Canon PowerShot S1 IS User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

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z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

Disclaimer

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

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

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

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

Trademark Acknowledgements

Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon.

CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally 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.

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Symbols Used

:This mark denotes issues that may affect the

camera's operation.

:This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating procedures.

Table of Contents

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

Read This First

Chapter 1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Batteries/CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor . . . . . .24

Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics

 Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Resolution and Compression. . . . . .32

Using the Built-in Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . 41

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter 4. Erasing

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Portrait Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter

Slow Shutter Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . 47

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Viewing/Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Resetting the Settings to Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button . . . . . . 69

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone). . . . . . . . . . . 71

Program AE

Setting the Shutter Speed

Setting the Aperture

Manually Setting the Shutter

Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . 76

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Changing the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing the Photo Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . 84

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 85

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . 86

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . 87 Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings . . Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . 90 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 91

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus. . . . 93

Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . 101

Automated Playback (Slide Show) . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chapter 8. Camera Settings

Setting the Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Resetting the File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . 111

Chapter 9. Additional Features

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 115

Downloading Directly from a CF Card. . . . . . . . . 117

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) . . . . . . . . . . 121

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .

Appendix

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) . 135

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately). . . . 137

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . 140

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Photo Tips and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. . . . 162

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Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon 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 CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine sensible.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

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

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.

Camera Body Temperature

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

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 67).

Language Setting

Please see page 23 to change the language setting. Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 4) before using your camera.

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you

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

z The safety precautions noted on the following

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

z In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers

primarily to the camera, its batteries, separately sold battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter.

Warnings

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense

light sources which could damage your eyesight.

zDo 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.

zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

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

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

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

zTo avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch

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

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

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or

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

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

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or

the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or

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

zDo not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

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

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

zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners

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

zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe

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

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

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

cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit,

which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it

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

zUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power

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

zDo not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them

to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in

water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

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

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

zAvoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts

that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and

injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects,

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

injuries.

zBefore 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 explosion. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in you area.

zPlease use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger

recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another

charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire injury and damage to the surroundings.

zDisconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter

from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

zThe camera terminal of the separately sold compact power

adapter is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not

use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter. If

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

CAUTIONS

zAvoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

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

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

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in

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

zBe 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.

zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing

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

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

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

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

zEnsure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is

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

power adapter varies according to region.

zDo not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if

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

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

contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body

may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera

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

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

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

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

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

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

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

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the camera.

1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide

Remote Sensor

CF Card Slot Cover  p. 15

Battery Cover  p. 14, 141

The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.

Computer:

with the camera)

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately):

CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF- 100 (supplied with the printer).

10 1. Preparing the Camera

Neck Strap Mounts

Flash p. 34, 35, 36

Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 36 Self-timer Lamp p. 49 Tally Lamp p. 53, 65

Lens

Ring Release Button p. 138

Tripod Socket

Bubble Jet Printers

• Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

• PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC- 400PCU (supplied with the camera)

PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

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

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera.

Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap.

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

 Attach the lens cap cord to the strap.  Remove the lens cap before turning on the

camera's power.

1. Preparing the Camera 11

Controls

Diopter Adjustment Dial p. 26

(Self-timer)/ (Continuous)

Button p. 49, 52

(Flash) Button

 p. 35

MF (Manual Focus) Button p. 95

IS (Image Stabilizer) Button p. 29

LCD Monitor  p. 26

Speaker

Terminal Cover

12 1. Preparing the Camera

Microphone

DC IN Terminal p. 143

Viewfinder p. 24, 26

Shutter button p. 28 Zoom Lever

Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 27, 50 Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) p. 40

Movie Button p. 53

DISPLAY Button p. 24

A/V OUT(Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 118

DIGITAL Terminal p. 116

OFF Button

Mode Lever p. 20

FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image Erase) Button p. 43, 61

Omni Selector

S(Up) T(Down) W(Left) X(Right)

MENU Button p. 62

SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button p. 75

(Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button p. 76, 101

(Shortcut)/JUMP Button p. 42, 69

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto p. 27

The camera automatically selects settings.

z Image Zone p. 45

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

: Portrait : Landscape

: Slow Shutter : Stitch Assist p. 47 : Movie p. 53

z Creative Zone p. 71

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

: Program AE : Shutter Speed-priority AE : Aperture-priority AE : Manual Exposure : Custom

: Night Scene : Fast Shutter

The indicator lights or blinks when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway.

z Power/Mode Indicator

Orange:Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection

zzzz Indicator

Blinking Red:Recording to CF card/Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data

(during a computer connection)

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Installing the Batteries/CF Card

Install the batteries and the CF card to get ready for shooting. Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

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

zDo not shake the camera. zDo not turn off the power or open the CF card

slot cover or the battery cover.



The use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 143).

 The separately sold battery charger kit lets you

use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 140).

 See Battery Performance (p. 150). 

For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide).

14 1. Preparing the Camera

Battery cover lock

aaaaBe sure that the camera power is off

(p. 19). Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

bbbbInsert the batteries as shown.

z You can check the orientation the batteries

should go in on the seal inside the battery compartment.

ccccClose the battery cover.

CF card Eject Button

Label

aSlide the CF card slot cover in the

direction of the arrow, and open it.

bInsert the CF card with the label

facing up, then close the CF card slot cover.

z Push the card in until the CF card eject button

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

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 151).

zYou are recommended to use CF cards that

have been formatted in your camera (p. 18). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

Proper Battery Handling

Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) (p. 140).

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

Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon’s AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a four-piece set).

1. Preparing the Camera 15

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

zzzz

Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time.

zzzz

Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction.

zzzz

Never mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical.

Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or reduce usage time.

Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they should, you may be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don’t put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.

16 1. Preparing the Camera

If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.

WARNING

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

Never use batteries that look like this.

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

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

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

Battery Status Indications

The following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera.

Change the batteries

Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately.

CF Card Handling Precautions

z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do

not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

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

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

z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage.

z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types

of locations.

- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

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

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Formatting a CF Card

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

Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.

 If the camera does not work properly, the

inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem.

 When a non-Canon brand CF card is

malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.

 CF cards formatted in another camera,

computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera.

 The capacity of the CF card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera.

18 1. Preparing the Camera

c b

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

ccccSelect [Format] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

Indicator

aaaaSelect [OK] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow

on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

The indicator blinks red and formatting starts. Wait until the indicator goes off.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and

press the SET button.

bbbbPress the MENU button.

Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows.

Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off.

For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Software Starter Guide.



You will hear a start-up sound and see the start- up image when the power comes on (p. 111).

 The start-up image does not appear when the

viewfinder display is on in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.

 Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting.

Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera off and back on.

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image

Press and hold the button, then turn on the power. You can also turn the power on with the LCD monitor closed.

1. Preparing the Camera 19

aaaaTurn the mode lever to (Shooting)

or (Playback) while pressing the release button.

The power/mode indicator lights orange or green.

bbbbPress the OFF button to turn the

power off.

20 1. Preparing the Camera

Switching Between Shooting and Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while pressing the release button (p. 39). z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the

lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you turn the mode lever to (Playback) once more).

Playback Mode Shooting Mode

Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway. You can also turn the mode lever to (Shooting) while pressing the release button (p. 27).

Setting the Date/Time

The first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the lithium battery charge is low, start from Step .

 Setting the date and time settings does not

cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide.

 See Replacing the Date Battery (p. 144).

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

1. Preparing the Camera 21

aaaaSelect [Date/Time] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

22 1. Preparing the Camera

aaaaSet the date and time.

z Select the item you wish to set using W or X

and set its value using the S or T arrow on the omni selector.

bbbbCheck that the date and time display

correctly, press the SET button and press the MENU button.

z The date can be set up to the year 2037.

Setting the Language

a b c

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears. z In Playback mode, you can change the

language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button. This function cannot be used during movie playback or during a printer connection.

aaaaSelect [Language] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

bbbbSelect a language using the SSSS, TTTT, WWWW

or XXXX arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

ccccPress the MENU button.

1. Preparing the Camera 23

Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor

Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

lso, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display.

Shooting Mode

LCD Monitor Display (No Information)

The combined optical zoom and digital zoom factor displays.

Spot Metering Frame

AF Frame

Playback Mode

LCD Monitor Display (Information View)

Spot Metering Frame

AF Frame

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Viewfinder Display (Information View)

MF Indicator

Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time/Elapsed Time (Shooting Mode)

: Press the DISPLAY button

About the AF Frame Green: Focusing Complete Yellow:Focusing Difficulty

*The AF frame does not

appear when it is set to Auto or during Reverse Display.

No Information

24 1. Preparing the Camera

Standard Display

Detailed Display

Single Image Playback Index Playback

Histogram (p. 154)

Display Contents

Shooting

Playback

Mode

Function Icon

No Information

Detailed Display

Shooting Modes

Exposure Compensation

AE Lock/FE Lock Light Metering

Mode White Balance

(WB)

-2 – +2

Information View

{ –*1{*2–

{ – {

{{––

{ – { –p.76

{ – { –p.79

Drive Mode { –––

Reference Page

Standard Display

p. 45, 71

–p.78

p. 86, 87

p. 49, 52

ISO Speed { – { –p.81

Photo Effect { – { –p.82

Bracket { ––– p.84

Flash { ––– p.34 Red-eye

Reduction Flash Exposure

Compensation

{ ––– p.36

{ – {

–p.89

Flash Output { ––– p.89

Compression { – {{ p. 32

Resolution { – {{ p. 32 Resolution

(Movies) Frame Rate

(Movies) Digital Zoom

10x 13x 16x 20x 25x 32x

{ – { –p.32

{{–– p.50

Low Battery {{{{ p. 17

Auto Rotate { – – – p. 108 Camera Shake

Warning

{{–– p.26

Manual Focus {{–– p.95

Image Stabilizer

Movie Recording Sound Memo

(WAVE file)

(red)

{ ––– p.29

{{–– p.53

––{{ p. 101

Movie – – {{ p. 57

Protection Status

*1(Movie) appears even in No Information display mode.

(Custom) does not appear.

The value for each content also appears.

The icon does not display in Playback mode.

Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom

––{{ p. 106

effects. "10x" is the telephoto-end setting of the optical zoom.

1. Preparing the Camera 25



Even in the no information display mode, shooting information appears for approximately 6 seconds (shooting information may not appear depending on the camera settings at that time).

 The camera shake warning icon will appear

on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. When this icon appears, use one of the following shooting methods.

- Set the flash to On or Auto

- Set the image stabilizer function to On (p. 29)

- Fix the camera to a tripod

 Please note that image information recorded

by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.

Overexposure Warning

Overexposed portions of the image blink. The overexposure warning appears at the following times.  When reviewing an image right after it is shot

in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder

 In the detailed display mode of the Playback

mode

26 1. Preparing the Camera

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be opened to the following range of positions.

Opened from left to right 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or

backward 90 degrees.

When the LCD monitor is

opened left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the

lens, the displayed image is automatically flipped and reversed (the Reverse Display function) so that it appears

correctly from in front of the lens. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place. zIf it is not fully closed, the

image will appear reversed.

Always keep the LCD monitor

closed to protect it when the

camera is not in use.

Using the Viewfinder

If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when you are shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD monitor are not clear, use the viewfinder for shooting. Adjust the viewfinder focus with the diopter adjustment dial (p. 12) so the displayed information (p. 24) appears clearly.

Auto Mode

2. Shooting-The Basics

Wide angle

Seen from the lens side

Standard shooting

aaaaTurn the mode lever to (Shooting).

bbbbSet the mode dial to . ccccIf you are using the LCD monitor,

open it.

z The LCD monitor can also be rotated. When the

LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees, the displayed image is automatically flipped and reversed (the Reverse Display function) so that it appears correctly from in from of the lens (you can disable the Reverse Display function (p. 65)).

AF Frame

Telephoto

aaaaAim the camera at the subject.

bbbbUse the zoom to achieve the desired

composition in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

z Turning the zoom lever toward magnifies the

subject (telephoto). Turning the zoom lever toward

decreases the size of the subject (wide angle). The speed at which the magnification change is determined by the way the zoom lever is turned. Turning the zoom lever in one swift movement completely to the right/left enables fast zooming. For slow zooming, slowly turn the zoom lever halfway.

z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 38 to

380 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.

2. Shooting-The Basics 27

z The combined use of the digital zoom and optical

zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 32x (p. 50). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p. 162). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

aaaaLightly press the shutter button

(pressing halfway) to focus.

Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame appears green.

z The AF frame will light yellow and the beep will

sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on. When the AF frame is set to Auto, it will not appear.

z The shutter speed and aperture value are

automatically determined and show on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The exposure compensation (p. 78) and focus (p. 95) are also automatically set.

28 2. Shooting-The Basics

bbbbPress the shutter button all the way.

You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete. Do not move the camera until you hear this sound. The picture appears for two seconds.

 See page 162 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 The LCD monitor and viewfinder have a field of

vision of approximately 100% of the actual shooting image.

 Images are first saved into the camera's

internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.

 The indicator blinks red while data is recorded

onto the CF card.

 The beep and shutter sound can be set to On/

Off using the menu (p. 66).

 If the shutter sound is set to [Off] and the mute

option is set to [Off], the camera will beep once when the shutter button is pressed all the way.

 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

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