Canon SD4500 IS User Manual

Camera User Guide

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section, before using the camera.

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

ENGLISH

Check if the following items are included in your camera package.

Checking the Package Contents

Camera

Battery Pack NB-9L

(with Terminal Cover)

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Battery Charger

CB-2LB/CB-2LBE

Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

Wrist Strap

WS-DC7

Warranty

Card

Getting Started

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

“Canon Customer

Support” Leaflet

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If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the
camera.

Using the PDF Manuals

Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons
appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in
the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many
features to shoot more challenging photos.

• Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold
separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

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Test Shots and Disclaimer

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.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

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

LCD Monitor (Screen)

• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing

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

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.

Camera Body Temperature

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

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What Do You Want to Do?

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● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................25

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At the beach

(p. 62)

Against snow

(p. 63)

Facial Expressions

(p. 68)

Portraits

(p. 61)

Take good people shots

Foliage

(p. 62)

Shoot various other scenes

Low Light

(p. 62)

Fireworks

(p. 63)

V

Kids and pets

(p. 61)

Night Scene

(p. 62)

Miniature Effect

(p. 70)

Super vivid colors

(p. 63)

Poster Effect

(p. 63)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 69)

Shoot with special effects

Shoot

●

Focus on faces

..................................................................25, 62, 84

●

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

....56

● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)................... 60, 66, 81

● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................59

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What Do You Want to Do?

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● Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................110

● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................115

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

● Quickly search pictures ..............................................................108

● Erase pictures ......................................................................29, 120

View

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● Shoot movies .........................................................................30, 98

● View movies ................................................................................. 32

●

Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion

....99

Shoot/View Movies

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● Easily print pictures .................................................................... 134

Print

● Save images to a computer .........................................................33

Save

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● Turn off sounds ............................................................................48

● Use the camera abroad........................................................15, 146

● Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................162

Other

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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of

Table of Contents

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this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.

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

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

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

Table of Contents ..............................6

Conventions Used in This Guide .......9

Safety Precautions...........................10

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

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

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold

Separately) ......................................16

Inserting the Battery.........................17

Inserting the Memory Card ..............18

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

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

Separately Sold Accessories ...........39

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

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

Screen Display.................................44

Indicator ...........................................45

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46

MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47

Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48

Changing the Screen Brightness ....49

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ........................................... 50

Power Saving Function (Auto

Power Down)................................... 51

Clock Functions............................... 51

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ....................................... 52

3 Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions ..................55

Turning the Flash Off ...................... 56

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) ................... 57

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 59

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 60

Shooting in Various Conditions....... 61

Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 64

Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 65

Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 66

High-Speed Continuous Shooting

(High-speed Burst) .......................... 67

Capturing the Best Facial
Expressions (Best Image Selection)68

Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye

Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ..................... 69

Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70

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4 Choosing Settings

Yourself...............................71

Shooting in Program AE ................. 72

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure

Compensation)................................ 72

Turning the Flash On ...................... 73

Changing the Focusing Range

(Macro/Infinity) ................................ 73

Changing the Recording Pixel

Setting (Image Size) ....................... 74

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................... 74

Changing the ISO Speed................ 76

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 77

Continuous Shooting....................... 78

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ..................................... 79

Using the Self-Timer to Prevent

Camera Shake ................................ 80

Customizing the Self-Timer............. 81

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 82

Changing the Composition with

the Focus Lock................................ 82

5 Getting More Out of Your

Camera................................83

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 86

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 86

Changing the Metering Method....... 87

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 88

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 88

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 89

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast) ....................... 90

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 90

Checking for Shut Eyes ................... 91

Changing the Color and Shooting ... 92

Shooting Long Exposures ............... 95

Shooting Stitch Assist Images......... 96

6 Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies................ 97

Shooting Movies in E Mode........... 98

Changing the Movie Mode .............. 98

Shooting Super Slow Motion

Movies ............................................. 99

Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 99

Changing the Movie Quality .......... 101

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 102

Other Shooting Functions.............. 103

Playback Functions ....................... 104

Editing ........................................... 105

7 Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions ............ 107

Quickly Searching Images............. 108

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback........................................ 109

Viewing Slideshows....................... 110

Checking the Focus....................... 112

Magnifying Images ........................ 113

Displaying Various Images (Smart

Shuffle) .......................................... 113

Changing Image Transitions .........114

Viewing Images on a TV ...............115

Viewing Images on a

High-Definition TV ......................... 116

Protecting Images ......................... 117

Erasing Images .............................120

Tagging Images as Favorites........122

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Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ................................123

Rotating Images.............................126

Resizing Images ............................127

Trimming........................................128

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function .........................................129

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast) .....................................130

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......131

8 Printing ............................. 133

Printing Images ..............................134

Printing from the Print List

(DPOF) ..........................................136

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ..........................................137

Print Added Images .......................140

9 Customizing Camera

Settings.............................141

Changing Camera Settings ........... 142

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ......................................... 147

Changing Playback Function

Settings ......................................... 151

10Useful Information ...........153

Using Household Power................ 154

Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 155

Troubleshooting ............................ 157

List of Messages That Appear on

the Screen..................................... 160

Information Displayed on

the Screen..................................... 162

Handling Precautions .................... 165

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode..............................166

Menus ........................................... 168

Playback Mode FUNC. Menu........ 171

Specifications ................................ 172

Index ............................................. 175

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

Conventions Used in This Guide

Right button

FUNC./SET button

Up button

Left button

Down button

Control dial Â

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• 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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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions

Safety Precautions

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described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries

to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

Warning

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.

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

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• 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

equipment.

• 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 power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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

CD-ROMs.

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

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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Safety Precautions

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• Use only the recommended battery.

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

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

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• 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 acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with
water.

Caution

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when

hanging it by the strap.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

• 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.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

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Safety Precautions

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Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

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 camera to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck
to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other
foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Remove and store the 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.

• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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

contact with the screen.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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Getting Started

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Strap

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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 the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your

wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.

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

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

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery

Charging the Battery

CB-2LB

CB-2LBE

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as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the o marks on the battery and

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

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug ( ) and

plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).

● For CB-2LBE: Plug the power cord into

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

X The charge lamp lights orange and

charging starts.

X The charge lamp will light green when

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

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power

outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and up ( ).

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.

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Charging the Battery

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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of Shots

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

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

Playback Time

Approx. 150

Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

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

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.

• 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.

• The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of

its life span. Purchase a new battery.

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• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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• SDHC memory cards

(more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

• SDXC memory cards

(more than 32 GB)*

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

• Eye-Fi Cards

* This memory card complies with the 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 when using a commercially available card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports this function 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.

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Insert the included battery.

Inserting the Battery

Terminals

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Open the cover.

● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

Close the cover.

● Close the cover ( ), and press downward

Removing the Battery

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

X The battery will pop up.

into place with a click.

direction or it will not properly lock into
place.

as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).

in the direction of the arrow.

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Insert a memory card (sold separately).

Inserting the Memory Card

Terminals

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Check the card’s write-protect tab.

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

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

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

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

Close the cover.

● Close the cover ( ) and press downward

as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).

Removing the Memory Card

● Open the cover and push the memory card

in until you hear a click, then slowly release
it.

X The memory card will pop up.

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Inserting the Memory Card

Number of shots that can be taken

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What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab.
If this 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.

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of Shots

• Values are based on the default settings.

• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used.

Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 25).

4 GB 16 GB
1471 6026

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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned

Setting the Date and Time

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on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to set a value.

Complete the setting.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set, the

Date/Time screen will close.

● 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, the Date/Time
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

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

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Setting the Date and Time

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Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Date/Time], then press the m
button.

Change the date and time.

Date/Time battery

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

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

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

p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you

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

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust the

setting.

● Pressing the n button will close the

menu.

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Setting the Display Language

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Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button, then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â

dial to 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,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other

Formatting Memory Cards

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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. 155), be sure to install the software
contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

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

Choose [OK].

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to

choose [OK], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

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

X The memory card will be formatted.

Complete formatting.

X When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] will appear on the
screen.

● Press the m button.

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Pressing the Shutter 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.

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).

● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.

Press fully (Press fully to shoot).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the

shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,

the length of the shutter sound may change.

• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded

image may be blurry.

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Zoom bar

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let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The
camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness
to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode switch to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

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

X The icon for the determined scene will

appear in the upper right of the screen.

X The camera will focus on detected faces

and display frames on them.

X Black bars will appear on the left and right

sides of the screen. These areas cannot
be recorded when shooting.

Compose the shot.

● 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.)

● If you move the zoom lever all the way

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

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

AF Frame

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Focus.

● 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 one point.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions.

X The image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?

The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For
details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 163).

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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What if...

•

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

The scene icon (p.
scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p.

• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward

a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main
subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 84).
If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only
the white frame.

• 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 the indicator blinks orange and flashes on the screen?

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?

Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n
button 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 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

•

What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting
and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more
away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and
you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away
from the end of the lens.

• 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 dark areas.

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

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You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Viewing Images

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Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Pressing q or turning the  dial counter-

clockwise will cycle through the images in
the reverse order they were taken, from
the newest image to the oldest.

● Pressing r or turning the  dial

clockwise will cycle through images in the
order they were taken, from oldest to
newest.

● The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will
appear coarse.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

Switching to Shooting mode

• Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the

camera to Shooting mode.

minute elapses.

● Pressing the 1 button again while the

lens is retracted will turn off the power.

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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased

Erasing Images

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images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to

display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

● After pressing the m button, press op

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

X [Erase?] appears on the screen.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to

choose [Erase], then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the  dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.

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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies

Shooting Movies

Remaining Time

Elapsed Time

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just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo.
If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This
is not a malfunction.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode switch to A.

Compose the shot.

●

Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom
in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Moving the lever toward j will zoom out
from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Shoot.

● Press the movie button.

X The camera will beep once, recording will

start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will
appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the movie button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus, brightness and
tone will automatically adjust.

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