Canon G11 User Guide

Camera User Guide

• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

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Checking the Package Contents

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

Battery Pack NB-7L

(with Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Battery Charger

CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE

Neck Strap NS-DC9

Warranty System

Booklet

Using the Manuals

Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.

• Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/

Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for manuals for the Middle East).

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.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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.

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 59

Take good people shots

IF wP

Portraits

(p. 56)

Take good landscapes

Landscape

(p. 56)

Shoot various other scenes

’

Indoors

(p. 57)

● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 68, 88, 92

● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 68

● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 77

● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 74

● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization)

●

● Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light

conditions (Low Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

At night

(p. 56)

Sports

(p. 57)

Kids and pets

Sunsets

(p. 57)

Fireworks

(p. 57)

(p. 58)

At the beach

Night Scene

(p. 58)

Underwater

(p. 58)

Against snow

(p. 59)

Foliage

(p. 59)

Aquarium

(p. 58)

. . 155

What Do You Want to Do?

● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 91

● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . 103

View

● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 123

● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 133

● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 150

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 ....... 9

Safety Precautions.......................... 10

1 Getting Started ....................13

Charging the Battery ....................... 14

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .................................. 16

Using the LCD Monitor ................... 19

Setting the Date and Time .............. 20

Setting the Display Language......... 22

Formatting Memory Cards .............. 23

Pressing the Shutter Button ............ 24

Taking Pictures ............................... 25

Viewing Images .............................. 28

Erasing Images ............................... 29

Printing Images ............................... 30

Shooting Movies ............................. 31

Viewing Movies ............................... 33

Transferring Images

to a Computer ................................. 34

Accessories .................................... 38

Separately Sold Accessories .......... 40

2 Learning More......................41

Components Guide ......................... 42

Information Displayed

on the Screen ................................. 44

Indicators ........................................ 47

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 48

Menu – Basic Operations ............... 49

Changing the Sound Settings ........ 50

Changing the Screen Brightness ... 51 Returning the Camera to Default

Settings .......................................... 52

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ...................................... 53

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ........................ 54

Clock Functions.............................. 54

3 Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions................... 55

Shooting in Various Conditions...... 56

Shooting in Mode

(Low Light Mode) ............................ 60

Shooting in 8

(Quick Shot Mode) ......................... 61

Turning the Flash Off ..................... 63

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) .................. 64

Inserting the Date and Time ........... 66

Using the Self-Timer ...................... 67

Using the Face Self-Timer ............. 68

4 Choosing Settings

Yourself ............................... 71

Shooting in Program AE................. 72

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ............. 73

Turning the Flash On ..................... 73

Changing the Recording Pixels

(Image Size)................................... 74

Table of Contents

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................... 74

Shooting in RAW............................. 76

Shooting Close-ups

(Macro)............................................ 77

Changing the ISO Speed................ 78

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 79

Continuous Shooting....................... 81

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ..................................... 82

Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ....................................... 83

Customizing the Self-Timer............. 84

Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 85

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 86

Changing the Composition

with the Focus Lock ........................ 86

5 Getting More Out of Your

Camera ................................ 87

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 88

Changing the AF Frame

Position and Size ............................ 89

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 90

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 91

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 91

Choosing the Person to

Focus On (Face Select) .................. 92

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 93

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 94

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode).......................... 95

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 96

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 97

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode) .................................... 98

Using the ND Filter.......................... 99

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 99

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 100

Setting the Aperture Value ............101

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value .............................. 102

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast) .....................103

Red-Eye Correction ....................... 104

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation ............................... 105

Adjusting the Flash Output ............106

Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 107

Registering Shooting Settings....... 108

Changing the Color and

Shooting ........................................109

Shooting Stitch Assist Images....... 112

6 Using Various Functions

for Shooting Movies ......... 113

Changing the Movie Mode ............114

Changing the Image Quality.......... 115

Using the Wind Filter .....................116

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 116

Other Shooting Functions.............. 117

Playback Functions ....................... 118

Editing ........................................... 119

7 Using Playback and Other

Functions........................... 121

Quickly Searching Images............. 122

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback........................................ 123

Viewing Slideshows....................... 125

Checking the Focus....................... 126

Magnifying Images ........................ 127

Changing Image Transitions .........127

Viewing Images on a TV ...............128

Table of Contents

Viewing Images on

a High-Definition TV.......................129

Protecting Images..........................130

Erasing All Images .........................133

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ................................135

Rotating Images.............................137

Resizing Images ............................138

Trimming........................................139

Adding Effects with the

My Colors Function........................140

Correcting the Contrast

(i-Contrast).....................................141

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......142

Printing from the Print List

(DPOF) ..........................................143

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ..........................................144

Customizing the Camera

Changing Functions.......................148

Changing Shooting Functions........152

Registering Commonly Used

Shooting Menus.............................157

Changing Playback Functions .......158

Changing the Start-up Image or

Sound ............................................159

.....147

9 Useful Information ............ 161

Using Household Power................ 162

Using the Lenses

(Sold Separately) .......................... 163

Changing the Ring Color

(Sold Separately) .......................... 165

Using the Remote Switch

(Sold Separately) .......................... 166

Using an Externally Mounted Flash

(Sold Separately) .......................... 167

Troubleshooting ............................ 175

List of Messages that Appear

on the Screen................................ 178

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode..............................180

Menus ........................................... 182

Handling Precautions .................... 186

Specifications ................................ 187

Index ............................................. 191

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 guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

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

Camera

• Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources

(such as the sun on a clear day).

This could damage your eyesight.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

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

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card: 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 fire or electrical shock. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Safety Precautions

Battery, Battery Charger

• Use only the recommended battery.

• 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 fire or electrical shock.

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 damage the camera or lead to injury.

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

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 fire, electrical shock or other damage.

• When using the separately sold optional lenses, be sure to attach them firmly.

If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• 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 the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other

insulators.

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

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or injuries.

• When carrying the camera in a bag, close the LCD monitor to face inward to

ensure that hard objects to not come into contact with the screen.

Failure to do so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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 neck 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.

Charging the Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery. The battery is not charged at time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use.

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-2LZ: Flip out the plug and plug

the charger into a power outlet .

CB-2LZ

CB-2LZE

● For CB-2LZE: 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. 2 hours and 20 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.

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, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

LCD Monitor On

LCD Monitor Off

390

1000

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. Recharge 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 S 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 electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

• 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.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the supplied battery and a commercially available 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.

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.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

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.

2GB 8GB

749 2994

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. 25).

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.

Using the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or play back images. You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the LCD monitor to suit your shooting conditions.

Open the LCD monitor.

Rotate the LCD monitor.

● Rotate the LCD monitor 180° toward the

lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor away from you).

Approx. 180°

Approx. 90°

Approx. 170°

Close the LCD monitor.

● Close the LCD monitor with the screen

facing outwards.

Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the screen facing the camera body when the camera is not in use.

In shooting mode, if the screen is in the position in Step 2, the image will be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the reverse display function press the n button, choose [Reverse Disp.] from the 4 tab, and press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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 ON/OFF button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an

option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial

to set a value.

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the ON/OFF 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.

Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Â dial and choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial

to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust

the setting.

● To close the menu, 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 for 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. 20 to set the date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can change the display language in the screen menus and messages.

Enter 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 choose a language, then press the m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will appear 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, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

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 menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to choose [Format], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to choose [OK], then press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted. X 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.

dial

The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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).

X The camera automatically focuses and

selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice.

Press fully (to the second stop).

X 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.

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 ON/OFF button.

X The start-up sound will play, and the start-

up screen will appear.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode dial to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.

X The camera focuses on the subject it

judges to be the main subject, and the icon for the determined scene appears 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.

X A white frame will follow a detected face

that is moving and the gray frames will disappear.

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

Focus range (approx.)

Zoom bar

zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Taking Pictures

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice.

X Green AF frames appear where the

subject is in focus.

X Several AF frames will appear when the

camera focuses on more than one point.

X When a moving face is detected, and you

keep the shutter button pressed halfway, a blue AF frame appears and the focus

AF Frames

and exposure are continuously adjusted (Servo AF).

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will play the shutter sound

and shoot.

X The indicator will blink green while the

image is recorded to the memory card.

X The image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

What if...

• a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

• the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

• 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 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

Taking Pictures

• the screen does not turn on when you turn on the camera?

Press the l button to turn on the screen.

• 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 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (12.0 in.) 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 shoot?

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 Bright

Subject Backlit Backlit

People –*

When Moving

Subjects Other Than People/Landscapes

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

* Appears when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 72).

Including Blue

Skies

Dark

Sunsets

–––

When Using

Tripod

Viewing Images

You can view your images on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose 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.

● The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.

● Turning the Â dial counter-clockwise

displays images in reverse order, while turning it clockwise displays images in the order they were taken.

● Pressing the shutter button halfway in

Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

Erasing Images

You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the a button.

X [Erase?] appears.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the

to choose [Erase], then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the Â dial to choose [Cancel], then press the m button.

dial

Printing Images

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

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.

Choose an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to choose an image.

Print images.

● Press the c button.

X Printing will start.

● If you want to print additional images,

repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed.

● After printing has completed, turn off the

camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable.

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

• Refer to p. 38 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers.

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