Canon POWERSHOT SD3500 User Manual

Camera User Guide

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

Camera

Battery Pack NB-6L

(with Terminal Cover)

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

Wrist Strap

WS-DC10

Warranty

Card

Getting Started

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

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

Using the PDF Manuals

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 (sold separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Read This First

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

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 made from reinforced glass, but it may break if

subjected to severe impacts. Please read the Safety Precautions carefully (p. 9). In case the glass breaks, exercise adequate caution so as not to injure yourself on any broken fragments.

• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision

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

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

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

Camera Body Temperature

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

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

IF wPV

Portraits

(p. 54)

At night

(p. 55)

Kids and pets

(p. 55)

At the beach

(p. 55)

Against snow

(p. 56)

’t

Indoors

(p. 55)

Fireworks

(p. 56)

Low light

(p. 55)

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

● Shoot to match special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56

Take good people shots

Shoot various other scenes

●

Focus on faces

● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . 61, 62, 68, 81

● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

● Add effects and shoot (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Creative

Light Effect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58, 59

● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 73

● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

● Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF) . . . . . . . . . . . 88

● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 60, 62, 84, 86

What Do You Want to Do?

View

Shoot/View Movies

Save

Other

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

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

● Look at my pictures on a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 116

● Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 108

● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 120

● Protect pictures from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 102

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

● Use the camera abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 142

● Understand what is displayed on the screen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Table of Contents

Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents .......2

Read This First ..................................3

What Do You Want to Do? ................4

Conventions Used in this Guide ........8

Safety Precautions.............................9

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

Using the Touch Panel ....................14

Charging the Battery ........................15

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately).........................17

Inserting the Battery and Memory

Card.............................................17

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

Setting the Display Language..........21

Formatting Memory Cards ...............22

Pressing the Shutter Button .............23

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24

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

Erasing Images ................................30

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

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

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing...................................34

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

Separately Sold Accessories ...........39

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

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

Screen Display.................................43

Indicator ...........................................44

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....45

MENU – Basic Operations ...............46

Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48

Changing the Screen Brightness ....49

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ....................................... 50

Low Level Memory Card Formatting51 Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down)..................... 52

3 Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions..............53

Shooting in Various Conditions....... 54

Adding Effects and Shooting........... 57

Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 60

Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 61

Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 64

Zooming in Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom) ............................. 65

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 67

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

4 Choosing Settings

Yourself ..........................69

Shooting in Program AE..................70

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) .......... 71

Turning the Flash On ...................... 71

Changing the Focus Range

(Macro/Infinity) ............................ 72

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting

(Image Size) ............................... 73

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ........................... 73

Changing the ISO Speed ................ 75

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 76

Continuous Shooting....................... 78

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ................................. 79

Shooting Using

the Two Second Self-Timer........ 80

Customizing the Self-Timer............. 81

Changing the Composition

with the Focus Lock .................... 82

5 Getting More Out of Your

Camera ...........................83

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Touch AF).................................. 86

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 87

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 88

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 89

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 90

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 90

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast) .................. 91

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 92

Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 92

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 93

Shooting Long Exposures............... 94

Changing the Color and Shooting... 95

6 Using Various

Functions for Shooting

Movies ............................97

Changing the Movie Mode.............. 98

Changing the Image Quality ........... 98

AE Lock/Exposure Shift ................ 100

Other Shooting Functions ............. 101

Playback Functions ....................... 102

Editing ........................................... 103

Table of Contents

7 Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions ........105

Quickly Searching Images............. 106

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback ................................... 108

Viewing Slideshows....................... 109

Checking the Focus....................... 111

Magnifying Images ........................ 112

Changing Image Transitions .........112

Easy Operations

with Touch Actions .................... 113

Viewing Images on a TV ...............114

Viewing Images on

a High-Definition TV.................. 116

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle) .......................... 117

Protecting Images ......................... 118

Erasing All Images ........................120

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ........................... 122

Tagging Images as Favorites........123

Rotating Images ............................125

Resizing Images............................ 126

Trimming ....................................... 127

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function .................................... 128

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast) ................................ 129

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......130

8 Printing......................... 131

Printing Images .............................132

Printing from the Print List

(DPOF)...................................... 133

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF)...................................... 134

Conventions Used in this Guide

9 Customizing Camera

Settings ........................137

Changing Camera Settings............138

Changing Shooting Function

Settings .....................................145

Changing Playback Function

Settings .....................................149

10 Useful Information ....... 151

Using Household Power................ 152

Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 153

Troubleshooting ............................ 155

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen ........................... 159

Handling Precautions .................... 161

Information Displayed

on the Screen ........................... 162

Functions Available

in Each Shooting Mode ............. 164

Menus ........................................... 166

Specifications ................................ 170

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).

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Supplemental information.

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

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

• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

Safety Precautions

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries

to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

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

use.

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.

Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

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

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

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

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

expressly indicated to do so in this guide.

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

dropped or otherwise damaged.

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

otherwise behaves abnormally.

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

equipment.

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

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

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

Battery and 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.

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

Safety Precautions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

terminals or plug.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

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

data CD-ROMs.

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

Caution

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

when hanging it by the strap.

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

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

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

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

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

- Humid or dusty areas. These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

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

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

Safety Precautions

Caution

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

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

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

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

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

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

or when you are not using it.

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

charging.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place the battery near pets.

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

• Do not sit down 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.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

Strap

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

• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your

wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.

• 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 or touch the screen.

Using the Touch Panel

This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger.

Touch

Briefly touch the screen with your finger.

● Used for choosing icons or magnifying

images.

Double Tap

Quickly tap the screen twice.

● Used in Playback mode to switch to Index

Display.

Drag

Touch and drag your finger across the screen.

● Used for playback operations such as

switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of magnified images.

Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector.

What if I cannot perform operations well?

When touching with your finger does not work well, you can use the toggle attached to the strap to perform operations. Only use the attached toggle to perform operations. Do not use other objects, such as pens or pencils. You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 144).

Charging the Battery

CB-2LY

CB-2LYE

Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

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.

X 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

Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is visible.

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of Shots

Playback Time (Hours)

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

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

220

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.

Using the battery and charger effectively

• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

• How to store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

• The battery may develop a bulge.

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

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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

end of its life span.

Purchase a new battery.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

• SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

• SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)*

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

• Eye-Fi Cards (see below)

* This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not

operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

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.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Terminals

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.

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.

Close the cover.

● Close the cover , and press downward

as you slide it until it clicks into place .

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Number of shots that can be taken

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.

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.

4GB 16GB

1058 4334

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. 24).

Setting the Date and Time

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Touch the option you want to set.

X op will appear.

● Touch op to set a value.

Complete the setting.

● Touch Ú.

X Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

If you touch in Step 2 and then choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

Setting the Display Language

Date/Time battery

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

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

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

separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you

turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 20 to set the date and time.

Setting the Display Language

You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Touch and hold n.

X The settings screen will appear.

Set the display language.

● Touch a display language, then touch Ú.

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

What if n does not appear?

When there are images on the memory card, touch ø at the bottom left of the screen to display n.

You can also change the display language by touching ø, then n. Choose the 3 tab in the screen that appears, then choose the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

● Touch ø, then touch n.

Choose [Format].

● Touch the 3 tab.

● Drag vertically up or down the screen to

choose [Format].

● Touch [Format].

Format the memory card.

● Touch [OK].

X A confirmation screen will appear.

● Touch [OK].

X The memory card will be formatted. X When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

Pressing the Shutter Button

● Touch [OK].

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.

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

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (lightly to focus).

● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (all the way to shoot).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the

shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to

take, the length of the shutter sound may change.

• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded

image may be blurry.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Zoom Bar

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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 screen will appear.

Choose 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 icon for the determined scene will

appear in the upper left of the screen.

X The camera will focus on detected faces

and display frames on them.

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 (the zoom bar will appear).

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

AF Frame

Choose a subject to focus on.

● Touch the screen to choose the person or

location to focus on (Touch AF).

X The camera will beep and will appear

on the screen.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice, a blue AF frame will appear, and the focus and exposure will be continually adjusted (Servo AF).

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 image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

If you press the shutter button halfway instead of touching the screen as shown on p. 24, the camera will automatically detect subjects, and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.

• When a green frame appears, the focus and exposure will be locked.

• A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and

exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Scene Icons

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

Background Bright

Subject Backlit Backlit

People —*

When Moving —— —

Non-Human Subjects/ Landscapes

Close Subjects ——

Icon Background Color

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 70).

Including Blue Skies

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Tripod

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

What if...

• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward

a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 84). If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear.

• What if a flashing appears?

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

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

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.). Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 90 cm – 2.0 m (3.0 – 6.6 ft.).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 5 cm (2 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 90 cm (3.0 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.

• What if 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.

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

Viewing Images

You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Dragging horizontally across the screen

from left to right will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

● Dragging horizontally across the screen

from right to left will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.

● If you touch the left edge of the screen

(inside frame on the screen at the left), q will appear and images will display in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

● If you touch the right edge of the screen

(inside frame on the screen at the left), r will appear and images will display in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.

● The images change more quickly if you

touch and hold qr.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

● Pressing the 1 button again while the

lens is retracted will turn off the power.

Viewing Images

Switch to next image Switch to previous image

Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

Active Display

When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image.

• Be sure to put the strap around your wrist, and hold the camera firmly to

avoid dropping it.

• Depending on the way you tap the camera, images may not switch.

Tilt the camera to switch images

If you touch and hold q at the left of the screen and tilt the camera as shown while switching through images, the images advance quickly. Tilt the camera in the opposite direction while holding r.

While dragging an image, if you touch and hold q or r the image will appear coarse.

Erasing Images

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Drag horizontally across the screen to

choose an image.

Erase the image.

● Drag across the screen as shown.

X [Erase?] will appear.

● Touch [Erase].

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, touch [Cancel].

● You can also erase images in the

following ways. Touch ø, then drag vertically up or down the screen to choose /, and touch [Erase].

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