Canon A310 User Guide

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

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z Please read the Read This First section (p. 5).
z Please also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide.

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Canon Digital Camera Softw are
Starter Guide Disk

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

This Guide

Canon Digital Camera Software
Starter Guide Disk

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing

Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally
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.

Exposure Compensation –

Light Metering
System

White Balance
Photo Effect –
ISO Speed –
AF Frame –
Digital Zoom
AF-assist Beam

* : Default settings O : Available UUUU : Available only for the first image – : Not available

The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except
for Shooting mode, [Date/Time] and [Language] (pág. 62).

(1)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W].
(2)The white balance is set to [AUTO].
(3)The camera will automatically select the setting.

Evaluative Metering –
Center-Weighted Averaging
Spot Metering –

(1)

: Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.

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Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the
camera body may become warm. Please be aware
of this and take care when operating the camera
for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high­precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less
than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire
or appear as red or black dots.
This has no effect on the recorded image and does
not constitute a malfunction.

Language Setting

Please see page 21 to change the language
setting.
Please read through the Read This First section
(p. 5) before using your camera.

Disclaimer

z While every effort has been made to ensure

that the information contained in this guide is
accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon
reserves the right to change the specifications
of the hardware and software described
herein at any time without prior notice.

z No part of this guide may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the prior written
permission of Canon.

z Canon makes no warranties for damages

resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation or malfunction of the
camera, the software, the CompactFlash

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cards (CF cards), personal computers,
peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF
cards.

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Trademark Acknowledgments

• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon,
Inc.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation.

• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.

• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and
QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc, registered in the United States and other
countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above
may be registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies.

Copyright © 2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
As in the example below, the shooting mode
should be set to , , or .

Using the Flash

Shooting Mode

This mark denotes issues that may affect
the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating
procedures.

Table of Contents

: Functions and operations tables. These
pages are shaded on the right edges to make them
easy to find.

Read this First 5

Please Read ...........................................................5

Safety Precautions .................................................6

Preventing Malfunctions ....................................... 11

Components Guide 12
Preparing the Camera 15

Installing the Battery and CF Card .......................15

Formatting a CF Card...........................................18

Setting the Date/Time...........................................20

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

Basic Functions 23

Turning the Power On/Off.....................................23

Switching between Shooting/Playback ................. 25

Using the LCD Monitor .........................................26

Shooting – The Basics 31

Auto Mode ............................................................31

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting............34

Selecting a Shooting Mode...................................35

Changing the Resolution and Compression.........36

Using the Flash .................................................38

Macro/ Infinity Modes ...................................40

Self-timer ......................................................... 41

Continuous Mode.............................................41

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .........42

Movie Mode ...................................................45

Playback – The Basics 47

Displaying Images Individually

Magnifying Images...........................................47

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Jumping between Images ....................................49

Viewing/Editing Movies ........................................ 49

(Single Image Playback) ........47

... 48

Erasing 53

Erasing Single Images ......................................... 53

Erasing All Images ...............................................53

Shooting – Advanced Functions 54

Selecting Menus and Settings.............................. 54

Menu Settings and Default Settings ..................... 57

Resetting the Settings to Default.......................... 62

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus...... 63

Switching between Focus Settings....................... 64

Switching between Light Metering Modes............ 65

Adjusting the Exposure ........................................ 65

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)..................... 66

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Table of Contents

Changing the ISO Speed......................................69

Changing the Photo Effect....................................70

Playback – Advanced Functions 72

Rotating Images in the Display.............................72

Attaching Sound Memos to Images......................73

Auto Play ..............................................................74

Protecting Images.................................................75

Various Functions 76

About Printing ....................................................... 76

DPOF Print Settings ............................................. 78

Image Transmission Settings

Downloading Images to a Computer ....................83

Downloading Directly from a CF card...................91

Resetting the File Number.................................... 92

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Registering My Camera Settings.......................... 94

(DPOF Transfer Order)...........82

...... 93

List of Messages 98
Troubleshooting 100
Appendix 105

Replacing the Date Battery................................. 105

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ............. 106

Camera Care and Maintenance .........................110

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Specifications 111

Battery Performance .......................................... 114

CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images)............114

Photo Tips and Information 117
Index 119

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...... 128

Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images
to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash
image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a
manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
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

For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon European Warranty System (EWS)
Booklet supplied with your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty
System (EWS) Booklet.

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cards, that results in the failure of an

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Read This First

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct

operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.

z In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold

battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.

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Read This First

WARNINGS

z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage

your eyesight.

z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light

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

z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or

batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck
could result in asphyxiation.

z Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek

medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described

in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections,

alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it

has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a

result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to
consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

z

result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Failure to do so may

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Read This First

z Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result

in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other

liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior

comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water
or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the
camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may
result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.

z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to

clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects

on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy

environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated
with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions

may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical

shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the
flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires
or electrical shocks.

Use only the recommended power accessories.

z

this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

Use of power sources not expressly recommended for

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Read This First

z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither

should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of
corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due

to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, skin,
or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery.

z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It

could lead to leakage and injury.

z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead

to overheating, burns and other injuries.

Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct

z

contact with other objects.

may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for

this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.

z If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger

recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat

or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.

z Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet

after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous

use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

z The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for

exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire

and other hazards.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers

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Read This First

CAUTIONS

z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high

temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat

may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when
using the battery charger to charge the batteries or power the camera.

z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire,

electrical shock or other damage.

z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to

injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be

damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up

could damage the flash.

z Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the

specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region.

z Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the

plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
z If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take

care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning
sensation.

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Read This First

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from
the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected)
from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery
charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries
installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera.

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Components Guide

Shutter Button (p. 31)
Shooting Mode Switch (p. 35)
Viewfinder Window (p. 32)
Microphone (p. 73)
AF-assist Beam (p. 33)
Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 39)
Self-timer Lamp (p. 41)
Flash (p. 38)
Terminal Cover (p. 86)

DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 86)
DC IN Terminal (p. 109)

Lens
Lens Cover (p. 23)

* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.

• Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

• Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

• CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable
DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10)

• Bubble Jet Printers:

- Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

- PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

• PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct
print compatible printer information.

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Components Guide

Date Battery Holder (p. 105)
Viewfinder (p. 32)
Strap Mount*

CF Card Slot/
Battery Cover (p. 15)
Speaker
Tripod Socket
LCD Monitor (p. 26)

* Be careful when carrying the camera by the strap. Don't swing the camera on the strap, and keep the

strap and camera body clear of obstacles.

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Components Guide

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FUNC. (Function) (p. 54)/

(Single Image Erase)

Button (p. 53)

DISP. (Display) Button (p. 26)
MENU Button (p. 55)

Omni Selector (p. 38, 40, 41, 65)
(Light Metering)/ , (Flash)/ , (Continuous)
(Self-timer)/ , (Macro)/ (Infinity)/
Zoom Button (p. 31)

Shooting:

(

Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) (p. 31)

Playback: (Reduce)/ (Magnify) (p. 47)

(Power/Playback) Button (p. 23)

(Print/Share) Button

The following operations are accessible through one easy
press of the button.

- Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide).

- Downloading images (Windows only): See page 83 of this guide
and the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk
(separate from this guide).

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer

SET Button

connection.
Blue: Ready to Print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring

The indicators light or blink when you open the lens cover or whenever you press the shutter button.

Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot or ready to communicate

with your computer.

Blinking Green: Starting-up, recording to the CF

card, reading the CF card, erasing data on
the CF card, or transmitting data to your
computer.

Orange: Ready to shoot (using the flash).

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake

warning) or charging the flash (with LCD
monitor On).

Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode or Infinity mode
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you

can press the shutter button, try using focus
lock (p. 63))

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Preparing the Camera

Installing the Battery and CF Card

Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries
(included with the camera) or two (2) AA-size
NiMH batteries (sold separately) and insert
the CF card.

1

Close the lens cover and check that
the camera power is off.

2

Slide the CF card slot/battery cover
and open it.

3

Press the battery cover lock towards
the arrow to open the cover.

Battery Cover Lock

Battery Cover

4

Insert the batteries as shown and
close the battery cover.

(-) Negative end

5

Insert the CF card as shown and
close the CF card slot/battery
cover.

z Slide the CF card firmly to the end (to release

the CF card, hold onto it and remove.).

(+) Positive end

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Preparing the Camera

z When the indicator next to the viewfinder

blinks green, the camera is writing,
reading, erasing, or transmitting an image
to or from the CF card. Do not perform the
following operations as recorded images
may be damaged as a result.

• Turn the camera off

• Open the CF card slot/battery cover

• Shake the camera

z You are recommended to use CF cards

that have been formatted in your camera
(p. 18). The card supplied with the
camera may be used without further
formatting.

z We recommend that you use the

separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 to
power the camera during long usage
sessions (p. 109).

z The separately sold battery charger kit

lets you use rechargeable NiMH
batteries to power the camera (p. 106).

z See Battery Performance (p. 114).

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z For information about the Battery and

Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable
NiMH batteries, see the System Map
(separate from this guide).

z See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 114).

Proper Battery Handling

z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH

batteries (sold separately) only. For information
on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH
batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold
Separately) (p. 106).

z Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as

these battery types may overheat in the camera.

z Since the performance of alkaline batteries

may differ according to brand, the operating
time of the batteries you purchase may not be
as long as the batteries that came with the
camera.

Preparing the Camera

z Camera operating time may shorten at low

temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries
may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are
using the camera in cold areas or for a long time,
we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH
Battery Kit NB4-200 (a 4-battery Kit).

z While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-

cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable
and their use is not recommended.

z Never mix unused and partially used

batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully
recharged) batteries at the same time.

z Be careful to load the batteries with their

positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right
direction.

z Never mix batteries of different types or from

different manufacturers. Both batteries
should be identical.

z Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery

terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin
or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction
in the number of recordable images or reduced
usage time.
Battery performance deteriorates at low

z

temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries).

If you are using the camera in cold areas and
batteries are running down faster than they
should, you may be able to restore performance
by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm
them up prior to use. But be careful that you don't
put the batteries into a pocket together with a
metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these
objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.

z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long

time, remove the batteries from the camera and
store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak
and damage the camera if left installed during
prolonged periods of non-use.

WARNINGS

Never use damaged batteries or batteries
whose outer seal is completely or partially
missing or peeled off, as there is risk that
such batteries may leak, overheat, or
burst. Always check the seals on store­bought batteries before loading them, as
some batteries may come with defective
seals. Do not use batteries with defective
seals.

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Preparing the Camera

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal
(electrical insulation sheath) peeled
off.

The positive electrode (plus
terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly
formed (protruding from the metal
base), but the seal does not
extend up over the edge of the
metal base.

Battery Status Indications

The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to
let you know when batteries are low or depleted.

Batteries are beginning to run low.
Replace (or recharge) batteries
promptly. If the LCD monitor is off,
this icon will appear when you press

Change the
batteries

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any of the following buttons: the
omni selector,

FUNC.

Batteries are fully depleted and the
camera can no longer operate.
Replace the batteries immediately.

button.

DISP.

button and

Formatting a CF Card

You should always format a CF card when
you wish to use a new one, or when you wish
to delete not only the images in the CF card
but also other data.

Formatting a CF card will permanently
erase all data already on it, including all of
its protected images. Check the contents
before formatting cards that were
previously used.

1

Turn the power on (p. 23).

2

Press the MENU
button and select
[ (Set up)] using

or .

3

Select (Format)
using or and
press the SET
button.

4

Select [OK] using

or and press

the SET button.

z To cancel formatting

instead, select [Cancel]
and press the SET button.

z The capacity of the CF card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated capacity
of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of
the CF card or camera.

5

Press the MENU button.

z If the camera is not operating correctly,

the CF card may be corrupted.
Formatting the card may solve the
problem.

Preparing the Camera

z

If you are using a CF card from another
manufacturer and the card is not
functioning correctly, you may be able to
correct the problem by formatting the
card.

z CF cards formatted with another

camera, a computer or peripheral device
may not operate correctly. Format these
cards with this camera. If formatting in
the camera doesn't work properly, turn
the camera off and re-insert the CF card.
Then turn the camera back on and
format again.

About CF Cards

z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices.

Do not bend them, apply force to them, or
subject them to shocks or vibration.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.
z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature

extremes will cause condensation to form in the
card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid
condensation, place the CF card in a sealed
plastic bag before moving it into a different
temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to
the new temperature. If condensation forms on

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Preparing the Camera

the CF card, store it at room temperature until
the water droplets have evaporated naturally.

z When storing the CF card, use the CF card case.
z Do not use or store CF cards in the following

types of location.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high
temperatures

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Setting the Date/Time

The Date/Time menu will be displayed when
camera power is turned on for the first time or
at low date battery power. Perform
operations from Step 4 (Replace the date
battery when power from the current one is
exhausted (p. 105)).

1

Turn the power on (p. 23).

2

Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using or

.

3

Select (Date/
Time) using or

and then press

the SET button.

Preparing the Camera

4

Set the date and
time.

z Use or to change

the value of the
highlighted field.

z Press or to set the date and time.
z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

5

Press the SET button.

6

Press the MENU button.

z

Setting the date and time settings does not
cause the date/time stamp to appear on
images. For printing images with the date
on them, refer to page 80, the Direct Print

User Guide or
Software Starter Guide Disk.

z For important information, see

Replacing the Date Battery (p. 105).

Canon Digital Camera

Setting the Language

Sets the display language for LCD monitor
menus and messages.

1

Turn on the camera (p. 23).

2

Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using or

.

3

Select (Language)

or

using

and
press the SET
button.

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Preparing the Camera

4

Select a language
using , , or
and press the SET
button.

z The setting menu will

reappear without
changing the language setting if you press
the MENU button instead of the SET button.

5

Press the MENU button.

Shortcut Operation

The Language menu can also be displayed
in Playback mode by holding down the
SET button and pressing the MENU
button. (This function cannot be used while
a movie clip is played back, or when a
separately sold printer is connected to the
camera.)

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Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off

Shooting Mode

1

Open the lens cover.

z If you further slide it towards "open", the

camera will power up. The indicator next to
the viewfinder starts blinking green.

z Close the lens cover again to turn the power

off.

Open

Close

Playback Mode

1

Press the button until the
image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

z The indicator next to the viewfinder blinks

green and the camera powers into Playback
mode.

z Press the button again to turn the

power off.

- You can print recorded images if you connect
the camera to a separately sold printer (see
Direct Print User Guide).

You will hear a start-up sound and see

z

the start-up image when the power is
turned on. (To change the start-up sound
and image, see Customizing the Camera
(My Camera Settings) p.61, p.93)

z

The start-up image does not appear when
the LCD monitor is off.

Turning on the camera without the start­up sound and image

Press and hold the SET button, then turn
on the power.

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Basic Functions

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving
function. Depending on the power saving setting,
the camera may power down or the LCD monitor
may go off automatically.

zAuto Power Down

[On]

Shooting mode:

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the
last time a camera control is accessed.

Playback mode:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last time a control is accessed on the camera.

Printer Connection mode:

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last time a control is accessed on the camera or
something is printed on the printer.

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates

Press the button again.

[Off]

The power saving function does not activate.

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zDisplay Off

The LCD monitor automatically shuts off
approximately 1 minute* after the last time a
camera control is accessed.
* This time can be changed (p. 60).

When the Display Off Function Activates

The LCD monitor display turns back on if the
shutter button is pressed halfway or when the
lens cover is slid open.

z The power saving function is disabled

during Auto Play or during a computer
connection (p. 74, 84).

z You can turn off the power saving

function in the Set up menu (p. 60).

Switching between Shooting/
Playback

You can quickly switch between the Shooting
and Playback modes. This is convenient
when you wish to shoot again after checking
or erasing an image immediately after it is
shot.

When shooting mode

1

Press the button.

z The camera switches to Playback mode.
z

Press the button again or press the
shutter button halfway to return to the
Shooting mode.

When playback mode

1

Open the lens cover.

z The camera switches to Shooting mode.

Basic Functions

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Basic Functions

Using the LCD Monitor

Use the LCD monitor to shoot and review images, for menu operations and playing back
images.
Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode.

Shooting Mode

DISP. Button

Standard

(No Information)

Detailed

(Information View)

AF Frame

Spot AE
Point Frame

DISP. Button

No Display

DISP. Button

The AF frame changes according to its On/Off setting. (LCD monitor On)

AiAF set to [On] (p. 64) AiAF set to [Off] (p. 64)

z Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) z Green: Focusing complete
z Does not appear: Focusing difficulty z Yellow: Focusing difficulty

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Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time/
Elapsed time (Shooting mode) (sec.)

Basic Functions

Shooting Mode

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

ISO Speed

Photo Effect

Compression

Resolution

Flash

Macro/Infinity

Shooting Method

Light Metering Mode

Movie Recording Mode

Digital Zoom Setting

Camera Shake Warning

Low Battery

ISO50ISO

(Red)

zWhen a Shooting mode setting is changed, the

p .35

p. 65

p. 66

ISO

ISO

100

200

400

p. 69

p. 70

p. 36

p. 36

p. 38

p. 40

p. 41

settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6
seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to
Standard or No display. (The Shooting mode
settings may not appear depending on the
camera setting.) You can set the flash,
Continuous mode, self-timer, Macro/Infinity
modes and light metering settings while this
information appears on the LCD monitor.

z and the icons in the above appear

even when the information view is turned off.

z

In addition to the above icons, the AF frame, spot
light metering frame, shots remaining or remaining
movie time appear as shown on the left.

p. 65

p. 45

p. 31

p. 29

p. 18

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Basic Functions

Playback Mode

Compression

Resolution

WAVE format sound memo

Movie

Protection status

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DISP. Button

No Display

Standard

Shooting
Date/Time

Image Number and Total
(Display Image/Total)

DISP. Button

File Number

DISP. Button

Detailed*

Histogram

Movie Length

* Detailed Display is not available

in index playback (9 images).