Canon S60 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.

Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

Trademark Acknowledgements

Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc.

CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

About this Camera User Guide

Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , , or .

Using the Flash

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Shooting Mode Dial

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

Table of Contents

Items marked with  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.

Read This First

Chapter 1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Battery Pack/CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics

 Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting . . . . . . . 33

Changing the Resolution and Compression. . . . . .35

Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . 44

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 4. Erasing

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Shooting Mode Dial (Image Zone) . . . . . 48

Portrait Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter

Slow Shutter Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . 50

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the File Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Viewing/Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Resetting the Settings to Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone). . . . . . . . . . . 72

Program AE

Setting the Shutter Speed

Setting the Aperture

Manually Setting the Shutter

Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . 78

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing the Photo Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . 86

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 87

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . 89

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . 90 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . 91 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . 93 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 94

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus. . . . 96

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . 103

Automated Playback (Slide Show)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Chapter 8. Camera Settings

Setting the Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Resetting the File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . 113

Chapter 9. Additional Features

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 117

Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . 117

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) . . . . . . . . . . 128

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .

Appendix

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) . 143

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately). . . . 145

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . 147

Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) . 149 Camera Care and Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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

Photo Tips and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. . . . 170

133

Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated 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 CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. 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 a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back 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 Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 69).

Language Setting

Please see page 26 to change the language setting.

Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 4) before using your camera.

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you

read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

z The safety precautions noted on the following

pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

z In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers

primarily to the camera, its battery, separately sold battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter.

Warnings

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense

light sources which could damage your eyesight.

zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal

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.

zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Accidental damage to the camera or battery by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zTo avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch

the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high- voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or

noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the battery and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or

the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or

electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow

liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners

or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe

away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or

greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

zDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power

cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit,

which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it

with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

zUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power

sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

zDo not place the Battery near a heat source or expose them to

direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water.

Such exposure may damage the Battery and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

Battery. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.

Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

zAvoid dropping or subjecting the Battery to severe impacts

that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and

injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects,

such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other

injuries.

zBefore you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or

other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosion. Discard the Battery in specialized waste facilities if available in you area.

zPlease use the designated battery pack and battery charger.

Use of another charger may cause the battery to rupture or leak, posing a risk of fire, injury, and damage to the surroundings.

zDisconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter

from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

zThe camera terminal of the separately sold compact power

adapter is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not

use it with other products or battery. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter.

they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury.

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 12). Such items may lose data or stop working.

CAUTIONS

zAvoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight

and heat may cause the battery to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery.

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in

such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong

impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing

when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or

noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to

its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

zEnsure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is

plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger or compact

power adapter varies according to region.

zDo not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if

the power cord is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body

may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera

for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery installed will run down the battery. The date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks.

1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide

Attaching the Wrist Strap*

Wrist Strap Mount

DC Coupler Cable Cover  p. 148

CF Card Slot / Battery Cover p. 14

* Avoid waving the camera about or catching

it on other items when suspending it from the strap.

10 1. Preparing the Camera

Lens Cover

Optical Viewfinder Window

Self-timer Lamp p. 53 AF-assist Beam Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 39

Tripod Socket

Microphone

Lens

Flash p. 38

Remote Sensor

The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.

Computer:

the camera)

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately):

CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF- 100 (supplied with the printer).

Bubble Jet Printers

• Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

• PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC- 400PCU (supplied with the camera)

PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface

Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button (p. 12).

z Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide

(separate from this guide)

z Downloading images (Windows only): See

p. 117 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide)

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.

Blue: Ready to print / Ready to transfer images Blinking blue: Printing / Transferring

1. Preparing the Camera 11

Controls

FUNC. (Function) Button p. 63

MF (Manual Focus)/

(Single Image

Erase) Button  p. 46, 98

A/V OUT

(Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 124

Terminal Cover

DIGITAL

Terminal p. 119

12 1. Preparing the Camera

(Light Metering) /

(Microphone) Button p. 78, 103

(Flash)/ (Index) Button

 p. 38, 44

(Macro)/JUMP

Button p. 45, 52

Speaker

LCD Monitor p. 27

Viewfinder p. 32

Shutter Button p. 31

Zoom Button

Shooting: (Telephoto)/

(Wide Angle)  p. 30, 54

Playback: (Zoom in)/

(Zoom out)  p. 43

(Playback) Button

 p. 22

(Print/Share)



Button

Omni Selector

(Up) T(Down)

(Left) X(Right)

SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button p. 76

DISPLAY Button p. 27

MENU Button p. 64

The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera.

p. 121

: Fast Shutter : Slow Shutter : Stitch Assist p. 50 : Movie p. 58

z Creative Zone p. 72

The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

: Program AE : Shutter Speed-priority AE : Aperture-priority AE : Manual Exposure : Custom

Creative Zone

Image Zone

Shooting Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto p. 30

The camera automatically selects settings.

z Image Zone p. 48

The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type.

: Portrait : Landscape : Night Scene

The indicator lights or blinks when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway.

z Power/Mode Indicator

Orange:Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection

z Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to record Blinking Green:Recording to CF card / Reading

CF card / Erasing from CF card / Transmitting data (during a

Orange:Ready to record (flash on) Blinking Orange:Ready to record (camera shake

warning)

z Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode / Manual focus mode Blinking Yellow:Focusing difficulty (although you

can press the shutter button, try adjusting the focus manually, p. 96)

computer connection)

1. Preparing the Camera 13

Installing the Battery Pack/CF Card

Install the supplied Battery Pack NB-2LH and CF card in the camera to get ready for shooting.

When your camera is first used or the "Change the battery pack" message is displayed, charge the battery pack.

zWhen the upper indicator blinks green, the

camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted:

- Do not shake the camera.

- Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot / battery cover.

zTo protect the battery pack and prevent a

deterioration of its performance, do not continuously charge it for more than 24 hours.



The use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions.

 See Battery Performance (p. 155). 

The Battery Pack NB-2L may also be used.

14 1. Preparing the Camera

aAlign the edge of the battery pack

with the line on the battery charger, then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow.

b(For CB-2LT)

Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. (For CB-2LTE) Attach the power cord to the

Charge Indicator

CB-2LTE

CB-2LT

battery charger and plug it into a power outlet.

* Battery charger model names and types vary by

region.

(For CB-2LT and CB-2LTE)

z The charge indicator will light red while the

battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady green when the charge is complete.

z After charging, unplug the battery charger and

remove the battery pack from it.

Battery Lock

aBe sure that the camera power is off

(p. 21). Slide the CF card slot / battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

bHold back the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow with the corner of the battery pack, then insert the battery pack into the compartment until it is locked.

z To remove the battery pack, release the battery

lock.

1. Preparing the Camera 15

Label

CF Card Eject Button

aInsert the CF card with its label

facing towards you and close the CF card slot / battery cover.

z Push the card in until the CF card eject button

fully extends. To remove the CF card, push the CF card eject button and pull the card out.

16 1. Preparing the Camera

zPlease note that CF cards formatted with

other manufacturers' cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs, may slow down writing to the CF card or prevent the card from operating correctly in the camera.

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 156).

zYou are recommended to use CF cards that

have been formatted in your camera (p. 19). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

 This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no

need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any time.

 It takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a

fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on Canon's testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 to 104

°F) is recommended.

 You may hear a noise during charging. This is

not a malfunction.

°C (41

Battery Pack Handling Precautions

z Keep the battery pack and camera terminals

( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.

z Do not cover the battery charger with anything,

such as a tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire.

z Do not charge Battery other than Battery Pack NB-

2LH/NB-2L (sold separately) with the supplied battery charger.

z The battery pack continues to discharge a small

amount when left in the camera (even with the power turned off) or battery charger. This shortens the battery life. Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

z Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to

touch the "+" and "-" terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). When using Battery Pack NB-2LH, you can distinguish between a discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover

(Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again.

Fig.A Fig.B Fig.C Fig.D

Fully Charged Battery

Attach so the blue portion of the battery pack can be seen through the window.

Used Battery

Attach in the opposite way of Fig. C.

z Even charged battery packs continue to discharge

naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.

z Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long

periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23

°C/ 73 °F) or

lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long

1. Preparing the Camera 17

periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.

z The camera consumes the battery charge when

the power is on even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off.

z Although the battery pack's maximum operating

range is 0 to 40 range is 10 to 30

°C (32 to 104 °F), the optimal

°C (50 to 86 °F). At cold

temperatures, such as those experienced when skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time before recharging.

z If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes

substantially even when fully charged, it should be replaced.

18 1. Preparing the Camera

Battery Status Indications

The following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor.

Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period.

Change the battery pack

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately.

See Battery Performance (p. 155).

CF Card Handling Precautions

z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do

not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature

extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely.

z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types

of locations.

- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity. However, they can be more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable flash memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or playing back.

Formatting a CF Card

You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.

 If the camera does not work properly, the

inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem.

 When a non-Canon brand CF card is

malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.

 CF cards formatted in another camera,

computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera. If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and reinsert the CF card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

 The capacity of the CF card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera.

1. Preparing the Camera 19

Indicator

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

cSelect [Format] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

20 1. Preparing the Camera

aSelect [OK] using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

The upper indicator blinks green, and formatting starts. Wait until the indicator goes off.

z To cancel instead of formatting, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

bPress the MENU button.

Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows.

Orange:Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off.

For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Software Starter Guide.



You will hear a start-up sound and see the start- up image when the power comes on (p. 113).

 The start-up image does not appear when the

viewfinder display is on in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image

Press and hold the button, then turn on the power.

Turning On the Camera in Shooting Mode

aOpen the lens cover.

The power/mode indicator lights orange.

bClose the lens cover to turn the

power off.

1. Preparing the Camera 21

Turning On the Camera in Playback Mode

aPress the (Playback) button.

When the power is turned on, the power/mode indicator lights green.

bPress the (Playback) button again

to turn the power off.

22 1. Preparing the Camera

Switching between Shooting and Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

Press the (Playback) button (p. 42). z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the

lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you close the lens cover).

Playback Mode Shooting Mode

Open the lens cover. When the lens cover is already open, press the shutter button halfway.

Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Power Off Shooting Mode

Press the (Playback) button.

Open/Close the lens cover.

Open the lens cover.

Playback Mode

Close the lens cover.

Press the (Playback) button.

Press the shutter button halfway.

1. Preparing the Camera 23

Setting the Date/Time

The first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low, start from Step .

You may need to reset the date and time if the battery pack is removed for about three weeks.

 Setting the date and time settings does not

cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide.

Charging the Date/Time Battery



The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off.

 If the Set Date/Time menu appears when the

camera power is turned on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as described above.

24 1. Preparing the Camera

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

aSelect [Date/Time] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

aSet the date and time and press the

SET button.

z Select the item you wish to set using W or X

and set its value using the S or T arrow on the omni selector.

z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

bPress the MENU button.

1. Preparing the Camera 25

Setting the Language

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears. z In Playback mode, you can change the

language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button. This function cannot be used during movie playback or during a printer connection.

26 1. Preparing the Camera

a b c

aSelect [Language] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

bSelect a language using the S, T, W

or X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

cPress the MENU button.

Using the LCD Monitor

Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

Shooting Mode

On (No Information) On (Information View)

The combined optical zoom and digital zoom factor displays.

Spot Metering Frame

AF Frame

Shutter Speed

Aperture Value

Playback Mode

No Information

Standard Display

MF Indicator

• Still images:Shots Remaining

• Movies (seconds):

- Remaining Movie Time

-Elapsed Time

Detailed Display

Off

About the AF Frame Green: Focusing Complete Yellow:Focusing Difficulty

*The AF frame does not

appear when it is set to Auto.

Single Image Playback (p. 42) Index Playback (p. 44)

Histogram (p. 160)

1. Preparing the Camera 27

Display Contents

Shooting

Playback

Mode

Function Icon

No Information

Detailed Display

Shooting Modes

Exposure Compensation

AE Lock/FE Lock Light Metering

Mode White Balance

(WB)

-2 – +2

Information View

{ –*1{*2–

{ – {

{{––

{ – { –p.78

{ – { –p.81

Drive Mode { –––

Reference Page

Standard Display

p. 48, 72

–p.80

p. 89, 90

p. 53, 56,

144

ISO Speed { – { –p.84

Photo Effect { – { –p.85

Bracket { – – – p. 86

Flash { – – – p. 38 Red-eye

Reduction Flash Exposure

Compensation

28 1. Preparing the Camera

{ – – – p. 39

{ – {

–p.92

Flash Output { – – – p. 92

Compression { – {{ p. 35

Resolution { – {{ p. 35 Resolution

(Movies)

{ – { –p.35

RAW { – {{ p. 57

Digital Zoom

3.6x 4.6x 5.8x 7.3x 9.1x 11x 15x

{{– – p. 54

Zoom Indicator {{– – p. 30

Low Battery {{{{ p. 18

Macro { – { –p.52

Auto Rotate { ––– p.111 Camera Shake

Warning

{{– – p. 29

Manual Focus {{– – p. 98

Movie Recording Sound Memo

(WAVE file)

(red)

{{– – p. 58

––{{ p. 103

Movie – – {{ p. 60

Protection Status

*1(Movie) appears even in No Information display mode.

(Custom) does not appear.

The value for each content also appears.

The icon does not display in Shooting mode.

––{{ p. 108

+ 145 hidden pages