Canon SD450 annexe

DIGITAL CAMERA

Advanced Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

Before Using the Camera

Shooting

Playback/Erasing

Print/Transfer Settings

Viewing Images on a TV set

Customizing the Camera

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Advanced

Appendix

Camera User Guide

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

Main Features

Shooting

Automatically adjusts

shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode)

Automatically detects

camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor

Changes image colors to

create special effects (My Colors modes)

Playback

Plays movies with sound Auto plays slideshows

Editing

Records sound memos for

still images

Edits movies

Printing

Makes printing easy with

the Print/Share button

Also supports non-Canon

brand PictBridge compliant printers

Uses of Recorded Images

Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/

Share button

Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using

the My Camera settings

Conventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.

Mode Switch

Continuous Shooting

Shooting Mode

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128).

In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to

as the Advanced Guide.

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

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

You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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.

Table of Contents

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

Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide . . . . .12

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) . . 32

Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates (Movies) . . . . . . . . 34

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Postcard Date Imprint Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .46

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .48

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Shooting in Long Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .70

Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . . 90

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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

Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 110

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . .128

Handling Precautions

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 memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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. 89).

Language Setting

Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety

precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

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. Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual.

Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately

sold compact power adapter.

Battery refers to the battery pack.

Warnings

Equipment

 Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other

intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.



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

• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

 Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.



To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

 Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes.

 Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

 Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,

thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.



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

 Use only recommended power accessories.  Remove 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.

 Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.

Battery

 Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to

direct flame or heat.

 The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.  Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

battery.

 Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts

that could damage the casing.

 Use only recommended battery and accessories.

Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

 Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter

from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.

 Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,

bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.

Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

 Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.  The battery charger and compact power adapter are

designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.

There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.

 Before 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 explosions.

Others

 Do 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.

 Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as

credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.

Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions

Equipment

 Be 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.

 Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.  Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

 Avoid 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.

 Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power

outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet.

 Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.

The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

 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.

The battery can run down.

Flash

 Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck

to the surface of the flash.

 Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or

clothing when shooting.

The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

 Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several

pictures in rapid succession.

Doing so could result in burns.

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

 When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold

temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

 Stop using the camera immediately.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide

Front View

A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 76) AF-assist Beam (p. 28) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 39) Viewfinder Window (p. 21) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Lens

The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.

Attaching the Wrist Strap*

* When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera

or catch it on other items.

How to Open the Terminal Cover

You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or memory card slot/battery cover.

Back View

LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 21) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2) Speaker Battery Compartment (Memory Card/Battery Compartment)

Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide

Operation Panel

Indicators (p. 22) Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Power Lamp Zoom Lever (p. 69, Basic Guide p. 9) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) Mode Switch (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6)

(Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14)

DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 26) MENU Button (p. 27)

(Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 10)

(ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp. 63, 71)

(Flash)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 9)

(Single Image Erase)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)/ Button (pp. 37, 39, Basic Guide p. 11)

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

1 Press .

The display mode changes as follows with each press.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode ( or ) ( )

Standard Standard (No Information)

Detailed Detailed (Information View)

Off No Information

In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for

approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.

 The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the

camera power is turned off.

 The LCD monitor does not shut off in the , , or

mode.

 The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in

the index playback mode (p. 70).

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Using the Clock

You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.

* Default setting

Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2

In a shooting mode, hold the

If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the same way as when the camera is held horizontally.

You can change the display color by pressing the or

button.

The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or

when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or the mode switch.

The clock’s display interval can be changed in the (Set up)

menu (p. 30).

FUNC./SET

button down.

LCD Monitor Brightness

LCD Monitor Brightness Settings

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.

Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 30) Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD

Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of

the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP button for more than one second.*

- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP button for more than one second again.

- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.

* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if

you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.

Night Display

When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject.

* Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in

the LCD monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Information (Shooting mode)

Spot Frame

AF Frame (p. 45)

Low Battery (p. 105)

Zoom Magnification* (p. 36)

Grid Lines* (p. 28)

• Stills: Recordable Shots

• Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/ Elapsed

* * * *

Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 41, 43, 57, Basic Guide pp. 7, 8)

Metering Mode (p. 49)

ISO Speed (p. 63)

Shooting Method (pp. 37, 39)

Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide

Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)

Auto Rotate (p. 64)

(Red)

Movie Recording (p. 41)

AE Lock (p. 47)

FE Lock (p. 48)

AF Lock (p. 46)

Time Zone (p. 24)

Create Folder (p. 65)

p. 10

)

Exposure Compensation (p. 50)

Long Shutter Mode (p. 51)

White Balance

Photo Effect (p. 56)

My Colors

* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.

(p. 53)

(p. 57)

Compression (p. 33)

Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 34)

Resolution (pp. 32, 34)

(Red)*

Camera Shake Warning (pp. 52, 94)

(The shutter speed will also display when the displays.)

Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 43)

If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. Raise the ISO speed (p. 63) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device.

Playback Information (Playback Mode)

Standard

Total number of images Displayed image number

WAVE Format Sound (p. 76)

Folder Number-File Number

Shooting Date/Time

Protection Status (p. 82)

Compression (Still Images)

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 32)

(p. 34)

Movie

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

(p. 33)

Detailed

Histogram

Exposure Compensation (p. 50)

Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)

Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10)

Photo Effect (p. 56)

Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 41, 43, 57, Basic Guide pp. 7, 8)

Long Shutter Mode (p. 51)

ISO Speed (p. 63)

Resolution (Movies) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 34)

(p. 34)

My Colors

Metering Mode (p. 49)

White Balance

File Size

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 32) Movie Length Shown on Movies (p. 41)

(p. 57)

(p. 53)

The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 50).

Sample Histograms

Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.

Shows the center of the image

Viewfinder

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Indicators

The indicators light or blink when the power button or the shutter button is pressed.

Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data.

- Shake or jolt the camera

- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode/AF lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)

(when connected to a computer)

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode Connected to a Printer

* This time can be changed.

Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.

 The power saving function will not activate during a slide

show or while the camera is connected to a computer.

 The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 30).

Formatting Memory Cards

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

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

1 (Set up) Menu [Format].

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

Select [OK] and press .

To perform a low level format, use

the button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark.

You can stop formatting a card

when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.

Low Level Format

We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Setting the World Clock

When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.

Setting the Home/World Time Zones

1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

3 Use the or button to

select a home time zone

To set the daylight saving option,

use the or button to display

. The time will advance by 1

hour.

5 Use the or button to select a destina-

tion time zone .

As in Step 3, you can set the day-

light saving option.

Time Difference from the Home Time Zone

6 Use the or button to select [Home/

World], and the or button to select

Switching to the Destination Time Zone

1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

Use the or button to

select

To change the destination time

zone, use the FUNC./SET button.

If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

Menus are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available.

FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus

FUNC. Menu

This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.

Slide the mode switch to or . Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to select a menu item.

Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option for the menu item.

You can select further options with the MENU button for some options.

After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.

Press the FUNC./SET button.

Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus

Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus.

(Rec.) Menu

(Play) Menu

(Set up) Menu

(My Camera) Menu

You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected.

• This example shows the Rec. menu.

• In playback mode, the Play menu displays.

Press the MENU button. Use the or button to switch between menus.

You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.

Use the or button to select menu items.

Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option.

Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.

Press the MENU button.

Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations

Menu List

FUNC. Menu

Menu Item Page Menu Item Page

Shooting Mode

Movie Mode

Exposure Compensation

Long Shutter Mode

White Balance

Photo Effect

The icons shown below are the default settings.

Basic

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My Colors

Metering Mode

Compression

Frame Rate (Movie)

Resolution (Still Image)

Resolution (Movie)

Rec. Menu

Menu Item Options Page/Topic

AiAF On*/Off p. 45

Self-timer

AF-assist Beam On*/Off –

Digital Zoom On/Off*

Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide

Save Original On/Off* p. 59

Grid Lines On/Off*

Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 38

Long Shutter On/Off* p. 51

10 seconds*/ 2 seconds/ Custom Timer (Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10)

(On in standard movie mode.)

You can display grid lines (splits screen into nine areas) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier. The lines will not be recorded in the images.

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* Default setting

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