Canon POWERSHOT S51S User Manual

ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide

Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Using the Mode Dial

Advanced Shooting Functions

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Customizing the Camera

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

CDI-E275-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN

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Advanced

Appendix

Camera User Guide

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

Main Features

Shooting

z 12x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer
z Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting

using a high ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift

z Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button

(with stereo sound)

z Face priority AF that detects faces in a scene
z Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-

up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras
when shooting

Playback

z Plays movies with stereo sound
z Organizes images by category
z Auto plays slideshows
z Records sound only

(sound recorder)

Editing

z Red-Eye Correction
z Adds effects to still images with

My Colors

z Edits movies
z Records sound memos for still

images

Printing

z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button
z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant

printers

Uses of Recorded Images

z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share

button

z Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using

the My Camera settings

Conventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the modes in
which the procedure can be used.

Mode: Shooting ( )/Playback ( )

Continuous Shooting

Shooting Mode

• Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199).

z 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, SDHC memory cards and
MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are
collectively called memory cards in this guide.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations. . . . . . . . 13

Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Customizing Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression

(Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting the Slow Synchro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Continuous Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Checking for Focus Right After Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the Recording Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . .57

Changing the Colors and Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Shooting in the Creative Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Program AE
Setting the Shutter Speed
Setting the Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Advanced Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects

(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift) . . . . . . . . 81

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Shooting with FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting . . . 93

Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output. . . . . . . . 94

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Saving Custom Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button. . . . . . . . . . . 97

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . 105

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . . 106

Jumping to Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Rotating Images in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Adding My Colors Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Setting the DPOF Print Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . .141

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

LCD monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Printing with a direct print compatible printer . . . . . . . . . . . .154

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . .172

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Replacing the Date Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . 199

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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

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
customer support list supplied with your camera.

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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. 131).

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 8) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions

z 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.

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 Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold

separately) and compact power adapter (sold separately).

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Warnings

Equipment

z Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light

sources.

Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight.

z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and

infants.

• Neck 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.

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

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

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

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

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes.

z 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 batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power
adapter from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.

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z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,

thinners or other flammable substances to clean or
maintain the equipment.

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

cord.

z Use only recommended power accessories.
z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and

wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.

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

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock.

Battery

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

them to direct flame or heat.

z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water.
z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

batteries.

z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe

impacts that could damage the casing.

z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

Failure to follow these precautions 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.

z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter

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

z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,

bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it
is charging.

Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause
them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

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z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use

only a specified battery charger.

z The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use

with this equipment. Do not use it with other products.

There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.

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

or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other
objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions.

Others

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

animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.

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

z 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.

z When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele

Converter, Close-up Lens, or Conversion Lens Adapter, 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.

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Cautions

Equipment

z Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it

to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by
the strap.

z Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens.

The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the
equipment.

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

z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

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

z Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to

exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring. Do not use if
the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged
into the outlet.

z 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.

z 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.

If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by
leakage may occur.

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Flash

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

to the surface of the flash.

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

clothing when shooting.

The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting
heat build-up could damage the flash.

z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several

pictures in rapid succession.

Doing so could result in burns.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

z 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

z 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

z 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 - Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder

Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode.
The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display]
settings (p. 15).
Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display.

Press the DISP. button.

1

z The display mode changes as follows.

Shooting Mode ( )

: When the LCD monitor is opened.
: When the LCD monitor is closed.

LCD Monitor (Display Location )

(No Information)

*

Playback Mode ( )

No Information

Standard Display

Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations

LCD Monitor (Display Location )

(Information View)

Viewfinder (Display Location )

(No Information)

Viewfinder (Display Location )

(Information View)

* Default setting. Displayed information can be changed (p. 15).

(Shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram ( , , or

only) are displayed with the default settings.)

*

*

*

Detailed Display

z The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec.

when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected
display mode.

z You can adjust the brightness for the LCD monitor and

viewfinder (p. 33).

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z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the

camera power is turned off.

z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in

magnified display (p. 104), or index playback mode (p. 105).

z 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 (Basic
Guide p. 3) so the displayed information appears clearly.

Using the Clock

You can display the current date and time for
a 5-second
methods.

* Default setting.

a Hold the / button down while turning on the power.
b In a shooting/playback mode, hold the / button down for

• If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you

• You can change the display color by pressing the W or X

• The clock display will cease when the display interval is over

• The clock’s display interval can be changed in the [ Set up]

• The clock cannot be displayed in the magnified display

*

interval using the following two

more than one second.

hold it vertically, the time and date display.

button.

or when a button is operated.

menu (p. 27).

(p. 104).

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Customizing Display Information

1

2

*

Shooting Mode

*1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed.
*2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be displayed.

You can set 2 display modes to select whether or not to display the
following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder, and
switch between displays by pressing the DISP. button

LCD/Viewfinder You can select whether or not to display the

Shooting Info Displays shooting information (p. 18).

Grid Lines Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9

3:2 Guide Helps confirm the print area for a 3:2 print.

Histogram Displays histogram ( , , and modes

(Rec.) MENU [Custom Display]

1

following information on the LCD monitor ( / )
and viewfinder ( / ). The display modes can
be switched in sequence by pressing the DISP.
button (p. 13).

parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal
positioning of the subject (p. 18).

Areas outside the printable area are grayed out
(p. 18).

* Images are still recorded at the standard aspect

ratio of 4:3.

only) (p. 17).

SET button.

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

*

(p. 13).

*

Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations

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[LCD/Viewfinder] ///.

2

z Sets LCD monitor or viewfinder

display mode after the DISP. button is
pressed.

z If you do not wish to change the

display mode when the DISP. button
is pressed, use the S, T, W or X
button and press the SET button to
display (/// ).

z You cannot add to the current

active LCD/Viewfinder icon.

[Shooting Info]/[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/

3

LCD monitor

Current active display

[Histogram].

z Using the S, T, W or X buttons, select the items you wish

to display on the LCD monitor and press the SET button to
place a 3 mark.

z Even though items that are grayed out can be set, they will

not display in the current active shooting mode.

z Display locations with no 3 marks will not have any

information displayed.

z Default setting: , : No Information

, : Displays shooting information,

grid lines, and a histogram

If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the
shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the
settings will not be saved.

Viewfinder

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Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness
of an image. You can also display the histogram in the , ,

and modes to check the brightness while shooting. 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. 83).

Sample Histograms

Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image

You can change the shutter speed, aperture value and ISO
speed to adjust the brightness of an image in the mode.

Night Display

When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically
brightens the LCD monitor or viewfinder to suit the brightness of
the subject

* Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on

the LCD monitor or viewfinder may appear somewhat jagged, there is no
effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in
the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be
different.

*

, making it easier to frame the subject.

Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations

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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

Histogram (p. 17)

Zoom Bar

Focus range
(rough guide)

Time Zone (p. 23)

Digital Tele-Converter (p. 40)

Zoom Magnification (p. 40)

Safety Zoom (p. 41)

3:2 Guide (p. 15)

Grid Lines (p. 15)

···

Exposure Compensation

White Balance (p. 88)

My Colors (p. 91)

Bracket (pp. 77, 87)

Flash Exposure Compensation

(p. 94)/

Flash Output (p. 94)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 53)

(Still image) (p. 39)

Recording Pixels (p. 53)

Recording Pixels/

Compression

(Red) Camera Shake*1 (p. 19)

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Buffer Warning

*1

(

p. 83

)

*2

Wind Filter (p. 56)

Shooting disabled (p. 55)

Standard Exposure Index/
Exposure Level Mark (p. 68)

Create Folder (p. 100)

MF Indicator (p. 74)

• Stills: Recordable Shots*

• Movies: Remaining Time*3/
Elapsed Time

AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 84, 86)

Exposure Shift Bar

(Movie) (p. 52)

Shutter Speed (p. 181)

Aperture Value

Image Stabilizer (p. 44)

AF Lock (p. 74)

Manual Focus (p. 75)

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Shooting Mode

(Basic Guide p. 11-13) (p. 57) (p. 50)

Save Settings (p. 96)

Macro/Super Macro (Basic Guide p. 16)

ISO Speed (p. 80)

Low Battery (p. 159)

Flash (

Basic Guide

(Red) Flash Warning (p. 19)

Auto Rotate (p. 99)

zRec Movie Recording (p. 50)

Spot AE Point Frame (p. 78)

AF Frame (p. 69)

*1 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
*2 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available

internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording (when the
buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped).

*3 “0” appears in red when no more recording space is available for either

still images at the current number of recordable images, or movies.
When both recording capacities are full, the “Memory card full” message
appears.

p. 14)

Drive Mode (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 18)

The “Raise the flash” message, (camera shake warning),
or (flash warning) icon blinks red on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder) in low light conditions while the camera is
preparing to shoot. Use one of the following shooting
methods.

- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 30)

- Raise the ISO speed (p. 80)

- Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] (p. 81)

- Raise the flash to enable automatic or normal firing

- Fix the camera to a tripod

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Playback Information (Playback Mode)

Standard

Defined Playback (p. 106)

WAVE Format Sound (p. 119)

Folder Number - File Number

Shooting Date/Time

Protection Status (p. 128)

Compression

(Still Images) (p. 39)

Total number of images

Displayed image number

Pixels (Still Images) (p. 39)

Movie (p. 109)

Recording

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Detailed

My Category (p. 106)

Histogram (p. 17)

Shooting Mode

(Basic Guide pp. 11-13)

Still image shot while shooting a

movie (p. 54)

ISO Speed (p. 80)

Shutter Speed (p. 181)

Aperture Value

Recording Pixels/
Frame Rate (Movies)(p. 53)

···

Exposure Compensation (p. 83)

Metering Mode (p. 78)

White Balance (p. 88)

* Appears when shooting in the color accent or color swap mode.

···

Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 94)

Flash Output (p. 94)

* *

My Colors (p. 117)

My Colors (Playback) (p. 117)

Red-Eye Reduction Function

Red-Eye Correction Function (p. 115)/

Image with a My Colors effect (p. 117)

Manual Focus (p. 75)

Macro/Super Macro

(Basic Guide p. 16)

File size

Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 38)

Movie Length (Movies) (p. 187)

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 (p. 182).

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

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z Information for images shot on other cameras may not

display correctly.

z Overexposure Warning

In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.

- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information
view)

- When using the detailed display mode of the Playback
mode

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on
again to restore power.

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode
Connected to a
Printer

* Default setting. This time can be changed.

z Please note that when the power is turned off with the

power saving function, small amounts of power are still
consumed.

z The power saving function will not activate during a slide

show or while the camera is connected to a computer.

z 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 or viewfinder automatically turns off

*

after the last control is accessed even if

1 minute
[Auto Power Down] is set to [Off] (Press any button
other than the OFF button or change the camera
orientation to turn the LCD monitor or viewfinder
back on).

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last control is accessed on the camera.

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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

(Set up) Menu [Time Zone]

1

SET button.

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

(Home) SET button.

2

Use the W or X button to select a home time

3

zone SET button.

z To set the daylight saving option, use

the S or T button to display. The
time will advance by 1 hour.

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(World) SET button.

4

Use the W or X button to select a destination

5

time zone SET button.

z As in Step 3, you can set daylight

saving time.

Use the S button to select [Home/World],

6

and the W or X button to select MENU
button.

Time difference from

home time zone

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Switching to the Destination Time Zone

(Set up) Menu [Time Zone]

1

SET button.

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

Use the W or X button to select

2

MENU button.

z To change the destination time zone,

press the SET button.

z When you switch to the destination

time zone, will display on the LCD
monitor.

If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you
cannot configure the destination time.

If you change the date and time when the destination time
zone is selected, the home time zone date and time will also
change automatically.

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Menus and Settings

Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as
well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.
The following menus are available.

z FUNC. Menu
z Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus

FUNC. Menu

Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting.

a b

cd

• This example shows the FUNC. menu in .

a Set the shooting mode dial to the shooting mode you want

to use.

b Press the FUNC. button.
c Use the S or T button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

d Use the W or X button to select an option for the menu item.

• You can select further options with the SET button for some
options.

• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

e Press the FUNC. button.

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e

Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera
Menus

Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set
with these menus.

(Rec.) Menu

(Set up) Menu

(My Camera) Menu

ae

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You can switch

b

between menus
with the W or X
button when this
part is selected.

• This example shows the Rec. menu when in mode.

• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus
display.

a Press the MENU button.
b Use theW or X button to switch between menus.

• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.

c Use the S or T button to select a menu item.

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

d Use the W or X button to select an option.

• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after

pressing the SET button to display the next menu. Press the
SET button again to confirm the setting.

e Press the MENU button.

c

d

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Menu List

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199).

FUNC. Menu

The icons shown below are the default settings.

Menu Item

White Balance p. 88

My Colors p. 91

Bracket pp. 77, 87

Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 94

Metering Mode p. 78

Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movie) p. 53

Compression/Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 38

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