Canon POWERSHOT SD940 User 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.
ENGLISH
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
Checking the Package Contents
Camera
Battery Pack NB-4L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
AV Cable
AVC-DC400
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Battery Charger
CB-2LV/CB-2LVE
Getting Started Warranty
Card
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
“Canon Customer
Support” Leaflet
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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.
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Test Shots
Read This First
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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
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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.
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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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What Do You Want to Do?
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● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58
Take good people shots
Take good landscapes
Shoot various other scenes
● 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
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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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At night
(p. 56)
At the beach
(p. 57)
Against snow
(p. 58)
V
Kids and pets
(p. 56)
Portraits
(p. 56)
OU
Foliage
(p. 58)
Sunsets
(p. 57)
y
Aquarium
(p. 58)
Z
Low light
(p. 58)
Ht
Indoors
(p. 57)
Fireworks
(p. 57)
S
Underwater
(p. 57)
Shoot
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What Do You Want to Do?
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● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 106
● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 115
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
View
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● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Shoot/View Movies
Print
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● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Save
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● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 135
Other
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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
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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
Charging the Battery ........................14
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card .............................16
Setting the Date and Time ...............19
Setting the Display Language..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button .............23
Taking Pictures ................................24
Viewing Images ...............................27
Erasing Images ................................28
Printing Images ................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................31
Viewing Movies ................................33
Transferring Images to a Computer.34
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........40
2 Learning More......................41
Components Guide ..........................42
Information Displayed
on the Screen.............................44
Indicator ...........................................46
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....47
MENU – Basic Operations ...............48
Changing the Sound Settings..........49
Changing the Screen Brightness.....50
Returning the Camera
to Default Settings ..................... 51
Low Level
Memory Card Formatting .......... 52
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) ................... 53
Clock Functions............................... 54
3 Shooting in Special
Conditions and Commonly
Used Functions................... 55
Shooting in Various Conditions....... 56
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 59
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)............................ 60
Inserting the Date and Time ............ 62
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 63
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 64
4 Choosing Settings Yourself
.............................................. 65
Shooting in Program AE..................66
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)......... 66
Turning the Flash On ...................... 67
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ...........67
Shooting Far Away Subjects
(Infinity)...................................... 68
Zooming In on Close Subjects
(Digital Macro) ........................... 68
Changing the Recording Pixels....... 69
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality).......................... 69
Changing the ISO Speed ................ 71
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 72
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Continuous Shooting....................... 73
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ............................... 74
Shooting Using the Two Second
Self-Timer ................................. 75
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 76
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 77
Changing the Composition
with the Focus Lock .................. 77
5 Getting More Out of
Your Camera ....................... 79
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 81
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 82
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 83
Changing the Metering Mode.......... 84
Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 85
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 85
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 86
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast).................... 87
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 88
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 89
Shooting Long Exposures............... 90
Changing the Color and Shooting... 91
Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 94
6 Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies................. 95
Changing the Movie Mode.............. 96
Changing the Image Quality ........... 97
AE Lock/Exposure Shift .................. 98
Other Shooting Functions ............... 99
Playback Functions ....................... 100
Editing ........................................... 101
7 Using Playback and Other
Functions........................... 103
Quickly Searching Images............. 104
Viewing Images
in Filtered Playback .................106
Viewing Slideshows....................... 107
Checking the Focus....................... 109
Magnifying Images ........................ 110
Changing Image Transitions .........110
Viewing Images on a TV ...............111
Viewing Images
on a High-Definition TV ........... 112
Protecting Images ......................... 113
Erasing All Images ........................115
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)..........................118
Rotating Images ............................120
Resizing Images............................ 121
Trimming ....................................... 122
Adding Effects
with the My Colors Function .... 123
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast)............................... 124
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......125
Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) .................................... 126
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) .................................... 128
8 Customizing the Camera .. 131
Changing Functions ...................... 132
Changing Shooting Functions ....... 136
Changing Playback Functions....... 139
Changing the Start-up Image
or Sound..................................139
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Conventions Used in this Guide
(Up button)
(FUNC./SET button)
(Right button)
(Left button)
(Down button)
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9 Useful Information............. 141
Using Household Power ................142
Troubleshooting.............................143
List of Messages that Appear
on the Screen...........................146
Functions Available
in Each Shooting Mode ............148
• 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.
Menus ........................................... 150
Handling Precautions .................... 154
Specifications ................................ 155
Index ............................................. 158
• : 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
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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.
•
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
Caution
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 trigger the flash in close proximity to human 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 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 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
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• 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.
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.
• 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 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
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• 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 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 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
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Strap
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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.
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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
Charging the Battery
CB-2LV
CB-2LVE
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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 charger into a power outlet .
● For CB-2LVE: 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 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
Attach the cover to a charged battery
so that the S mark is visible.
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
Number of shots 220
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.
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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. 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.
• 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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Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Terminals
Terminals
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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.
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 slide it until it
locks into place with a click.
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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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.
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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. 24).
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.
2GB 8GB
626 2505
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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
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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 choose 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.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons to choose , you will set
the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
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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.
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.
Change the date and time.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 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 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.
the setting.
● To close the menus, press the n
button.
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You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and
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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.
● Press the opqr buttons to choose a
language, then press the m button.
X Once the display language has been set,
the settings screen will close.
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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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other
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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.
Format the memory card.
● Press the qr buttons to choose [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.
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The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
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to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.
Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).
X The camera automatically focuses and
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.
● 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.
If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
image may not be in focus.
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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you
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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 start-
up screen will appear.
● Pressing the power button again will turn
the camera off.
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 camera focuses on the subject it
judges to be the main subject, and the
icon for the determined scene appears in
the upper right 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 A 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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Taking Pictures
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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.
X When 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.
● 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.
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].
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.
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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 – 4.0 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.
Background Bright
Subject Backlit Backlit
People –*
When Moving –– –
Subjects Other Than
People/
Landscapes
Close Subjects ––
Including Blue
Skies
Sunsets
Dark
When Using
Tripod
*
Icon Background
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).
Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue
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You can view your images on the screen.
Viewing Images
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Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
Choose 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.
● Pressing the shutter button halfway in
Playback mode switches the camera to
Shooting mode.
● The lens will retract after approximately 1
minute elapses.
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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased
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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.
● 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 choose [Erase],
then press the m button.
X The 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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You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to
Printing Images
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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.
Choose an image to print.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an
image.
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Printing Images
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Print images.
● Press the m button, then press the op
buttons to choose 2 and press the m
button.
X The Print Settings screen will appear.
● Press the op buttons to choose [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 for details on printing.
• Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
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