Canon A410 User Manual

ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide

Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

Advanced

Camera User Guide

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

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Main Features

Shooting

zAutomatically adjusts

shooting settings to match particular conditions (Special Scene mode)

zChanges image colors to

create special effects (My Colors modes)

Playback

zPlays movies zAuto Play

Editing

zEdits movies

Printing

zMakes printing easy with

the Print/Share button

zAlso supports non-Canon

brand PictBridge compliant printers

Uses of Recorded Images

zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/

Share button

Conventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes.

• (Manual) • (Special Scene)

• * (Manual) • * (Super Macro) • * (My Colors)

* Black square icons are modes in the FUNC. menu.

Switching between Focusing Modes

Shooting Mode

• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 112).

In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide.

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

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

You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

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.

Table of Contents

Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide . . . . .12

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 27

Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Shooting in a Special Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Postcard Date Imprint Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Displaying Grid Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . . 92

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .112

Handling Precautions

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon 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

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back 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 Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.

Camera Body Temperature

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

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions

zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and

understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

zEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately

sold compact power adapter.

zBattery refers to the battery pack.

Warnings

Equipment

z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other

intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.

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

Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury.

• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not

touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes.

z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene,

thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.

Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.

z z Use only recommended power accessories. z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and

wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.

z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.

Battery

z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to

direct flame or heat.

z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

battery.

z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe

impacts that could damage the casing.

z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter

from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.

z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,

bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.

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

z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger

recommended for use with these batteries.

z The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use

with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.

There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.

z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape

or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

Others

z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or

animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

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

Cautions

Equipment

z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong

impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.

z Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power

outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet.

z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.

The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

z When not using the camera for extended periods of time,

remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place.

Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the camera.

Flash

z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck

to the surface of the flash.

z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or

clothing when shooting.

The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several

pictures in rapid succession.

Doing so could result in burns.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors

or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.

Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

z When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold

temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

z Stop using the camera immediately.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide

Front View

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount AF-assist Beam (p. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens

Back View

LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 19) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 88) Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder (p. 87) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1)

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide

Operation Panel

Indicator (p. 19) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5)

MENU Button (p. 23) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22)

(Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 12)

(Telephoto) (when shooting)/ (Magnify) (when playing)/

S button (Basic Guide p. 7/pp. 32, 56)

(Macro)/ (Infinity)/ W button (Basic Guide p. 9)

(Flash)/ X button (Basic Guide p. 8)

(Wide Angle) (when shooting)/ (Single Image Erase)

(when playing)/ T button (p. 32, Basic Guide p. 7)

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Press the DISP. button.

zThe display mode changes as follows with each press.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

( , , or ) ( )

Standard Standard (No Information)

Detailed Detailed (Information View)

Off No Information

In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when changing modes, or when the or

/ button is pressed, regardless of the selected display mode.

z The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after

the camera power is turned off.

z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (Super Macro),

(My Colors), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode.

z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in

the index playback mode (p. 57).

LCD Monitor Brightness

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to better suit the shooting conditions. You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor using the Set up menu (p. 25).

Night Display

When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject.

* Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in

the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting mode

Spot Frame

AF Frame (p. 42)

Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9)

Low Battery (p. 83)

Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 6, 31, 37, 39, 49)

Exposure Compensation (p. 44)

ISO Speed (p. 54)

White Balance

Shooting Method (pp. 33, 35)

Photo Effect (p. 48)

My Colors (p. 49)

* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information)

(p. 45)

Resolution/Compression (Stills) (p. 27)

Resolution/Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 29)

Camera Shake Warning (p. 72)

Flash (Basic Guide p. 8)

(Red)

Movie Recording (p. 37)

Zoom Magnification (p. 32)*

Grid Lines (p. 40)

• Stills: Recordable Shots

• Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time

z If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon

displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Select the (Auto) or

(Flash on) mode or attach the camera to a tripod or

other stationary device.

z During shooting, you can display a grid to help you

determine if your camera is level (p. 40).

Playback Mode

Standard

File Number

Resolution/Compression (Stills) (p. 27)

Movie (p. 37)

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Protection Status (p. 63)

Total number of images

Displayed image number

Shooting Date/Time

Detailed

Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 6, 31, 37, 39, 49)

White Balance (p. 45)

Photo Effect (p. 48)

My Colors (p. 49)

ISO Speed (p. 54)

Resolution (Movies) (p. 29)

Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 29)

Exposure Compensation (p. 44)

Flash (Basic Guide p. 8)

Metering Mode (p. 43)

Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9)

The following information may also be displayed with some images.

The file format is not recognized.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.

Viewfinder

Indicators

The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is used.

Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.

- Shake or jolt the camera

- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover

zUpper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/

zLower Indicator

Yellow: Blinking Yellow:

(when connected to a computer)

Flash is charging

Macro mode/infinity mode Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode Connected to a Printer

* Default Setting. This time can be changed (p. 25).

z The power saving function will not activate during Auto Play

or while the camera is connected to a computer.

z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 25).

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.

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

Formatting Memory Cards

You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

1 (Set up) Menu (Format).

See Menus and Settings (p. 23).

Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

zTo perform a low level format, use

the S button to select [Low Level Format] and the W or X button to add a check mark.

zIf [Low Level Format] is selected,

you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use the memory card without prob- lem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely.

Low Level Format

You should select the [Low Level Format] option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available.

zFUNC. Menu zRec., Play and Set up Menus

FUNC. Menu

This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.

Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the

Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the item.

You can select further options with the MENU button for some options.

After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

Press the FUNC./SET button.

or T button to select a menu item.

or X button to select an option for the menu

Rec., Play and Set up Menus

Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.

(Rec.) Menu

(Play) Menu

You can switch between menus with

or X button

the when this part is selected.

* This example shows the Rec. menu. * In playback mode, the Play menu displays.

Press the MENU button.

Use the Use the

or X button to switch between menus.

or T button to select menu items.

Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the

or X button to select an option.

Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.

Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.

Press the MENU button.

(Set up) Menu

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Menu List

FUNC. Menu

The icons for the default settings are shown here.

Manual Mode Shooting Method

Manual p. 31 Single

Super Macro p. 31 Continuous Shooting

My Colors p. 49 10-sec. Self-Timer

Stitch Assist Left to Right

Stitch Assist Right to Left

Special Scene Mode p. 30 Photo Effect p. 48

Movie Mode p. 37 My Colors p. 49

Exposure Compensation p. 44 Resolution/Compression p. 27

ISO Speed p. 54

White Balance p. 45

p. 39

Rec. Menu

Menu Item Options

AiAF On*/Off p. 41

Metering Mode * Evaluative,

AF-assist Beam On*/Off -

Digital Zoom On/Off*

Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic p. 5

Save Original On/Off* p. 51

Grid Lines On/Off* p. 40

Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 34

Center-Weighted Average, Spot

(On in standard movie mode.)

2-sec. Self-Timer

Custom Timer

Resolution/Frame Rate (Movie)

*Default setting

Reference

Page

p. 35

p. 32

p. 33

p. 35

p. 29

Play Menu

Menu Item Reference Page

Protect p. 63

Rotate p. 61

Erase All p. 64

Auto Play p. 62

Print Order p. 65

Transfer Order p. 69

Set up Menu

Menu Item Options Reference Page

Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence the start-up,

LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the

Power Saving p. 20

Auto Power Down

Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./

Date/Time Basic Guide (p. 2)

Format p. 21

File No. Reset On/Off* p. 55

Language Basic Guide (p. 3)

All Reset p. 26

On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera

30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3min.

operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. However, warnings still sound even when the mute is set to [On] (Basic Guide p. 2).

brightness. If you press the button, the display returns to the Set up menu. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting.

automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated.

Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed.

or X button to adjust the

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

or T

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

1 (Set up) Menu

(Reset All).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).

Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.

z The following cannot be reset.

- Shooting mode

- The

- White balance data recorded with the custom white

- Colors specified in the

(Date/Time) and (Language) options in the

(Set up) menu (p. 25)

balance function (p. 46)

(Color Swap) (p. 53) modes of My Colors.

(Color Accent) (p. 52) or

Shooting

Changing the Resolution and Compression

(Still Images)

Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu * (Resolution/Compres-

sion).

See Menus and Settings (p. 22).

* Default setting.

zUse the W or X button to select

resolution settings.

Press the Menu button.

zUse the W or X button to select

compression and press the FUNC./SET button.

In Postcard Print mode, you cannot modify the compression rate.

Shooting

Approximate Values for Resolutions

Resolution Purpose

High Print up to A4-size prints*

(Large)

(Medium 1)

(Medium 2)

(Small)

(Postcard Date Imprint Mode)

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

2048 x 1536

pixels

1600 x 1200

pixels

1024 x 768

pixels

640 x 480

pixels

1600 x 1200

pixels

210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print up to Letter-size prints*

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (5.8 x 3.9 in.)

Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)

Print credit card-size prints

Send images as e-mail attachments

Low

Shoot more images

When printing to postcards (p. 34). The compression rate is set to (Fine).

Approximate Values for Compression Settings

Compression Purpose

Superfine

Fine

Normal

z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 100). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 99).

High Quality Shoot higher quality images

Shoot normal quality images

Normal Shoot more images

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