Canon DIGITAL IXUS I ZOOM User Manual
ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Advanced
Appendix
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Main Features
Shooting
Automatically adjusts
shooting settings to match
particular conditions (Scene
mode)
Automatically detects
camera orientation with an
Intelligent Orientation
sensor
Vertical shooting function
(Vertical Shutter Release)
Changes image colors to
create special effects (My
Colors modes)
Camera Station
Wireless Controller
Transfers data to a computer
Effortlessly transfers data with
the Print/Share button.
Playback
Plays movies with sound
Auto plays slideshows
Editing
Records sound memos for
still images
Edits movies
Printing
Makes printing easy with
the Print/Share button
Also supports non-Canon
brand PictBridge compliant
printers
Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used.
Mode Switch
Using the Self-Timer
Shooting Mode
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 125).
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to
as the Advanced Guide.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide . . . . .12
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 36
Changing the Resolution (Movies)
Using the Digital Zoom
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Postcard Date Imprint Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter Release) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) . . . . . . . . . .49
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Changing the Photo Effect
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Resetting the File Number
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
(Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . . 90
Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using the Battery Charger (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using an Externally Mounted Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
(Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .125
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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
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 the
European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
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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. 89).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.
Safety Precautions
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.
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.
Equipment refers to the camera, camera station, compact power
adapter or separately sold battery charger.
Battery refers to the battery pack.
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Warnings
Equipment
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other
intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury.
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs,
contact a doctor immediately.
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 battery or unplug the power cord 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.
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Battery
Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
battery.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts
that could damage the casing.
Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and
damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances,
immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera station 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.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat
and distort, resulting in fire.
Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
The battery charger and compact power adapter are
designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it
with other products or batteries.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.
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.
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Others
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.
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.
Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power
outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating.
Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not
fully plugged into the outlet.
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.
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.
The battery can run down.
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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.
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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 between hot and cold
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures
may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external
and internal surfaces.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming
use.
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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Front View
Attaching the Wrist
Strap
Wrist Strap Mount
Speaker
AF-assist Beam (p. 31)
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 10)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 10)
Microphone (p. 75)
Lens
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Back View
LCD Monitor (p. 18)
Tripod Socket
Camera Station Connector
Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment)
Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 3)
Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
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Operation Panel
Mode Switch (Basic Guide p. 5)
Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6)
(Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 22)
Indicator (p. 24)
FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 29)
MENU Button (p. 30)
(Self-timer)/ Button (p. 41)
(Shooting: Telephoto/Playback: Magnify)/ Button (p. 69,
Basic Guide p. 10)
(Flash)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 10)
(Shooting: Wide Angle)/ (Single Image Erase)/
Button (Basic Guide pp. 9, 11)
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Camera Station
You can do the following when the camera is placed in the camera
station.
Charge the battery (Compact Power
Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is required)
Play back and erase
Connect to a TV and play back
Connect to a printer and print
Connect to a computer and download
You can operate
the camera with
the wireless
controller (p. 16)
or the camera
buttons.
Always put the terminal cover back on the camera connector
when the camera station is being carried or not in use.
Always turn off the camera power before placing the
camera in the camera station or removing it. Placing or
removing the camera with the power on will abruptly turn
the camera off.
If the camera is turned on in the camera station, it will
always start up in the playback mode regardless of the
setting selected with the mode switch.
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20/CA-DC20E is
recommended for powering the camera when the camera is
used in the camera station.
DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19)
DC IN Terminal (Power Input) (Basic Guide p. 2)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89)
Connector Cover
Camera Connector
Charge Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Using the Wireless Controller
Install the lithium coin battery (CR2025) before using the wireless
controller.
Be particularly careful to keep the lithium coin battery out of
the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if
a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could
damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
1 Slip a fingernail into ( )
and press in the direction
of the arrow while slipping another fingernail
into ( ) and removing
the battery holder.
2 Place the battery in the
holder with the "+" side
up and replace the
holder.
Removing the Battery
Pull the battery out in the direction of the
arrow.
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Operating the Wireless Controller
When the camera is placed in the camera station, you can use the
wireless controller to perform the following operations with the camera.
Play back, Erase
Play back images when connected to a TV
Print images when connected to a printer
Download images when connected to a computer
Remote Control Sensor
Transmitter
To use the wireless controller, point it at the remote control sensor
on the camera station.
Pressing this button toggles between
transferring to a computer and playing back on
the LCD monitor.
The information display mode advances
(Standard—Detailed—Off) each time you
press this button.
Other than the operations listed above, all of the buttons perform
the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camera.
However, functions requiring the user to press two buttons at the
same time can only be performed with the camera.
The distance at which the wireless controller can be used will
shorten under the following circumstances.
- When operated at an angle to the remote control sensor
- When strong light strikes the remote control sensor
- When the wireless controller battery is weak
- When used outside
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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Using the LCD Monitor
You can switch between display styles for information shown on the
LCD monitor as follows.
1 (Set up) Menu [Info Display].
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
2 [Shooting Info]/[Review
Info]/[Replay Info]
Select a display mode.
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
In a shooting mode, the shooting
information will display for approximately 6 seconds when you
change a setting, such as the flash setting, regardless of the
selected info display mode setting.
The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the
index playback mode (p. 70).
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Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time
for a 5-second* interval using the
following two methods.
* Default setting
Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down.
If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you
hold it vertically, the time and date display.
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to
display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in
the same way as when the camera is held horizontally.
You can change the display color by pressing the or
button.
The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or
when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or
the mode switch.
The clock’s display interval can be changed in the (Set up)
menu (p. 33).
LCD Monitor Brightness
Night Display
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically
brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*,
making it easier to frame the subject.
* Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in
the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of
the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image
recorded will be different.
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
*
Low Battery
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/
Elapsed Time
(p. 105)
Zoom Magnification*
(p. 38)
Grid Lines*
(p. 31)
Shooting Method
Flash (Basic Guide p. 10)
Auto Rotate
(Red)
Movie Recording
*
Spot Frame
*
AF Frame
*
Time Zone
*
Create Folder
(pp. 39, 41)
(p. 65)
*
(p. 44)
(p. 48)
(p. 27)
(p. 66)
Photo Effect
* * *
Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46,
58
, Basic Guide p. 7)
Exposure Compensation
Long Shutter Mode
ISO Speed
White Balance
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Off].
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(p. 64)
(p. 51)
(p. 52)
(p. 54)
My Colors
Metering Mode
Compression
Resolution (pp. 36, 37)
(The shutter speed will also display when
the displays.)
(p. 57)
(p. 58)
(p. 50)
(p. 37)
*
(Red)
Camera Shake Warning
(pp. 53, 94)
If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a
slow shutter speed will be selected.
Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than
(flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
Review Info
Histogram
Compression
Resolution (Still Images)
Auto Rotate
(p. 24)
Folder Number/
File Number
Shooting Date/Time
(p. 37)
(p. 65)
(p. 36)
Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58,
Basic Guide p. 7)
Long Shutter Mode
ISO Speed
Exposure Compensation
Flash (Basic Guide p. 10)
Photo Effect
My Colors
Metering Mode
White Balance
File Size
Resolution (Still Images)
(p. 52)
(p. 64)
(p. 51)
(p. 57)
(p. 58)
(p. 50)
(p. 54)
(p. 36)
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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Replay Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
Total number of images
Displayed image number
WAVE Format Sound
Folder Number-File Number
Shooting Date/Time
Protection Status
Compression (Still Images)
Resolution (Still Images)
Movie
(p. 71)
(p. 75)
(p. 81)
(p. 36)
(p. 37)
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Detailed
Histogram
ISO Speed
(p. 64)
Shooting Mode (pp. 44, 46, 58,
Basic Guide p. 7)
Long Shutter Mode
(p. 52)
Resolution (Movies)
Exposure Compensation
Flash (Basic Guide p. 10)
Photo Effect
My Colors
Metering Mode
White Balance
File Size
Resolution (Still Images)
Movie Length Shown on Movies
(p. 37)
(p. 51)
(p. 57)
(p. 58)
(p. 50)
(p. 54)
(p. 36)
(p. 44)
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
RAW image
Unrecognized data type
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display
correctly.
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness
of the shot 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. 51).
Sample Histograms
Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image
Indicator
The indicator lights or blinks when the power button or the shutter
button is pressed.
Never do the following while the indicator is lit. These actions
may corrupt image data.
- Shake or jolt the camera
- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery
cover
Green: Ready to shoot /LCD monitor off/Connected to
Blinking Green: Camera starting up/Image recording/Reading/
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
computer
Erasing/Transferring (When connected to a
computer)
* An electronic beep will sound once when
focusing difficulty is experienced.
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Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button
again to restore power.
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Connected to a Printer
* This time can be changed.
The power saving function will not activate during a slide
show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 33).
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor
automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is
accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Press any button other than the power button or change
the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera.
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images and other file types.
1 (Set up) Menu [Format].
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
2
Select [OK] and press .
To perform a low level format, use
the button to select [Low Level
Format] and the or button
to add a check mark.
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.
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.
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Setting the World Clock
When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and
times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register
the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not
having to switch the Date/Time settings.
Setting the Home/World Time Zones
1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
2
.
3 Use the or button to select a home
time zone .
To set the daylight saving option,
use the or button to display
. The time will advance by 1
hour.
4
.
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5 Use the or button to select a destina-
tion time zone .
As in Step 3, you can set the day-
light saving option.
Time Difference from the
Home Time Zone
6 Use the or button to select [Home/
World], and the or button to select
.
Switching to the Destination Time Zone
1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 30).
2
Use the or button to
select the
To change the destination time
zone, use the FUNC./SET button.
.
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If you change the date and time when the World option is
selected, the Home date and time will also change
automatically.
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