Canon POWERSHOT SD940 Manual

Camera User Guide

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

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

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Checking the Package Contents

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

					Battery Charger
	Camera	Battery Pack NB-4L
		(with Terminal Cover)			CB-2LV/CB-2LVE

	Interface Cable	AV Cable	Wrist Strap
	IFC-400PCU	AVC-DC400
			WS-DC7

Getting Started	P
	DIGITAL CAMERAYWarranty “Canon Customer
	O	Card	Support” Leaflet
	Solution Disk
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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.

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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	Y

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while Pabroad, 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 withOyour camera.

LCD Monitor

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

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

Camera Body Temperature

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

Memory Cards

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

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Take good landscapes

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Underwater C (p. 57)

● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 64, 80 ● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) 59 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64 ● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 67 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom

(digital macro shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 69 ● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot
● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . .	. . . . . . . . . . 24
● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.4. . . . . 56 – 58
Take good people shots

●Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) 138

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

conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 71 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 83 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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What Do You Want to Do?
View
● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 27
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . .	1. . . . . . . . 107
● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . 111
● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 104, 106
● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 28, 115
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . 113

Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E. . . . . . . . . . 33
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● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Other
● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 49
● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3. . . . . 15, 135

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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		Returning the Camera
	Read This First ..................................			3			to Default Settings .....................	51
	What Do You Want to Do?		................	4		Low Level		52
	Conventions Used in this Guide			8			Memory Card Formatting ..........
						Power Saving Function
	Safety Precautions			9
							(Auto Power Down)	53
						Clock Functions		54
	1 Getting Started ....................			13
	Charging the Battery			14
						3	Shooting in Special
	Inserting the Battery and						Conditions and Commonly	55
	Memory Card .............................			16			Used Functions...................
	Setting the Date and Time			19		Y
						Shooting in Various Conditions		56
	Setting the Display Language			21
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	Formatting Memory Cards			22		Turning the Flash Off ......................
						Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
	.............Pressing the Shutter Button			23
			O				(Digital Zoom)............................	60
	................................Taking Pictures			24		Inserting the Date and Time............		62
	Viewing Images	C...............................		27		Using the Self-Timer		63
	Erasing Images			28
						Using the Face Self-Timer		64
	Printing Images			29
	..............................Shooting Movies			31		4	Choosing Settings Yourself
	Viewing Movies................................			33			..............................................	65
	Transferring Images to a Computer.34					Shooting in Program AE		66
	Accessories			38
						Adjusting the Brightness
	Separately Sold Accessories			40
							(Exposure Compensation)	66
						Turning the Flash On ......................		67
	2 Learning More			41
						Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ...........		67
	Components Guide..........................			42		Shooting Far Away Subjects
	Information Displayed						(Infinity)......................................	68
	on the Screen.............................			44		Zooming In on Close Subjects
	Indicator ...........................................			46			(Digital Macro) ...........................	68
	FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....			47		Changing the Recording Pixels.......		69
	MENU – Basic Operations...............			48		Changing the Compression Ratio		69
	Changing the Sound Settings			49			(Image Quality)..........................
						Changing the ISO Speed		71
	Changing the Screen Brightness			50
						Adjusting the White Balance		72

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Continuous Shooting....................... 73

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Changing the Tone of an Image						7 Using Playback and Other	103
(My Colors) ...............................			74			Functions...........................
Shooting Using the Two Second			75			Quickly Searching Images.............	104
Self-Timer .................................						Viewing Images
Customizing the Self-Timer			76
						in Filtered Playback .................	106
Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..........			77			Viewing Slideshows.......................	107
Changing the Composition						Checking the Focus	109
with the Focus Lock			77
						Magnifying Images	110
						Changing Image Transitions	110
5 Getting More Out of
						Viewing Images on a TV	111
Your Camera			79
						Viewing Images
Changing the AF Frame Mode			80
						on a High-Definition TV ...........	112
Magnifying the Focal Point..............			81			Protecting Images .........................	113
Shooting with the AF Lock ..............			82			Erasing All Images ........................	115
Shooting with Servo AF ..................			83			Organizing Images by Category
Changing the Metering Mode..........			84			(My Category)..........................	118
Shooting with the AE Lock..............			85		YRotating Images ............................		120
Shooting with the FE Lock ..............			85			Resizing Images............................	121
Shooting with Slow Synchro ...........		P86 Trimming .......................................					122
Correcting the Brightness and						Adding Effects
Shooting (i- ontrast)O87....................						with the My Colors Function ....	123
Red-Eye	........................		88			Correcting the Brightness
Checking for Shut Eyes ..................			89			(i-Contrast)...............................	124
	Correction		90			Correcting the Red-Eye Effect	125
Shooting Long Exposures...............
Changing the Color and Shooting			... 91			Printing from the Print List	126
Shooting Stitch Assist Images			94			(DPOF) ....................................
						Choosing Images for Printing
						(DPOF)	128
6 Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies.................			95
						8 Customizing the Camera.. 131
Changing the Movie Mode..............			96
						Changing Functions	132
Changing the Image Quality			97
						Changing Shooting Functions	136
AE Lock/Exposure Shift			98
						Changing Playback Functions	139
Other Shooting Functions			99
						Changing the Start-up Image
Playback Functions			100
						or Sound	139
Editing			101

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.............9 Useful Information	141
Using Household Power ................	142		Menus ...........................................	150
Troubleshooting .............................	143		Handling Precautions ....................	154
List of Messages that Appear			Specifications ................................	155
on the Screen...........................	146		Index .............................................	158
Functions Available
in Each Shooting Mode............	148

	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).
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	The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the
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				(Up button)
				(FUNC./SET button)
				(Right button)
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			O(Left button)

(Down button)

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

•: Things you should be careful about.

•: Supplemental information.

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

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

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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 human eyes.

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

•Store this equipment out of thePreach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card: DangerousOif 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 describedCin 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, 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.

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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.

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

•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support
data CD-ROMs.	Y
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
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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.
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	Caution

•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap.

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

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

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

-Places subject to strong sunlight.

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

-Humid or dusty areas.C

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.

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

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

•The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods.

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Safety Precautions

•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 could result in burns or damage to the flash.

Caution

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

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

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

•Unplug the battery charger from the powerYoutlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it.

•Do not place anything, such asPcloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging.

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

•Remove andCstore 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 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.

Doing so 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 Yexplains how to shoot and view

movies and transfer images to a computer. P Attaching the Strap/HoldingOthe Camera

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

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CB-2LVE

Charging the Battery

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-2LV: Flip out the plug and plug
	the chargerYinto a power outlet .
	● For CB-2LVE: lug the power cord into
CB-2LV	thePcharger, then plug the other end into a
	power outlet.
	OXThe charge lamp lights red and charging
	starts.
C● The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 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.

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	Charging the Battery
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Number of shots	220
Playback Time (Hours)	6

•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.

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)	Y
			Nearly depleted.
		“Change the battery pack.”	Depleted. Recharge the battery.
		Using the battery and charger effectively
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• Charge the battery on the day,Por the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteriesCcontinue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

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

•How to store the battery for long periods.

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

•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

•The battery may develop a bulge.

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

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

Purchase a new battery.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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 theYbattery as shown until it locks intoPplace with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct Odirection or it will not properly lock into place.

TerminalsC

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

Close the cover.

● Close the cover , and slide it until it locks into place with a click.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow. XThe battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.

XThe memory card will pop up.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card	2 GB	8 GB
Number of shots	626	2505

•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. 24).

Number of shots that can be taken

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Compatible Memory Oards
•	SD memory cards
• SDHC memoryCcards
•	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.

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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.

XThe Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

●Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

●Press the op buttons to set a value.

Y P O CMake the setting.

● Press the m button.

XOnce 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 choose in Step 2 and press the opbuttons to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Date/

Time], then press the m button. Y P

COChange the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust

the setting.

● To close the menus, press the n button.

Date/Time battery

•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

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Setting the Display Language

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

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button .

Set the display language.

● PressYthe opqr buttons to choose a Planguage, then press the m button.

XOnce the display language has been set,

Othe settings screen will close.

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

The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

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

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Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

●Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

●Press the op buttons to choose

[Format], then press the m button. Y

OFormatPthe memory card.

C● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.

XThe memory card will be formatted.

XWhen formatting has finished, the menu screen will reappear.

• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

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

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Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.

Press halfway (lightly to the first stop).

XThe camera automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.

XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green.

Press fully (to the second stop).

XThe cameraYplays the shutter sound and Ptakes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.

•Since the timeCrequired 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.O

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

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Taking Pictures

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

XThe start-up sound will play, and the startup screen will appear.

●Pressing the power button again will turn the camera off.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode switch to A. Y ● When you point the camera toward the

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

OXThe camera focuses on the subject it judges to be the main subject, and the

Cicon for the determined scene appears in the upper right of the screen.

XWhen faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.

XA white frame will follow a detected face that is moving and the gray frames will disappear.

Compose the shot.

●Moving the zoom lever toward i will

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

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AF Frames

Taking Pictures

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. XWhen the camera focuses, it will beep

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

XGreen AF frames appear where the subject is in focus.

XSeveral AF frames will appear when the

camera focuses on more than one point. XWhen a moving face is detected, and you keep the shutter button pressed halfway,

a blue AF frame appears and the focus and exposure are continuously adjusted.

		Shoot.
		P
		●	ress the shutter button fully.
		XThe cameraYwill play the shutter sound
	O
			and shoot. The flash will automatically fire
	C		in low light conditions.
		XThe indicator will blink green while the

image is recorded to the memory card. XThe image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

●You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

What if...

•a flashing appears?

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

•the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the 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, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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Taking Pictures

•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 – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

•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 50 cm (1.6 ft.) 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?

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

Scene Icons

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

Y

Bright

Including Blue

Dark

Skies

P

Sunsets

When Using

Backlit

Backlit

Tripod

O

People

C

–

*

When Moving

–

–

–

Subjects Other Than

People/

*

Landscapes

Close Subjects

–

–

Icon Background

Gray

Light Blue

Orange

Dark Blue

Color

* Appears when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 66).

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Viewing Images

You can view your images on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

XThe last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

	● Pressing the qbutton 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.
	● Pressing the shutter button halfway in
	P
	layback mode switches the camera to
	ShootingYmode.
O
	● The lens will retract after approximately 1
C	minute elapses.

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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.

XThe last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

●Press the qrbuttons to display an image to erase.

Y P O CErase the image.

● Press the p button. X[Erase?] appears.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button.

XThe displayed image will be erased.

●To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

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

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Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1button to turn on the camera.

Choose an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an image.

Printing Images

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 theYdirection shown.

● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the

Pprinter. For connection details, refer to the

user guide provided with the printer.

OTurn on the printer. C

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Printing Images

Print images.

● Press the m button, then press the op buttons to choose 2 and press the m button.

XThe Print Settings screen will appear.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Print] and press the m button.

XPrinting 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 interfaceYcable.

• Refer to the Personal PrintingPGuide for details on printing.

• Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand ictbridge compliant printers. O C

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