Canon POWERSHOT SD960 User Manual

Camera User Guide

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ENGLISH

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

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

Checking the Package Contents

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

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Camera User Guide

(This Guide)

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.

• 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.

Battery Pack NB-4L

(with Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Warranty

Card

Battery Charger

CB-2LV/CB-2LVE

Wrist Strap

WS-DC7

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

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Read This First

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Test Shots

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

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

LCD Monitor

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

Camera Body Temperature

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

Memory Cards

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

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?

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Shoot

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

● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58

Take good people shots

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Portraits

(p. 56)

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

● 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

With nightscapes

(p. 56)

Sunsets

Ht

Indoors

(p. 57)

Fireworks

(p. 57)

(p. 57)

V

Kids and pets

(p. 56)

S

Underwater

(p. 57)

At the beach

(p. 57)

OU

Foliage

(p. 57)

y

Aquarium

(p. 57)

With snowscapes

(p. 58)

Z

Low light

(p. 58)

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● 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Print

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Other

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 127

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

A Taking Pictures .......................24

1 Viewing Images ..........................27

Erasing Images ................................29

Printing Images ................................30

E Shooting Movies.........................32

1 Viewing Movies ..........................34

Transferring Images to a Computer.35

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

Separately Sold Accessories ...........40

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

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

Information Displayed on

the Screen..................................44

Indicator ...........................................46

m FUNC. Menu – Basic

Operations .................................47

n – 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............................... 53

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

Ò Using the Self-Timer ................... 63

" Using the Face Self-Timer .......... 64

4 Selecting Settings

Yourself ............................... 65

G Shooting in Program AE ............. 66

h Turning the Flash On................... 67

u Shooting Far Away Subjects

(Infinity)...................................... 67

e Shooting Close-ups (Macro)....... 68

R Zooming In on Close Subjects

(Digital Macro) ........................... 69

Changing the Recording Pixels....... 70

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality).......................... 70

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Changing the ISO Speed................ 72

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 73

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ........ 74

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

Changing the Tone

of an Image (My Colors) ........... 75

Î Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ................................. 76

$ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 77

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 78

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock.......................... 78

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 .................. 82

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 83

& Shooting with the AE Lock........ 83

( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 84

… Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 84

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

Brighter (i-Contrast) .................. 85

ΠRed-Eye Correction ................... 86

Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 86

≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 87

Changing the Color and Shooting... 88
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images . 90

6 Using Various Functi ons

for Shooting Movies ........... 91

Changing the Movie Mode.............. 92

Changing the Image Quality ........... 92

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................... 93

Other Shooting Functions................ 94

Playback Functions ......................... 94

* Editing ......................................... 95

7 Using Playback and Other

Functions............................. 97

g Quickly Searching

Images....................................... 98

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback .................................. 100

. Viewing Slideshows .................. 101

Checking the Focus....................... 103

k Magnifying Images ...................104

+ Changing Image Transitions.....104

Viewing Images on a TV ...............105

Viewing Images on a

High-Definition TV ................... 106

/ Erasing All Images.................... 107

: Protecting Images ................... 110

; Organizing Images

by Category (My Category) .....112

\ Rotating Images........................ 114

= Resizing Images ....................... 115

[ Trimming ................................... 116

? Adding Effects with

the My Colors Function............ 117

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

Brighter (i-Contrast) .................118

] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .. 119

Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 120

Selecting Images for Printing

(DPOF) .................................... 121

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Conventions Used in this Guide

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8 Customizing the Camera ..125 9 Useful Information ............ 137

Changing Functions.......................126

Changing Shooting Functions........130

Changing Playback Functions .......134

Changing the Start-up

Image or Sound .......................135

Using Household Power................ 138

Troubleshooting ............................ 139

List of Messages

that Appear on the Screen ......142

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode ........................ 144

Menus ........................................... 146

Handling Precautions .................... 150

Specifications ................................ 151

Index ............................................. 154

Conventions Used in this Guide

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

• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square

brackets).

• The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are

represented by the following icons.

(Up button)

(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

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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 may damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.

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

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

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

expressly described in this guide.

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

dropped or otherwise damaged.

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

otherwise behaves abnormally.

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

equipment.

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

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

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

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Safety Precautions

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Battery, Battery Charger

• Use only recommended batteries.

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

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

•

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

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

Other Warnings

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

data CD-ROMs.

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

• 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.

Caution

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

terminals or plug.

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

• 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 power outlet after recharging is complete,

or when you are not using it.

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

charging.

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

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

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

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

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

• Keep the battery out of the reach of pets.

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

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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

contact with the LCD monitor.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

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

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Getting Started

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

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

movies and transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

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

the camera during use.

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

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

Strap

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Charging the Battery

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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
in and down .

Charge the battery.

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

the charger into a power outlet .

● For CB-4LE: Plug the power cord into the

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

 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

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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of shots

Playback Time (Hours)

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

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

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

200

5 hours

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

Good.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Rechar ge t he b atte ry.

Using the battery and charger effectively

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

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

Attach the cover to a charged battery so that
the  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

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

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

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

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

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover , and open it .

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into
place.

Terminals

Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

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

Terminals

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Close the cover.

● Close the cover , and slide it until it

locks into place with a click.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

 The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

 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).

Number of shots that can be taken

Compatible Memory Cards

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

What is the write-protect tab?

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

2 GB 8 GB

626 2505

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Setting the Date and Time

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

 The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to set a value.

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

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.

 Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Â

dial

Daylight saving time settings

If you select in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the
select , you will set the time to daylight savings (1 hour ahead).

Â

dial and

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Setting the Date and Time

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Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to select [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 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.

Â

dial

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Setting the Display Language

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

Set the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button , then

immediately press the n button .

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â

dial to select a language, then press the
m button.

 Once the display language has been set,

the language menu will close.

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 n button,
selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item.

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Formatting Memory Cards

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

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Select [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to select [Format], then press the m
button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to select [OK], then press the m button.

 The memory card will be formatted.
 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.

Â

dial

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
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.

Press fully (to the second stop).

 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
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.

● When you point the camera toward the

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

 The camera focuses on the subject it

judges to be the main subject, and
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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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

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

 The camera will play the shutter sound

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

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

• 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.

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button.

qr buttons to select [Off].

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• 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.

Background

Subject

People –

Subjects Other
Than People
Landscapes

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background
Color

* Displays when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not match the actual
scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a
wall for example), 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).

Bright

Including Blue Skies

Backlit Backlit

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

Tripod

*

*

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1 Viewing Images

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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

images advance continuously.

● Turning  counter-clockwise displays

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

● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is

extended will cause the shooting screen
to reappear.

Switching images quickly

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

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

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

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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.

Hold the camera without
releasing the shutter button.

Switch to the next image

Switch to the previous image

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Erasing Images

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

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

 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.

Erase the image.

● Press the m button, and press the op

buttons or turn the  dial, then press the
m button again.

 [Erase?] appears on the screen.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the

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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dial

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Printing Images

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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. 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.

Select an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to select an image.

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