Canon A3100ISBLUE User Manual

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• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

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

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Checking the Package Contents

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

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

Using the PDF Manuals

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

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

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

• Personal Printing Guide

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

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Battery Pack NB-8L (with

Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Warranty

Battery Charger

Wrist Strap WS-800

Card

CB-2LA/2LAE

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

Read This First

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Test Shots and Disclaimer

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

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

LCD Monitor

• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision

manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.

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

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

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot

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

Just take pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 57

Take good people shots

Portraits

(p. 54)

Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 78

Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 62, 63

Insert the date and time into my shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . 67

Add effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid) . . . . . . . . . . 57

Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . 68

Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

At night

(p. 54)

Kids and pets

(p. 54)

Take good landscapes

Landscape

(p. 54)

Shoot various other scenes

Indoors

(p. 55)

Low light

(p. 56)

At the beach

(p. 56)

Foliage

(p. 56)

Against snow

Fireworks

(p. 56)

What Do You Want to Do?

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View

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

Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 93

Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 101

Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Shoot/View Movies

Shoot movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 88

Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Save

Save images to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other

Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 120

Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Table of Contents

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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents ...... 2

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

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

Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8

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

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

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

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) ............................ 16

Inserting the Battery and Memory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shooting in Easy Mode................... 29

Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode ... 30

Shooting Movies ............................. 31

Viewing Movies ............................... 33

Transferring Images to

a Computer for Viewing .................. 34

Accessories .................................... 38

Separately Sold Accessories.......... 39

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

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

Indicator .......................................... 43

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

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down)......................... 45

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 46

MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47

Changing the Sound Settings .........48

Changing the Screen Brightness ....49

Returning the Camera to Default

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

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ....................................... 51

Clock Functions............................... 52

Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly Used

Functions ...................... 53

Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 54

Shooting in Special Scenes ............55

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 58

Zooming in Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom).................................. 59

Inserting the Date and Time ............61

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 62

Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 63

Choosing Settings

Yourself ......................... 65

Shooting in Program AE .................. 66

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ..............66

Turning the Flash On ...................... 67

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 67

Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity) ........................................... 68

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size)........................68

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality)................................69

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 71

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 72

Changing the Tone of an Image

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(My Colors) ..................................... 73

Continuous Shooting ...................... 74

Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ....................................... 74

Customizing the Self-Timer ............ 75

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 76

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock ............................... 76

Getting More Out of Your

Camera .......................... 77

Changing the AF Frame Mode ....... 78

Magnifying the Focal Point ............. 79

Choosing the Person to Focus

On (Face Select)............................. 80

Shooting with the AF Lock.............. 81

Changing the Metering Mode ......... 81

Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 82

Shooting with the FE Lock.............. 82

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 83

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 83

Shooting Long Exposures............... 84

Using Various Functions

for Shooting Movies..... 85

Changing the Image Quality ........... 86

AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 87

Other Shooting Functions ............... 87

Playback Functions......................... 88

Editing............................................. 89

Using Various

Playback and Editing

Functions ...................... 91

Quickly Searching Images .............. 92

Searching for Images Using

the Jump Display ............................ 93

Viewing Slideshows ........................ 94

Checking the Focus ........................ 95

Magnifying Images.......................... 96

Changing Image Transitions ........... 96

Table of Contents

Viewing Images on a TV ................. 97

Protecting Images ...........................98

Erasing All Images ........................ 101

Tagging Images as Favorites........ 103

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ............................... 104

Rotating Images ............................ 105

Resizing Images............................ 106

Trimming ....................................... 107

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ...... 108

Printing........................ 109

Printing Images ............................. 110

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) .......................................... 112

Printing Images with DPOF

Settings ......................................... 114

Customizing Camera

Settings ....................... 115

Changing Camera Settings ........... 116

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ......................................... 121

Changing Playback Function

Settings ......................................... 124

Useful Information...... 125

Using Household Power................ 126

Troubleshooting ............................ 127

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen ................................ 130

Information Displayed on

the Screen ..................................... 132

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode .............................. 134

Menus ...........................................136

Specifications ................................ 140

Handling Precautions .................... 143

Index ............................................. 144

Conventions Used in This Guide

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

dial.

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

brackets).

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

following icons.

(Up button)

(FUNC./SET button)

(Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button)

• : 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.

• Functions that differ depending on the camera model are indicated with

the following icons:

: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3100 IS only : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A3000 IS only

Explanations without these icons apply to both models.

• PowerShot A3100 IS screenshots and illustrations are used for the

explanations in this guide.

Safety Precautions

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

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

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries

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

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Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning

Caution

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

• 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. Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless

expressly indicated to do so in this guide.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop operating the camera 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 allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

The above could result in fire or electrical shock. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

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Battery and Battery Charger

• Use only recommended batteries.

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

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

liquids.

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

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.

The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

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

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

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

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

terminals or plug.

The above could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

• 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 damage the camera or lead to injury.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

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

- Humid or dusty areas.

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

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• 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.

Caution

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or 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 camera 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.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging 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.

• 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 batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

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

• 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 accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your

wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.

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

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

Strap

Charging the Battery

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

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the S marks on the battery and

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

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LA: Flip out the plug and plug

the charger into a power outlet .

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

CB-2LA

CB-2LAE

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

X The charge lamp lights orange and charging

starts.

X The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power

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

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

Charging the Battery

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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of Shots 240 230

Playback Time (Hours) 6

• 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.

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

Display Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

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

Using the battery and charger effectively

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

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

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

• How to store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

• The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the

end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold

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Separately)

• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

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

• SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)*

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate

properly depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

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

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

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover and open it .

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into

place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Terminals

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.

Label

Close the cover.

● Close the cover and press downward as

you slide it until it clicks into place .

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

● Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock in

the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Number of Shots 1231 5042

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Number of Shots 1471 6026

• 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.

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

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

Number of shots that can be taken

Setting the Date and Time

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● Press the op buttons to set a value.

Complete the setting.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set, the

Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off 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).

Setting the Date and Time

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● Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Date/

Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

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

setting.

Date/Time battery

• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows

the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold

separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear

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

● Pressing the n button will close the

menu.

Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button, then press

the n button.

Set the display language.

● 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.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Format],

then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

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

press the m button.

X A confirmation screen will appear.

● Press the op buttons to choose [OK] and

press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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X When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

● 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.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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

Press halfway (lightly to focus).

● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (all the way to shoot).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

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

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode dial to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

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

X The icon for the determined scene will

appear in the upper right of the screen.

X The camera will focus on detected faces

and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

Zoom bar

● Pressing the zoom button toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller (the zoom bar will appear).

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice

and AF frames will appear where the camera focuses. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

AF Frame

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

● Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.

Background

Subject

People – *

Bright

Including Blue

Skies

Backlit Backlit

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Tripod

Landscapes *

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background Color

* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 66).

What if...

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

toward a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 78).

• What if a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

• What if the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. 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. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13.1 ft.). Press the zoom button toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.).

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

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Press the zoom button toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 3 cm (1.2 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. Press the zoom button toward

and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 30 cm (12 in.) or more away from the end of the lens.

• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas.

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Pressing the q button will cycle through the

images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through the

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

● The images change more quickly if you

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

X The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons to display an image to

erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the p button.

X [Erase?] appears on the screen.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase],

then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

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

Enter 9 mode.

● Set the mode dial to 9.

Shoot.

● Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 24 – 25 to shoot

(no sound will play).

● Turning Off the Flash

Press the r button.

X The flash turns off and ! appears. X Pressing r again displays on the

screen, and the flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

Viewing or Erasing in Easy Mode

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In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry.

● Viewing Single Images

Choose an image.

● Press the 1 button, then press the qr

buttons to switch images.

● Viewing Slideshows

Start the slideshow.

X 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.

● Erasing Images

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the 1 button, then press the qr

buttons to display the images you want to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the p button, then press the qr

buttons to choose [Erase] and press the m button.

X The chosen image will be erased.

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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.

Enter E mode.

● Set the mode dial to E.

Shooting Time

Compose the shot.

● Pressing the zoom button toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Pressing the button toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice

and the indicator will light green.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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Elapsed Time

Microphone

X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the

elapsed time will appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

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

● Do not touch the microphone while shooting.

● Do not press any buttons other than the

shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

Stop shooting.

● Press the shutter button fully again.

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

memory card fills.

Magnifying the subject while shooting

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

Estimated Shooting Times

Memory Card

Shooting Time 32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.

• Shooting times are based on default settings.

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

recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

• 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

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

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

Choose a movie.

● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie,

then press the m button.

X The movie control panel will appear.

Play the movie.

● Press the qr buttons to choose (Play),

then press the m button.

X The movie will play.

● Press the m button again to pause the

movie or resume playback.

● Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.

X After the movie finishes, appears.

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Viewing

You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

● System Requirements

Windows

Computer model

CPU Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher

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. 500MB) must be

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

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6)

Computer model

CPU PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

Windows 7 Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.

Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more

ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more* PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.

Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5: 512 MB or more Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more

USB

ImageBrowser: 300 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 CD-ROM drive.

● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

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

Begin installation.

● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the

on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

● If the [User Account Control] window

appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

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

Remove the CD-ROM.

● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop

screen appears.

Macintosh

Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

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

Begin installation.

● Double-click the on the CD.

● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed with the installation.

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Connect the camera to the

computer.

● Turn off the camera.

● Open the cover, and insert the small end of

the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.

● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

Windows

● Click [Downloads Images From Canon

Camera using Canon CameraWindow].

X CameraWindow will appear.

● 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.

● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the

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

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.

• Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon

CameraWindow], then click [OK].

• Double click .

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● Transfer and View Images

● 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.

● When [Image import complete.] appears,

click [OK], then click [X] to close CameraWindow.

● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.

● For details on how to view images using a

computer, refer to the Software Guide.

You can transfer images without installing 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.

• Movies will not transfer correctly.

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

position.

• 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.

Accessories

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Supplied with Camera

Wrist Strap WS-800

AV Cable AVC-DC400*

Battery Pack NB-8L

(with Terminal Cover)*

Battery Charger

CB-2LA/2LAE*

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU*

Memory Card Card Reader

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers

Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series)

See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

* Also available for purchase separately.

Windows/Macintosh

Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series)

TV/Video

Separately Sold Accessories

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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.

Power Supplies

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60

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 battery inside the camera.

Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE

An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-8L.

Battery Pack NB-8L

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

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 devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because they will cause malfunctions.

Flash

High-Power Flash HF-DC1

This attachable supplementary flash can illuminate subjects that are too distant for the light from the built-in flash to reach.

Separately Sold Accessories

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Printers

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers

By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand

SELPHY series

PIXMA series

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.

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

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Learning More

This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

Components Guide

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Lamp (pp. 26, 62, 63, 121) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.

P Mode

Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p. 66).

Auto Mode

You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p. 24).

Easy Mode

You can shoot just by pressing the shutter button (p. 29).

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

Speaker Flash (pp. 58, 67) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13)

Movie Mode

For shooting movies (pp. 31, 85).

Scene Mode

You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 54) or add effects and shoot (p. 57).

Indicator

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Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 132) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 96) /

g (Index) (p. 92) 0 (Face Selector) Button (pp. 80, 95) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 95)

A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 97, 110) Indicator (p. 43)

1 (Playback) Button (p. 27) n Button (p. 47) e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 68) / q Button b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 66) / d (Jump) (p. 93) / o Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

(p. 46)

h (Flash) (pp. 58, 67) / r Button Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 62, 74, 75) / a (Single Image Erase) (p. 28) / p Button

Indicator

The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.

Color Status Operation Status

Green

When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. 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.

Lights Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 120)

Blinks Recording/reading/transmitting image data

Screen Display

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● Switching the Display

You can change the screen display pressing the l button. Refer to p. 132 for details on information that appears on the screen.

Shooting

Information Display No Information Display

Playback

No Information

Display

You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, “Simple Information” will not display. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the n button to choose the 4 tab, then setting [Review Info].

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”, overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen.

Simple Information

Display

Detailed Information

Display

Focus Check

Display (p. 95)

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

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Histogram during Playback

The graph that appears in “Detailed

Information Display” (p. 44) 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.

Dark

High

Low

Bright

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.

Power Saving during Shooting

The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. 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. 23) turns on the screen and shooting can continue.

Power Saving during Playback

The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated.

• You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 119).

• You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 120).

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Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 134 – 135).

Choose a shooting mode.

● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting

mode.

Display the FUNC. menu.

● Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

● 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.

Choose an option.

Available Options

Menu Items

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● You can also choose settings by pressing

the l button on options that display

Complete the setting.

● 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 under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 136 – 137).

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

● Press the qr buttons, or press the zoom

button to choose a tab.

Choose a menu item.

● Press the op buttons to choose a menu

item.

● Some items require you to press the m

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

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Complete the setting.

● Press the n button.

X The normal screen will reappear.

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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

● Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Mute].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute],

then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

● Press the n button again to return to

the normal screen.

● Adjusting the Volume

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Volume].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Volume],

then press the m button.

Change the volume.

● Press the op buttons to choose an item,

then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.

● Press the n button twice to return to

the normal screen.

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The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.

● Using the Menu

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [LCD Brightness].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD

Brightness].

Change the brightness.

● Press the qr buttons to change the

brightness.

● Press the n button twice to return to

the normal screen.

● Using the l Button

● Press the l button for more than one

second.

X The screen increases to maximum

brightness regardless of the setting in the 3

• The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the

brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab.

• When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab,

you cannot change the brightness with the l button.

tab.

● Pressing the l button again for more

than one second will return the screen to the original brightness.

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Settings

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

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Reset All].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Reset

All], then press the m button.

Reset the settings.

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

press the m button.

X The camera will reset to the default settings.

Are there functions that cannot be reset?

• The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video

System] (p. 97).

• The saved data for custom white balance (p. 72).

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

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Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Format],

then press the m button.

Perform the low level format.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Low

Level Format], then press the qr buttons to display .

● Press the opqr buttons to choose [OK],

then press the m button.

X A confirmation screen will appear.

● Press the op buttons to choose [OK], then

press the m button.

X Low level formatting starts.

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About low level formatting

If the [Memory card error] message appears, or if the camera does not work correctly, performing a low level format may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before performing a low level format.

• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all

recorded data are erased.

• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].

When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

Clock Functions

You can check the current time.

● Press and hold the m button.

X The current time appears.

● 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.

● Press the m button 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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Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions

This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer.

• When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of

conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

• This chapter assumes A mode is set for “Turning the Flash Off” (p. 58)

to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 62). When shooting in a mode other than A mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 134 –

137).

• The section “Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 63) assumes that the mode

dial is set to K mode and the camera is in ".

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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Choose the Shooting mode.

● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting

mode.

Shoot.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

● Produces a soft effect when photographing

people.

JTake landscapes (Landscape)

● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a

real sense of depth.

F Take snapshots at night

(Night Snapshot)

● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city

nightscapes or people against night backgrounds.

● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take

pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.

CTake shots of kids and pets

(Kids&Pets)

● Lets you capture subjects that move around,

such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

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H Take indoor shots (Indoor)

● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.

In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 71) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

Shooting in Special Scenes

The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Enter K mode.

● Set the mode dial to K.

Choose the Shooting mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose ", then press the qr buttons to choose a Shooting mode.

● Press the m button.

Shoot.

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Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light)

● Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will

be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly dark scenes.

● A recording pixel setting of will display,

and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels.

w Take shots of people at the beach

(Beach)

● Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on

sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong.

OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)

● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as

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

P Take shots of people in snow

(Snow)

● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of

people against snowy backgrounds.

t Take shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

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In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123).

● Adding Effects and Shooting

Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid)

● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense

colors.

Take posterized shots (Poster Effect)

● Lets you take shots that look like an old

poster or illustration.

Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and , try taking some test shots first.

Modes for other scenes

In addition to the modes explained here, the following scene modes are also available.

• " Face Self-Timer (p. 63)

• ≈ Long Shutter (p. 84)

Turning the Flash Off

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You can shoot with the flash turned off.

Press the r button.

Choose !.

● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then

press the m button.

X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.

● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps

above to return the setting to .

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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(Digital Zoom)

You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 68) and the zoom factor used.

Press the zoom button toward i.

● Hold the button until zooming stops.

X The zoom will stop when the largest

possible zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom button.

Press it toward i again.

X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on

the subject.

What if the zoom factor appears in blue?

Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.

Turning off the digital zoom

To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.

The focal length when using the optical zoom is 35 – 140 mm, and the focal length when using the digital zoom is 35 – 560 mm (35mm film equivalent).

Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

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● Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of

1.5x or 2.0x 1.4x or 2.3x. 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. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 68) and digital tele-converter settings used.

Choose [Digital Zoom].

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Digital

Zoom].

Accept the setting.

● Press the qr buttons to choose a

magnification.

● Pressing the n button will restore the

shooting screen.

X The view will be enlarged and the zoom

factor will appear on the screen.

● To return to standard digital zoom, choose

[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.

What if the zoom factor appears in blue?

• Using [1.5x] [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of

or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

• Using [2.0x] [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of ,

blue).

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

52.5 – 210 mm and 70 – 280 mm (35mm film equivalent).

• The respective equivalent focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are

49 – 196 mm and 80.5 – 322 mm (35mm film equivalent).

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

or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in

Inserting the Date and Time

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You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19).

Choose [Date Stamp].

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Date

Stamp].

Accept the setting.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or

[Date & Time].

● Pressing the n button will 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.

● To restore to the original setting, choose

[Off] in Step 2.

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. 112) to print.

• Use the included software to print.

Refer to the Software Guide for details.

• Print using printer functions.

Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.

Using the Self-Timer

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

Press the p button.

Choose Ò.

● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then

press the m button.

X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 75).

● 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).

● To cancel shooting with the timer after

countdown has started, press the p button.

● To restore the original setting, choose in

Step 2.

Using the Face Self-Timer

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To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78).

Choose ".

● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 and choose ".

Compose the shot and press the

shutter button halfway.

● 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 sound will speed up (the lamp

Changing the number of shots

For the screen in Step 1, press the l button, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept the setting.

remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.

● To cancel the countdown after the timer has

started, press the p button.

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

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Choosing Settings Yourself

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 the mode dial is set 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. 134 – 137).

Shooting in Program AE

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You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure.

Set the mode dial to G.

Adjust the settings according to

your purposes (pp. 66 – 75).

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 are shown in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.

• Turn on the flash (p. 67)

• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 71)

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2.

Enter Exposure Compensation

mode.

● Press the o button.

Adjust the brightness.

● While watching the screen, press the qr

buttons to adjust the brightness and press the m button.

X The exposure compensation amount will

appear on the screen.

Turning the Flash On

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You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13.1 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens), and 30 cm –

2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) (when the zoom button is pressed toward i and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum telephoto setting of the lens).

Choose h.

● 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.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is approximately 3 – 60 cm (1.2 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom button is pressed toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens).

Choose e.

● 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. 74).

• You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific

portion of the subject (p. 79).

Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

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

Choose u.

● 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.

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings.

Choose the recording pixel

setting.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 60).

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will appear on the

screen.

Changing the Compression Ratio

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(Image Quality)

You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal).

Choose the compression ratio

setting.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose , then press the l button.

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will appear on the

screen.

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio

Recording Pixels

(Large)

12 M/4000 x 3000

(Medium 1)

8 M/3264 x 2448

(Medium 2)

5 M/2592 x 1944

(Medium 3)

2 M/1600 x 1200

(Small)

0.3 M/640 x 480

(Widescreen)

4000 x 2248

Compression

Ratio

Single Image

Data Size

(Approx. KB)

3084 1231 5042

1474 2514 10295

2060 1828 7487

980 3771 15443

1395 2681 10981

695 5247 21486

558 6352 26010

278 12069 49420

150 20116 82367

2311 1630 6677

1105 3352 13727

Number of Recordable Images

84 30174 123550

4GB 16GB

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

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Recording Pixels

(Large)

10 M/3648 x 2736

(Medium 1)

6 M/2816 x 2112

(Medium 2)

4 M/2272 x 1704

(Medium 3)

2 M/1600 x 1200

(Small)

0.3 M/640 x 480

(Widescreen)

3648 x 2048

• 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)

2565 1471 6026

1226 3017 12354

1620 2320 9503

780 4641 19007

1116 3352 13727

556 6352 26010

558 6352 26010

278 12069 49420

150 20116 82367

1920 1978 8101

918 4022 16473

Number of Recordable Images

4GB 16GB

84 30174 123550

Approximate Values for Paper Size

A4, Letter size

5" x 7" Postcard size

3.5" x 5"

● Suitable for sending images as e-mail

attachments.

● For printing on wide size paper.

Changing the ISO Speed

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Choose the ISO speed.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

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

Changing the ISO speed

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

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

• When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button

• In (p. 56), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in A

Low

Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.

Cloudy, Twilight

High

Nightscapes, Dark interiors

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

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

halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed.

mode, depending on the scene.

Adjusting the White Balance

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The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the white balance

function.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

Auto

Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting

Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions

Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Custom Manually sets a custom white balance.

● Custom White Balance

You can adjust the white balance to 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.

Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

● In Step 2 above, choose .

● 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 after

recording the white balance data.

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

Changing the Tone of an Image (My

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Colors)

You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.

Choose My Colors.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

My Colors Off —

Vivid

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

Sepia Sepia tones.

B/W Black and white.

Custom Color

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.

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

The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 72).

● Custom Color

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

● Follow Step 2 above to choose , then

press the l button.

● Press the op buttons to choose an option,

then press the qr buttons to choose a value.

● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper

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

● Press the l button to accept the setting.

Continuous Shooting

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You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.

Choose a Drive mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose W, then

press the m button.

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. 62, 74, 75).

• Continuous shooting speed increases in (p. 56).

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

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and the shooting

speed for may slow down depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings.

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

down.

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

Shooting Using the Two Second SelfTimer

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

Choose Î.

● After pressing the p button, press the op

buttons to choose Î, then press the m button.

X Once set, Î will appear on the screen.

● Follow Step 3 on p. 62 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

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

Choose $.

● After pressing the p button, press the op

buttons to choose $, then press the n button.

Choose the settings.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or

[Shots].

● Press the qr buttons to choose a value,

then press the m button.

● Follow Step 3 on p. 62 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.

• When you set the time delay for more than two seconds, the self-timer

lamp and sound speed up two seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights).

• If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.

Shooting Using a TV Monitor

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

• Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV”

(p. 97).

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

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.

● Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

● Confirm that the AF Frame is green.

Recompose.

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and recompose the scene.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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Getting More Out of Your

Camera

This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.

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

• The section “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 84) assumes that the mode

dial is set to K mode and the camera is in ≈.

• 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. 134 – 137).

Changing the AF Frame Mode

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You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.

Choose [AF Frame].

● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab,

and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. 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 detected face that is moving within a certain range.

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

appear on faces on which the camera focuses.

• If a face is not detected and 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.

• 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 a diagonal, 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.

● Center

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

Magnifying the Focal Point

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You can reduce the AF frame size

• Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF

Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option.

• The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 59) or

Digital Tele-converter (p. 60) is used.

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

Magnifying the Focal Point

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

Choose [AF-Point Zoom].

● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab,

and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On].

Check the focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway.

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.

X In [Face AiAF] (p. 78), the face detected as

the main subject will appear magnified.

X In [Center] (p. 78), the contents of the center

AF frame will appear magnified.

The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 59) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 60) or when connected to a TV (p. 97).

Choosing the Person to Focus On

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(Face Select)

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

Enter Face Select mode.

● 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.

● Even if the subject moves, the face frame

will follow the subject within a certain

range.

● If a face is not detected, will not appear.

Choose the face on which to

focus.

● If you press the 0 button, the face frame

will move to another face detected by

the camera.

● 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.

● Press the shutter button halfway. The face

frame of the chosen face will change into a green .

● Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Confirming the number of detected faces

Keeping the 0 button pressed will display the number of faces detected by the camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: detected face).

Shooting with the AF Lock

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The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and press the q button

X The focus locks and % appears on the

screen.

● 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.

Changing the Metering Mode

You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the Metering mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

Evaluative

Center Weighted Avg.

Spot Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame).

Suitable 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.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Shooting with the AE Lock

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You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.

Lock the exposure.

● Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

X When & appears on the screen, the

exposure will be locked.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

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

Compose the scene and shoot.

Shooting with the FE Lock

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

Choose h (p. 67).

Lock the flash exposure.

● 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 on

the screen, the flash output will be retained.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

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

Compose the scene and shoot.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

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

● After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons to choose …, then press the m button again.

X Once set, … will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the

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. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123).

Red-Eye Correction

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

Choose [Flash Settings].

● Press the n button, choose [Flash

Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button.

Adjust the setting.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Red-Eye

Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On].

X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen.

Shooting Long Exposures

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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 correct recorded images (p. 108).

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

then the n button.

Shooting Long Exposures

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 ≈.

● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choose ≈.

Choose the shutter speed.

● Press the o button.

● Press the qr buttons to select the shutter

• 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 you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set the [IS Mode] to

[Off] (p. 123).

speed, then press the m button.

Confirm the exposure.

● When you press the shutter button halfway,

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

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

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Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies

This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1.

• This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (Movie mode).

Changing the Image Quality

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You can choose between three image quality settings.

Choose the image quality setting.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

and press the m button.

X The setting will display on the screen.

Image Quality Table

Image Quality

(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate)

640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies.

640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP

320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.

The image quality will appear coarse when compared with , but you can record twice the length.

Since the number of the recording pixels is smaller, the image quality will appear coarse when compared with , but you can record three times the length.

Content

Estimated Shooting Time

Image Quality

• Based on Canon’s testing standards.

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

recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

• 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.

Shooting Time

4GB 16GB

32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.

1 hr. 2 min. 51 sec. 4 hrs. 17 min. 23 sec.

1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec.

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

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You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Lock the exposure.

● After releasing the shutter button, press the

o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears.

● Press the o button again to release the

lock.

Change the exposure.

● While watching the screen, press the qr

buttons to adjust the brightness.

Shoot.

Other Shooting Functions

The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.

• Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 59)

You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximum before shooting. The sounds from zoom operation will be recorded.

• Using the Self-Timer (p. 62)

• Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 67)

• Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 68)

• Adjusting the White Balance (p. 72)

• Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 73)

• Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 74)

• Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 76)

• Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 81)

• Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 121)

• Displaying the Overlay (p. 123)

[3:2 Guide] is not available.

• Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 123)

You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].

Playback Functions

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The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.

• Erasing Images (p. 28)

• Quickly Searching Images (p. 92)

• Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 93)

• Viewing Slideshows (p. 94)

• Changing Image Transitions (p. 96)

• Viewing Images on a TV (p. 97)

• Protecting Images (p. 98)

• Erasing All Images (p. 101)

• Tagging Images as Favorites (p. 103)

• Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 104)

• Rotating Images (p. 105)

Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33)

Ú Exit

Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound

will not play back.)

Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)

Display the last frame

* Edit (p. 89)

Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 110). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.

Editing

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You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments.

Choose *.

● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33, choose * and

press the m button.

X The movie editing panel and the movie

editing bar will appear on the screen.

Movie Editing Panel

Movie Editing Bar

Set the editing range.

● Press the op buttons and choose or

● Press the qr buttons to move . will

display at each one-second interval. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from . If you choose , you can trim the end of the movie from .

X Even if you move to a point other than a

point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is

chosen. Only the portion from the nearest

to the right will be trimmed when is

chosen.

X The section indicated with will be the

section of the movie that remains after editing.

Check the edited movie.

● Press the op buttons to choose

(Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play.

● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.

● To cancel editing, press the op buttons,

and choose Ú. After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and press the m button again.

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Save the edited movie.

● Press the op buttons to choose , then

press the m button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File],

then press the m button.

X The movie will be saved as a new file.

• When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten

with the edited movie, erasing the original.

• When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only

[Overwrite] can be chosen.

• If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips

may not be saved. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit (p. 39).

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Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions

This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.

• Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.

• It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited

on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

• The edit function (pp. 106 – 108) cannot be used if the memory card

does not have free space available.

Quickly Searching Images

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● Searching Images Using Index Display

Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.

Press the zoom button toward g.

X Images will display in an index.

●

Press the zoom button toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you press the button.

●

Press the zoom button toward k to reduce the number of images. The number of images will reduce each time you press the button.

Choose an image.

● Press the opqr buttons to choose an

image.

X An orange frame appears on the chosen

image.

● Press the m button to display the chosen

image by itself.

Searching from a large number of images

By repeatedly pressing the zoom button toward g, you can display an index of up to 100 images. If you press the zoom button toward g again, an orange frame appears around all of the images and you can quickly search by pressing the op buttons to switch between sets of 100 images.

● Searching Images by Scrolling

Pressing the qr buttons for more than one second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display).

Choose an image.

● If you set single image playback and press

the qr buttons for more than one second, the screen shown on the left will appear.

● If you press the op buttons, you can

search images by the shooting date.

● Pressing the m button restores single

image playback.

Searching for Images Using the Jump Display

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To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off].

Searching for Images Using the Jump Display

When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.

Choose a jump method.

● In Single Image Playback, press the o

button.

X The search method and the position of the

currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen.

● Press the op buttons to choose the

desired search method.

Switch images.

● Press the qr buttons.

X The camera will use the chosen search

method to jump to an image.

● To return to Single Image Playback, press

Position of currently displayed image

Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time.

Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.

Jump to My Category

Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image in each shooting date group.

Jump to first Jumps to still images only.

Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie.

Jump to Favorites Jumps to images tagged as favorites only.

• The number of images matching the search filter will display on the right side of the

screen except for and .

the n button.

Jumps to images registered to categories (p. 104).

Viewing Slideshows

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If there are no images matching the jump method, the qr buttons will not function.

Viewing Slideshows

You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.

Choose [Slideshow].

● Press the n button, choose

[Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button.

Make the setting.

● Press the op buttons to choose an item,

and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.

Repeat Repeats playback of images

Play Time Display time for each image

Effect

• If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If

you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images.

• The power saving function does not work during slideshows (p. 45).

Choose [Start].

● Press the op buttons to choose [Start],

then press the m button.

X The slideshow will start a few seconds after

[Loading image…] displays.

● You can pause/restart a slideshow by

pressing the m button again.

● Press the n button to stop the

slideshow.

Transition effects when switching between images

Checking the Focus

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You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.

Press the l button, and

switch to the focus check display (p. 44).

● For images with detected faces, you can

also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button.

X A white frame will appear where the AF

frame or face was when the focus was set.

X A gray frame will appear on a face detected

during playback.

X The area within the orange frame appears

magnified.

Switch frames.

● Press the zoom button toward k once.

X The screen shown to the left will appear.

● Press the 0 button to switch between

frames on detected faces. Press the m button to move to another frame.

Change the magnification level or

location.

● Press the zoom button to change the display

size, and the opqr buttons to change the display position while checking the focus.

● Pressing the n button resets the

display to Step 1.

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Press the zoom button toward k.

● The display will zoom in on the image and

will appear on the screen. If you continue to hold the zoom button, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x.

● If you press the opqr buttons, you can

move the location of the displayed area.

● Press the zoom button toward g to zoom

out, or continue to hold it to return to Single Image Playback.

● When appears on the screen, press

Approximate Location of Displayed Area

the m button to switch to . Press the qr buttons to switch between images in the zoomed state. Press the m button again to return to .

Changing Image Transitions

You can choose from two transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback.

Choose [Transition].

● Press the n button and choose the 1

tab, then choose [Transition] and press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Viewing Images on a TV

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Using the supplied AV Cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.

Turn off the camera and TV.

Connect the camera to the TV.

● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully

insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.

● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input

White or Black

Yellow

terminals as shown in the illustration.

Yellow

What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?

Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct video system.

Black

Turn on the TV and switch it to the

input to which the cable is connected.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

X The image will appear on the TV (nothing

will appear on the screen of the camera).

● After you finish, turn off the camera and TV,

and unplug the cable.

Protecting Images

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You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 101).

• If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also

be erased.

• If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before performing

the operations in Step 4, images will not be protected.

Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

● Choosing Images Individually

Choose [Protect].

● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in

the 1 tab, and then press the m button.

Choose [Select].

● Press the op buttons to choose [Select],

and then press the m button.

Choose an image.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image,

then press the m button.

X will appear on the screen.

● If you press the m button again, will

disappear.

● To protect additional images, repeat the

above procedure.

● Choose Range

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Protecting Images

Protect images.

● If you press the n button, a

confirmation screen will appear.

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

press the m button.

X The images will be protected.

Choose [Select Range].

● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [Select

Range] and press the m button.

Choose the starting image.

● Press the m button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the image

and press the m button.

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Choose the ending image.

● Press the r button, choose [Last image]

and press the m button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image,

and press the m button.

● You cannot choose images before the first

image.

Protect images.

● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and

press the m button.

● Choose All Images

You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].

100

Choose [All Images].

● Follow Step 2 on p. 98 to choose [All

Images] and press the m button.

Protect images.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Protect]

and press the m button.

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