Canon A495RED, A495SILVER User Manual

Camera User Guide

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Photo of PowerShot A495

• 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.

AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Warranty

Wrist Strap WS-800

AV Cable

AVC-DC300

Card

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

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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.

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What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot

Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 – 52

Take good people shots

I

Portraits

(p. 50)

Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 72

Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58

Insert the date and time into my shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . 61

Add effects and shoot (Poster Effect, Super Vivid) . . . 52

Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . 62

Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

F

At night

(p. 50)

V

Kids and pets

(p. 50)

Take good landscapes

O

Foliage

(p. 51)

Shoot various other scenes

’

Indoors

(p. 51)

Low light

(p. 51)

w

At the beach

(p. 51)

U

Sunsets

(p. 52)

Against snow

t

Fireworks

(p. 52)

P

(p. 51)

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View

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

Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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

Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 85

Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 91

Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Shoot/View Movies

Shoot movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 82

Print

Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Save

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

Other

Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Understand what is displayed on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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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

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Compatible Memory Cards

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

Inserting the Batteries and

Memory Card .................................. 14

Setting the Date and Time .............. 17

Setting the Display Language......... 19

Formatting Memory Cards .............. 20

Pressing the Shutter Button ............ 21

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto).......... 22

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

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

Shooting Movies ............................. 28

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

Transferring Images to

a Computer for Viewing .................. 32

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

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

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

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

Indicator .......................................... 41

Screen Display................................ 42

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down)......................... 43

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 44

MENU – Basic Operations .............. 45

Changing the Sound Settings......... 46

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Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ........................................... 47

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ....................................... 48

Shooting in Special

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Conditions and
Commonly Used

Functions ...................... 49

Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 50

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 53

Zooming in Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom).................................. 54

Inserting the Date and Time ............56

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 57

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

Choosing Settings

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Yourself ......................... 59

Shooting in Program AE .................. 60

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ..............60

Turning the Flash On ...................... 61

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 61

Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity) ........................................... 62

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size)........................62

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality)................................63

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 64

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 65

Continuous Shooting ....................... 66

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors)...................................... 67

Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer........................................ 68

Customizing the Self-Timer ............ 68

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Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 69

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock ............................... 69

Getting More Out of Your

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

Changing the AF Frame Mode ....... 72

Magnifying the Focal Point ............. 73

Shooting with the AF Lock.............. 74

Changing the Metering Mode ......... 74

Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 75

Shooting with the FE Lock.............. 75

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 76

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 77

Shooting Long Exposures............... 78

Using Various Functions

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for Shooting Movies..... 79

Changing the Image Quality ........... 80

AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 81

Other Shooting Functions ............... 81

Playback Functions......................... 82

Using Various

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Playback and Editing

Functions ...................... 83

Quickly Searching Images .............. 84

Searching for Images Using

the Jump Display ............................ 85

Viewing Slideshows ........................ 86

Checking the Focus ........................ 87

Magnifying Images.......................... 88

Changing Image Transitions ........... 88

Viewing Images on a TV................. 89

Protecting Images ........................... 90

Erasing All Images .......................... 91

Rotating Images.............................. 91

Resizing Images ............................. 92

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect........ 93

Table of Contents

Printing.......................... 95

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Printing Images ............................... 96

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ............................................ 98

Printing Images with DPOF

Settings ......................................... 100

Customizing Camera

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Settings ....................... 101

Changing Camera Settings ........... 102

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ......................................... 105

Changing Playback Function

Settings ......................................... 107

Useful Information...... 109

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Replacing the Date/Time

Battery ........................................... 110

Using Household Power................ 111

Handling Precautions .................... 112

Troubleshooting ............................ 113

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen ................................ 116

Information Displayed on

the Screen ..................................... 118

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode .............................. 120

Menus ...........................................122

Specifications ................................ 126

Index ............................................. 128

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Conventions Used in This Guide

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

• 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 A495 only
: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot A490 only

Explanations without these icons apply to both models.

• PowerShot A495 screenshots and illustrations are used for the

explanations in this guide.

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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

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, day/date battery: 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 batteries.

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

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Batteries

• Use only recommended batteries.

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

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

liquids.

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

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries 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.

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 batteries, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause
deformation of the casing.

• 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

• 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
» mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and
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

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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 Batteries and Memory Card

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

Check the card’s write-protect

1

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.

2

● Slide the cover and open it .

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Insert the batteries.

3

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

oriented correctly.

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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Insert the memory card.

4

● 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.

5

● Close the cover and press downward as

you slide it until it clicks into place .

● Removing the Memory Card

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

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.

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Power Source

Number of Shots* 150 400

Playback Time (Hours) 810

* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

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

taken may vary widely.

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

Alkaline Batteries

(Supplied)

NiMH Batteries

(Sold Separately)

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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

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Compatible Batteries

AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately)
(pp. 36, 37).

Can any other batteries be used?

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

Why use NiMH batteries?

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

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.

“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of Shots

• Values are based on the default settings.

• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used.

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. 22).

Number of shots that can be taken

4GB 16GB

1471 6026

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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.

1

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● Press the op buttons to set a value.

Complete the setting.

3

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.

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Setting the Date and Time

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● Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

2

● 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.

3

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the

setting.

Date/Time battery

If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been
correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 110).

● Pressing the n button will close the

menu.

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Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

1

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

2

● Press and hold the m button, then press

the n button.

Set the display language.

3

● 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.

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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.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

2

● 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.

3

● 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.

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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).

1

● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.

Press fully (all the way to shoot).

2

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.

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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.

1

● Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Choose » mode.

2

● Press the button, then press the qr

buttons to choose ».

● Press the m button.

● 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.

3

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).

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Focus.

4

● 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.

5

● 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 – *

Landscapes *

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background
Color

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

Bright

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

Including Blue

Skies

Backlit Backlit

Sunsets

Dark

When
Using

Tripod

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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Background

Subject Backlit Backlit

People *

Landscapes –– *

Close Subjects –– –

Icon Background
Color

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

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. 60).

Bright

Gray Light Blue Dark Blue

Including Blue

Skies

Dark

When
Using

Tripod

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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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. 72).

• 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 n 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 – 3.0 m (12 in. – 9.8 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 5 cm (2.0 in.) or more away from the end of the lens.
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
will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 25 cm (9.8 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 screen turns off when you try to shoot?

When flash recharging begins, the screen turns off. The screen turns
on again when recharging ends.

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

Enter Playback mode.

1

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

2

● 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 while in Playback mode switches the
camera to Shooting mode.

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Erasing Images

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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.

1

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

2

● Press the qr buttons to display an image to

erase.

Erase the image.

3

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

Enter E mode.

1

● Press the button, then press the qr

buttons to choose E.

● Press the m button.

Shooting Time

Compose the shot.

2

● 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.

3

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice

and the indicator will light green.

Shoot.

4

● Press the shutter button fully.

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Elapsed Time

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Microphone

Shooting Movies

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.

5

● 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.

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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.

1

● Press the 1 button.

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

Choose a movie.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie,

then press the m button.

X The movie control panel will appear.

Play the movie.

3

● 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

OS

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.

1

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

2

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.

3

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

4

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).

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

• Click on the task bar.

• In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program.

• Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon

CameraWindow], then click [OK].

• Double click .

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

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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.

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Accessories

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Supplied with Camera

AV Cable AVC-DC300*

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU*

Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA

* Also available for purchase separately.

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.

Solution Disk

AA Alkaline

Batteries (×2)

Windows/Macintosh

Inkjet Printers
(PIXMA series)

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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 ACK800

This set includes Compact Power Adapter CA­PS800 and power cord.
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 batteries inside
the camera.

Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300

This dedicated battery charger kit includes both
Battery Charger CB-5AH and four NB-3AH
rechargeable AA NiMH (nickel metal hydride)
batteries. Recommended for powering the
camera for an extended period of time.
You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300,
a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries
separately. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200
can also be used.

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 and charger kit, 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.

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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.

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.

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Components Guide

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Microphone (p. 29)
Lens
Shutter Button (p. 21)
Power Button
Flash (pp. 53, 61)

(Mode) Button

Use the button to change the Shooting mode.

Auto Mode

You can leave it to the
camera to select settings
for fully automatic
shooting (p. 22).

P Mode

Choose settings
yourself to take
various types of
pictures (p. 60).

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Lamp (pp. 25, 57, 58 , 105)
Speaker
Tripod Socket
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14)
Strap Mount (p. 13)

Movie Mode

For shooting
movies (pp. 28, 79).

Scene Mode

You can shoot with
the best settings for
the scene (p. 50) or
add effects and
shoot (p. 52)

.

Indicator

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Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 118)
Zoom Button
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide
Angle) (p. 22)
Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 88) /

g (Index) (p. 84)
1 (Playback) Button (p. 26)

(Mode) Button (p. 40)
Indicator (p. 41)
DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 111)
A / V OUT (Audio/Video Output)
Terminal (p. 89)

DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 96)

n Button (p. 45)
e (Macro) (p. 61) / u (Infinity) (p. 62) /
q Button
b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 60) /
d (Jump) (p. 85) / o Button
m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

(p. 44)

h (Flash) (pp. 53, 61) / r Button
Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 57, 68) / a (Single
Image Erase) (p. 27) / p Button

Indicator

The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink depending
on the camera’s status.

Colors 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. 104)

Blinks Recording/reading/transmitting image data

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Screen Display

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● Switching the Display

Shooting

[On]

Information Display

You can change the display by pressing the n button, choosing the 4
tab, and [Shooting Info].

Playback

[Off]

No Information

Display

[Standard]

Simple Information

Display

Detailed Information

[Off]

No Information Display

[Detailed]

Display

Focus Check Display

[Focus Check]

(p. 87)

You can change the display by pressing the n button, choosing the 1
tab, and [Info Display].

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

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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

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Histogram during Playback

The graph that appears in [Detailed] (p. 42)
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. 21) 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. 103).

• You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 104).

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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. 120 – 121).

Choose a shooting mode.

1

● Press the button, then press the

opqr buttons to choose the desired
Shooting mode.

● Press the m button.

Display the FUNC. menu.

2

● Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

3

● 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.

4

Available Options

Menu Items

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● You can also choose settings by pressing

the n button on options that display

.

Complete the setting.

5

● 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. 122 – 123).

Display the menu.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

2

● Press the qr buttons, or press the zoom

button to choose a tab.

Choose a menu item.

3

● 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.

4

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Complete the setting.

5

● Press the n button.

X The normal screen will reappear.

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Changing the Sound Settings

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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

● Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Mute].

2

● 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.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Volume].

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Volume],

then press the m button.

Change the volume.

3

● 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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Settings

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

Display the menu.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Reset All].

2

● 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.

3

● 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. 17) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 19), [Video

System] (p. 89).

• The saved data for custom white balance (p. 65).

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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.

1

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

2

● 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.

3

● Press the op buttons to choose [Low

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

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.

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● 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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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 » mode is set for “Turning the Flash Off” (p. 53) to

“Using the Self-Timer” (p. 57). When shooting in a mode other than »
mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 120 – 123).

• “Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 58) assumes that " has been chosen.

Press the button and then the qr buttons to choose K mode, then
press the op buttons to choose ".

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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.

1

● Press the button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose K, then

press the op buttons to choose the type of
scene you want to shoot.

● Press the m button.

Shoot.

2

I Take portraits (Portrait)

● Produces a soft effect when photographing

people.

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.

V Take 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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’ Take indoor shots (Indoor)

● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.

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 » mode so that you can shoot in
dark places with reduced camera shake and
subject blur.

● 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.

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UShoot sunsets (Sunset)

● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid

colors.

t Take shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

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

In F, V or ’ mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed
(p. 64) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

● 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.

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

Turning the Flash Off

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Modes for other scenes

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

• " Face Self-Timer (p. 58)

• ≈ Long Shutter (p. 78)

Turning the Flash Off

You can shoot with the flash turned off.

Press the r button.

1

Choose !.

2

● 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 13x
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. 62) and the zoom factor used.

Press the zoom button toward i.

1

● 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.

2

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 37 – 122 mm, and the
focal length when using the digital zoom is 37 – 488 mm (35mm film
equivalent).

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● Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 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. 62) and digital tele-converter settings used.

Choose [Digital Zoom].

1

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Digital

Zoom].

Accept the setting.

2

● 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 [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image

deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

• Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause

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

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

51.8 – 171 mm and 85.1 – 281 mm (35mm film equivalent).

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

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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. 17).

Choose [Date Stamp].

1

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Date

Stamp].

Accept the setting.

2

● 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.

3

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 will be
printed twice.

• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 98) 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.

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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.

1

Choose Ò.

2

● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then

press the m button.

X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

3

You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 68).

● 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.

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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

Choose ".

1

● Follow Step 1 on p. 50 and choose " .

Compose the shot and press the

2

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.

3

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

4

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 and hold the n button for a few
seconds, 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.

(p. 72).

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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 G mode has been chosen by pressing the

button, then the qr buttons.

• 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. 120 – 123).

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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.

Enter G mode (p. 40).

1

● After pressing the button, press the qr

buttons to choose G, then press the m
button.

Adjust the settings according to

2

your purposes (pp. 60 – 68).

Shoot.

3

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. 61)

• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 64)

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

1

mode.

● Press the o button.

Adjust the brightness.

2

● 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.

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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 – 3.0 m (12 in. – 9.8 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), approximately 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 1 – 50 cm
(0.4 in. – 1.6 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. 68).

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

portion of the subject (p. 73).

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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

1

setting.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele­Converter (p. 55).

Choose an option.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you chose will appear on the

screen.

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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

1

setting.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● 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)

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

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Changing the ISO Speed

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Approximate Values for Paper Size

A2

A3

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

Choose the ISO speed.

1

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● 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.

Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.

Low

Cloudy, Twilight

High

Nightscapes, Dark interiors

Changing the ISO speed

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

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

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

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

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

halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed.

• In (p. 51), ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in »

mode, depending on the scene.

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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

1

function.

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● 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
n 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.

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Continuous Shooting

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You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 0.9
images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.

Choose a Drive mode.

1

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose W, then

press the m button.

Shoot.

3

X As long as you hold the shutter button down,

the camera will shoot successive images.

• Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 57, 68).

• Continuous shooting speed increases in mode (p. 51).

• 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.

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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.

1

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● 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. 65).

● 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 n 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 n button to accept the

setting.

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Shooting Using the Two Second Self-

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Timer

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. 57 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

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

Choose $.

1

● After pressing the p button, press the op

buttons to choose $, then press the n
button.

Choose the settings.

2

● 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. 57 to shoot.

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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).

Shooting Using a TV Monitor

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• 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

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. 89).

• 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.

1

● Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

● Confirm that the AF Frame is green.

Recompose.

2

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and recompose the scene.

Shoot.

3

● 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 G mode has been chosen by pressing the

button, then the qr buttons.

• “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 78) assumes you have set the camera to

≈ mode. To set this mode, press the button, and press the qr
buttons to choose K mode, then press the op buttons to choose ≈
mode.

• 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. 120 – 123).

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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 ( ), or up to 5 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.

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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. 54) or

Digital Tele-converter (p. 55) 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].

1

● 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.

2

● 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. 72), the face detected as

the main subject will appear magnified.

X In [Center] (p. 72), the contents of the center

AF frame will appear magnified.

The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 54) or
Digital Tele-converter (p. 55) or when connected to a TV (p. 89).

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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.

1

● 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.

2

.

Changing the Metering Mode

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

Choose the Metering mode.

1

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

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.

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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.

1

● 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.

2

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. 61).

1

Lock the flash exposure.

2

● 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.

3

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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 ….

1

● 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.

2

● 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.

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Red-Eye Correction

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

Choose [Flash Settings].

1

● Press the n button, choose [Flash

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

Adjust the setting.

2

● Press the op buttons to choose [Red-Eye

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

X Once set, Πwill appear on the screen.

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

• You can correct recorded images (p. 93).

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

then the n button.

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Shooting Long Exposures

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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 ≈.

1

● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 50 to choose ≈.

Choose the shutter speed.

2

● Press the o button.

● Press the qr buttons to select the shutter

speed, then press the m button.

Confirm the exposure.

3

● When you press the shutter button halfway,

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

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

screen in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway.

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

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

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

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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 E mode has been chosen by pressing the

button, then the qr buttons.

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Changing the Image Quality

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You can choose between three image quality settings.

Choose the image quality setting.

1

● After pressing the m button, press the op

buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

2

● 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.

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.

Shooting Time

4GB 16GB

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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.

1

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Lock the exposure.

2

● 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.

3

● While watching the screen, press the qr

buttons to adjust the brightness.

Shoot.

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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. 54)

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. 57)

• Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 61)

• Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 62)

• Adjusting the White Balance (p. 65)

• Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 67)

• Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 68)

• Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 69)

• Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 74)

• Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 105)

• Displaying the Overlay (p. 107)

[3:2 Guide] is not available.

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Playback Functions

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

• Erasing Images (p. 27)

• Quickly Searching Images (p. 84)

• Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 85)

• Viewing Slideshows (p. 86)

• Changing Image Transitions (p. 88)

• Viewing Images on a TV (p. 89)

• Protecting Images (p. 90)

• Erasing All Images (p. 91)

• Rotating Images (p. 91)

Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31)

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

Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 96).
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.

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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. 92 – 93) cannot be used if the memory card does

not have free space available.

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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.

1

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.

2

● 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.

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Searching for Images Using the Jump

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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.

1

● 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.

2

● Press the qr buttons.

X The camera will use the chosen search

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 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.

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

screen except for and .

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

method to jump to an image.

● To return to Single Image Playback, press

the n button.

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Viewing Slideshows

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

Choose [Slideshow].

1

● Press the n button, choose

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

Make the setting.

2

● 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

Choose [Start].

3

● Press the op buttons to choose [Start],

then press the m button.

X The slideshow will start a few seconds after

• 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. 43).

[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

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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.

Choose [Focus Check].

1

● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab

and [Info Display].

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Focus

Check], then press the n 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.

2

● Pressing the m button will switch to a

different frame.

Change the magnification level or

3

location.

● Press the zoom button toward k.

● Press the zoom button to change the

magnification level, and press 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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Magnifying Images

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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.

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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.

1

Connect the camera to the TV.

2

● 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

terminals as shown in the illustration.

White or Black

Yellow

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

3

input to which the cable is
connected.

Turn on the camera.

4

● 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.

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Protecting Images

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You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased
with the camera (pp. 27, 91).

Choose [Protect].

1

● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in

the 1 tab, and then press the m button.

Choose an image.

2

● 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.

Protect images.

3

● If you press the n button, a

confirmation screen will appear.

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

• If you format the memory card (pp. 20, 48), protected images will also

be erased.

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

the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.

press the m button.

X The images will be protected.

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

Erasing All Images

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You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be
recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images
(p. 90) cannot be erased.

Choose [Erase all].

1

● Press the n button, choose [Erase all]

in the 1 tab, and press the m button.

Erase all images.

2

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

press the m button.

X All images will be erased.

● Pressing the n button will restore the

menu screen.

Rotating Images

You can change the orientation of an image and save it.

Choose [Rotate].

1

● Press the n button,

and [Rotate], and press the m button.

choose

the 1 tab

Rotate the image.

2

● Press the qr buttons to

X The image will rotate 90° with each press of

the m button.

● Pressing the n button will restore the

menu screen.

choose

an image.

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Resizing Images

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You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image
as a separate file.

Choose [Resize].

1

● Press the n button and

tab, then

choose

button.

Choose an image.

2

● Press the qr buttons to

and press the m button.

Choose an image size.

3

● Press the qr buttons to

then press the m button.

X The [Save new image?] screen will appear.

Save the new image.

4

● Press the qr buttons to

press the m button.

X The image will be saved as a new file.

[Resize] and press the m

choose

choose

choose

choose

the 1

the image

an option,

[OK] and

Display the new image.

5

● When you press the n button, the

[Display new image?] screen will appear.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Yes], and

press the m button.

X The saved image will be displayed.

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• You cannot resize an image to a larger size.

• Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 63), or saved as in

Step 3 cannot be edited.

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

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You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new
files.

Choose [Red-Eye Correction].

1

● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab

and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the
m button.

Choose an image.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image.

Correct the image.

3

● Press the m button.

X Red-eye detected by the camera will be

corrected and a frame will appear around
the corrected portion.

● You can magnify or reduce the size of the

image using the procedures in “Magnifying
Images” (p. 88).

Save as a new image and display.

4

● Press the opqr buttons to choose [New

File], and press the m button.

X The image will be saved as a new file.

• Some images may not be properly corrected.

• When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is

overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.

• Protected images cannot be overwritten.

● Follow Step 5 on p. 92.

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Printing

This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print
using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 38).
Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers

SELPHY series PIXMA series

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Printing Images

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You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2).

Turn off the camera and printer.

1

Connect the camera to the printer.

2

● 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 printer.

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

Turn on the printer.

3

Turn on the camera.

4

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

X will appear on the screen.

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Choose an image to print.

5

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image,

then press the m button.

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Print images.

6

● Press the op buttons to choose [Print] and

press the m button.

X Printing will start.

● If you want to print additional images, repeat

Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed.

● After printing has completed, turn off the

camera and printer, and unplug the interface
cable.

• Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.

• Refer to pp. 36, 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.

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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

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You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify
settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or
processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply
with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

● Print Settings

You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all
images chosen for printing.

Choose [Print Settings].

1

● Press the n button and choose the 2

tab, then choose [Print Settings] and press
the m button.

Adjust the settings.

2

● Press the op buttons to choose a menu

item, then press the qr buttons to choose
an option.

● Pressing the n button accepts the

settings and restores the menu screen.

Standard Prints one image per page.

Print Type

Date

File No.

Clear DPOF

data

Index Prints several reduced size images per page.

Both Prints both standard and index formats.

On Prints the shooting date.

Off –

On Prints the file number.

Off –

On Removes all print settings after printing.

Off –

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• Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all

of the settings in the output.

• may appear on the screen when using a memory card with print

settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten
with those set by your camera.

• If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice.

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

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• With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to

[On] at the same time.

• The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the

3 tab (p. 17).

● Choosing the Number of Copies

Choose [Select Images & Qty.].

1

● Press the n button and choose the 2

tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and
press the m button.

Choose an image.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image,

then press the m button.

X You will be able to set the number of print

copies.

● If you choose [Index], appears on the

screen. Pressing the m button again will
deselect the image and will disappear.

Set the number of prints.

3

● Press the op buttons to set the number of

prints (maximum 99).

● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other

images and the number of prints for each.

● You cannot set the number of print copies

for index prints. You can only choose which
images to print in Step 2.

● Pressing the n button accepts the

settings and restores the menu screen.

● Set All Images to Print Once

Choose [Select All Images].

1

● In Step 1 above, choose [Select All Images]

and then press the m button.

Make print settings.

2

● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and

press the m button.

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● Clearing All Selections

Choose [Clear All Selections].

1

● In Step 1 on p. 99, choose [Clear All

Selections] and then press the m button.

All selections will be cleared.

2

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

press the m button.

Printing Images with DPOF Settings

The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers.

Number of copies to print

Connect the camera to the printer.

1

● Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 96.

Print images.

2

● Press the op buttons to choose [Print

now], then press the m button.

● Printing will start.

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