Canon IXUS 95 IS, PowerShot SD1200 IS User Guide

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ENGLISH

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

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

Checking the Package Contents

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Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.

After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

• 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 and print.

• Software Starter Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk.

Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Battery Pack NB-6L

(with Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Warranty

Card

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

Wrist Strap

WS-DC7

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

Read This First

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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

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it 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.

LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.

Camera Body Temperature

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

Memory Cards

The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

What Do You Want to Do?

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Shoot

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 54

Take good people shots

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With nightscapes

Portraits

(p. 52)

Take good landscapes

Shoot various other scenes

Indoors

(p. 53)

(p. 52)

Sunsets

(p. 53)

Fireworks

(p. 53)

Kids and pets

(p. 53)

Aquarium

(p. 54)

At the beach

(p. 53)

Foliage

(p. 54)

Underwater

(p. 54)

With snowscapes

(p. 54)

Low light

(p. 54)

● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 60, 76

● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 55

● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60

● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 63

● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom

(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65

● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

● Shoot without the effects of camera shake

(image stabilization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even

in low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 68

● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

● Use the viewfinder to shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

View

● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 91

● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 97

● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Other

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table of Contents

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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

Safety Precautions.............................8

1 Getting Started ....................11

Charging the Battery ........................12

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .............................14

Setting the Date and Time ...............17

Setting the Display Language..........19

Formatting Memory Cards ...............20

Pressing the Shutter Button .............21

A Taking Pictures .......................22

1 Viewing Images ..........................25

Erasing Images ................................26

Printing Images ................................27

E Shooting Movies.........................29

Viewing Movies ................................31

Transferring Images to a Computer.32

Accessories .....................................36

Separately Sold Accessories ...........38

2 Learning More......................39

Components Guide ..........................40

Information Displayed on

the Screen..................................42

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ....................44

m FUNC. Menu – Basic

Operations .................................45

n Menu – Basic Operations ....46

Changing the Sound Settings..........47

Returning the Camera to

Default Settings ......................... 48

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ................................. 49

Changing the Screen Brightness ....50

3 Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions................... 51

4 Shooting in Various Conditions .52

! Turning the Flash Off .................. 55

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) ............. 56

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 58

Ò Using the Self-Timer ................... 59

" Using the Face Self-Timer .......... 60

Selecting Settings Yourself

G Shooting in Program AE ............. 62

h Turning the Flash On................... 62

u Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity)...................................... 63

e Shooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 63

R Zooming In on Close Subjects

(Digital Macro) ........................... 64

Changing the Recording Pixels

(Image Size) .............................. 65

Changing the Image Quality

(Compression Ratio) ................. 65

b Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)......... 67

W Continuous Shooting ................. 67

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 68

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Adjusting the White Balance ........... 69

Changing the Tone of

an Image (My Colors) ............... 70

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 71

Î Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ................................. 71

$ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 72

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock.......................... 73

Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76

% Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 78

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 79

& Shooting with the AE Lock........ 79

( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 80

… Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 80

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 81

Œ Red-Eye Correction ................... 82

≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 83

..................... 75

6 Using Various Functi ons

for Shooting Movies ........... 85

Changing the Image Quality ........... 86

AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 87

Other Shooting Functions ............... 87

Playback Functions ......................... 88

7 Using Playback and Other

Functions ............................ 89

g Searching Images by

Sets of 9 (Index Display)........... 90

d Searching for Images Using the

Jump Display ............................. 91

. Viewing Slideshows .................... 92

Checking the Focus......................... 93

k Magnifying Images .....................94

+ Changing Image Transitions.......94

Viewing Images on a TV .................95

: Protecting Images ..................... 96

/ Erasing All Images......................97

\ Rotating Images.......................... 98

= Resizing Images ......................... 99

@ Making Dark Subjects

Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) .... 100

] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 101 Selecting Images for Printing

(DPOF) .................................... 102

8 Customizing the Camera .. 107

Changing Functions ...................... 108

Changing Shooting Functions ....... 111

Changing Playback Functions....... 114

9 Useful Information ............ 115

Using Household Power ................ 116

Troubleshooting............................. 117

List of Messages

that Appear on the Screen.......120

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode ........................122

Menus............................................ 124

Specifications ................................ 128

Handling Precautions .................... 131

Index.............................................. 132

Safety Precautions

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Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

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The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

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Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning

Caution

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

• Do not look through the camera viewfinder at bright light sources (the sun,

etc.).

This could damage eyesight.

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

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

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

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

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Battery, Battery Charger

• Use only recommended batteries.

• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

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• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.

• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has

collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

Other Warnings

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support

data CD-ROMs.

Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

Caution

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks

when hanging it by the strap.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the

electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).

- Humid or dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

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• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger

terminals or plug.

This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage.

Caution

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD).

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

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is

covered by your fingers or clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,

or when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

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

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

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

• Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.

If the battery is bitten, this could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.

• Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into

contact with the LCD monitor.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you

take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view

movies and transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping

the camera during use.

• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

Strap

Charging the Battery

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Use the included charger to charge the battery.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the S marks on the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down .

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug

the charger into a power outlet .

● For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into

the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

X The charge lamp lights red and charging

starts.

● The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 55 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

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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of shots

Playback Time (Hours)

* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.

LCD monitor on.* 260 shots

LCD monitor off. 700 shots

6 hours

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

Display Summary

Good.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Re charge 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 devices, such as electrical transformers for foreign travel, because they will cause malfunctions.

• The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its

life span. Purchase a new battery.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover , and open it .

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Terminals

Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.

Terminals

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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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

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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.

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. 22).

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.

2 GB 8 GB

749 2994

Number of shots that can be taken

Setting the Date and Time

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option.

● Press the op buttons to set a value.

Make the setting.

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.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Setting the Date and Time

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Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Date/

Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust

Date/Time battery

• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the

date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,

p. 38) 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. 17 to set the date and time.

the setting.

● To close the menus, press the n

button.

Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.

Set the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button , then

press the n button .

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons to select a

language, then press the m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the language menu will close.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

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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.

Select [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Format],

then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then

press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted. X When formatting has finished, the menu

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.

screen will reappear.

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

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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 focuses and automatically

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

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green.

Press fully (to the second stop).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may not be in focus.

A Taking Pictures

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The start-up sound will play, and the

startup screen will appear.

● Pressing the power button again will turn

the camera off.

Select the A mode.

● Set the mode switch to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

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

X The camera focuses on the subject it

judges to be the main subject, and displays the icon for the determined scene in the upper left of the screen.

X When faces are detected, a white frame

appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.

X Even if the detected faces move, the

camera will follow the faces within a certain range.

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

AF Frames

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Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire).

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.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will play the shutter sound

and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

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.

A Taking Pictures

What if...

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

Press the l button to turn on the screen.

• The camera does not play any sounds?

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

A Taking Pictures

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• The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.2 m (12 in. – 14 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm – 2.4 m (12 in. – 7.9 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

• The indicator blinks orange and the camera beeps once when the shutter

button is pressed halfway?

Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 3 cm (1.2 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (12 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 take an image?

When flash recharging begins, the flash icon will blink. You will be able to shoot once charging is complete.

Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.

Background

Subject

People –

Subjects Other Than People Landscapes

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background Color

* Displays when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in the G mode (p. 62).

Bright

Including Blue Skies

Backlit Backlit

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

Tripod

1 Viewing Images

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You can view your images on the screen.

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Select an image.

● Pressing the q button will cycle through

the images in reverse order.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through

the images in the order they were taken.

● The images change more quickly if you

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

● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is

extended will cause the shooting screen to reappear.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses. If you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will turn off.

Switching to and from playback mode

Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode causes the shooting screen to reappear.

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

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Select an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons to display an image

to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the p button.

X [Erase?] appears.

● Press the qr buttons to select [Erase],

then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons to select [Cancel], then press the m button.

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You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).

Items to Prepare

• Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately)

• Interface cable supplied with the camera (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.

X will appear.

Select an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons to select an image.

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Print images.

● Press the m button.

● Use the op buttons to select [Print], and

press the m 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 on the best ways to print.

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately)

By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.

Compact Photo Printers

(SELPHY Series)

For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

Inkjet Printers

(PIXMA series)

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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.

Select the E mode.

● Set the mode switch to E.

Shooting Time

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green.

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Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will start shooting the movie,

and [ Rec.] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.

Elapsed Time

● Do not touch the microphone while

shooting.

● Do not press any buttons other than the

shutter button. Otherwise, the sound the buttons make will be recorded in the

Microphone

movie.

Stop shooting.

●

Press the shutter button fully again.

X The camera will beep once and stop

Estimated Shooting Times

Memory Card

Shooting Time

• Shooting times are based on default settings. Shooting time can be checked on the

screen in Step 1.

• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the

recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

shooting the movie.

X The indicator will blink green, and the

movie will record to the memory card.

X Shooting will automatically stop when the

memory card fills.

2 GB 8 GB

16 min. 0 sec. 1 hr. 3 min. 57 sec.

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You can view your movies on the screen.

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies.

Select a movie.

● Press the qr buttons to select a movie,

then press the m button.

X The movie control panel will appear on the

screen.

Play the movie.

● Press the qr buttons to select , then

press the m button.

X The movie will play.

● You can pause/resume the movie by

pressing the m button again.

● Press the op buttons to adjust the

volume.

● After the movie finishes,

appears.

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You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer.

System Requirements

Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed.

Windows

OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)

Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk Space

Display

Macintosh

OS Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU

RAM Interface

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1,024 × 768 pixels or higher

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3

USB ports.

Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher

Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more

USB Canon Utilities

• ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more

• PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

1,024 × 768 pixels or higher

Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.5)

USB ports.

PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor

512 MB or more

USB Canon Utilities

• ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more

• PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more

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Items to Prepare

• Camera and computer

• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2)

• Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)

Preparations

Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations.

Install the software.

Windows

Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Begin installation.

●

Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish].

Remove the CD-ROM.

●

Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears.

Macintosh

●

Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive and double-click the icon.

X The screen on the left displays.

● Click [Install], and follow the onscreen

instructions to proceed with the installation.

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Connect the camera to the computer.

● Turn off the camera.

● Open the cover, and insert the cable’s

● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

Windows

●

X CameraWindow will appear.

● If CameraWindow does not appear, click

small plug into the camera terminal in the direction as shown.

computer’s USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer.

Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].

the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities] X [CameraWindow] X [CameraWindow] X [CameraWindow].

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Macintosh

CameraWindow will appear when you

establish a connection between the camera and computer.

● If CameraWindow does not appear, click

the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop).

Transferring Images with a Computer

● Click [Transfer Untransferred Images].

X All images not previously transferred will

transfer to the computer.

● After the transfer finishes, turn off the

camera and unplug the cable.

● For further operations, refer to the

Software Starter Guide.

Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the “My Pictures” folder for Windows or the “Picture” folder for Macintosh.

Accessories

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Supplied with Camera

AV Cable AVC-DC400*

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Wrist Strap

WS-DC7

Battery Pack NB-6L

(with Terminal Cover)*

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40

DC Coupler

DR-40

Compact Power Adapter

CA-DC10

*1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and

interface cables.

Power Cord

Video IN Terminal

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Accessories

Audio IN Terminal

Memory Card

Card Reader

Waterproof Case

WP-DC29

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.

TV/Video

Compact Photo

(SELPHY series)

(PIXMA series)*

Printers*

Inkjet Printers

Windows/ Macintosh

High-Power

HF-DC1

Separately Sold Accessories

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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.

Power Supplies

• AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40

This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera.

• Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.

• Battery Pack NB-6L

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because they will cause malfunctions.

Other Accessories

• Waterproof Case WP-DC29

Installing the camera into this waterproof case lets you take underwater shots at depths down to 40 meters (130 feet), or take worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.

• High-Power Flash HF-DC1

This attachable supplementary flash can illuminate subjects that are too distant for the light from the built-in flash to reach.

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Learning More

This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on

the screen, as well as, the basic operating instructions.

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 and FUNC./SET button are represented by the

following icons.

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Supplemental information.

• (p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.

• This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings.

(Up button)

(FUNC./SET button)

(Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button)

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Lamp (AF Assist Beam) (p. 24)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 111)/ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 59) Microphone (p. 30) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto)/ j (Wide Angle) (p. 22) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94)/ g (Index) (p. 90)

Mode Switch

Use the mode switch to change modes.

You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 22).

You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 52) or select settings yourself to take various types of pictures (pp. 61, 75).

For shooting movies (p. 29).

Shutter Button (p. 21) Power Button (p. 22) Flash (p. 55) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 116) Memory Card/Battery Cover (p. 14)

Strap Mount (p. 11)

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Speaker Viewfinder (p. 73) Indicators (p. 41) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 43) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 25) Mode Switch (p. 40) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 27, 34, 95)

n Button (p. 46) l (Display) Button (pp. 42, 43)

b (Exposure) (p. 67)/ d (Jump) (p. 91)/ o Button e (Macro) (p. 63)/ u (Infinity) (p. 63)/ q Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

(p. 45)

(Flash) (pp. 55, 62)/ r Button

Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 59, 60)/ a (1 Erase Image) (p. 26)/ p Button

Indicators

The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions.

Colors Status Operation Status

Green

Orange

Yellow

When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to malfunction.

Lights Shooting preparation complete (p. 23)/Display Off (p. 44)

Blinks Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 23)

Lights Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 23)

Blinks Camera shake warning (p. 55) Lights e (p. 63), u (p. 63), % (p. 77)

Blinks Proximity warning (p. 24)/Cannot focus (p. 118)

Information Displayed on the Screen

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Shooting (Information Display)

Shooting Mode (p. 40) ISO Speed (p. 68) White Balance (p. 69) My Colors (p. 70) Metering Modes (p. 79) Drive Mode (p. 67) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 65)/ Recording Pixels (p. 65) AE Point Frame (p. 79) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 56), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 57)

* : Standard, : Held vertically

When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.

Macro (p. 63), Infinity (p. 63) Flash Mode (pp. 55, 62,

80) Red-Eye Correction (p. 82) Self-Timer (pp. 59, 60, 71, 72) Camera Orientation* Battery Charge Indicator (p. 13) AF Frame (p. 23) AF Lock (p. 77) i-Contrast (p. 81) Create Folder (p. 109)

Still Images: Recordable shots (p. 16) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (p. 29) Disp. Overlay (p. 112) Shutter Speed Aperture Value Image Stabilizer (p. 113) Exposure Compensation (p. 67) Date Taken/Recorded (p. 58) AE Lock (pp. 79, 87), FE Lock (p. 80)

Switching the Display

You can change the display using the l button.

No Information Display Information Display Display Off

Information Displayed on the Screen

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Playback (Detailed Information Display)

Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 67) White Balance (p. 69) Histogram (p. 44) Image Editing (pp. 99 –

101) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 65),

(Movies)

Recording Pixels (p. 65)

Switching the Display

You can change the display using the l button.

No Information

Display

• You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the

image displays shortly after shooting. However, the Simple Information will not display.

• You can also set which display appears first by pressing the n

button, selecting the 4 tab, and selecting the [Review Info] menu item.

Battery Charge Indicator (p. 13) Metering Modes (p. 79) Folder Number – File Number (p. 109) Displayed Image Number /Total Number of Images ISO Speed (p. 68) Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 65) i-Contrast (pp. 81, 100) Flash Sync (pp. 62, 80)

Simple Information

Display

Detailed Information

Display

Macro (p. 63), Infinity (p. 63) File Size Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 66) Movies: Movie Length (p. 86) Protect (p. 96) My Colors (p. 70) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 82, 101) Shooting Date and Time (p. 58)

Focus Check

Display (p. 93)

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

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Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting

The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.

Overexposure Warning during Playback

In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 43), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen.

Histogram during Playback

High

Low

BrightDark

● The graph that appears in “Detailed

Information Display” (p. 43) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution and amount of brightness of an image. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, but when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure.

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.

Power Saving during Shooting

The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 21) turns on the monitor and shooting can continue.

Power Saving during Playback

The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated.

• You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 108).

• You can adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 108).

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Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode (p. 122).

Select a shooting mode.

● Set the mode switch to the desired

shooting mode.

Display the FUNC. menu.

X Press the m button.

Select a menu item.

● Press the op buttons to select a menu

item.

X The selectable settings for the menu item

appear at the lower part of the screen.

Select an option.

Selectable Options

Menu Items

● Press the qr buttons to select an option.

● You can also select settings by pressing

the l button on options that display

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

X The shooting screen will reappear and the

setting you selected will display on the screen.

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Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 124 – 127).

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Select a tab.

● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom

lever (p. 40) left or right to select a tab (category).

Select a menu item.

● Press the op buttons to select a menu

item.

● Some items require you to press the m

button to display a submenu in which you change the setting.

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option.

Make the setting.

● Press the n button.

● The standard screen will reappear.

Changing the Sound Settings

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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Select [Mute].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Mute],

then use the qr buttons to select [On].

Adjusting the Volume

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Select [Volume].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Volume],

then press the m button.

Change the volume.

● Press the op buttons to select an item,

then use the qr buttons to adjust the volume.

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

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When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Select [Reset All].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Reset

All], then press the m button.

Reset the settings.

● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then

press the m button.

X The camera will reset to the default

settings.

Are there functions that cannot be reset?

• The [Date/Time] (p. 17), [Language] (p. 19) and [Video System] (p. 95) options

in the 3 tab.

• White balance data recorded with the balance function (p. 69)

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

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Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely 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.

Select [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons to select [Format],

then press the m button.

Perform the low level format.

● Press the op buttons to select [Low

Level Format], then use the qr buttons to display .

● Press the opqr buttons to select [OK],

then press the m button.

X Low level formatting starts.

About low level formatting

When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting.

• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 20),

since all recorded data are erased.

• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by selecting [Stop].

When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.

Changing the Screen Brightness

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The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.

With the n Button

● Press the n button, select the 3 tab,

select [LCD Brightness] and then press the m button.

● Press the qr buttons to change the

brightness.

● Press the n button again to complete

the setting.

With the l Button

● Press the l button for more than one

second.

X The screen increases to maximum

brightness regardless of the setting in the 3 tab.

● Pressing the l button again for more

• The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the

brightness setting selected in the 3 tab.

• When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you

cannot change the brightness with the

than one second will return the screen to its previous setting.

l button.

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Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions

This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as

how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer.

• When you set the mode switch to 4 mode that matches a particular set

of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

• This chapter assumes the mode is set to A for “! Turning the Flash

Off” (p. 55) to “" Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 60). When shooting in 4, check which functions are available in a shooting mode (pp. 122 –

125).

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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode.

Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 40).

Select the shooting mode.

● Press the m button, then use the op

buttons to select G.

Select the desired mode.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

● To shoot in special conditions (p. 53),

after selecting U (rightmost icon) and pressing the l button, press the qr buttons to select an option and press the m button.

Shoot.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

● Produces a soft effect when

photographing people.

F Take snapshots at night

(Night Snapshot)

● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of

people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds.

● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take

pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.

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4 Shooting in Various Conditions

V Take shots of kids and pets

(Kids&Pets)

● Lets you capture subjects that move

around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

H Take indoor shots (Indoor)

● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.

U Shoot sunsets (Sunset)

● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid

colors.

t Take shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

w Take shots of people at the beach

(Beach)

● Lets you take bright shots of people on

sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong.

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S Shoot underwater (Underwater)

y Take shots of aquatic life in an

O Take shots of foliage (Foliage)

P Take shots of people in snow

Z Shoot using high ISO speed

● Lets you shoot underwater with

Waterproof Case WP-DC29 (sold separately).

aquarium (Aquarium)

● Lets you take natural-colored shots of

aquatic life in indoor aquariums.

● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as

new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.

(Snow)

● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots

of people against snowy backgrounds.

(ISO3200)

● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you

shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions.

● Recording pixels are set to (1600 ×

1200 pixels, p. 65).

! Turning the Flash Off

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• In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the

ISO speed (p. 68) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

• In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from

moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 113).

• In Z mode, images may appear coarse.

! Turning the Flash Off

You can shoot with the flash turned off.

Press the r button.

Select !.

● Press the qr buttons to select !, then

press the m button.

X ! will appear on the screen.

● Follow the steps above to return the

setting to .

What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?

When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects

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(Digital Zoom)

You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 12x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 65) and the zoom factor used.

Move the zoom lever toward i.

● Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X When you release the zoom lever, the

largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration, and will appear.

Move it toward i again.

X The digital zoom will further zoom in on

the subject.

Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate

Recording Pixels

Optical Zoom Digital Zoom

3.0x

4.2x

6.8x

: No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white)

: Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)

: Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom)

12x

Turning off the digital zoom

To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and select [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.

The focal length when using digital zoom is 35 – 420 mm (35mm film equivalent).

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Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or

2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 65) and digital tele-converter settings used.

Select [Digital Zoom].

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab,

then press the op buttons to select [Digital Zoom].

Accept the setting.

● Press the qr buttons to select [1.4x] or

[2.3x].

● Pressing the n button will restore the

shooting screen.

X The view will be enlarged, and the

zoom factor will display on the screen.

● To return to standard digital zoom, select

Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration

• Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image

deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display in blue).

• Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image

deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display in blue).

• The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 49.0 –

147.0 mm and 80.5 – 241.5 mm (35mm film equivalent).

• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.

[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.

Inserting the Date and Time

COPY

You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 17).

Select [Date Stamp].

● Press the n button.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab,

then press the op buttons to select [Date Stamp].

Accept the setting.

● Use the qr buttons to select [Date] or

[Date & Time].

● Pressing the n button will restore the

shooting screen.

X [DATE] will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

X You can insert the shooting date and time

in the image’s lower right corner.

● To restore to the original setting, select

[Off] in Step 2.

Inserting and printing the date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time

• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 102) to print.

• Use the included software to print.

Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details.

• Connect the camera to a printer to print.

Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.

Ò Using the Self-Timer

COPY

The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

Press the p button.

Select Ò.

● Press the op buttons to select Ò, then

press the m button.

X Once set,

Shoot.

You can change the delay time and number of shots taken (p. 72).

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus

on the subject, then press it fully.

X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks

and the self-timer sound plays.

X Two seconds before the shutter releases,

the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire).

● To restore the original setting, select

in Step 2.

will appear.

" Using the Face Self-Timer

COPY

Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 76) when you enter the composition.

Select ".

● Follow Step 2 on p. 59 and select ".

Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.

● Make sure a green frame appears on the

face focused on by the camera and white frames appear on other faces.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Look straight at camera to start count down] will appear on the screen.

● The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

Join the subjects and look at the camera.

X When the camera detects a new face, the

lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.

X The second and third shots will continue in

succession.

● To restore the original setting, select

in Step 2 on p. 59.

What if a face is not detected?

Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 30 seconds later.

Changing the number of shots

For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons to change the number of shots. Press the m button to accept the setting.

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Selecting Settings Yourself

In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G

mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

• This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is

in G mode.

• G stands for Program AE.

• Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 122 – 125).

G Shooting in Program AE

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You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure.

Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 40).

● G will appear.

● If G does not appear, press the m button

and select the shooting mode item. Press the qr buttons to select G and press the m button.

Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 62 – 72).

Shoot.

What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red?

If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in red. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.

• Turn on the flash

• Select a higher ISO speed (p. 68)

h Turning the Flash On

You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.2 m (12 in. – 14 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 30 cm – 2.4 m (12 in. – 7.9 ft.).

Select h.

● After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons to select h, then press the m button.

X Once set, h will appear.

u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)

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You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera.

Select u.

● After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons to select u, then press the m button.

X Once set, u will appear.

e Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) when the zoom lever is moved to the maximum telephoto side.

Select e.

● After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons to select e, then press the m

Using Î

You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 71).

The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.

button.

X Once set, e will appear.

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Zooming In on Close Subjects

(Digital Macro)

You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens, however, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at some recording pixel settings (p. 65).

Select R.

●

Set the mode switch to 4 then press the m

button.

●

Press the op buttons to select G.

● Press the qr buttons to select U

(rightmost icon), then press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons to select R, then

press the m button.

X The optical zoom will be fixed at maximum

wide angle.

Use the zoom lever to compose the shot.

X The camera will zoom in and the zoom

Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate

• No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white)

• Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)

Using Î

You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 71).

factor will appear.

Changing the Recording Pixels

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(Image Size)

You can select from six settings.

Select the recording pixels.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you selected will display on

the screen.

If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 56) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 57).

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)

You can select from the following two levels of image quality:

(Fine), (Normal).

Select the recording pixels.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Changing the image quality.

● Press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you selected will display on

the screen.

Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio)

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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality

Single Image

Recording Pixels

(Large)

10M/3648 × 2736

(Medium 1)

6M/2816 × 2112

(Medium 2)

4M/2272 × 1704

(Medium 3)

2M/1600 × 1200

(Small)

0.3M/640 × 480

(Widescreen)

3648 × 2048

• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change

depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.

Image

Quality

Data Size

(Approx. KB)

2565 749 2994

1226 1536 6140

1620 1181 4723

1116 1707 6822

1920 1007 4026

Recordable Number of Images

2 GB 8 GB

780 2363 9446

556 3235 12927

558 3235 12927

278 6146 24562

150 10245 40937

84 15368 61406

918 2048 8187

Approximate Values for Paper Size

A4, Letter size

5" × 7" Postcard size

3.5" × 5"

● Suitable for sending images as e-mail

attachments.

● For printing on wide size paper.

b Adjusting the Brightness

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(Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2.

Select the exposure compensation.

● After pressing the o button, press the qr

buttons to adjust the exposure compensation, then press the m button.

X The compensation range you set will

display on the screen.

W Continuous Shooting

You can shoot continuously at about 1.4 images/second.

Select the drive mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select W.

• Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 59, 60, 71, 72).

• For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• As the number of images increases, the shooting intervals may take

longer.

• If the flash fires, shooting intervals may take longer.

● Press the qr buttons to select W, then

press the m button.

X Once set, W will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

X As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive images.

Changing the ISO Speed

COPY

Select the ISO speed.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you selected will display on

the screen.

Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the shooting mode and shooting conditions.

Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.

Low

Cloudy, Twilight

High

Nightscapes, Dark interiors

Changing the ISO speed

• Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake

and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse.

• When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway

to display the automatically set ISO speed.

• With ISO3200 you can set an even faster speed (p. 54).

Adjusting the White Balance

COPY

The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors.

Select the white balance.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you selected will display on

the screen.

Auto

Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting

Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions

Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Custom Manually sets a custom white balance.

Custom White Balance

You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location for natural looking colors when shooting. Make sure that you set the white balance under the lighting conditions of the shooting scene.

Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.

Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-whitetype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

● In Step 2 above, select .

● Make sure the entire screen is filled with

the white subject, then press the l button.

X The tint on the screen will change when a

white balance data is set.

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

COPY

You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.

Select My Colors.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting you selected will display on

the screen.

My Colors Off –

Vivid

Neutral

Sepia Sepia tones.

B/W Black and white.

Custom Color

The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 69).

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.

Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues.

You can adjust the tone of the image to your preference.

Custom Color

The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels.

● Follow Step 2 above and select , then

press the l button.

● Press the

then use the qr buttons to select a value.

● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper

the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter the effect gets.

● Press the l button to accept the

setting.

buttons to select an option,

Shooting Using a TV Monitor

COPY

You can use a TV to display the camera screen content.

• Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV”

(p. 95).

• Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor.

Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer

You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds.

Select Î.

● After pressing the p button, press the

op buttons to select Î, then press the m button.

X Once set, Î will appear.

● Follow Step 3 on page 59 to shoot.

$ Customizing the Self-Timer

COPY

You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots).

Select $.

● After pressing the p button, press the

op button to select $, then immediately press the n button.

Select the settings.

● Press the

[Shots].

● Press the qr buttons to select a value,

then press the m button.

● Follow Step 3 on page 59 to shoot.

What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?

• Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.

• When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and

sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights).

• If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.

buttons to select [Delay] or

Changing the Composition with the

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Focus Lock

While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.

Focus.

● Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

●

Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green.

Recompose.

● Hold the shutter button pressed halfway

and recompose the scene.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on the subject, it will not use face detection to focus.

The view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ.

Turn off the screen (p. 42).

● Press the l button to turn off the

screen.

Compose and shoot.

● Use the viewfinder to compose and shoot.

COPY

Getting More Out of Your

Camera

This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and

explains how to take pictures using various functions.

• This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is

in G mode.

• “≈ Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 83) assumes you have set the mode

switch to 4 and selected ≈ mode.

• Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 122 – 125).

Changing the AF Frame Mode

COPY

You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot.

Select [AF Frame].

● Press the n button, select the 4

tab, select [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option.

Face AiAF

• Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only)

and white balance ( only).

• When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the

camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses.

• If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear,

up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:

• Subjects that are far away or extremely close.

• Subjects that are dark or light.

• Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.

• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.

• If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,

the AF frame will not appear.

Center

The AF frame is fixed at the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.

You can reduce the AF frame size

• Press the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size]

menu item and [Small] option.

• The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 56) or Digital

Tele-Converter (p. 57) is used.

% Shooting with the AF Lock

COPY

If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow.

% Shooting with the AF Lock

The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and press the q button.

X The focus locks and % is displayed on

the screen.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will

unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

Magnifying the Focal Point

COPY

If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.

Select [AF-Point Zoom].

● Press the n button and select [AF-

Point Zoom] on the 4 tab. Use the qr buttons to select [On].

Check the focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway.

X In [Face AiAF] (p. 76), the face selected

as the main subject will appear magnified.

X In [Center] (p. 76), the contents of the

center AF frame will appear magnified.

• The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] mode if a face

cannot be detected (p. 76) or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center] mode, it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus.

• The magnified display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom

(p. 56) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 57), or when connected to a TV (p. 71).

Changing the Metering Mode

COPY

You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.

Select the metering mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will display on the screen.

Evaluative

Center Weighted Avg.

Spot

Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions.

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the center.

Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at the center of the screen.

& Shooting with the AE Lock

When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.

Lock the exposure.

● Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

X When & appears, the exposure will be

set.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again, & will disappear and the AE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

( Shooting with the FE Lock

COPY

Just as with the AE lock (p. 79), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.

Select h (p. 62).

Lock the exposure.

● Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

X The flash will fire and when ( appears,

the exposure will be set.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again, ( will disappear and the FE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

… Shooting with Slow Synchro

You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.

Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 113).

Select ….

● After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons to select …, then press the m button.

X Once set, … will appear on the screen.

● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the

subject does not move until the shutter sound ends.

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

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Brighter (i-Contrast)

The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions.

Select [i-Contrast].

● Press the n button, select [i-

Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto].

X @ will appear on the screen (p. 42).

Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable.

You can correct recorded images (p. 100).

Œ Red-Eye Correction

COPY

You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash.

Select [Flash Settings].

● Press the n button, select [Flash

Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button.

Adjust the setting.

● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye

Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On].

X Œ will appear on the screen (p. 42).

Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.

• You can correct recorded images (p. 101).

• If you press the

press the

r button as shown on the screen in Step 2 and then

n button, the Flash Settings screen will display.

≈ Shooting Long Exposures

COPY

You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.

Select ≈.

● Set the mode switch to 4, the press the

m button.

● Press the op buttons to select G.

● Press the qr buttons to select U

(rightmost icon), then press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons to select ≈, then

press the m button.

Select the shutter speed.

● After pressing the o button, press the qr

buttons to select a shutter speed, then press the m button.

Confirm the exposure.

● When you press the shutter button

halfway, the exposure for the selected

• The brightness of the image may differ from the brightness of the screen

in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway.

• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are

processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.

• It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a

tripod (p. 113).

shutter speed will appear.

If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the flash to ! and shoot.

COPY

Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies

This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1.

• This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E.

Changing the Image Quality

COPY

You can select between two image quality settings.

Select the image quality.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to select .

Select an option.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The setting will display on the screen.

Image Quality Table

Image Quality

(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate)

640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies.

640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP

320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.

The image quality will be lower than with , but you can record twice the length.

Since the number of the recording pixels is smaller, the image quality will be lower than with , but you can record three times the length.

Estimated Shooting Time

Image Quality

(Frame Rate)

• Based on Canon’s testing standards.

• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the

recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some

memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

2 GB 8 GB

16 min. 0 sec. 1 hr. 3 min. 57 sec.

30 min. 7 sec. 2 hrs. 0 min. 23 sec.

40 min. 58 sec. 2 hrs. 43 min. 44 sec.

Content

Shooting Time

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

COPY

You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Lock the exposure.

● Press the o button to lock the exposure.

The exposure shift bar appears.

● Press the o button again to release the

lock.

Change the exposure.

● While watching the screen, press the qr

buttons to adjust the brightness.

Shoot.

Other Shooting Functions

The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.

• Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 56)

You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximum before shooting. The sound of the zoom will be recorded.

• Ò Using the Self-Timer (p. 59)

• e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 63)

• u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 63)

• Adjusting the White Balance (p. 69)

• Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 70)

• Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p. 71)

• Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 71)

• % Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 77)

• Turning off the AF Assist Beam (p. 111)

• Displaying the Overlay (p. 112)

[3:2 Guide] is not available.

• Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 113)

You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].

Playback Functions

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The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.

• Erasing Images (p. 26)

• g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) (p. 90)

• d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 91)

• . Viewing Slideshows (p. 92)

• + Changing Image Transitions (p. 94)

• Viewing Images on a TV (p. 95)

• : Protecting Images (p. 96)

• / Erasing All Images (p. 97)

• \ Rotating Images (p. 98)

Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p. 31)

Exit

Playback

Slow Motion Playback (you can use the Sound will not play back.)

Display the first frame

Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)

Display the last frame

Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 27). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide.

qr buttons to adjust the speed.

m button.)

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Using Playback and Other

Functions

The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and

edit images. The latter part explains how to transfer images to a

computer and how to specify images for printing.

• Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the

camera.

• It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited

on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

• The edit function (pp. 99 – 101) cannot be used if the memory card does

not have free space available.

g Searching Images by Sets of 9

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(Index Display)

Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want.

Move the zoom lever toward g.

X Images will display in an index. The

selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged.

Select an image.

● Press the opqr buttons to select an

image.

● Moving the zoom lever toward k, will

display the selected image by itself.

Searching 9 Images at a Time

Move the zoom lever toward g.

X Images will display in an index.

Move the zoom lever toward g again.

X The jump bar appears.

Jump Bar

When the jump bar displays, holding the m button and pressing the qr buttons jumps to the first or last set of images.

Change the displayed images.

● Press the qr buttons to switch between

sets of 9 images.

● Moving the zoom lever toward k restores

the index display.

d Searching for Images Using the Jump

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Display

When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.

Select a jump method.

● In Single Image Playback, press the o

button.

X The search method and the position of the

currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen.

● Press the op buttons and select a jump

method.

Jump to an image.

● Press the qr buttons.

X The camera will use the selected search

Position of the Currently Displayed Image

Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time.

Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.

Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.

Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie.

Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder.

• The number of images matching the search filter will display on the right

side of the screen except for and .

• If there are no images matching the search filter, the qr buttons will not

function.

method to jump to an image.

● To return to Single Image Playback, press

the n button.

. Viewing Slideshows

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You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.

Select [Slideshow].

● Press the

tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the

Select a transition effect to start the slideshow.

●

Press the effect, then press the

X A few seconds after “Loading image…”

displays, the slideshow will start.

● You can pause/restart a slideshow by

pressing the m button again.

● Press the n button to stop the

slideshow.

n button and select the 1

button.

buttons to select a transition

button.

Images display without a transition effect.

The next image displays gradually.

The image slides out to the left and the next image appears.

• If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If

you press and hold down the images.

• The power saving function does not work during slideshows (p. 44).

qr buttons you can fast-forward through

Checking the Focus

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You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus.

Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 43).

X A white frame will appear where the AF

frame or face was when the focus was set.

X A gray frame will appear on a face

detected during playback.

X The area within the orange frame appears

magnified.

Switch frames.

● Pressing the m button will switch to a

different white frame.

Change the magnification level or location.

● Move the zoom lever toward k once.

● Use the zoom lever to change the display

size, and the opqr buttons to change the display position while checking the focus.

● Pressing the n button resets the

display to Step 1.

k Magnifying Images

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Move the zoom lever toward k.

● The display will zoom in on the image and

will appear, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x.

● If you press the opqr buttons, you can

move the location of the displayed area.

● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom

out or return to Single Image Playback.

● When appears on the screen,

press the m button to switch to . Press the qr buttons to switch between

Approximate Location of Displayed Area

images at the same level of magnification. Press the m button again to return to normal.

+ Changing Image Transitions

You can select from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback.

Select [Transition].

● Press the

tab, then select [Transition] and use the qr buttons to select a transition effect.

● Press the

setting.

n button and select the 1

n button to accept the

Switches between images without a transition effect.

Fades one image out and the next in.

Slides images left or right when the

qr buttons are pressed.

Viewing Images on a TV

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Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.

Items to Prepare

• Camera and TV

• AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)

Turn off the camera and TV.

Connect the camera to the TV.

● Open the camera’s terminal cover and

fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.

White or black

Yellow

Black

What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?

Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the [Video System] to switch to the correct video system.

● Insert the cable plug fully into the video

input terminals as shown in the illustration.

Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

X The image will appear on the TV (nothing

will appear on the monitor of the camera).

● After you finish viewing, turn off the

camera and TV, and unplug the AV cable.

button, select the 3 tab and

: Protecting Images

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You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 26, 97).

Select [Protect].

● Press the

tab, then select [Protect] and press the m button.

Protect the image.

● Press the qr buttons to select an image

to protect and press the m button.

X Once set, will appear on the screen.

● Pressing the m button again deselects

the image and will disappear.

● To select multiple images, repeat the

above operation.

● To restore the menu screen, press the

n button.

If you format the memory card (pp. 20, 49), protected images will also be erased.

Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first.

n button and select the 1

/ Erasing All Images

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In addition to selecting and erasing images one at a time, you can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 96) cannot be erased.

Select [Erase all].

● Press the

tab, then select [Erase all] and press the

Erase all images.

● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then

press the m button.

X All images on the memory card will be

erased.

X To restore the menu screen, press the

n button.

n button and select the 1

button.

\ Rotating Images

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You can change the orientation of an image and save it.

Select [Rotate].

● Press the

tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button.

Rotate the image.

● Press the qr buttons to select an image to

rotate.

● The image will rotate 90° with each press

of the m button.

● To restore the menu screen, press the

n button.

n button and select the 1

= Resizing Images

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You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.

Select [Resize].

● Press the

tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button.

Select an image.

● Press the qr buttons to select the image

and press the m button.

Select an image size.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

X The [Save new image?] screen will

appear.

Save the new image.

● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then

press the m button.

X The image will be saved as a new file.

Display the new image.

● When you press the

[Display new image?] screen will appear. If you press the qr buttons to select [Yes] and press the m button, the saved image will display.

n button and select the 1

n button, the

• You cannot resize an image to a larger size.

• You cannot resize images taken with the and settings.

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

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Brighter (i-Contrast)

Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High].

Select [i-Contrast].

● Press the

tab, then select [i-Contrast] and press the

Select an image.

● Press the qr buttons to select the image

and press the m button.

Select a menu item.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option,

then press the m button.

Save as a new image and display.

● Perform Steps 4 and 5 on p. 99.

What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as well as you would like?

Select [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.

• Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure

setting may not be suitable.

• Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause the quality to

deteriorate.

n button and select the 1

button.

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