Canon CDI-E310-010 User Manual

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Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

Main Features

Shooting

z 4x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when

shooting by using a high ISO speed

z Face Detect AF ideal for photographing images of people z Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular

conditions

z Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter or

close-up lens when shooting

Playback

Red-Eye Correction

Plays back automatically using the Auto Play function

Editing

z Records sound memos for

still images.

Printing

z Makes printing easy with

the Print/Share button

z Also supports non-Canon

brand PictBridge compliant printers

Uses of Recorded Images

z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share

button

Conventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used.

Mode switch: Shooting ( )/Playback ( )

Postcard Mode

Shooting Mode

• Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128) at the end of this guide.

z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the

Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred

to as the Advanced Guide.

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

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

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

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations . . . . . . . . 12

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18



Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression

(Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the Aperture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture. . . . . . 42

Selecting an AF Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,

Manual Focus, Safety MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output. . . . . . . .55

Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . .56

Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button. . . . . . . .57

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .64

Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Red-Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Automated Playback (Auto Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Print Settings/Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Shooting movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Printing with a direct print compatible printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 107

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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

Handling Precautions

Please Read

Test Shots

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

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

Camera Body Temperature

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

About the LCD Monitor

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

Video Format

Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 75).

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 7) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety

precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

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

z Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold

separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).

Warnings

z z

Equipment

Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources.

Doing so could damage the camera's CCD or your eyesight.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury.

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

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

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

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

Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.

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

Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Use only recommended power accessories. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

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

Battery

z z

Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.

Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.

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

When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger.

The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products.

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

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

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

Others

z z

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

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

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.

Such items may lose data or stop working.

Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter.

If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause injury.

Cautions

Equipment

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

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

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

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Or, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.

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

Equipment

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place.

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

Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.

Flash

Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.

Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting.

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

Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession.

Doing so could result in burns.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.

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

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

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

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

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately.

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

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

Press .

z The display mode changes as follows with each press.

Shooting Mode ( )

Standard

(No Information)

Playback Mode ( )

No Information

Detailed

(Information View)

Off

z The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.

when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.

z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the

camera power is turned off.

z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the

Magnified Display (p. 63) or the index playback mode (p. 64).

Standard

Detailed

Night Display

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

* Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the

LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

Spot AE Point Frame (p. 48) AF Frame (p. 43)

Zoom Magnification (p. 29)

Digital Tele-Converter (p. 29)

Grid Lines (p. 21)

3:2 Guide (p. 21)

(•••)* ISO Speed (p. 53)

White Balance (p. 49)

(p. 31, Basic Guide p. 14)

Flash Exposure Compensation/

Flash Output (p. 55)

(p. 27)

Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 37)

Recording Pixels (pp. 26, 37)

* Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. During flash

photography, however, the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed or aperture setting to an optimal setting, which may cause the playback information to differ from the displayed information.

Drive Mode

My Colors (p. 52)

Metering Mode (p. 48)

Compression (Still image)

Flash (Basic Guide p. 12)

Auto Rotate (p. 58)

Rec Movie Recording (p. 35)

Low Battery (p. 96)

Shooting Mode

(Basic Guide pp. 10 – 11)

(p. 38)

(p. 35)

(pp. 39 – 42)

Image Stabilizer (p. 27)

Create Folder (p. 59)

• Stills: Recordable Shots

• Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time

Shutter Speed (p. 40) Aperture Value (p. 41)

···

Exposure Compensation (p. 49)

Macro (Basic Guide p. 13)

AF Lock (p. 45)/

Manual Focus (p. 46)

(Red) Camera Shake

Warning (p. 14)

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot:

- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [off] (p. 27)

- Raise the ISO speed (p. 53)

- Select a setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 12)

- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device

Playback Information (Playback Mode)

Standard

WAVE Format Sound (p. 71)

Folder Number-File Number

Shooting Date/Time

Protection Status (p. 74)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 27)

Total number of images

Displayed image number

Pixels (Still Images) (p. 26)

Movie (p. 35)

Recording

Detailed

Histogram (p. 16)

Shooting Mode

(Basic Guide pp. 10 – 11)

(p.38) (p.35)

(pp. 39 – 42)

Shutter Speed (p. 40)

Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 37)

···

Exposure Compensation (p. 49)

··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 55) Flash Output (p. 55)

The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 114)

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

(•••) ISO Speed (p. 53)

Aperture Value (p. 41)

Metering Mode (p. 48)

White Balance (p. 49)

My Colors (p. 52)

AF Lock (p. 45)/Manual Focus

(p. 46)

Macro (Basic Guide p. 13)

File size

Red-Eye Correction Function

(p. 69)

Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 26) Movie Length (Movies) (p. 35)

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

z Information for images shot on other cameras may not

display correctly.

z Overexposure Warning

In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.

- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view)

- When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 49).

Sample Histograms

Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.

Power Saving Function

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

Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after

Playback Mode Connected to a Printer

* This time can be changed.

z The power saving function will not activate during an Auto

Play or while the camera is connected to a computer.

z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 22).

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

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

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

z z

a b c

Menus and Settings

a b e

c d

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

FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus

FUNC. Menu

Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting.

This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode.

Set the mode switch to (shooting). Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.

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

options.

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

Press the FUNC./SET button.

Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus

a b

c d

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

(Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu

You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected.

• This example shows the Rec. menu in mode.

• In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set up menus display.

Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus.

• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.

Use the or button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option.

• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after

pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.

Press the MENU button.

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Menu List

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu

The icons shown below are the default settings.

Menu Item

ISO Speed p. 53 Metering Mode p. 48

White Balance

Drive Mode

My Colors p. 52

+/– (Flash)/ Flash Output

Rec. Menu ( )

Menu Item Options Reference Page

AiAF Face Detect/On/Off

Digital Zoom p. 29

(Still image) Standard*/Off 1.5x/1.9x

(Movie) Standard*/Off

Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual p. 55

Red-Eye On*/Off p. 28

Safety FE On*/Off p. 56

MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 46

Reference

Page

p. 49

p. 31, Basic Guide p. 14

p. 55

(The default setting will differ depending on the shooting mode.)

(In standard movie mode only)

Menu Item

Compression (Still image)

Frame Rate (Movie)

Recording Pixels (Still image)

Recording Pixels (Movie)

Reference

Page

p. 27

p. 37

p. 26

p. 37

*Default setting

p. 43, p. 128

Menu Item Options Reference Page

Safety MF On/Off* p. 47

AF-assist Beam

Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide p. 9

Disp. Overlay p. 34

(Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/

(Movie) Off*/Grid Lines

IS Mode p. 27

(Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/

(Movie) Continuous*/Off

Converter None*/WC-DC52/

Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 33

Set button p. 57

On*/Off p. 86

Both

Panning/Off

TC-DC52A/250D

p. 106

Play Menu ( ) Print Menu ( )

Menu Item

Auto Play p. 73 Print

Red-Eye Correction

Sound Memo p. 71 Clear All Selections

Protect p. 74 Print Settings

Rotate p. 68

Erase all p. 76

Transfer Order p. 80

Reference

Page

p. 69

Menu Item

Select Image & Qty.

Select All Images

Reference

Page

p. 77

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Set up Menu ( )

Menu Item Options Reference Page

Mute On/Off*

Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5

Start-up Vol.

Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the

Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-

Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound

Playback Vol. Adjusts the playback volume of

Start-up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up

Power Saving p. 17

Auto Power Down

Display Off

On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera

10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3 min.

Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 8).

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.

operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.

timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.

played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording.

movies and sound memos.

Image appears when the camera is powered on.

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

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

*Default setting

Menu Item Options Reference Page

Date/Time Basic Guide p. 7

Format You can also select a low level

format (p. 25).

File Numbering

Continuous*/

p. 61

Auto Reset

Create Folder p. 59

Create New Folder

Check mark (On)/

Creates a folder during the next

shooting session. No check mark (Off)

Auto Create Off*/Daily/

Monday-

You can also set an auto creation

time. Sunday/ Monthly

Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 58

Distance Units m/cm* /

ft/in

Lens Retract 1 minute* /

0 seconds

Sets the units for the MF indicator

distance unit (p. 46).

Sets the lens retraction timing

when switching from shooting

mode to playback mode.

Language Basic Guide p. 7

Video System NTSC/PAL p. 75

Print Method Auto*/ See below*

Reset All p. 24

*1The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is

normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

(Set up) Menu [Reset All].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Select [OK] and press .

z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a

computer or to a printer.

z The following cannot be reset.

- Shooting mode

- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (p. 23)

- White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 50)

Formatting Memory Cards

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

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

(Set up) Menu [Format].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Select [OK] and press .

z To perform a low level format, use the

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

z You can stop formatting a card when

[Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.

z This operation is not available in mode. z Low Level Format

We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Shooting

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)

Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ *

(Recording Pixels).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

z Use the or button to select

compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button.

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels

Recording Pixels Purpose*

(Large)

(Medium 1)

(Medium 2)

(Medium 3)

(Small)

(Postcard)

(Widescreen)

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

3072 x 2304 pixels

2592 x 1944 pixels

2048 x 1536 pixels

1600 x 1200 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

1600 x 1200 pixels

3072 x 1728 pixels

Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.))

High

Printing to about A4 size (Approx. 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)) Printing to about Letter-size 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Printing to about A5 size (Approx. 149 x 210 mm (5.9 x 8.3 in.))

Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)

Low

Send images as e-mail attachments or shoot more images

Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)

Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 width-to-height aspect ratio. Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black bor der.).

Approximate Values for Compression Settings

Compression Purpose

Superfine

Fine Shoot normal quality images

Normal Shoot more images

z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 119). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117).

High Quality

Normal

Shoot higher quality images

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

Shooting Mode

The lens shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.

Continuous

Shoot Only

Panning

You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.

IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blur even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not smooth.

This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.

*Only [Continuous] can be set.

Shooting

(Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/

[Shoot Only]/[Panning]/[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

The following icons appear on the LCD monitor.

[Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning]

z If you select [Shoot Only] or [Panning] in shooting mode

(still images) and then switch to mode, the setting will change to [Continuous].

z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting

with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended.

z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization

does not work when the camera is held vertically).

[Converter] setting

in Rec. menu

None

WC-DC52/ TC-DC52A/250D

Reference

Page

p. 106

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function

Shooting Mode

You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction*2 lamp automatically fires with the flash.

*2 This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when they reflect light

back from the flash.

(Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[OFF]

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

*1 Cannot be set in mode.

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter

Shooting Mode

* Digital tele-converter cannot be set.

You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows:

Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics

Enables shooting at zoom factors of

Standard 35 – 560 mm

Off 35 – 140 mm

1.5x 52.5 – 210 mm

1.9x 66.5 – 266 mm

z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is

turned off.

z The digital zoom cannot be used in or (Postcard),

or (Widescreen) modes.

up to 16x with digital and optical zoom combined. In

is only available in Standard mode

Enables shooting without digital zoom.

Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off].

, this setting

Shooting

(Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/

[Off]/[1.5x]/[1.9x].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

z When using [Standard]:

See Shooting with the Digital Zoom (p. 30).

z When using [1.5x], [1.9x]:

See Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 30)

Shooting with the Digital Zoom

Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.

z The combined digital and optical

zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor.

z Based on the number of recording

pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and

appears on the LCD monitor. If you press the zoom lever toward again, you can zoom in even closer. In this case, the zoom factor color changes from white to blue.

z Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.

Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter

Adjust the angle of view with

Digital tele-converter

the zoom lever and shoot.

z and the zoom factor appear on the

LCD monitor.

z Depending on the number of

recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue).

About the Digital Tele-Converter

The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).

Continuous Shooting

Shooting Mode

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card* continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 117).

*1 Recommended Memory Card:

Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 25) is conducted immediately before shooting.

• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

• Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

FUNC. Menu * (Drive Mode)

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

Shoot.

z The camera will continue to record successive images while

the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released.

To Cancel Continuous Shooting

Follow procedure 1 to display

, you can shoot

Shooting

z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in

memory of the camera fills.

z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens

because the flash must charge.

Postcard Mode

Shooting Mode

You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.

FUNC. Menu *(Recording Pixels)

(Postcard).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

z The recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200) and the

compression to (Fine).

z The area that will not get printed grays out.

The digital zoom and digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode.

For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

Embedding the Date in the Image Data

You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard) is selected.

(Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/

[Date]/[Date & Time].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

z LCD monitor display

: [Off] : [Date]/[Date & Time]

z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand

(p. 23).

z The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image

data once it has been embedded.

Shooting

Setting the Display Overlays

Shooting Mode

* Only [Grid Lines] can be set.

You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject.

Grid Lines

3:2 Guide

Both

Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.

Helps confirm the print area for a 3:2 print.* Areas outside the printable area are grayed out.

* Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3.

Displays both the grid lines and the 3:2 guide simultaneously.

(Rec.) Menu [DISP. Overlay] [Off]*/

[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/[Both].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

The grid lines and 3:2 guide will not be recorded in the image.

Movie Shooting

Shooting Mode

The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (p. 37).

Standard

You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 29).

• Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*

Fast Frame Rate

Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, such as in sports photography.

• Maximum Clip Length: 1 minute

Compact

Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low.

• Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes

• The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 118). * Even if the size of the movie data has not reached 4 GB, recording may

stop when a shooting time of 1 hour has elapsed. Depending on the storage capacity of the memory card and the speed at which the data is written, recording may stop before reaching 4 GB or 1 hour.

Select a movie mode using

the or button.

z In mode, you can change the

recording pixels and frame rate (p. 37).

Shooting

Shoot.

z Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the

exposure, focus and white balance settings.

z Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and

sound simultaneously.

z During shooting, the recording time and [

the LCD monitor.

z Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.

Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.

- When the maximum recording time elapses

- When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full

z You are recommended to use a memory card that has

been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 25). The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

z Be careful of the following while recording.

- Do not touch the microphone (Basic Guide p. 1).

- Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded.

The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.

Do not point the camera at the sun when shooting.

Rec] appear on

QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (Only Windows 2000).

Changing Recording Pixels and Frame

{

Rates (Movies)

You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard).

FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ *

(Recording Pixels).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

z Use the or button to

select a frame rate/recording pixels and press the FUNC./ SET button.

Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion.

Frame Rate

Recording Pixels

(frames/sec.)

Shooting

640 x 480 pixels

Standard

320 x 240 pixels

Fast Frame Rate*2320 x 240 pixels

Compact*

*1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.

z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 119). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 117).

160 x 120 pixels – – {

– {*1{

– {{

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Shooting Panoramic Images

(Stitch Assist)

Shooting Mode

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.

Use the or button to select a shooting

direction.

z You can select from the following two

shooting directions.

Left to right horizontally



Right to left horizontally



Shoot the first image in the sequence.

z The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the

first image.

Compose the second image so that it

overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.

z You can press the or button to return to the

previously recorded image to retake the shot.

z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be

corrected when the images are stitched together.

Repeat the procedure for additional images.

z A sequence may contain up to 26 images. z Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot.

z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in

Stitch Assist mode.

z The settings for the first image are applied to the second

image onward (except for Macro setting).

z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the

images on a computer.

z When the button is pressed, you can switch between the

items which you can set.

- Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection

Program AE

Shooting Mode

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.

When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.

- Using the flash

- Changing the ISO speed

- Changing the metering method

Shooting

Setting the Shutter Speed

Shooting Mode

When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

z If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is

underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the or button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white.

z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the

recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. (However, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.)

z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to

the zoom state as follows

Aperture

Value

Maximum Wide Angle

Maximum Telephoto

f/2.6 – 3.5 15 - 1/1250

f/4.0 – 8.0 15 - 1/2000

f/5.5 - 7.1 15 - 1/1250

f/8.0 15 - 1/2000

z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500

second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected.

Shutter Speed

(seconds)

Shutter Speed Display

The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds

15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000

Setting the Aperture

Shooting Mode

The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus.

z If the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is

underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the or button until the shutter speed display turns to white.

z Some aperture values may not be available with certain

zoom positions (p. 40).

In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously.

Aperture Value Display

z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.

F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

Shooting

Manually Setting the Shutter

Speed and Aperture

Shooting Mode

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference

between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red.

* Standard exposure levels are calculated by measuring light according to

the currently selected metering mode.

z If you wish to change the exposure, select shutter speed or

aperture using the button, then adjust the value using the or button.

If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 40).

z The LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected shutter

speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set to (Flash on).

Selecting an AF Frame

Shooting Mode

* Cannot be set in mode.

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.

You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while

Face

Detect

shooting. In addition, the camera will meter the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If a face is not detected, shooting will take place with [On].

* Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 48).

The camera automatically selects between

9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions.

The camera focuses using the center AF

Off

frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.

Shooting

(Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Face Detect]/[On]/

[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

z Default settings differ depending on

the shooting mode (p. 128).

z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is

on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Green : Shooting preparations complete

• Yellow : Focusing difficulty

• No AF frame: Focusing Difficulty (when the AiAF is [On])

z The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected.

- Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green AF frames may appear.

- If no white frame displays and all the frames appear in gray, the camera will use [On] instead of [Face Detect] when shooting.

- The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On] or [Off] options.

- In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples:

• If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear

extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall composition.

• Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a

portion hidden.

(when the AiAF is [Off])

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus

Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF)

Shooting Mode

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.

z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects z

Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible

to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.

* Cannot be used in mode.

Shooting with the Focus Lock

Aim the camera so that an object at the

same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the

focus.

Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.

Shooting with the AF Lock

Shooting

1 Turn on the LCD monitor.

Aim the camera so that an object at the

same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway

and press the button.

z The icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD

monitor.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as

desired and shoot.

To Release the AF Lock

Press the button.

z The AF lock cannot be used in the and modes. z The AF frame will not appear in mode. z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD

monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 43) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the

shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the button several times to display .

z The MF indicator is displayed. z When the (Rec.) menu’s [MF-

Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*.

* The image will not appear magnified in

mode, when the digital zoom or digital tele-converter is activated or when a TV is used as the display.

* Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified

(p. 20).

MF indicator

z Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the button

will switch between the setting items as follows:

, , ,

, ,

Press the or button and adjust the focus.

z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a

shooting guideline only.

To Cancel the Manual Focus

Press the button.

The manual focus cannot be used in the and modes.

Exposure compensation/

mode/Exposure compensation/

mode/

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/

Aperture value/Exposure compensation/

Shutter speed/Aperture value/

Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)

First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately.

Shooting

(Rec.) Menu [Safety MF] [On]*/[Off]

z Press shutter button halfway after focusing with the Manual

Focus function, the focus will be automatically fine tuned to the most focused point.

You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF frame setting.

Not available in or mode.

Switching between Metering Modes

Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative)

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

z Use the or button to select the

metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button.

Metering Methods

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It

Evaluative

Center Weighted Average

Spot

evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.

Adjusting the Exposure

Compensation

Shooting Mode

Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.

Turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the button.

z Use the or buttons to adjust the

exposure compensation and press the

button.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Follow procedure 2 to restore the compensation value to [0].

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Shooting Mode

Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.

Shooting

FUNC. Menu * (Auto).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

z Use the or button to select a

white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.

White Balance Settings

Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera.

Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Underwater

Custom

For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3- wavelength fluorescent lighting.

For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.

Appropriate for shooting images underwater with the Waterproof Case WP-DC12 (sold separately). This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images with natural hues by reducing the bluish tone.

For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white- colored object, such as white paper or cloth.

The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.

Using the Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.

z Shooting close-ups (Macro) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or

forest)

z Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a

mercury-vapor lamp)

FUNC. Menu * (Auto) (Custom).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

* Default setting.

Aim the camera at a piece of white

paper or cloth and press .

z If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that

the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is being used, or when is displayed.

z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to

and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).

z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the

white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.

- ISO Speed

-Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.

z Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch

Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand.

Shooting

Shooting in a My Colors Mode

Shooting Mode

You can change the look of an image when it is shot.

My Colors Settings

My Colors Off

Vivid

Neutral

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

B/W Records in black and white. Custom

Color

FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).

* Default setting.

z Use the or button to select a

My Colors mode.

Shoot.

z Mode

See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 53).

Modes other than

Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot.

Records normally with this setting.

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues.

Use this option to adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation before shooting.

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode

(Custom Color) .

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

Use the or button

to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] and the or button to adjust it.

z The altered color will display.

Select an item

Adjust

Shooting

z This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return

to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.

Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode

Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

FUNC. Menu (Auto).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

z Use the or button to select an

ISO speed and press the FUNC./SET button.

z Selecting sets the optimal ISO

speed according to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.

z Selecting (High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than

for . As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in .

* Noise may increase in the captured image compared to .

If the camera is set at or , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing shutter button halfway or in playback information.

ISO Speed Settings

Auto

High ISO Auto

ISO 80

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

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Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings

Shooting Mode

Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments.

(Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Auto]*/

[Manual].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output

Shooting Mode

z When the shooting mode is set to , or

when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] (p. 55) in

/– (Flash) (Flash Exposure Compensation)

Flash Output

or mode, settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2 stops.

z You can combine the flash exposure

compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure.

z When Shooting mode is set to or when [Flash

Adjust] is set to [Manual] in or mode (p. 55), the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.

Shooting

FUNC. Menu (+/– (Flash))/ (Flash

Output).

See Menus and Settings (p. 18).

z Adjust the compensation/output

using the or button and press the FUNC./SET button.

Example:

Flash Exposure Compensation

Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE)

Shooting Mode

The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.

(Rec.) Menu [Safety FE] [On]*/[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

z Use or button to select [On]/

[Off], and press FUNC./SET button.

Registering Settings to the

Print/Share Button

Shooting Mode

You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered.

Menu Item Page Menu Item Page

Not Assigned* — Digital Tele-converter p. 30

ISO Speed p. 53 DISP. Overlay p. 34

White Balance p. 49 Display Off p. 22

* Default setting.

(Rec.) Menu [Set button].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Use the or button to select the function you wish to register and press .

z If appears on the lower right of the

icon, you can still register this function but pressing the button will not activate the function in the current shooting mode.

Shooting

To Cancel the shortcut button: Select in Step 2.

Using the Button

Press the button.

z Each time that the button is pressed, the settings of

the registered functions are switched.

z For (ISO Speed) and (White Balance), the

corresponding setup screen is displayed.

z When there are functions not available in the current

shooting mode, pressing button will have no effect.

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

Shooting Mode

Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.

(Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]*/

[Off].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

z When the Auto Rotate function is set

to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting, (normal), (right end is down) or (left end is down) will appear in the display.

z This function may not operate correctly when the camera

is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off].

z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the

orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.

When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.

Creating an Image Destination (Folder)

Shooting Mode

You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.

Create New Folder

Auto Create

(Set up) Menu [Create

Folder].

Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To create an additional folder, insert the check mark again.

You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time.

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Shooting

Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot.

Use the or button to

check mark [Create New Folder] .

z will be displayed on the LCD

monitor when shooting. will disappear from the screen when a new folder is created.

Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation

Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option .

z displays when the specified time

arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.

Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders.

Resetting the File Number

Shooting Mode

The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.

(Set up) Menu [File

Numbering] [Continuous]*/ [Auto Reset].

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

* Default setting.

File Number Reset Function

A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when

Continuous

Auto Reset

changing folders or memory cards.*

* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with

recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.

The image and folder number are reset to the starting value (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis.

* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with

recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the card is utilized as the basis for new images.

Shooting

File and Folder Numbers

Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.

New Folder Created

Memory Card 1

Continuous

Memory Card Exchanged for Another

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2

Memory Card 1

Auto Reset

Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2

z Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient

free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder.

- Images from continuous shooting

- Self-timer images (custom)

- Stitch Assist mode images

z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are

duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders.

z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information

regarding folder structures or image types.

Playback/Erasing

n a

Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 16).

Magnifying Images

Press the zoom lever toward .

z will display and a magnified

portion of the image will display.

z Images can be magnified up to a

factor of approximately 10x.

Approximate Locatio of the Displayed Are

Use the , , or button to move

around the image.

z If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified

display, the camera switches to image advance mode and

will display. You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same level of magnification. The image advance mode is cancelled when you press the FUNC./SET button again.

z You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever.

To Cancel the Magnified Display

Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)

Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

Playback/Erasing

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine

(Index Playback)

Press the zoom lever toward .

z Up to nine images can be viewed at

once in index playback.

z Use the , , or button to

change the image selection.

Switching between Sets of Nine Images

The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images. z Use the or button to move to the

previous or next set of 9 images.

z Hold the FUNC./SET button down and

press the or button to jump to the first or last set.

To Return to Single Image Playback

Press the zoom lever toward .

Selected Image

Jump Bar

Movie

Jumping to Images

When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search.

Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time.

Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.

Jump Shot Date

Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie.

Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder.

In single image playback

mode, press the button.

z The camera will switch to jump

search mode.

z The screen sample will vary slightly

according to the search key.

Use the or button to select a search

key and press the or button.

To Return to Single Image Playback

Press the MENU button.

Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.

Location of image currently being displayed

Number of images matching search key

Playback/Erasing

Viewing Movies

Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.

Display a movie and press

z Images with a icon are

movies.

Movie Control Panel

Playback Progress Bar

Time movie was shot

Volume Level (Adjust it with the

or button)

Select (Play) and press .

z The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button

during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.

z When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame

displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel.

z You can switch between showing/hiding the playback

progress bar by pressing the DISP. button while playing a movie.

z If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing

session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed.

Operating the Movie Control Panel

Ends playback and returns to single image playback

Prints (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.)

Play

Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.)

Displays the first frame

Previous Frame (Rewinds if the

Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the

Displays the last frame

z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when

playing a movie on a TV set (p. 75).

z The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback.

FUNC./SET

button is held down.)

Playback/Erasing

Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.

Original 90° 270°

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Use the or button to select an image to

rotate and press to rotate it.

z Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each

press of the FUNC./SET button.

z This also can be set in the index playback mode.

When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.

Red-Eye Correction Function

You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples:

- Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image.

- Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Select the image for which you wish to

perform red-eye correction with or and press .

z A frame will be displayed

automatically at the position where red-eye is to be corrected.

z If red-eye is not automatically

detected, select [Add Frame] with or button and press FUNC./SET button (p. 71).

Playback/Erasing

Select [Start] and press .

Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press

z [New File]: Saved as new file with a

new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file.

z [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file

name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased.

z When [New File] is selected, proceed to the procedure 5.

Press and select [Yes] or

[No], then press .

z Selecting [Yes] displays the corrected

image, while [No] returns you to the Play menu.

z Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. z Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images.

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

red-eye correction cannot be performed.

z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of

times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application.

z Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on

images that have already been corrected once with the (Red-Eye Correction) function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.

Add Corrected Frame

A maximum of 35 corrected frames may be added.

Select [Add Frame] with or button

and press .

Match the position using , , or

button and press .

z Size of the frame can be

changed with the zoom lever.

Attaching Sound Memos to Images

In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Playback/Erasing

Use the or button to select an image to

which to attach a sound memo and press

z The sound memo control panel will display.

Select (Record) and press .

z The elapsed time and the remaining

time display.

z Pressing the FUNC./SET button

pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording.

z Up to 1 minute of recordings can be

added to any one image.

Sound Memo Panel

Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time

Volume (Adjust it with the

or button)

Sound Memo Panel

Exit

Record

Pause

Play

Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./ SET button.

z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

Automated Playback (Auto Play)

Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

z During automated playback, the

following functions are possible:

- Pausing/resuming the Auto Play:

Press the FUNC./SET button

- Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the or button (holding down the button will increase the

speed of the Fast Forward)

- Stopping the Auto Play: Press the MENU button

Playback/Erasing

Protecting Images

You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Use the or button to select an image to protect and press .

z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again

cancels the setting.

z You can also protect images in the

index playback mode.

Protection Icon

Viewing Images on a TV set

You can play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable.

Turn off the camera and the TV.

Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V

OUT terminal.

z Open the terminal cover by slipping a

fingernail under the right edge and plug the AV cable in all the way.

Plug the other ends of the

AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.

Turn on the camera.

z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to

accommodate different regional standards (p. 23). The default setting varies between regions.

- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others

- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. z You can also use the TV as the display in the shooting

mode.

Yellow

VIDEO

Playback/Erasing

AUDIO

Black

Erasing All Images

z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise

adequate caution before erasing an image.

z Protected images cannot be erased with this function.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Select [OK] and press .

z To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].

Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 25).

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Setting the DPOF Print Settings

You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.

The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.

Single Images

(Print) Menu [Select Image & Qty.] .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

z Selecting [Clear All Selections]

cancels all print settings.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Use the or button to select images for

printing.

z Selection methods differ for the Print

Type settings (p. 79).

- (Standard)/ (Both) Select an image, press the FUNC./ SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99).

Number of Print Copies

- (Index) Select an image and press the FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

z You can also select images in the

index playback mode.

z If the camera is connected to a printer,

the button will light in blue while images are being selected. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./ SET button is pressed, printing will begin.

All the Images on a Memory Card

(Print) Menu [Select All Images] .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

z One copy of every image will be set to

print.

z Selecting [Clear All Selections]

cancels all print settings

z When the camera is connected to a

printer, the button will light blue. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./SET button is pressed, printing will begin.

Select [OK] and press .

Index Print Selection

z The output of some printers or photo developing services

may not reflect the specified print settings.

z Print settings cannot be set for movies.

z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. z When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can

be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).

Setting the Print Style

After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected.

Standard* Prints one image per page.

Print Type

Date (On/Off*) Adds the date to the print.

File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print.

Clear DPOF data (On*/Off)

Index

(Print) Menu [Print Settings] .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format.

Prints the images in both the standard

Both

and index formats.

Clears all print settings after the images print.

*Default setting

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Use the or button to select [Print

Type], [Date], [File No.], [Clear DPOF data] and then use the or button to specify the settings.

z The Date and File No. settings change according to the

Print Type as follows.

- Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

- Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.

z Images dated using (Postcard Date Imprint mode)

(p. 33) are always printed with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, if [Date] is also set to [On], the date will end up being printed twice on these images.

z Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu

(p. 23, Basic Guide p. 7).

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings

You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.

The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.

(Play) Menu .

See Menus and Settings (p. 19).

Single Images

Select [Order] and press .

z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer

order settings.

Use the or button to

select an image to transfer and press .

z Pressing the FUNC./SET button again

deselects the setting.

z You can also select images in the

index playback mode.

Transfer Selection

All the Images on a Memory Card

Select [Mark all] and press .

z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer

order settings.

Select [OK] and press .

z Images are transferred in order according to the file

number.

z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Troubleshooting

Camera

Camera will not operate.

Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic

Memory card slot/battery cover is open.

Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction.

Batteries are not the right type.

Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate. (“Change the batteries” message displays).

Poor contact between camera and battery terminals.

Sounds come from the camera interior.

The camera’s horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed.

Guide p. 8).

z Confirm that the memory card slot

/battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 5).

z Reload the batteries in the correct

direction (Basic Guide p. 5).

z Use only unused AA-size alkaline

batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 96).

z Replace the camera batteries with

2 unused or fully charged batteries (p. 96).

z Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK800

(sold separately) (p. 102).

z Wipe the battery terminals with a

clean dry cloth.

z Reload the batteries several times.

z The camera’s orientation

mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction.

When the power is turned on

“Card locked!” message appears.

The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”.

z When recording to, erasing from

or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 98).

The Date/Time menu appears.

The lithium date/time battery charge is depleted.

Replace the lithium date/time battery (p. 109).

LCD monitor

Not displayed.

LCD monitor is set to Off. z Press DISP. button and turn on the

The display darkens.

The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.

Display flickers.

Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.

A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.

Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.

LCD monitor. (p. 12)

z This is a normal occurrence in

devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This image will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.

z This is not a camera malfunction

(flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images).

z This is a normal occurrence in

devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.

Troubleshooting

appears.

A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.

z Set the IS Mode to any setting

other than [Off] (p. 27).

z Raise the ISO speed (p. 53). z Select a setting other than

(flash off)(Basic Guide p. 12).

z Set the self-timer and attach the

camera to a tripod or other device (Basic Guide p. 14).

appears.

This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF- compliant cameras.

z These settings will be overwritten

by those set by your camera (p. 77).

Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.

Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 12).

z There is no effect on the recorded

image.

Shooting

Camera will not record.

Mode switch is set to (playback).

Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the

Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (Basic

Memory card is not formatted correctly.

SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected.

Image Seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.

z Set the mode switch to

(shooting) (Basic Guide p. 8).

indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (Basic

Guide p. 4).

Guide p. 5).

z If required, download the images

to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space.

z Format the memory card (p. 25). z If reformatting does not work, the

memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Slide the write protect tab upward

(p. 98).

Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots (p. 12).

Troubleshooting

Image is blurred or out of focus.

The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.

AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].

Subject is out of focal range. zShoot with the subject at the

The subject is hard to focus on.

Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 84).

z In dark places where it is difficult for

the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 21). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used.

correct focusing distance (p. 112).

z Use the focus lock, AF lock or

manual focus to shoot (p. 45).

Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Insufficient light for shooting.z Set the flash to (Flash on)

The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright.

Subject is too far away for flash to reach.

(Basic Guide p. 12).

z Set the exposure compensation to

a positive (+) setting (p. 49).

z Use the spot metering functions

(p. 48).

z Shoot within correct flash range of

the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 113).

z Raise the ISO speed and then

shoot (p. 53).

Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.

Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.

z Shoot within correct flash range of

the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 113).

z Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 56).

The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark.

Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.

Flash is set to on. z Set the flash to (Flash off)

z Set the exposure compensation to a

negative (–) setting (p. 49).

z Use the spot metering functions

(p. 48).

z Change the shooting angle.

(Basic Guide p. 12).

Image contains noise.

ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High

ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 53).

z In , , and ,

modes in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.

White dots appear on the image.

Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority Av mode.

z This is a phenomenon that occurs

with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

Eyes appear red.

Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.

z Turn [On] the Red-Eye setting in

the Rec. menu (p. 28). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red- eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect. You can correct red eyes in images using the Red-Eye Correction function (p. 69).

Continuous shooting slows down.

The memory card’s performance has dropped.

z To enhance the continuous

shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 25).

Recording images to memory card takes a long time.

Memory card was formatted in another device.

z Use a memory card formatted in

your camera (p. 25).

Lens will not retract.

Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.

z After closing the memory card slot/

battery cover, turn the power on then back off (Basic Guide p. 5).

Shooting movies

The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.

The following types of memory cards are used.

- Slow recording cards.

- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer.

- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.

“!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped.

There is insufficient free space in the camera’s built- in memory.

Zoom does not operate.

Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode.

z Although the recording time may

not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card. Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 25).

Try the following procedures.

- Format the card with a low level format before shooting (p. 25)

- Lower the recording pixels or the frame rate (p. 37)

- Use a high-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.)

z Operate the zoom before shooting

in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 12). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in Standard movie mode.

Troubleshooting

Playback

Cannot play back.

You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.

File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.

Movies do not play back correctly.

Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards.

You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources.

Movies recorded at the (Fast Frame Rate) setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback.

Reading images from memory card is slow.

Memory card was formatted in another device.

z Computer images that cannot be

played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser

EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF).

z Set the file name or location on the

file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details).

z To check the images at the

original frame rate, you are recommended to play the movie back on the camera’s LCD monitor or on a computer.

z Use a memory card formatted in

your camera (p. 25).

Battery

Batteries consumed quickly.

Batteries are not the right type.

Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.

Battery terminals are dirty. z Wipe the terminals well with a dry

z Use only unused AA-size alkaline

batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 96).

z If shooting in a cold location, warm

the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them.

cloth before use.

Reload the batteries several times.

If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries

As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased.

Battery life has been exceeded.

z Their charging performance

should return to normal after fully recharging and fully depleting them over several times.

z Replace both batteries with new

ones.

TV monitor output

Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.

Incorrect video system setting.

Shooting in Stitch Assist mode.

z Set the video system to the

appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 23).

z The output will not appear on a TV

in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 9).

Troubleshooting

Printing with a direct print compatible printer

Cannot print

The camera and printer are not properly connected.

The printer power is not turned on.

The print connection method is not correct.

z Securely connect the camera and

printer with the specified cable.

z Turn on the printer power.

z In the (Set up) menu, select

[Print Method] and select [Auto] (p. 23).

List of Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection.

Busy...

Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up.

No memory card

You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (Basic Guide p. 5).

Card locked!

The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write-protected.

Cannot record!

You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed, with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation, or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie.

Memory card error

There may be something wrong with the memory card. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera, you may be able to continue using it. However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.

Memory card full

Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved, or no more image settings, sound recorder files or sound memos can be recorded.

Naming error!

The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data.

List of Messages

Change the batteries

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries.

No image.

No images recorded on memory card.

Image too large.

You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size.

Incompatible JPEG

You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image (edited with a computer, etc.).

RAW

You attempted to play back a RAW image.

Unidentified Image

You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data, an image with a recording type specific to another manufacturer’s camera, or an image that has been downloaded to a computer and altered.

Cannot magnify!

You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.

Cannot rotate

You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera or data type, or an image edited with a computer.

Incompatible WAVE

A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back.

Cannot modify image

You attempted to correct red eyes on an image recorded in a different camera.

Cannot Modify

Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is detected.

Cannot transfer!

When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with another camera. You may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was selected in the Direct Transfer menu.

Protected!

You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo.

Too many marks.

Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more.

Cannot complete!

Could not save a part of the print or transfer settings.

Unselectable image.

You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.

Communication error

The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card.

Lens error, restart camera

An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.

Exx

(xx: number) Camera detected error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image in playback mode.

List of Messages

Appendix

Battery Handling

Battery Charge

The following icon and message will display.

Battery charge is low. If using the camera for an extended period, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Change the batteries

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

Battery Handling Precautions

This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA- size NiMH batteries (sold separately).

While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.

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

When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately).

Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries.

Never mix unused and partially used batteries.

The partially used batteries may leak.

Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and ) reversed.

Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers.

Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals

well with a dry cloth.

If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced.

At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.

Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.

Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic items such as a key ring.

The batteries may be short circuited.

When not using the camera for long periods, remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately.

If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera may become damaged from battery leakage.

WARNING

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

Never use batteries that look like this.

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

Appendix

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

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

Handling the Memory Card

z z

SD memory card or SDHC memory card

Write Protect Tab

Slide the switch down

Slide the switch up.

Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible

Cautions When Handling

Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the

terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects.

Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.

When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).

Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended.

(you can protect the images and other data on the card)

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