Canon Digital Ixus 110 IS User Guide
Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
Camera
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Getting Started
Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA
Manuals Disk.
DIGITAL CAMERA
Manuals Disk
• A memory card is not included.
• Adobe Reader must be installed to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word
Viewer 2003 can be installed to view Word manuals (Middle East only). If this
software is not installed on your computer, access the following web site to
download the software:
http://www.adobe.com (in the case of PDF)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ (in the case of Word format).
• Camera User Guide (This Guide)
• Personal Printing Guide
• Software Starter Guide
Battery Pack NB-4L
(with Terminal Cover)
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many
features to shoot more challenging photos.
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and
print.
Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.
Battery Charger
CB-2LV/CB-2LVE
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Warranty System
Booklet
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Read This First
Test Shots
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer
Support contacts, please see the Warranty System Booklet.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Memory Cards
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58
Take good people shots
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IF w P
Portraits
(p. 56)
Take good landscapes
Shoot various other scenes
● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 64, 80
● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 59
● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64
● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 68
● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70
● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake
(image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in
low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 72
With nightscapes
(p. 56)
Sunsets
Ht
Indoors
(p. 57)
Fireworks
(p. 57)
(p. 57)
V
Kids and pets
(p. 56)
S
Underwater
(p. 57)
At the beach
(p. 57)
OU
Foliage
(p. 57)
y
Aquarium
(p. 57)
With snowscapes
(p. 58)
Z
Low light
(p. 58)
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What Do You Want to Do?
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3
● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 82
● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
View
● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 100
● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 107
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Print
● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Save
● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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2
Other
● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 127
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Table of Contents
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Conventions Used in this Guide ........8
Safety Precautions.............................9
1 Getting Started ....................13
Charging the Battery ........................14
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card .............................16
Setting the Date and Time ...............19
Setting the Display Language..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button .............23
A Taking Pictures .......................24
1 Viewing Images ..........................27
Erasing Images ................................29
Printing Images ................................30
E Shooting Movies.........................32
1 Viewing Movies ..........................34
Transferring Images to a Computer.35
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........40
2 Learning More......................41
Components Guide..........................42
Information Displayed on
the Screen..................................44
Indicator ...........................................46
m FUNC. Menu – Basic
Operations .................................47
n – Basic Operations ..............48
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49
Changing the Screen Brightness ....50
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ..................................... 51
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ................................. 52
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) ................... 53
Clock Functions............................... 53
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions................... 55
Shooting in Various Conditions....... 56
! Turning the Flash Off .................. 59
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom) ............. 60
Inserting the Date and Time ............ 62
Ò Using the Self-Timer ................... 63
" Using the Face Self-Timer .......... 64
4 Selecting Settings
Yourself ............................... 65
G Shooting in Program AE ............. 66
h Turning the Flash On................... 67
u Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)...................................... 67
e Shooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 68
R Zooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro) ........................... 69
Changing the Recording Pixels....... 70
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality).......................... 70
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Changing the ISO Speed................ 72
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 73
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ........ 74
W Continuous Shooting ................. 74
Changing the Tone
of an Image (My Colors) ........... 75
Î Shooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ................................. 76
$ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 77
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 78
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock.......................... 78
5 Getting More Out of
Your Camera ....................... 79
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 81
% Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 82
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 82
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 83
& Shooting with the AE Lock........ 83
( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 84
… Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 84
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear
Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 85
ΠRed-Eye Correction ................... 86
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 86
≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 87
Changing the Color and Shooting... 88
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images . 90
6 Using Various Functions
for Shooting Movies ........... 91
Changing the Movie Mode.............. 92
Changing the Image Quality ........... 92
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................... 93
Other Shooting Functions................ 94
Playback Functions ......................... 94
* Editing ......................................... 95
7 Using Playback and Other
Functions............................. 97
g Quickly Searching
Images....................................... 98
Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback .................................. 100
. Viewing Slideshows .................. 101
Checking the Focus....................... 103
k Magnifying Images ...................104
+ Changing Image Transitions.....104
Viewing Images on a TV ...............105
Viewing Images on a
High-Definition TV ................... 106
/ Erasing All Images.................... 107
: Protecting Images ................... 110
; Organizing Images
by Category (My Category) .....112
\ Rotating Images........................ 114
= Resizing Images ....................... 115
[ Trimming ................................... 116
? Adding Effects with
the My Colors Function............ 117
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear
Brighter (i-Contrast) .................118
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 119
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 120
Selecting Images for Printing
(DPOF) .................................... 121
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Conventions Used in this Guide
8 Customizing the Camera ..125 9 Useful Information ............ 137
Changing Functions.......................126
Changing Shooting Functions........130
Changing Playback Functions .......134
Changing the Start-up
Image or Sound .......................135
Using Household Power................ 138
Troubleshooting ............................ 139
List of Messages
that Appear on the Screen ......142
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode ........................ 144
Menus ........................................... 146
Handling Precautions .................... 150
Specifications ................................ 151
Index ............................................. 154
Conventions Used in this Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.
• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square
brackets).
• The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are
represented by the following icons.
(Up button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Right button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
(Control dial)
• : Troubleshooting tips.
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.
• : Things you should be careful about.
• : Supplemental information.
• (p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.
• This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings.
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Safety Precautions
•
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
•
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Warning
Caution
Caution
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Warning
Camera
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. 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 injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.
• Use only recommended power sources.
Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.
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Safety Precautions
Battery, Battery Charger
• Use only recommended batteries.
• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.
•
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
Other Warnings
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Caution
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks
when hanging it by the strap.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.
- Places subject to strong sunlight.
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
- Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or
other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
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Safety Precautions
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger
terminals or plug.
This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage.
• Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort.
Caution
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD).
• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to
allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is
covered by your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.
If the battery is bitten, this could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting
in fire, burns or other injuries.
• Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
• Do not attach accessories to the strap.
If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you
take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view
movies and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping
the camera during use.
• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
Strap
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Charging the Battery
Use the included charger to charge the battery.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
● Align the S marks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .
Charge the battery.
● For CB-2LV: Flip out the plug and plug
the charger into a power outlet .
● For CB-2LVE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
X The charge lamp lights red and charging
starts.
● The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the battery.
● Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
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Charging the Battery
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Number of shots
Playback Time (Hours)
• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
• Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.
200
5 hours
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.
Display Summary
Good.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Rechar ge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that
the mark is visible.
• How to store the battery for long periods.
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use devices, such as electrical transformers for foreign travel, because they
will cause malfunctions.
• The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its
life span.
Purchase a new battery.
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
● Slide the cover , and open it .
Insert the battery.
● Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Terminals
Insert the memory card.
● Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
● Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.
Terminals
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Close the cover.
● Close the cover , and slide it until it
locks into place with a click.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
● Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
The battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
● Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
The memory card will pop up.
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
Memory Card
Number of shots
• Values are based on the default settings.
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
2 GB 8 GB
626 2505
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting Mode (p. 24).
Number of shots that can be taken
Compatible Memory Cards
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• MultiMediaCards
• MMCplus memory cards
• HC MMCplus memory cards
What is the write-protect tab?
SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.
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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
The Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
● Press the qr buttons to select an option.
● Press the op buttons or turn the
to set a value.
Make the setting.
● Press the m button.
Once the date and time have been set,
the Date/Time screen will close.
● Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Â
dial
Daylight saving time settings
If you select in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the
select , you will set the time to daylight savings (1 hour ahead).
Â
dial and
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
● Press the n button.
Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the
to select [Date/Time], then press the
m button.
Â
dial
Change the date and time.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust
the setting.
● To close the menus, press the n
button.
Date/Time battery
• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has
been removed.
• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.
• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn
the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and
messages.
Set the playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button , then
immediately press the n button .
Set the display language.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to select a language, then press the
m button.
Once the display language has been set,
the language menu will close.
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?
The clock will display if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item.
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Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing)
a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve
the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory
card.
Display the menus.
● Press the n button.
Select [Format].
● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the
to select [Format], then press the m
button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial
to select [OK], then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
When formatting has finished, the menu
screen will reappear.
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Â
dial
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
Press halfway (lightly to the first
.
stop)
The camera focuses and automatically
selects the necessary settings for
shooting, such as the brightness.
When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and the indicator will light green.
Press fully (to the second stop).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
● Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to
move the camera.
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
image may not be in focus.
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A Taking Pictures
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you
can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.
The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and
brightness to optimal levels.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
The start-up sound will play, and the
startup screen will appear.
● Pressing the power button again will turn
the camera off.
Select the A mode.
● Set the mode switch to A.
● When you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.
The camera focuses on the subject it
judges to be the main subject, and
displays the icon for the determined scene
in the upper right of the screen.
When faces are detected, a white frame
appears on the face of the main subject,
while gray frames appear on other
detected faces.
Even if the detected faces move, the
camera will follow the faces within a
certain range.
Compose the shot.
● Moving the zoom lever toward i will
zoom in on your subject, making it appear
larger. Moving the lever toward j will
zoom out from your subject, making it
appear smaller.
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A Taking Pictures
Focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and the indicator will light green
(orange when the flash will fire).
Green AF frames appear where the
subject is in focus.
Several AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses on more than one point.
AF Frames
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
The camera will play the shutter sound
and shoot. The flash will automatically fire
in low light conditions.
The indicator will blink green while the
image is recorded to the memory card.
The image will appear on the screen for
about two seconds.
● You can take a second picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button.
What if...
• The camera does not play any sounds?
Pressing the p button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds
except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button,
select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Use the
• The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash
range of approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle,
and approximately 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.
qr buttons to select [Off].
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• The indicator blinks green and the camera beeps once when the shutter
button is pressed halfway?
Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move
about 2 cm (0.79 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about
30 cm (1.0 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.
• The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in
dark areas.
• The h icon blinks when you try to take an image?
The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.
Scene Icons
The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then
automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject
brightness and color.
Background
Subject
People –
Subjects Other
Than People
Landscapes
Close Subjects ––
Icon Background
Color
* Displays when the camera is attached to a tripod.
Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not match the actual
scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a
wall for example), U or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may
not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try
shooting in the G mode (p. 66).
Bright
Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue
Including Blue Skies
Backlit Backlit
Sunsets
Dark
When Using
Tripod
*
*
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1 Viewing Images
You can view your images on the screen.
Select the playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
The last image you took will appear.
Select an image.
● Pressing the q button will cycle through
the images in reverse order.
● Pressing the r button will cycle through
the images in the order they were taken.
● If you hold the qr buttons pressed, the
images advance continuously.
● Turning  counter-clockwise displays
images in the reverse order they were
taken, while turning it clockwise displays
images in the order they were taken.
● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is
extended will cause the shooting screen
to reappear.
● The lens will retract after approximately 1
minute elapses. If you press the 1 button
with the lens retracted, the power will turn
off.
Switching images quickly
If you hold the q button pressed and tilt the camera
as shown in the illustration, the images advance
quickly. However, the images appear coarse.
When you hold the r button pressed tilt the camera
to the opposite direction.
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1 Viewing Images
Active Display
If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below,
you can switch the images you are viewing.
• Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch.
• Be careful not to accidentally bang people.
• Be sure to hold the camera with the strap around your wrist to avoid
dropping it.
Hold the camera without
releasing the shutter button.
Switch to the next image
Switch to the previous image
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Erasing Images
You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.
Select the playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
The last image you took will appear.
Select an image to erase.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial
to display an image to erase.
Erase the image.
● Press the m button, and press the op
buttons or turn the  dial, then press the
m button again.
[Erase?] appears on the screen.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the
to select [Erase], then press the m
button.
The displayed image will be erased.
● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to select
[Cancel], then press the m button.
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dial
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Printing Images
You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to
a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).
Items to Prepare
• Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately)
• Interface cable supplied with the camera
Turn off the camera and printer.
Connect the camera to the printer.
● Open the cover, and insert the small end
of the plug firmly into the camera terminal
in the direction shown.
● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the
printer. For connection details, refer to the
user guide provided with the printer.
Turn on the printer.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
Select an image to print.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial
to select an image.
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