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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS User Guide

Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
ENGLISH
Checking the Package Contents
Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Wrist Strap
WS-800
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Warranty Card
Getting Started
Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Using the PDF Manuals
The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD­ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop.
• Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.
• Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
• A memory card is not included (p. 14).
• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
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Read This First
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera.
• Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
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What Do You Want to Do?
IwP
At the Beach
(p. 59)
Against Snow
(p. 60)
Portraits
(p. 59)
Take good people shots
J
Landscape
(p. 59)
O
Foliage
(p. 60)
Shoot various other scenes
t
Fireworks
(p. 60)
V
Kids and Pets
(p. 59)
Shoot with special effects
Low Light
(p. 59)
Miniature Effect
(p. 63)
Fish-eye Effect
(p. 62)
Vivid Colors
(p. 61)
Poster Effect
(p. 61)
Toy Camera Effect
(p. 64)
Monochrome
(p. 65)
4 Shoot
z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 23
z Just take pictures (Easy mode) .................................................... 29
z Shoot in Discreet mode ................................................................ 58
z Focus on faces ................................................................. 23, 59, 83
z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 58
z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)........................ 52, 71
z Insert the date and time into my shots.......................................... 51
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What Do You Want to Do?
1 View
z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 27
z Easy playback (Easy Mode) ......................................................... 29
z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 115
z Look at my pictures on a TV....................................................... 162
z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33
z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 112, 113
z Erase pictures....................................................................... 28, 123
E Shoot/View Movies
z Shoot movies........................................................................ 30, 101
z View movies ................................................................................. 32
c Print
z Print pictures............................................................................... 136
Save
z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 33
3 Other
z Turn off sounds............................................................................. 44
z Use the camera abroad ...................................................... 155, 192
z Understand what is displayed on the screen.............................. 173
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Table of Contents
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Safety Precautions.............................9
Conventions Used in This Guide .....11
1
Getting Started ................. 13
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)...........................14
Inserting the Batteries and
Memory Card.................................14
Setting the Date and Time ...............18
Setting the Display Language..........20
Formatting Memory Cards ...............21
Pressing the Shutter Button.............22
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23
Viewing Images ...............................27
Erasing Images................................28
Shooting or Viewing Images in
Easy Mode.....................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.....................................33
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Learning More ..................37
Components Guide..........................38
Screen Display.................................40
Indicator ...........................................41
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....42
MENU – Basic Operations...............43
Changing the Sound Settings ..........44
Adjusting the Screen Brightness......46
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings..........................................47
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Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)....................... 48
Clock Function ................................ 48
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Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions ................49
Zooming In More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 50
Inserting the Date and Time............ 51
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 52
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ..................... 54
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................. 54
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Adding Effects and Shooting in Various
Conditions ........................57
Shooting in Discreet Mode .............. 58
Shooting in Special Scenes ............ 58
Adding Effects and Shooting
(Creative Filters) ........................... 61
Detecting a Face and Shooting
(Smart Shutter) ............................. 69
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Choosing Settings
Yourself.............................73
Shooting in Program AE.................. 74
Turning the Flash On ...................... 74
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ............75
Changing the ISO Speed ................75
Adjusting the White Balance ...........76
Continuous Shooting....................... 77
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ................................... 78
Table of Contents
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 79
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 80
Digital Tele-Converter ..................... 81
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82
Choosing the Subject to Focus On
(Tracking AF)................................ 84
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 86
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 87
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 88
Changing the Metering Method....... 88
Shooting with the AE Lock.............. 89
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 89
Adjusting the Flash Exposure
Compensation............................... 90
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 91
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 92
Checking for Shut Eyes .................. 93
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Getting More Out of Your
Camera..............................95
Setting the Shutter Speed............... 96
Setting the Aperture Value.............. 97
Setting the Shutter Speed and
Aperture Value.............................. 98
Adjusting the Flash Output.............. 99
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Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies ............101
Shooting Movies in E Mode ........ 102
Changing the Movie Mode ............ 102
Shooting Various Kinds of
Movies ........................................ 103
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model
(Miniature Effect)......................... 104
Changing the Image Quality.......... 106
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 107
Using the Wind Filter .....................107
Other Shooting Functions.............. 108
Editing ...........................................109
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Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions........... 111
Quickly Searching Images............. 112
Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback...................................... 113
Viewing Slideshows....................... 115
Checking the Focus....................... 116
Magnifying Images ........................117
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle) ............................ 117
Changing Image Transitions .........118
Protecting Images .........................119
Erasing Images .............................123
Tagging Images as Favorites ........ 125
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) .............................126
Rotating Images ............................ 128
Resizing Images............................ 129
Trimming .......................................130
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function ......................................131
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast) .................................. 132
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect....... 133
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Table of Contents
9
Printing............................135
Printing Images..............................136
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) ........................................143
Choosing Images for a
Photobook ...................................147
10
Customizing Camera
Settings...........................149
Changing Camera Settings............150
Changing Shooting Function
Settings........................................156
Changing Playback Function
Settings........................................160
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Useful Information .........161
Viewing Images on a TV ...............162
Using Household Power................ 163
Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 165
Troubleshooting ............................ 167
List of Messages That Appear on
the Screen................................... 170
Information Displayed
on the Screen.............................. 173
Functions and Menu Lists ............. 178
Specifications ................................ 188
Accessories................................... 191
Separately Sold Accessories ........ 192
Index ............................................. 194
Handling Precautions .................... 197
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the product is used 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
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 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.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product 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
product.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries.
• Use only the recommended batteries.
• Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.
The batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that batteries leak and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.
• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers.
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to
strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the product 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 batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
Caution
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
Doing so may 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 product 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.
• Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
• Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries
together with newer batteries.
• Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
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Conventions Used in This Guide
Right Button
FUNC./SET Button
Up Button
Left Button
Down Button
Control Dial
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the screen.
• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Conventions Used in This Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials.
• 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.
• : Things you should be careful about
• : Troubleshooting tips
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera
• : Supplemental information
• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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12
Getting Started
1
Strap
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in
Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images
to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Attach the included strap and wrap 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 when shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it is raised.
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.
• SD memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
• Eye-Fi cards
* This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly
depending on the brand of card used.
Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately).
Check the card’s write-protect tab.
z 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.
z Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then
slide and open the cover ( ) as shown.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Label
Insert the batteries.
z Insert the batteries as shown.
Insert the memory card.
z Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
z Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Close the cover.
z Close the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
z Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
X The memory card will pop up.
Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times
Power Source
Number of Shots*
Movie Shooting Time*
Continuous Shooting*
Playback Time Approx. 7 hours Approx. 9 hours
*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on
and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording
stops automatically.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may
be less than mentioned above.
• Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number of possible shots and
shooting time may vary widely.
• The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries.
1
3
Alkaline Batteries
(Supplied)
2
Approx. 110 Approx. 320
Approx. 20 min. Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Approx. 1 hr. Approx. 2 hr. 20 min.
NiMH Batteries
(Sold Separately)
Compatible Batteries
AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 192).
Can any other batteries be used?
We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely.
Why use NiMH batteries?
NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather.
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
Battery Charge Indicator
When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear.
Display Summary
“Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries.
Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries.
Number of Shots per Memory Card
Memory Card 4GB 16GB
Number of Shots Approx. 1058 Approx. 4334
• 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. 23).
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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.
z Press the power button.
X The Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial
to set a value.
z Once all settings are complete, press the
m button.
Set the home time zone.
z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
choose your home time zone.
Complete the setting.
z Press the m button to complete the
setting. After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will reappear.
z 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 and the home time zone, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
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Setting the Date and Time
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 on p. 18 and press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menu.
z Press the n button.
Choose [Date/Time].
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial
to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.
Change the date and time.
z Follow Step 2 on p. 18 to adjust the
settings.
z Press the n button to close the menu.
The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery). If the Date/ Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support Help Desk.
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
z Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
z Press and hold the m button, then
immediately press the n button.
Set the display language.
z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5
dial 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 to choose [Language ] in the 3 tab.
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Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 165), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.
Display the menu.
z Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the
to choose [Format], then press the m button.
5
dial
Choose [OK].
z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button to start formatting.
z When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] appears on the screen. Press the m button.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
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.
• Perform a low-level format (p. 151) of the memory card when the camera
does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when movie recording stops suddenly.
Pressing the Shutter Button
To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.
Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).
z Press lightly until the camera beeps twice
and AF frames appear where the camera focused.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
X
takes the shot.
z 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 depending on 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 shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not be in focus.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Focus Range (approx.)
Zoom Bar
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.
Turn on the camera.
z Press the power button.
X The start-up screen will appear.
Enter A mode.
z Set the mode dial to A. z When you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.
X The icon for the determined scene, and the
IS mode icon will appear on the screen (pp. 174, 175).
X The camera will focus on detected
subjects and display frames on them.
Compose the shot.
z Moving the zoom lever toward i
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. (The zoom bar showing the zoom position appears on the screen.)
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
AF Frame
Focus.
z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
X When the camera focuses, it will beep
twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point.
z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,
raise the flash manually to use it. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire.
Shoot.
z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
X The camera will play the shutter sound and
shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it is raised.
X The image will appear on the screen for
approximately 2 seconds.
z You can take a second picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
What if...
• What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as
expected?
The scene icon (p. 174) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 73).
• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward
a subject?
A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range. If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.
• What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?
The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 73).
• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
• What if a flashing appears?
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
• What if the camera does not play any sounds?
You may have been pressing the l button while turning on the camera, which will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose [Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed
halfway?
Your subject may be too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle (j), move about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto (i).
• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pr
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in low light conditions.
esse
d halfway?
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
• What if [Charging the flash] appears on the screen, and the h icon blinks
when you try to shoot?
The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.
What if an icon appears on the screen?
The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 174) and “IS Mode Icons” (p. 175).
Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)
After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
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Viewing Images
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
z Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image.
z Pressing the q button or turning the 5
dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest.
z Pressing the r button or turning the 5
dial clockwise will cycle through the images from oldest to newest.
z The images change more quickly if you
keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.
z The lens will retract after approximately 1
minute elapses.
z Pressing the 1 button again while the
lens is retracted will turn the camera off.
Switching to Shooting mode
Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.
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Erasing Images
You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Enter Playback mode.
z Press the 1 button.
X The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image to erase.
z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
display an image to erase.
Erase the image.
z Press the a button. z When [Erase?] appears on the screen,
press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Erase], then press the m button.
X The displayed image will be erased.
z To exit instead of erasing, press the qr
buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Cancel], then press the m button.
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Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy
Mode
In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 30) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free pictures.
Shooting
z Set the mode dial to 9. z Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 23 – 24 to shoot
(no sound will play).
Viewing
z Press the 1 button, then press the qr
buttons or turn the 5 dial to switch images.
z Press the 1 button, then press the m
button, and all the shots you have taken will display for about 3 seconds each. Press the m button again to stop the slideshow.
z To erase images, follow the steps on p. 28.
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Shooting Movies
Remaining Time
Elapsed Time
Microphones
The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.
Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot.
z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 23 to compose the
shot.
z You can check the remaining shooting
time on the screen.
Shoot.
z Press the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of
the screen. These areas cannot be recorded.
X The camera will beep once, recording will
start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.
z Once shooting begins, take your finger off
the movie button.
z If you change the composition of your shot
during shooting, the focus, brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
z Do not touch the microphones while
shooting.
z Do not press any buttons other than the
movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
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