 Save images to a computer .................................................................

29, 40, 53

33, 45

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Miniature Effect

43)

Toy Camera Effect

44)

Monochrome

44)

Safety Precautions

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

precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold

accessories you use.

Warning

• 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 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

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

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

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if

it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange

smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to

clean the product.

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

or other liquids.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

• 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 off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the recommended battery.

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

• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away

any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated

capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

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

the terminals or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte 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.

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Caution

• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it,

subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

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

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

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

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

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

clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

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

- Places subject to direct sunlight

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

- Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

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

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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

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

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

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

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is

complete, or when you are not using it.

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

while it is charging.

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

• Do not place the battery near pets.

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

• 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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Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer

Initial Preparations ...................10

Trying the Camera Out .............14

Using the Software ...................17

System Map ..............................21

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Initial Preparations

Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching the Strap

Holding the Camera

Attach the strap.

 Thread the end of the strap through the

strap hole ( end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (

), and then pull the other

 Place the strap around your wrist.  When shooting, keep your arms close to

your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.

Charging the Battery

Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.

1 Insert the battery.

 After aligning the ▲ marks on the battery

and charger, insert the battery by pushing

) and down ( ).

it in (

2 Charge the battery.

CB-2LF

CB-2LFE

 CB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug

the charger into a power outlet (

 CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the

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

 The charging lamp turns orange and

charging begins.

 When charging is finished, the lamp turns

green.

3 Remove the battery.

 After unplugging the battery charger,

remove the battery by pushing it in ( and up (

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• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge

it continuously for more than 24 hours.

• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the

charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time

possible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (=

• Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.

Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.

• The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).

For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery.

104).

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 74).

1 Check the card’s write-protect

tab.

 Recording is not possible on memory

cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

Terminals Battery

Lock

Label

2 Open the cover.

 Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

3 Insert the battery.

 While pressing the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow, insert the battery as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.

 If you insert the battery facing the wrong

way, it cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted.

4 Insert the memory card.

 Insert the memory card facing as shown

until it clicks into the locked position.

 Make sure the memory card is facing the

right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

5 Close the cover.

 Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as

you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position (

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• For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one

memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (=

104).

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

 Open the cover and press the battery

lock in the direction of the arrow.

 The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

 Push the memory card in until it clicks,

and then slowly release it.

 The memory card will pop up.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 35).

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the ON/OFF button.

 The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

2 Set the date and time.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

option.

 Press the <o> buttons to specify

the date and time.

 When finished, press the <m> button.

3 Set the home time zone.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose

your home time zone.

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4 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <m> button to complete the

setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed.

 Once the date and time have been set,

the [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed.

 To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF

button.

• Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be

displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.

• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then

choose [

] by pressing the <o> buttons.

Changing the Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

1 Access the camera menu.

 Press the <n> button.

2 Choose [Date/Time].

 Move the zoom lever to choose the [3]

tab.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose

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

3 Change the date and time.

 Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and

Time” (=

12) to adjust the settings.

 Press the <n> button to close the

menu.

• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in

date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.

• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a

charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately,

80), even if the camera is left off.

• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be

displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps in “Setting the Date and Time” (=

12) to set the date and time.

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Display Language

Change the display language as needed.

1 Enter Playback mode.

 Press the <1> button.

2 Access the setting screen.

 Press and hold the <m> button, and

then press the <n> button.

3 Set the display language.

 Press the <o><q><r> buttons to

choose a language, and then press the <m> button.

 Once the display language has been set,

the setting screen is no longer displayed.

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Trying the Camera Out

Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.

Shooting (Smart Auto)

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the ON/OFF button.

 The startup screen is displayed.

2 Enter [ ] mode.

 Press the <o> button repeatedly until

] is displayed.

[

 Aim the camera at the subject. The

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

 A scene icon is displayed in the upper

right of the screen.

 Frames displayed around any detected

subjects indicate that they are in focus.

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• You can also change the display language by pressing the <n> button

and choosing [Language

] on the [3] tab.

3 Compose the shot.

 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move

the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle).

4 Shoot.

Shooting Still Images

Focus.

 Press the shutter button lightly, halfway

down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

Shoot.

 Press the shutter button all the way

down.

 As the camera shoots, a shutter sound

is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.

 Keep the camera still until the shutter

sound ends.

 Your shot is only displayed until the

camera is ready to shoot again.

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

 Press the movie button. The camera

beeps once as recording begins, and

Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.

Elapsed Time

[

 Black bars displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

 Frames displayed around any detected

faces indicate that they are in focus.

 Once recording begins, take your finger

off the movie button.

Finish shooting.

 Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.

Viewing

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

1 Enter Playback mode.

 Press the <1> button.

 Your last shot is displayed.

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2 Browse through your images.

 To view the previous image, press the

<q> button. To view the next image, press the <r> button.

 Press and hold the <q><r> buttons to

browse through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time.

 Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To

play movies, go to step 3.

3 Play movies.

 Press the <m> button, press the

<o> buttons to choose [ then press the <m> button again.

 Playback now begins, and after the movie

is finished, [

] is displayed.

 To adjust the volume, press the <o>

buttons.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway.

], and

Erasing the Images

You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

1 Choose an image to erase.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

image.

2 Erase the image.

 Press the <o> button.  After [Erase?] is displayed, press the

<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the <m> button.

 The current image is now erased.

 To cancel erasure, press the <q><r>

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

• You can also erase all images at once (= 67).

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Accessing the Help Menu

Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows.

 Press the < > button to access the Help

menu.

 Press the < > button again to return to

the original display.

 In Shooting mode, a description of

the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene.

 In Playback mode, press the <o>

buttons and choose an item. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera.

 Choose an item and press the <r>

button. An explanation of the item is displayed. To continue reading the explanation, press the <o> buttons to scroll up or down the screen. Press the <q> button to return to the left hand screen.

Using the Software

The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.

Software

After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer.

CameraWindow

 Import images and change camera settings

ImageBrowser EX

 Manage images: view, search, and organize  Print and edit images

• Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and

access fees must be paid separately.

Software Guide

Refer to this guide when using the software. The guide can be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).

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• The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [ ], and in

those modes it will display the same as when in Playback mode.

System Requirements

The software can be used on the following computers.

Operating System

Computer

Processor

RAM

Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

*1 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the

Apple website.

*2 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET

Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.

Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection Still images

1.6 GHz or higher Movies Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Still images Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more Windows 8 (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Movies 1 GB or more

440 MB or more*

Windows Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8*

Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: Core 2 Duo or higher Mac OS X 10.6: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher

Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: 2 GB or more Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more

550 MB or more*

Installing the Software

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.

What you will need:

 Computer  USB cable (camera end: Mini-B)

1 Download the software.

 With a computer connected to the Internet,

access http://www.canon.com/icpd/.

 Access the site for your country or region.  Download the software.

2 Begin the installation.

 Open the downloaded file.  Click [Easy Installation] and follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

3 When a message is displayed

prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer.

 With the camera turned off, open the

). With the smaller plug of the

cover ( USB cable in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal (

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• Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including

supported OS versions.

 Insert the larger plug of the USB cable

in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.

4 Install the files.

 Turn the camera on, and follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

 The software will connect to the Internet

to update to the latest version and download new functions. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection.

 Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen

after installation.

 Turn the camera off and disconnect the

cable.

• Using the software, you can update to the latest version, and download new

functions via the Internet (some software excluded).

• The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed,

so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.

• Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera

model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update to its latest version of the software.

Saving Images to a Computer

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some software excluded).

1 Connect the camera to the

computer.

 Follow step 3 in “Installing the Software”

18) to connect the camera to a

(= computer.

2 Turn the camera on to access

CameraWindow.

 Press the <1> button to turn the camera

on.

 On a Macintosh computer,

CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer.

 For Windows, follow the steps introduced

below.

 In the screen that displays, click the [ ]

link to modify the program.

 Choose [Downloads Images From Canon

Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK].

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 Double click [ ].

CameraWindow

3 Save the images to the

computer.

 Click [Import Images from Camera], and

then click [Import Untransferred Images].

 Images are now saved to the Pictures

folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.

 After images are saved, close

CameraWindow, press the <1> button to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.

 For instructions on viewing images on

a computer, refer to the Software Guide

17).

• In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the

taskbar.

• To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images

From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow].

• On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click

the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).

• Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your

camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply.

- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until

camera images are accessible.

- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.

- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.

- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information,

depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file sizes.

- Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as

movie editing.

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Included Accessories

Battery Pack

Wrist Strap

WS-800

USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*

Memory Card Card Reader

Power

Flash Unit Canon-brand PictBridge-

AC Adapter Kit

ACK-DC90

High-Power Flash

HF-DC2*

*1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.

NB-11L*

Cable

AV Cable AVC-DC400

Battery Charger

CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*

Windows/Macintosh

Compute

Video System

Compatible Printers

TV/

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. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.

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On/Off ........................................23

Shutter Button .......................... 24

Shooting Display Options .......24

FUNC. Menu ..............................25

MENU Menu ..............................26

Indicator Display ......................27

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On/Off

Shooting Mode

 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

camera on and prepare for shooting.

 To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF

button again.

Playback Mode

 Press the <1> button to turn the camera

on and view your shots.

 To turn the camera off, press the <1>

button again.

• To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway (=

• The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in

Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the <1> button.

24).

Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.

Power Saving in Shooting Mode

The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (= 24).

Power Saving in Playback Mode

The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity.

• You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if

you prefer (=

• Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer

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Shutter Button

To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.

1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to

focus.)

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.

2 Press all the way down. (From

the halfway position, press fully to shoot.)

 The camera shoots, as a shutter sound

is played.

 Keep the camera still until the shutter

sound ends.

• Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the

shutter button halfway.

• Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time

required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends.

Shooting Display Options

Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 97).

Information is displayed No information is

• Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function

when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images.

• For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” (=

displayed

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FUNC. Menu

Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 100) or playback mode (= 102).

1 Access the FUNC. menu.

 Press the <m> button.

2 Choose a menu item.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose a

menu item, and then press the <m> or <r> button.

 In some menu items, functions can be

specified simply by pressing the <m>

Options

Menu Items

or <r> button, or another screen is displayed for configuring the function.

3 Choose an option.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose

an option.

 Options labeled with a [ ] icon can be

configured by pressing the <n> button.

 To return to the menu items, press the

<q> button.

4 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <m> button.

 The screen before you pressed the

<m> button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured.

• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (=

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MENU Menu

Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 101 – 102).

1 Access the menu.

 Press the <n> button.

2 Choose a tab.

 Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.  After you have pressed the <o>

buttons to choose a tab initially, you can switch between tabs by pressing the <q><r> buttons.

3 Choose a setting.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose a

setting.

 To choose settings with options not

shown, first press the <m> or <r> button to switch screens, and then press the <o> buttons to select the setting.

 To return to the previous screen, press

the <n> button.

4 Choose an option.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

option.

5 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <n> button to return to the

screen displayed before you pressed the <n> button in step 1.

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• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (=

78).

Indicator Display

The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.

Color

Green

Indicator

Status

Connected to a computer (=

Blinking

• When the indicator blinks green, never do any of the following

things, as they may corrupt images, or damage the camera or memory card.

- Turn the camera off

- Shake or jolt the camera

- Open the memory card/battery cover

23, 35, 57, 76)

Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=

Camera Status

19), or display off

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Smart Auto Mode

Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting

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Shooting (Smart Auto) .............29

Common, Convenient

Features ...................................32

Image Customization

Features ...................................36

Helpful Shooting Features ......37

Customizing Camera

Operation .................................38

Still Images Movies

Shooting (Smart Auto)

For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the ON/OFF button.

 The startup screen is displayed.

2 Enter [ ] mode.

 Press the <o> button repeatedly until

] is displayed.

[

 Aim the camera at the subject. The

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

Zoom Bar

 A scene icon is displayed in the upper

right of the screen (=

 Frames displayed around any detected

subjects indicate that they are in focus.

3 Compose the shot.

 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move

the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.)

31).

4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images

Focus.

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

 Several AF frames are displayed when

multiple areas are in focus.

Shoot.

 Press the shutter button all the way

down.

 As the camera shoots, a shutter sound

is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.

 Keep the camera still until the shutter

sound ends.

 Your shot is only displayed until the

camera is ready to shoot again.

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Elapsed Time

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

 Press the movie button. The camera

beeps once as recording begins, and [●Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.

 Black bars displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

 Frames displayed around any detected

faces indicate that they are in focus.

 Once recording begins, take your finger

off the movie button.

Resize the subject and

recompose the shot as needed.

 To resize the subject, repeat the

operations in step 3 (= However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded, and movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy.

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 When you recompose shots, the

focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted.

Finish shooting.

 Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.

 Recording will stop automatically when

the memory card becomes full.

Still Images/Movies

• If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the

camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the <n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].

Still Images

• A flashing [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred

by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

• If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the

subject. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (=

• The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when

you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” (=

• To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be

activated when shooting in low-light conditions.

• A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates

that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again.

• You can change how long images are displayed after shots (= 59).

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