Canon PowerShot SX40 HS User Guide

Camera User Guide

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• 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.

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Checking the Package Contents

Camera

Battery Pack NB-10L

(with Terminal Cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LC/CB-2LCE

Lens Cap

Neck Strap

NS-DC11

Case for Hot Shoe Cap

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Warranty CardGetting Started DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

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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. 16).

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Read This First

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• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images

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

• 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 and viewfinder are 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.

What Do You Want to Do?

Landscape

(p. 61)

Sports (p. 60)

Monochrome

(p. 67)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 65)

IwP

At the Beach

(p. 62)

Against Snow

(p. 62)

Portraits

(p. 61)

Foliage

(p. 62)

Low Light

(p. 62)

Fireworks

(p. 63)

Miniature Effect

(p. 65)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 66)

Night Scenes

(p. 62)

Vivid Colors

(p. 64)

Poster Effect

(p. 64)

Take good people shots

Shoot various other scenes

Shoot with special effects

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4 Shoot

z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25

z Focus on faces ........................................................... 25, 61, 87, 94

z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 26

z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)........................ 53, 73

z Insert the date and time into my shots.......................................... 52

z Shoot a movie clip just before taking a picture ............................. 70

z Shoot continuously at high speed................................................. 74

What Do You Want to Do?

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1 View

z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28

z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 124

z Look at my pictures on a TV....................................................... 174

z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33

z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 120, 121

z Erase pictures....................................................................... 29, 132

E Shoot/View Movies

z Shoot movies........................................................................ 30, 107

z View movies ................................................................................. 32

z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. 111

c Print

z Print pictures............................................................................... 146

Save

z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 33

3 Other

z Turn off sounds............................................................................. 44

z Use the camera abroad ........................................................ 16, 163

z Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................. 191

Table of Contents

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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

Getting Started .................13

Charging the Battery ........................14

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) ...........................16

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .................................17

Using the Screen .............................19

Setting the Date and Time ...............20

Setting the Display Language..........22

Formatting Memory Cards ...............23

Pressing the Shutter Button .............24

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25

Viewing Images ...............................28

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

Shooting Movies ..............................30

Viewing Movies ................................32

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing.....................................33

Learning More ..................37

Components Guide ..........................38

Screen Display.................................40

Adjusting the Viewfinder ..................41

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....42

MENU – Basic Operations ...............43

Changing the Sound Settings..........44

Adjusting the Screen Brightness......45

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

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ......................................... 47

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ....................... 48

Clock Function ................................ 48

Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions ................49

Zooming In More Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom) ............................... 50

Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects

(Zoom Framing Assist).................. 51

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 52

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 53

Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 55

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting

(Image Size).................................. 56

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................. 56

Correcting the Green Tint from

Mercury Lamps ............................. 58

Adding Effects and Shooting in Various

Conditions ........................59

Take shots of moving subjects

(Sports) ......................................... 60

Shooting in Special Scenes ............61

Adding Effects and Shooting

(Creative Filters) ........................... 64

Making Short Movies Automatically

(Movie Digest) ............................... 70

Detecting a Face and Shooting

(Smart Shutter) ............................. 71

High-Speed Continuous Shooting

(High-speed Burst HQ) ................. 74

Shooting Stitch Assist Images......... 76

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Choosing Settings Yourself

...........................................77

Shooting in Program AE ................. 78

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ............ 78

Turning the Flash On ...................... 79

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 79

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 80

Changing the ISO Speed................ 81

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ................................... 81

Continuous Shooting....................... 83

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 84

Using the Digital Tele-Converter..... 85

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 86

Changing the AF Frame Position

and Size........................................ 88

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Tracking AF) ................................ 89

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 90

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 91

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 91

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode) ....................... 92

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 93

Choosing the Person to Focus On

(Face Select) ................................ 94

Changing the Metering Method....... 95

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 96

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 96

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode) .................................. 97

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation............................... 98

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 98

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 99

Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 100

Getting More Out of Your

Camera............................101

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 102

Setting the Aperture Value ............103

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value ............................ 104

Adjusting the Flash Output ............ 105

Saving Shooting Settings .............. 106

Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies ............107

Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108

Changing the Movie Mode ............108

Shooting Various Kinds of Movies.109 Shoot Movies That Look Like a

Miniature Model

(Miniature Effect) ......................... 110

Shooting Super Slow Motion

Movies......................................... 111

Changing the Image Quality.......... 113

Taking Still Images while

Shooting a Movie ........................114

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 115

Sound Settings..............................115

Other Shooting Functions.............. 116

Editing ........................................... 117

Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions........... 119

Quickly Searching Images............. 120

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback...................................... 121

Checking the Focus....................... 123

Viewing Slideshows....................... 124

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Magnifying Images.........................125

Viewing Each Image in a Group ....125

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle) ............................127

Changing Image Transitions..........128

Protecting Images..........................128

Erasing Images ..............................132

Tagging Images as Favorites ........134

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ..............................135

Rotating Images.............................138

Resizing Images ............................139

Trimming........................................140

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function.......................................141

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast)...................................142

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......143

Printing............................145

Printing Images ..............................146

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ........................................152

Customizing Camera

Settings ...........................157

Changing Camera Settings............158

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ....................................... 165

Registering Commonly Used Shooting

Menus (My Menu) ....................... 171

Changing Playback Function

Settings ....................................... 172

Useful Information .........173

Viewing Images on a TV ............... 174

Using Household Power................ 178

Using the Lens Hood

(Sold Separately) ........................ 179

Using an Externally Mounted Flash

(Sold Separately) ........................ 180

Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 184

Troubleshooting ............................ 186

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen.............................. 189

Information Displayed

on the Screen.............................. 191

Functions and Menu Lists ............. 196

Handling Precautions .................... 206

Specifications ................................ 207

Accessories ................................... 211

Separately Sold Accessories ........ 212

Index ............................................. 215

Safety Precautions

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• 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.

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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.

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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 battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the recommended battery.

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

• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, 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.

• 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.

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

or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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• 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.

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 battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

• When using the separately sold lens filters, be sure to attach them firmly.

If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.

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.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Right Button

FUNC./SET Button

Up Button

Left Button

Down Button

Control Dial

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• 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 the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging 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.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage.

• When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to 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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Getting Started

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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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 movies and

transfer images to a computer.

Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera

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

the camera during use.

• Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens

cap to the neck strap when not in use.

• When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached.

• Refer to p. 180 for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap.

Charging the Battery

CB-2LC

CB-2LCE

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z Align the S marks on the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ).

Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( ) and

plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).

z For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into

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

X The CHARGE lamp lights and charging

starts.

X The FULL lamp will light when charging

has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Remove the battery.

z 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.

Charging the Battery

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Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times

Number of Shots*

Screen On

Viewfinder On

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

Association (CIPA) measu rement 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.

Movie Shooting Time*

Number of Shots Approx. 400

Movie Shooting Time*

Playback Time Approx. 9 hr.

Continuous

Shooting*

Continuous

Shooting*

Approx. 380

Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.

Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Charge the battery.

What if...

• What if the battery develops 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.

• What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging?

The battery has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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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 S mark is visible.

• How to store the battery for long periods:

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

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

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 Battery and Memory Card

Terminals

Label

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Insert the included battery 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 the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the battery.

z Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into place.

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.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove 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 Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042

• 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. 25).

Using the Screen

Approx. 90°

Approx. 180°

Approx. 175°

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Open the screen.

z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward

(toward the lens) 180° ( ).

z Close the screen ( ).

Adjusting the Position of the Screen

z You can adjust the angle and orientation of

the screen for the shooting conditions.

z To protect the screen, always keep it

closed, facing the camera body when the camera is not in use.

• When the camera is on, opening the screen will turn the screen on and

the viewfinder off. Closing the screen so it faces the camera body will turn the screen off and the viewfinder on.

• In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens,

the image will be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the reverse display function, press the n button to choose [Reverse Disp.] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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.

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.

Setting the Date and Time

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Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 on p. 20 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 Steps 2 – 3 on p. 20 to adjust the

settings.

z Press the n button to close the menu.

• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows

the date/time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold

separately, p. 212) 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 screen will appear

when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 20 to set the date and time.

Setting the Display Language

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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.

Formatting Memory Cards

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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. 184), 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.

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.

Pressing the Shutter Button

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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. 159) 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

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.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Focus Range (approx.)

Zoom Bar

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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. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance).

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. 192, 193).

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.)

z If you move the zoom lever all the way

toward i (telephoto) or j (wide angle), the camera will zoom in or out quickly. If you move the zoom lever slightly, it will zoom in or out slowly.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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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.

What if...

• What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as

expected?

The scene icon (p. 192) 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. 77).

• What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on?

The display is set to the viewfinder. Press the l button several times to restore the display to the screen.

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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• 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. 77).

• 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 – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 – 3.0 m (4.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move about 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if 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 low light conditions.

• What if 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. 192) and “IS Mode Icons” (p. 193).

Viewing Images

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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.

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 while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

Erasing Images

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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.

Shooting Movies

Remaining Time

Elapsed Time

Microphones

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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. 25 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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