Canon CEL-SE65A210 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

z Please read the Read This First section (page 5). z Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software

Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide.

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Camera Body Temperature

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

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely 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. 160).

Language Setting

Please see page 28 to change the language setting.

Disclaimer

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.

• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

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

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

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

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About this Guide

Symbols Used

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

, or .

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s

operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the

basic operating procedures.

Table of Contents

: Functions and operations tables.

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Read This First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Components Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Back/Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Main Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Preparing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Installing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing the CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Attaching the Lens Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Basic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Switching between Shooting and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Confirming information on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Zoom (Focal Length). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Pressing the Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Selecting Menus and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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Resetting the Settings to Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings . . . . . . . . . .55

Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Changing the Resolution and Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Changing the File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the Built-In Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . .69

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Super Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Setting the Shutter Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . . .87

Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . .92

Adjusting the Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Changing the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .105

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock). . . . . . .107

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . .109

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . .111

Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) . . . . . . . .112

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus. . . . . . . . . . . .114

Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Using the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Resetting the File Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Playback) . . . .126

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Automated Playback (Slide Show) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Formatting a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Print Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . . . .149

Selecting Images for Transferring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection . . . . . .152

Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Downloading Images by Direct Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images

without Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Downloading Directly from a CF Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings). . . . . . . . .161

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Registering the My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

List of Error/Message Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Attaching the Lens Hood LH-DC30 (Sold Separately) . . . . .178

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . .180

Using Conversion Lenses/Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately)

Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately) . . . . . . .189

Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery

Cable (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .206

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Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

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

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

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

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

Safety Precautions

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

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

z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

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

z In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the

camera and its power supply accessories (see the System Map for power supply accessory details).

Warnings

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

light sources which could damage your eyesight.

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

eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may

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

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

Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

z Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the

camera away from children. Seek medical assistance

immediately if a child swallows a battery.

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

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not

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

Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.

Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock.

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

become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow

liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners

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

z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe

away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or

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

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

adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short

circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

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

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

z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power

sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them

to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the

leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.

Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

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

injury.

z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic

objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns

and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery.

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

other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

z Use only recommended battery packs and battery chargers.

Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.

z Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera

and power outlet when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period of time

may cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

wide converter, tele-converter lens, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the

glass shards may cause an injury.

It could lead to leakage and

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 11). Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions

z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

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

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

z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage

in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

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

impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the

equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

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

when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or

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

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

its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

z Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is

plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies

according to region.

z Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if

the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

z If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera

body may become warm. Please take care when operating the

camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

Preventing Malfunctions

 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

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

 Avoid Condensation Related Problems

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

 If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, and battery or a household power source, from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

 Extended Storage

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

Components Guide

Front View

Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 41)

Remote Sensor (p. 176)

Display Panel (p. 16)

AF-assist Beam (p. 44)

Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 65)

Self-timer Lamp (p. 76)

Ring Release Button (p. 182, 187)

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

cables.

Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

zCP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or

the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with CP-100/CP-10).

zBubble Jet Printers

• Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet

printer user guide.

• PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

with the camera)

zPictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

(supplied with the camera)

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

Lens

A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 160)

Microphone (p. 133)

Built-in Flash (p. 64)

Hot Shoe (p. 180)

Strap Mount (p. 25)

Speaker

Terminal cover

DIGITAL Terminal* (p. 154)

DC IN Terminal (p. 189)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Back/Bottom View

Diopter Adjustment lever (p. 41)

LCD Monitor (p. 33)

Viewfinder (p. 41)

Tripod Socket

Strap Mount (p. 25)

CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23)

Battery Cover (p. 21)

z Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway.

• Green: Ready to record

• Blinking Green: Recording to CF card/Reading CF card/ Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)

• Orange: Ready to record (flash on)

• Blinking Orange: Ready to record (camera shake warning/ insufficient exposure)

z Lower Indicator

• Yellow: Macro mode/Super Macro mode/Manual focus mode

• Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press the shutter button, try using focus lock or adjusting the focus manually (p. 114, 115))

Controls

Top

(Flash) Button

(p. 64)

(Light Metering)/JUMP Button (p. 92, 127)

(Continuous)/ (Self-Timer/Wireless Controller) Button (p. 76, 78, 176)

Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) (p. 42) Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) (p. 125)

Shutter Button (p. 43)

Main Dial (p. 15)

(Backlight) Button (p. 16)

Power/Mode Indicator (p. 29)

Mode Lever (p. 29)

Button (p. 31)

Back

(Macro)/ (Index) Button (p. 74, 75, 126)

Mode Dial (p. 14)

(AE Lock/FE Lock) Button

(p. 105, 107)

Omni Selector (S/ (Exposure), T/WB (White Balance), W, X) (p. 94, 95)

MENU Button (p. 46)

SET/

(AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 90)

MF (Manual Focus)/ (Microphone) Button (p. 115, 116, 133)

FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image

Erase) Button (p. 45, 140)

DISPLAY Button (p. 34)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes.

Creative Zone

Auto

Image Zone

: Auto (p. 55)

The camera automatically selects settings.

Image Zone

The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type.

: Portrait (p. 67) : Landscape (p. 67) : Night Scene (p. 68) : Stitch Assist (p. 69) : Movie (p. 72)

Creative Zone

The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

: Program AE (p. 80) : Shutter Speed-Priority AE (p. 82) : Aperture-Priority AE (p. 85) : Manual Exposure (p. 87) : Custom 1 (p. 119) : Custom 2 (p. 119)

Main Dial

The main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. You can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus.

Turning the Main Dial

Turn

Clicking the Main Dial

Click

In Shooting Mode

z Selects aperture value and shutter speed

(p. 82, 85, 87)

z Selects menu settings by pressing the

FUNC. button (p. 45)

z Selects exposure compensation and white

balance (p. 94, 95)

z Manually sets the focus (p. 115)

In Playback Mode

z Displays the previous and next image

(p. 124)

In Shooting Mode

z Fixes menu items set by pressing the

FUNC. button (p. 45)

z Switches between shutter speeds and

aperture values in M mode (p. 87)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Display Panel

The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. In Shooting mode (p. 30), you can turn on the backlight of the display panel for six seconds by pressing the button. To turn off the backlight within six seconds, press the button again.

button

Icons Indication

Compression 60

Evaluative Metering/Spot Metering/ Center-Weighted Average Metering

Shutter Speed/Movie Shooting Time/ White Balance/ISO Speed/Photo Effect/ Bracket

Aperture Setting 85, 87

AiAF Center point

Resolution (Not displayed with RAW images)

Flash On/Flash Off (Not displayed with Auto)

ND filter 120

Single Shot Standard Continuous Shooting High-speed Continuous Shooting

Reference

pages

72, 82, 87, 95, 98, 99, 101, 103

Icons Indication

ISO speed 98

Battery Charge State 22

Macro Mode

Photo Effect 99

Self-Timer/Wireless Controller 76, 175

Remaining Image Capacity/Message Code/Error Code/ (Intervalometer)/ Interval Shooting Remaining Shots

* Turns off in Super Macro mode. The Super Macro mode icon appears on

the LCD monitor (p. 75).

White Balance Settings 95

Bracket 101, 103

Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output Adjustment

Exposure Compensation Level/AEB Level/ Flash Exposure Compensation Level/ Flash Output Adjustment Level

Reference

pages

112, 167

109

94, 101, 109

z The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once.

Normally, only the icons applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear.

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Charging the Battery Pack

Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor or the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message are lit on the Display Panel.

Charge Indicator

Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the

battery charger, then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow.

Battery charger model names and types vary

by region. (For CG-580) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. (For CB-5L) Attach the power cord to the battery charger and

plug the other end into a power outlet.

z The charge indicator blinks while the battery pack is charging and

lights steadily once charging is complete.

z After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the

battery pack.

z This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to

completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any time. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 (battery life) (based on Canon’s testing standard), you are recommended to charge the battery pack only after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life.

z The initial charging of a fully discharged battery pack takes

approximately 90 minutes. It takes a further hour for the battery pack to reach a fully charged state (based on Canon’s testing standard).

z Charging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity

and battery pack charge state.

z The separately sold Battery Pack BP-511, BP-512 and BP-514

can also be used in this camera.

Battery Pack Handling Precautions

z Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at

all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.

z Do not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a

tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire.

z Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP-511A,

BP-511, BP-512 or BP-514 with the supplied equipment. This may cause a malfunction.

z The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left

in the camera or battery charger even with the power turned off. This shortens the battery life. Remove the battery pack from the camera when it is not in use.

z Store the battery in an indoor location with low relative humidity

and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F).

z Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “ ”

and “ ” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place.

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Charging the Battery Pack (continued)

When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish between the discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover (Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again.

Fig. BFig. A Fig. DFig. C

Fully Charged Battery Used Battery

Attach so the blue portion of the battery pack can be seen through the window.

Attach in the opposite way of Fig. C.

z Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You

are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.

z Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time

(about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until the

symbol displays and to store it at normal temperature (30 °C/ 86 °F) or lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.

z The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on

even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off.

z Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 0 to

40 °C (32 to 104 °F), the optimal range is 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F). At cold temperatures, such as those experienced when skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time before recharging.

z If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even

when fully charged, it should be replaced.

Installing the Battery Pack

Install Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (sold separately) to power the camera for extended periods (p. 189).

z Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time (p. 18).

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Battery lock

Check that the power is off (p. 29) and slide the

battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the battery pack.

z The terminal side of the battery pack should face

downward.

z Insert the battery pack all the way in until the

battery lock clicks. To remove the battery pack, push the battery lock.

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Slide the battery cover closed.

Terminals

Installing the Battery Pack (continued)

z When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the

camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, or image data may be lost or corrupted:

• Do not shake the camera.

• Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover.

z Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

z See Battery Performance (p. 196).

Battery Status Symbols

The following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These icons will not appear while the camera is powered with a compact power adapter.

: Sufficient battery charge : Low battery

: Replace or recharge battery

Installing the CF Card

Install the CF card (supplied) into the camera as follows.

Label

CF card eject button

Check that the power is off (p. 29) and slide the

CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the CF card as shown in the illustration.

z Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends.

To remove the CF card, push the CF card eject button and pull the card out.

Slide the CF card slot cover closed.

z When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, the

camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, or image data may be lost or corrupted:

• Do not shake the camera.

• Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover.

z You are recommended to use CF cards that have been

formatted in your camera (p. 141). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

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Installing the CF Card (continued)

z See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

(p. 198).

CF Card Handling Precautions

z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend,

force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

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

cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely.

z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity. However, they can be more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable flash memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or during playback.

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attach the strap as illustrated on the left. Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera (p. 11).

z Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items

when suspending it from the strap.

Attaching the Lens Cap

Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always attach the lens cap after use.

z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera’s power.

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Setting the Date/Time

The set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the lithium date battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.

Turn on the camera (p. 29).

Press the MENU button.

z The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu

appears.

(Rec.) Menu in

Auto mode

Press the X arrow on the omni

selector to select the [ (Set up)] menu.

z Pressing the JUMP button or turning the

zoom lever also switches between menus.

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select [Date/ Time] then press the SET button.

z The factory default for the date format

may differ from that shown here in some regions.

Set the date and time.

z Press the W or X arrow on the omni

selector to select a field to change.

z Press the S or T arrow on the omni

selector to set the values.

z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

Press the SET button.

z After adjusting the settings, press the MENU button to close the

menu window.

z The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the

Date/Time have been set. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.

z Replacing the Date Battery (p. 191)

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