Canon POWERSHOT SD960 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.

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.

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

Interface Cable

AV Cable

Wrist Strap

IFC-400PCU

AVC-DC400

WS-DC7

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Camera User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Warranty

“Canon Customer

(This Guide)

Solution Disk

Card

Support” Leaflet

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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

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Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

•Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print.

•Software Starter Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer.

•Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html

•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.

Y This camera’s warranty is only Peffective in the country of sale. If there is a

Warranty Limitations

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding withOa warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list suppliedCwith your camera.

LCD Monitor

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

Camera Body Temperature

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

Memory Cards

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

For CA, USA only

Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.

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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
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Portraits	With nightscapes		Kids and pets		At the beach			With snowscapes
(p. 56)		(p. 56)	(p. 56)			(p. 57)		(p. 58)
Take good landscapes
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		Sunsets
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		(p. 57)				(p. 57)
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Shoot various other scenes
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HIndoors		t	S y					Z
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		Fireworks	Underwater		Aquarium			Low light
(p. 57)		(p. 57)	(p. 57)			(p. 57)		(p. 58)
● Focus on faces		. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . .	. . . .	. . .	. . . . . .		. . . 24, 64, 80
● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash)									59
● Shoot 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)								. . . . . . . . .	68
● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom
(digital macro shooting). . . .			. . . . . .	. . . .	. . . .	. . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	69
● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures .						. . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	75
● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . .									70
● Take pictures continuously .			. . . . . .	. . . .	. . . .	. . . . .		. . . . . . . . .	74
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake
(image stabilization) . . . . . .			. . . . . .	. . . .	. . . .	. . . . .		. . . . . . . .	133
● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in
low light conditions (High ISO Auto)				. . . .	. . . .	. . . . .		. . . . . . 58, 72

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What Do You Want to Do?

● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 82 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

View
● Look at my pictures . . . .		. . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . 27
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . .				.1. . . . . . . . 101
● Look at my pictures on a TV . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 105
● Quickly search pictures .		. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 98, 100
● Erase pictures .	. . . . . . .	. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . 29, 107
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . .				. . . . . . . . . 110
Shoot/View Movies
● Shoot movies . .	. . . . . .	. . . . . . .	Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 32
● View movies . . .	. . . . . .	. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	E. . . . . . . . . . 34
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Print
● Easily printCpictures . . . .		. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . 30
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Save
● Save images to a computer	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Other
● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . 49
● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3. . . . . 15, 127

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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		Changing the Sound Settings .........		49
Read This First	..................................		3		Changing the Screen Brightness ....		50
What Do You Want ................to Do?			4		Returning the Camera to Default
Conventions Used ........in this Guide			8			Settings .....................................	51
Safety Precautions.............................			9		Low Level Memory Card		52
						Formatting .................................
					Power Saving Function
1 Getting Started			13
						(Auto Power Down) ...................	53
Charging the Battery			14
					Clock Functions...............................		53
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card			16
					3	Shooting in Special
Setting the Date and Time			19
						Conditions and Commonly
Setting the Display Language			P
			21			Used Functions...................	55
Formatting Memory Cards			22		Y
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Pressing the Shutter Button			23		Shooting in Various Conditions .......
					! Turning the Flash Off..................		59
A Taking Pictures.......................			24
	C				Zooming in More Closely on
..........................1 Viewing Images			27			Subjects (Digital Zoom) .............	60
................................Erasing Images			29		Inserting the Date and Time		62
Printing Images			30
					Ò Using the Self-Timer...................		63
E Shooting Movies.........................			32		" Using the Face Self-Timer..........		64
1 Viewing Movies ..........................			34
Transferring Images to a Computer.35
					4	Selecting Settings
Accessories			38				65
						Yourself ...............................
...........Separately Sold Accessories			40		G Shooting in Program AE .............		66
					h Turning the Flash On...................		67
......................2 Learning More			41		uShooting Far Away Subjects
Components Guide..........................			42			......................................(Infinity)	67
Information Displayed on					e Shooting Close-ups (Macro).......		68
the Screen..................................			44		R Zooming In on Close Subjects
Indicator ...........................................			46			(Digital Macro) ...........................	69
m FUNC. Menu – Basic					Changing the Recording Pixels.......		70
Operations .................................			47		Changing the Compression Ratio
n – Basic Operations ..............			48			(Image Quality)..........................	70

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W Continuous Shooting ................. 74

		Table of Contents
................Changing the ISO Speed	72	...................AE Lock/Exposure Shift	93
Adjusting the White Balance...........	73	Other Shooting Functions................	94
Adjusting the Brightness		Playback Functions .........................	94
(Exposure Compensation) ........	74	* Editing.........................................	95

Changing the Tone					7 Using Playback and Other	97
of an Image (My Colors) ...........		75			Functions.............................
Î Shooting Using the Two Second					g Quickly Searching
Self-Timer .................................		76				98
$ Customizing the Self-Timer		77			Images.......................................
					Viewing Images in Filtered
Shooting Using a TV Monitor		78
					Playback	100
Changing the Composition with
					. Viewing Slideshows	101
the Focus Lock..........................		78
					Checking the Focus.......................	103
					k Magnifying Images ...................	104
5 Getting More Out of
					+ Changing Image Transitions	104
Your Camera		79
					Viewing Images on a TV ...............	105
Changing the AF Frame Mode........		80		YViewing Images on a
Magnifying the Focal Point..............		81			High-Definition TV ...................	106
% Shooting with the AF Lock ........	P82					107
Shooting with Servo AF		82			/ Erasing All Images....................
					: Protecting Images...................	110
O					; Organizing Images
Changing the Metering Mode..........		83
& Shooting with the AE Lock ........		83			by Category (My Category) .....	112
( ShootingCwith the FE Lock ........		84			\ Rotating Images........................	114
… Shooting with Slow Synchro ......		84			= Resizing Images .......................	115
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear					[ Trimming ...................................	116
Brighter (i-Contrast) ..................		85			? Adding Effects with
ΠRed-Eye Correction...................		86			the My Colors Function............	117
Checking for Shut Eyes ..................		86			@Making Dark Subjects Appear
≈ Shooting Long Exposures ..........		87			Brighter (i-Contrast).................	118
Changing the Color and Shooting		... 88			] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect ..	119
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images . 90					Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 120
					Selecting Images for Printing
					(DPOF)	121
6 Using Various Functions		91
for Shooting Movies ...........
Changing the Movie Mode..............		92
Changing the Image Quality ...........		92

Conventions Used in this Guide

..8 Customizing the Camera	125		............9 Useful Information	137
Changing Functions.......................	126		Using Household Power................	138
Changing Shooting Functions........	130		Troubleshooting ............................	139
Changing Playback Functions .......	134		List of Messages
Changing the Start-up			that Appear on the Screen ......	142
Image or Sound .......................	135		Functions Available in Each
			Shooting Mode ........................	144
			Menus ...........................................	146
			Handling Precautions ....................	150
			Specifications ................................	151
			Index .............................................	154

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•Icons are used in the text to representPthe camera buttons and switches.

•Language that displaysOon the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

•The directionalCbuttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

(FUNC./SET button) (Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button) (Control dial)

•: Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

•: Things you should be careful about.

• : Supplemental information.

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

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

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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

•Do not trigger the flash in close proximityYto human eyes.

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

•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,Cday/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

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

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

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

•Use only recommended power sources.

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

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Other Warnings

Safety Precautions

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.
•	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.
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	Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

•Do not play the supplied CD-R M(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 toOP

the loud soundsCof a D-R M played on a music CD player.

Caution

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

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

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

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

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

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

-Places subject to strong sunlight.

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

-Humid or dusty areas.

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

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Safety Precautions

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

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

•Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort.

Caution

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

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

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

•Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

•Unplug the battery charger from the 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 plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.O

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

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

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

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

•Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.

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

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

•When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor.

•Do not attach accessories to the strap.

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

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter 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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Charging the Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it inand down .

Charge the battery.

● For CB-4L: Flip out the plug and plug

Y thePcharger into a power outlet .

● For CB-4LE: lug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

CThe 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.O

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it inand 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	200
Playback Time (Hours)	5 hours

•The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

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

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.”	Y
	Depleted. Recharge the battery.

Using the battery andPcharger effectively

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

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

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

•How to store the battery for long periods.

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

•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

•The battery may develop a bulge.

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

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

Purchase a new battery.

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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

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Close the cover.

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

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

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

RemoveYthe memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

Pclick, then slowly release it.

The memory card will pop up. O C

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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 ards
•	SD memory cards
•	SDHC memory cards
•	MultiMediaCardsC
•	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.

The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

●Press the qr buttons to select an option.

●Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to set a value.

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OMake the setting.
C	● Press the m button.
	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 select in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and select , you will set the time to daylight savings (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.

Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial

to select [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 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 language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.

Set the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

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

Set the display language.

● PressYthe opqr buttons or turn the  Pdial to select a language, then press the

m button.

Once the display language has been set,

the language menu will close. C

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

The clock will display 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 nbutton, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting 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 menus.

● Press the n button.

Select [Format].

●Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

●Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial

	to select [Format], then press the m
	button.	Y
Format the memory card.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial
C	to select [OK], then press the m button.
OThe memory card will be formatted.

When 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).

The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green.

PressYfully (to the second stop).

PThe camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.

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

•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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A 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.

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

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

	Select the A mode.
	● Set the mode switch to A.
		Y
	● When you point the camera toward the
		P
		subject, the camera will make a slight
		noise as it determines the scene.
	O
		The camera focuses on the subject it
		judges to be the main subject, and
	C	displays the icon for the determined scene
		in the upper right of the screen.

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

Even if the detected faces move, the camera will follow the faces within a certain range.

Compose the shot.

●Moving the zoom lever toward i will

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

appear smaller.

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A Taking Pictures

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire).

Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus.

Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

AF Frames

		Y
	Shoot.
	P
	●	ress the shutter button fully.
		The camera will play the shutter sound
	O
		and shoot. The flash will automatically fire
		in low light conditions.
		The indicator will blink green while the
		image is recorded to the memory card.
		The image will appear on the screen for
C about two seconds.

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

What if...

•The camera does not play any sounds?

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

•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 30 cm – 2.0 m (12 in. – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

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A Taking Pictures

•The indicator blinks green and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 2 cm (0.79 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (1.0 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 Skies				Dark
			P
		Backlit		Backlit	Sunsets			When Using
								Tripod
People					–			*
Subjects Other	C
Than People		O						*
Landscapes
Close Subjects					–			–
Icon Background
	Gray		Light Blue		Orange		Dark Blue
Color

* Displays when the camera is attached to a tripod.

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

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1 Viewing Images

You can view your images on the screen.

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

Select an image.

● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken.

● If you hold the qr buttons pressed, the imagesYadvance continuously.

● Turning  counter-clockwise displays Pimages in the reverse order they were

taken, while turning it clockwise displays Oimages in the order they were taken.

● ressing the 1 button while the lens is C

extended will cause the shooting screen to reappear.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. If you press the 1button with the lens retracted, the power will turn off.

Switching images quickly

If you hold the qbutton pressed and tilt the camera as shown in the illustration, the images advance quickly. However, the images appear coarse. When you hold the rbutton pressed tilt the camera to the opposite direction.

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1 Viewing Images

Active Display

If you tilt the camera gently from your wrist as shown in the illustration below, you can switch the images you are viewing.

• Depending on how you tilt the camera, images may not switch.

• Be careful not to accidentally bang people.

•Be sure to hold the camera with the strap around your wrist to avoid dropping it.

	Y
Hold the camera without
P
releasing the shutter button.
Switch to the next image		Switch to the previous image
O
C

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Erasing Images

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

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

Select an image to erase.

●Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to display an image to erase.

	Y
	P
OErase the image.
C	● Press the m button, and press the op
	buttons or turn the Âdial, then press the

m button again.

[Erase?] appears on the screen.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Erase], then press the m button.

The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Cancel], then press the m button.

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Printing Images

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

Items to Prepare

•Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately)

•Interface cable supplied with the camera

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. ForYconnection details, refer to the userPguide provided with the printer.

Turn on the printer.

OTurn on the camera.

C● Press the 1button to turn on the camera.

Select an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an image.

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