Canon SD790 IS User Manual

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ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

Camera User Guide

CDI-E353-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN

Getting Started p. 7

Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194–201).

Confirming the Package Contents

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The following items are included in the package. If something is
missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the
product.

Camera

ab c

Memory Card

df

(32MB)

Wrist Strap WS-DC2

g

User Guides

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• Camera User Guide

Direct Print User Guide

•
(Connecting the camera to a printer)

Software Starter Guide

•
(Connecting the camera to a computer)

• “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet

• “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet

See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html

• ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide

Battery Pack NB-5L
(with Terminal Cover)

Interface Cable

e

IFC-400PCU

Canon Digital Camera

h

Solution Disk

Battery Charger
CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

AV Cable
AVC-DC400

Warranty Card

i

You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.

Let’s Get Started!

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This guide is divided into the following two sections.

First...

Let’s Get Started!

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Getting Started

This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the
basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by
familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.

Next...

Learning More

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many
features to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each
function are described in this section, including how to connect the
camera to a TV to view images, and how to make My Camera
settings.

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Table of Contents

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

Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Embedding the Date in the Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Components Guide 38

Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the

How to Use the Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Basic Operations 46

Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . . 48

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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

Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Shooting with the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Changing the Compression (Still Images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Various Shooting Methods 73

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions

(Focus Check). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) . . 92
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 94

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 99

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) . . . . . 111

Playback/Erasing 114

Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback). . . . . 115

Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions

(Focus Check Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Organizing Images by Category (My Category) . . . . . . . . . 120

Trimming a Portion of an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button. . . . . . 112

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Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Red-Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Resizing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Registering Functions to the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Print Settings/Transfer Settings 157

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Configuring the Camera 165

Setting the Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Setting the World Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Connecting to a TV 176

Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 177

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Troubleshooting 180

List of Messages 190

Appendix 194

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 203

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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Index 216

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 222

About this Guide

 Symbol Conventions in this Guide

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Using the Self-Timer

You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take
in advance.

10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

• 2 seconds before the shut ter releases, the self-timer lamp and
sound speed up.

2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

• At the same time as the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer
sound beeps rapidly*, the self-timer lamp blinks, a nd the shutter
releases 2 seconds later.

Custom Timer: you can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 s ec.)
and number of shots (1–10).

• When [Delay] is set to 2 or mor e seconds, the self-timer sound
beeps quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases*. When
[Shots] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound o nly beeps before
the first shot.

* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 177).

Press the button.

1

1. Use the o r button to change

the Self-timer mode.

• Pressing the MENU button while this

screen is displayed will allow you to
set the delay and number of shots as
when Custom Timer is selected

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s

operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the

basic operating procedures.

Mode switch position
Modes

• Shooting Movies ( )

• Special Scene ( )

• Shooting Still Images ( )

• Playback ( )

Some functions may not be
available in certain shooting
modes. If there is no notation
to that effect, the function
may be used in all modes.

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Explanations in this guide are based on the camera’s default settings
at time of purchase.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result,
the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from
the actual camera.

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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 customer
support list 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.

Language Setting

Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 13) to change the language
setting.

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z Preparations
z Shooting Still Images
z Viewing Still Images
z Erasing
z Printing
z Embedding the Date in the Image Data
z Shooting Movies
z Viewing Movies
z Downloading Images to a Computer
z System Map

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You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High
Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards,
MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this
camera. These cards are collectively referred to
as memory cards in this guide.

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Preparations

Charging the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

Getting Started

Align these symbols

2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet,

or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB­2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet.

• Battery charger model names and types vary by region.

For CB-2LX

Charge Indicator

Charging:
Lights red

For CB-2LXE

3. Remove the battery after charging is complete.

• Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.

Charge Indicator

Charging complete:
Lights green

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

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Installing the Battery and Memory Card

1. Slide the cover (a) and open it out (b).

2. Insert the battery.

• It will lock into place with a click.

3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Write Protect Tab
(Only SD memory cards)

Back

• Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked (only SD and SDHC
memory cards).

• Check the memory card for the
correct orientation.

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Getting Started

Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

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4. Close the cover (a, b).

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To Remove the Battery

Press the battery lock in the direction of
the arrow (a) and pull the battery out
(b).

To Remove the Memory Card

Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in
until you hear a click, then release it.

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

Use the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from
accidentally dropping the camera.

Toggle

You can change its position on the strap. The
toggle can be used to open the A/V OUT and
DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or
removing memory cards.

Use the Wrist Strap to Open the Terminal Cover

Hook your fingernail or the wrist
strap toggle under the bottom edge
of the A/V OUT and DIGITAL
terminal cover to open it.

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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.

Power Button

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Button

Button

Buttons

1. Press the power button.

2. Select the month, day, year and

time, and the display order.

1. Use the or button to select a
category.

2. Use the or button to set the
value.

3. Press the button.

To Change a Previously Set Date/Time

Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings
window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

the (Set up) menu.

3. Use the or button to select

[Date/Time].

4. Press the button.

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z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to

save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery
into the camera. Or if you use the separately sold AC
Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge in about four
hours. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.

z The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three

weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time
settings if this occurs.

Setting the Display Language

You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.

Button

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Button

Button

Buttons

1. Press the (Playback) button.

2. Hold down the button and press the button.

3. Use the , , or button to select a language.

4. Press the button.

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Shooting Still Images

Getting Started

Control Dial

( Auto Mode)

Shutter ButtonPower Button

Mode Switch

1. Press the power button.

• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in

the LCD monitor.

• Pressing the power button again turns the power off.

2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to
(Shooting).

2. Turn the control dial to select
(Auto).

3. Aim the camera at the subject.

Avoiding Camera Shake

Keep your arms tight against your body while
holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using
a tripod is also effective.

Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping
the camera during use.

Wrist Strap

Indicator

4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set

the focus.

• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights

green (orange when the flash fires).

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5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter

button all the way (press fully) to shoot.

• The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.

• Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for

approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec.
review). Shooting is possible while the image is displayed.

• Holding down the shutter button after taking a shot will continue

displaying the image.

• The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the

memory card.

To Shoot Images in Focus

The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.

* The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is

referred as “pressing halfway”.

Press
halfway to
focus

Correct

Beeps
twice

Press fully

Just
pressing
fully

Incorrect

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Shooting preparations
complete: Lights green
(orange when the flash fires)

AF frames will display in
green on the LCD monitor
at the points of focus.

Recording:
Blinks green

Recording:
Blinks green

Mute Setting

Pressing the DISP. button while turning on the camera power will
silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds. Setting can be
changed from the

(Set up) Menu [Mute].

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Viewing Still Images

Getting Started

Control Dial

( / Buttons)

1. Press the (Playback) button.

2. Use the or button to display

the image you wish to view.

• Use the button to move to the

previous image and the button to
move to the next image.

• The images advance more quickly if

you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.

• Use the control dial to select images. Turn the dial

counterclockwise to view a previous image and clockwise to view
the next image.

z Setting [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in the

playback mode (* Default setting). If you select [Last seen],
the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).

z Following the procedure below will display the last image,

regardless of the [Resume] setting.

- Shooting an image

- Changing the memory card

- Editing an image on the memory card using a computer

(Play) menu allows you to specify the image to display in

Button

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Erasing

Button

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Getting Started

Control Dial

( / Buttons)

/ Buttons

Button

Button

1. Press the (Playback) button.

2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and

press the button.

• You can select images by turning the control dial.

3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected

and press the button.

• To exit instead of erasing, select

[Cancel].

Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise
adequate caution before erasing an image.

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Printing

A/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal

Getting Started

Control Dial

( / Buttons)

Interface
Cable

Button

Button

1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.

• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom

edge of the camera’s terminal cover to open it, then insert the
interface cable all the way into the connector.

• See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions.

• Printing is also possible using a non-Canon-brand printer

provided the printer is PictBridge compliant. Refer to the Direct
Print User Guide for details.

2. Turn on the printer.

3. Press the camera’s (Playback) button to turn on the

power.

• The button will light blue.

4. Use the or button to select an image to print and

press the button.

• You can select images by turning the control dial.

• The button will blink blue and printing will start.

• After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and

disconnect the interface cable.

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Printing From a Print List

You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the

button immediately after shooting or while playing back images.
You can then print the images from the print list, when connecting the
camera to a printer.

Adding to a Print List

1. Press the button (still images only).

2. Add to the print list.

1. Use the or button to set
the number of copies to print.

2. Use the or button to select
[Add].

3. Press the button.

• To remove an image from the print

list, press the button again,
select [Cancel] using the or button, then press the
FUNC./SET button.

Printing Images in a Print List

This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series
or SELPHY CP series printer.

1. Connect the camera to your printer.

2. Print images.

1. Use the or button to select
[Print now].

• Use the or button to confirm

the images added to the print list.

2. Press the button.

• Printing will begin.

• If printing is halted and resumed,

printing will start from the next
image in the queue.

Number of copies to print

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Embedding the Date in the Image Data

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Embedding the Date in the Image Data

Getting Started

Control Dial

(

Buttons)

This section explains how to embed date information on images as
they are recorded (Date Stamp).

• The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has
been embedded. Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set correctly
beforehand (p. 12).

• The image size is fixed to 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the
compression to (Fine) (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard­size prints).

1. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting).

2. Turn the control dial to select (Auto).

• Shooting modes other than can be selected (except for
(Digital Macro), (Stitch Assist), and ).

Mode Switch

Button

Button

Embedding the Date in the Image Data

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2. Select [Date Stamp].

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select
.

3. Use the or button to select
.

• The area which will not be printed
will appear gray.

•Press the DISP. button, then use the

or button to select [Date/

Time].

You can use the following methods to imprint the
date on images lacking imprinted date stamps.

• Set with the camera’s Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
function.

Set the [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print)
menu.

• Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date.

See the Direct Print User Guide.

• Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date.

See your printer user guide.

• Use the supplied software.

See the Software Starter Guide.

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Shooting Movies

Power Button

Microphone

Getting Started

Control Dial

1. Press the power button.

2. Select a shooting mode.

1. Set the mode switch to (Movie).

2. Turn the control dial to select
(Standard).

3. Aim the camera at the subject.

z Do not touch the microphone while recording.
z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The

sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.

( Standard Mode)

Shutter Button

Mode Switch

Indicator

4. Press the shutter button lightly

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(press halfway) to set the focus.

• An electronic beep will sound twice

and the indicator will light green when
the camera focuses.

• The exposure, focus and white

balance are automatically set when
you press the button halfway.

5. Without changing anything else,

press the shutter button all the
way (press fully) to shoot.

• Recording starts.

Shooting Movies

Shooting preparations
complete: Lights green

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• During the recording, the elapsed

recording time and [
in the LCD monitor.

Rec.] will display

z

6. Press the shutter button again

(press fully) to stop recording.

• The indicator will blink green and the

data will be recorded onto the memory
card.

• Recording will stop automatically when

the maximum recording time elapses,
or the built-in memory or memory card
become full.

Elapsed Time

Recording: Blinks green

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Viewing Movies

Getting Started

Control Dial

(

Buttons)

Button

Button

1. Press the (Playback) button.

2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the

button.

• Images with a icon are movies.

• You can switch between images by

turning the control dial.

3. Use the or button to select (Playback) and

press the button.

• The movie will start playing.

• If you press the FUNC./SET button

during playback, you can pause and
restart the movie.

• You can adjust the playback volume

with the or button.

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Downloading Images to a Computer

You are recommended to use the supplied software to download
images to your computer.

Items to Prepare

• Camera and computer

• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera

• Interface cable supplied with the camera

System Requirements

Please install the software on a computer meeting the following
minimum requirements.

 Windows

OS Windows Vista

Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU Windows Vista Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher

RAM Windows Vista 512 MB or more

Interface USB
Free Hard Disk

Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better

Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

USB ports.

Windows XP/Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz or higher

Windows XP/Windows 2000 256 MB or more

• Canon Utilities

- ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 40 MB or more

•

Canon Camera TWAIN Driver

25 MB or more

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 Macintosh

OS Mac OS X (v10.3 – v10.4)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor
RAM 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk

Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better

USB ports.

• Canon Utilities

- ImageBrowser 300 MB or more

- PhotoStitch 50 MB or more

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Preparing to Download Images

When using Windows 2000, make sure to install the software first
before connecting the camera to the computer.

1. Installing the software.

Getting Started

Windows

1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Click [Easy Installation].

• Follow the onscreen messages to

proceed with the installation.

3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the
installation is complete.

• When the installation is finished,

[Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click
the button that appears.

4. Remove the CD-ROM from the
drive when your normal desktop
screen appears.

Macintosh

Double-click the icon in the CD­ROM window. When the installer panel
appears, click [Install]. Follow the
onscreen instructions to proceed.

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2. Connecting the camera to a computer.

1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB
port and to the camera’s A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal.

• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom

edge of the camera’s terminal cover to open it, then insert the
interface cable all the way into the connector.

USB Port

Interface Cable

A/V OUT and DIGITAL
Terminal

3. Preparing to download images to the computer.

1. Press the camera’s (Playback)
button to turn on the power.

If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes].
The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the
computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.

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4. Displaying CameraWindow.

Windows

1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and
click [OK].

Getting Started

If this event dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and
select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and
[CameraWindow].

CameraWindow will display.

Macintosh

CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection
between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the
[CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the
bottom of the desktop).

Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please
proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct
Transfer) section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000).

z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to

download images using the computer.

z With Windows 2000, you can download images using the

computer.

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Downloading Images Using the Camera
(Direct Transfer)

Use this method to download images using camera operations (except
Windows 2000).

Install the software before downloading images via the Direct
Transfer method for the first time (p. 26).

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Button

Getting Started

Button

Button

Buttons

1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on

the camera’s LCD monitor.

• The button will light blue.

• Press the MENU button if the Direct

Transfer menu fails to appear.

Direct Transfer Menu

2. Press the button.

• All images that have not already been transferred to the

computer are transferred and saved to the computer.

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You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer
menu to set the method for downloading images.

All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer.

New Images

DPOF Trans.

Getting Started

Images

Select &
Transfer

Wallpaper

All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images

Transfers and saves to the computer only the
images that have not been previously transferred.

Transfers and saves to the computer only the
images with DPOF Transfer Order settings.

Transfers and saves single images to the computer
as you view and select them.

Transfers and saves single images to the computer
as you view and select them. The transferred
images display as the background on the computer
desktop.

1. Use the or button to select , or and press

the button.

• The images will download. The

button will blink blue while
downloading is in progress.

• The display will return to the Direct

Transfer menu when the download is
complete.

• To cancel the download, press the

FUNC./SET button.

Select & Transfer/Wallpaper

1. Use the or button to select or and press the

(or ) button.

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2. Use the or button to select images to download

and press the button.

• The images will download. The

button will blink blue while
downloading is in progress.

3. Press the button after

downloading finishes.

• You will return to the Direct Transfer

menu.

Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a
computer.

The option selected with the button is retained even when
the camera’s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in
effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The
image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select &
Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.

Click at the bottom right of the window to close the CameraWindow
and the downloaded images will display on the computer.

 Windows  Macintosh

Getting Started

ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser

By default, images are saved on the computer in folders according to
the shooting date.

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System Map

Supplied with Camera

Getting Started

Wrist Strap

WS-DC2

Battery Pack NB-5L*
(with Terminal Cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

DC Coupler
DR-30

Compact Power Adapter

CA-DC10

1

1

Power Cord

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*

Memory Card (32MB)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400*

Canon Digital Camera

Solution Disk

Waterproof Case
WP-DC24

High-Power Flash
HF-DC1

1

1

Direct Interface Cable

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System Map

Canon Direct Print

Compatible Printers

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Getting Started

Compact Photo Printers*

(SELPHY Series)

USB Card

Reader

PCMCIA

Adapter

SD Memory Card*

• SDC-128M

• SDC-512MSH

*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer.
*3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
*4 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on

the printer and interface cables.

*5 Not sold in some regions.

5

Video IN Terminal

Audio IN Terminal

Direct Print Compatible

USB Port

PC Card Slot

Bubble Jet Printers*

(PIXMA series)

TV/Video

2 *3

4

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Optional Accessories

The following camera accessories are sold separately.

Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer
be available.

 Flash

• High-Power Flash HF-DC1

Getting Started

This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture
photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to
illuminate.

 Power Supplies

• AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

Kit for using power from a household electrical outlet.
Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or
when connecting to a computer (cannot be used to charge the
camera).

• Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-5L.

• Battery Pack NB-5L

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

 Other Accessories

• SD Memory Card

SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera.
Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB
capacities.

• Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo
Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*.

* Refer to the user guide included with your printer.

• AV Cable AVC-DC400

Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set.

• Waterproof Case WP-DC24

When you attach this waterproof case to the camera, you can use it
to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), and
of course it is ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the
beach, or on the ski slopes.

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Direct Print Compatible Printers

Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the
camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by
connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the
camera’s controls.

• Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series)

• Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series)

For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

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.

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Components Guide

 Front View

a Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11)
b AF-assist Beam (p. 53)
c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 77)
d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66)
e Microphone (p. 22)
f Flash (p. 64)
g Lens

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a LCD Monitor (pp. 48, 58)
b Terminal Cover (p. 11)
c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (p. 176)
d Tripod Socket
e DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 202)
f Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9)

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.

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 Controls

Control Dial

a Power Button (p. 12)
b Shutter Button (p. 14)
c Zoom Lever (pp. 60, 114)

Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)
Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)

d (Print/Share) Button (p. 112)
e Mode Switch (pp. 14, 43)
f (Playback) Button (p. 42)
g Indicator (p. 44)
h FUNC./SET Button (p. 46)
i MENU Button (p. 47)
j DISP. Button (p. 58)
k (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 64)
l (ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp. 71, 118)
m (Single Image Erase)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)/

Button (pp. 17, 66, 76)

n (Flash)/ Button (p. 64)

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Control Dial

Turning the control dial counterclockwise performs the same function
as pressing the button, and turning the control dial clockwise
performs the same function as the button (depending on the
function, the control dial may also perform the same functions as the

or button).

You can perform the following functions using the control dial.

You can use the
control dial.

Disappears after a few
seconds.

 Shooting Functions

• Selecting a shooting mode (p. 73)

• Selecting an item in , , , or mode (pp. 64, 66, 71, 76)

• Selecting an item in the FUNC. Menu (p. 52)

• Shifting between face frames in Face Select mode (p. 92)

 Playback Functions

• Image selection (pp. 16, 114, 115, 118)

• Various setting and editing operations (pp. 142, 144, 157, 163)

• Movie playback and editing operations (pp. 24, 125, 127)

 Shooting and Playback Functions

• Menu item selections and various setting operations (pp. 45, 46, 166,

177)

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Using the Button

The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the
Shooting and Playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow
or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 155).

Shutter ButtonPower Button

Button

Turning the
Camera Off

Press the

power button

Shooting Mode

Press the

button

Press the power

button

Press the shutter

button halfway

Press the

button

Playback Mode

Lens retracted*

• May operate differently than above when functions are registered to the button
(p. 155).

* The time period for the automatic retraction of the lens can be changed in the [Lens

Retract] option in the menu (p. 56).

Lens open

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How to Use the Mode Switch

Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use.

Movie Mode Shooting Mode

Special Scene Mode

Shooting Mode

: Auto (p. 14) : Manual Mode (p. 76)

: Digital Macro (p. 63) : Color Accent (p. 105)

: Color Swap (p. 107) : Stitch Assist (p. 84)

Special Scene Mode (p. 73)

: Portrait : Night Snapshot

: Kids&Pets : Indoor

: Sunset : Foliage

: Snow : Beach

: Fireworks : Aquarium

: Underwater : ISO 3200

Movie Mode (p. 79)

: Standard : Compact

: Color Accent : Color Swap

: Time Lapse

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Indicator

The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the
following conditions.

Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/Display off
Blinking Green: Camera starting up/Time Lapse (movie) recording/

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

* When the camera is having difficulty focusing, the camera beeps once.

Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These
actions may corrupt image data.

- Shake or jolt the camera

- Turn off the camera, or open the memory card slot/battery
cover

Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when
connected to a computer/printer)

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Displaying 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 or playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for
more than one second.

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 of the clock by pressing the or
button or by turning the control dial while the clock is displayed.

• The clock display will disappear when the display interval is over or

when a button is operated for a subsequent operation.

• The clock’s display interval can be changed in the menu

(p. 56).

• The clock cannot be displayed when images are magnified or in the

Index Playback mode.

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Basic Operations

Menus and Settings

Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings
as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC.
menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu.

FUNC. Menu ( Button)

This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.

12 5

• This example shows the FUNC.

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menu in (Auto) mode.

Set the mode switch to , or .

1

Press the button.

2

Use the or button to select a menu item.

3

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

Use the or button to select an option for

4

the menu item.

• Items showing the icon can be changed with the DISP.
button.

• 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.

• You can also select an option by turning the control dial.

Press the button.

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( Button)

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

Shooting Mode (Auto)

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1

Playback Mode

2

You can switch between
menus with the
button.

or

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• This example shows the Rec.
menu in (Auto) mode.

Press the button.

1

Use the or button to switch between

2

menus.

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

• The following menus are displayed.

Shooting: Rec./ Set up/ My Camera
Playback: Play/ Print/ Set up/ My Camera

Use the or button to select a menu item.

3

• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.

• You can also use the control dial to select a menu item.

Use

4

the or button

• 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, then
press the MENU button to return to the menu screen.

to select an option.

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Press the button.

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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
and Menus

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Shooting Mode

c

e f g h i

d

j

a

b

Camera Shake Warning

(p. 182)

Spot AE Point Frame/

AF Frame

a Time Zone (Home/World ) MENU Button (Set up Menu)

b Exposure Compensation ( ••• ) and

Recording Pixels, etc.

c Disp. Overlay MENU Button (Rec. Menu)

d Digital Zoom Magnification/Digital Tele-

Converter ( 1.4x/2.3x)

e Macro ( )/Infinity ( ) / Button

f ISO Speed

()

g Flash ( ) Button

Display Content Setting Method

o

Shutter Speed and Aperture Value, p

k

Remaining battery

l

charge will display.

m
n

Recordable Shots (Stills)
Remaining Time/Elapsed
Time (Movies)

FUNC./SET Button
(FUNC. Menu)

MENU Button (Rec. Menu)

Button

( is a Mode)

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h Red-Eye Correction Function ( ) MENU Button (Rec. Menu

i Drive Mode ( ) / Button

j Auto Rotate ( ) MENU Button (Set up Menu)

k Shooting Mode Mode Switch/Control Dial

l AE Lock ( )/FE Lock ( ) Button

m AF Lock ( ) / Button

n Create Folder ( ) MENU Button (Set up Menu)

o Image Stabilizer ( ) MENU Button (Rec. Menu)

p Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) Button

About the Battery Charge Displays

The following icons and messages will display.

Display Message

Sufficient battery charge.

Recharge the battery soon for extended use.

(Blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery.

Change the battery

pack.

If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning
icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may
have been selected due to insufficient illumination.
Use the following methods to shoot:

- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 70)

- Raise the ISO speed (p. 71)

- Select a setting other than (Flash off) (p. 64)

- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device

Battery is depleted and the camera can no longer
operate. Charge the battery immediately.

[Flash Settings])

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Playback Mode (Detailed)

Remaining battery charge display Displayed image number/

q
r

Histogram

s

t

Shooting Date/Time

Display Content Setting Method

q Print List or MENU Button

r Auto Category/My Category

()

s Compression (Still Images), Recording

Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( )

Red-Eye Correction/Trimming/My
Colors/Resize ( )

t

Protection Status ( )

The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A sound file in a format other than WAVE is attached.

JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File
System Standards (p. 207).

RAW image

Unrecognized data type

Total number of images

Folder Number-File
Number

Shooting information is
displayed

File size

Recording Pixels (Still
Images)
Movie Length (Movies)

(Print Menu)

MENU Button
(Shooting/Playback Menu)

FUNC./SET Button
(FUNC. Menu)

MENU Button
(Playback Menu)Images with sound memo ( )

z Information for images shot on other cameras may not

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display correctly.

z Overexposure Warning

In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.

- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (Detailed Display)

- When using the Detailed Display mode of the Playback
mode

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of
the 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.
Use the exposure compensation function to adjust the brightness of
the image while shooting (p. 97).

Sample Histograms

Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image

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Shooting Mode

Menu Item Options Page

Still Image

Special Scene

Movie

FUNC. Menu

Menu Item Options Page

Exposure
Compensation

Long Shutter Mode ••• p. 99

White Balance p. 100

My Colors p. 103

Metering Mode p. 98

Compression p. 69

Shooting Interval
(Movie)

••• p. 97

( selected) p. 83

pp. 14,
22, 43

Recording Pixels
(Still Image)

Recording Pixels
(Movie)

( when the date has not been set) p. 68

p. 82

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Rec. Menu

Menu Item Options Page

AF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 89

AF Frame Size Normal*/Small p. 91

AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 86

Digital Zoom

(Still image) Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x

(Movie) Standard*/Off

Flash Settings p. 77

Slow Synchro On/Off*

Red-Eye Corr. On/Off*

Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off

Self-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.

AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 184

Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold p. 15

Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 87

Save Original On/Off* p. 109

Auto Category On*/Off p. 111

Disp. Overlay p. 110

(Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both

(Movie) Off*/Grid Lines

IS Mode p. 70

(Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning/Off

(Movie) Continuous*/Off

Set button *//////////p. 112

(In Standard Movie mode only)

Shots: 1–10 (Default setting is 3 shots)

* Default setting

p. 60

p. 66

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Play Menu

Menu Item Page Menu Item Page

Slide Show p. 131 Sound Memo p. 144

My Category p. 120 Sound Recorder p. 146

Erase p. 151 Rotate p. 129

Protect p. 147 Transfer Order p. 163

Red-Eye Correction p. 136 Set Play button p. 155

Trimming p. 123 Resume p. 16

Resize p. 142 Transition p. 130

My Colors p. 140

Print Menu

Menu Item Content Page

Print Displays the printing screen.

Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single

Select Range For picking a first and last image and

Select by Date Configures print settings for images

Select by Category Configures print settings for images in

Select by Folder Configures print settings for images in

Select All Images Configures print settings for all images.

Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images.

Print Setting Sets the printing style.

images as you view them.

printing all the images in the range.

corresponding to the selected date.

the selected category.

the selected folder.

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Set up Menu

Menu Item Options Page/Topic

Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds*.

Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-

Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-

Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the

Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-

Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound

Playback Vol. Adjusts the movie playback

LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust

* Except for when the memory card

slot/battery cover is opened during
recording.

up sound, operation sound, self­timer sound, shutter sound and
playback sound. The volume
cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is
set to [On].

up sound when the camera is
turned on.

operation sound that beeps
when any button other than the
shutter button is pressed.

timer sound played 2 sec. before
the shutter is released.

played when the shutter
releases. The shutter sound
does not play when a movie is
recording.

volume, sound memo or sound
recorder volume.

the brightness of the LCD
monitor. You can check the
brightness of an image while
adjusting the setting.

* Default setting

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Menu Item Options Page/Topic

Power Saving

Auto Power
Down

Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./

Time Zone Home*/World p. 166

Date/Time p. 12

Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./

Format You can also select a low level

File Numbering Continuous*/Auto

Create Folder

Create New
Folder

Auto Create Off*/Daily/

Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 174

Lens Retract 1 minute*/

Language p. 13

Video System NTSC/PAL p. 176

Print Method Auto*/ p. 57

Reset All p. 175

On*/Off

p. 165

30 sec./1 min.*/
2min./3min.

20 sec./30 sec./
1min./2min./
3min.

Reset

Check mark (On)/
No check mark
(Off)

Monday–Sunday/
Monthly
(Time can also be
set)

0 seconds

p. 45

format (p. 168).

p. 170

p. 172

Sets the lens retraction timing
when switching from Shooting
mode to Playback mode.

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Print Method

You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no
need to change the settings, but select when you print an image
recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide
paper using a Canon SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/
CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is saved even when
the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting to [Auto] to
print other image sizes. (However, it cannot be changed while the
printer is connected.)

Basic Operations

My Camera Menu

Menu Item Content Page

Theme Selects a common theme for each My

Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the

Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera

Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button

Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before

Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter

My Camera Menu
Contents

Camera settings item.

camera power is turned on.

power is turned on.

other than the shutter button is pressed.

the shutter releases in Self-timer mode.

button is pressed. There is no shutter
sound for movies.

(Off)/*//

* Default setting

p. 177

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Using the LCD Monitor

Switching the Information Displays

You can switch the LCD monitor information display each time you
press the DISP. button. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
and Menus for details (p. 48). (The following are the screens that
display when shooting in mode.)

 Shooting Mode

Button

No Information Information View

 Playback Mode, Rec. Review (Immediately after

Shooting)

No Information

Button Button

Focus Check Display*

2

Button

Button

1

Standard*

Detailed

*1 Playback Mode only
*2 Still images only

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z In , , , , or mode, the LCD monitor is set

to Information View.

z The LCD monitor will not switch to the Detailed Display or

Focus Check Display while in the Magnified Display (p. 114)
or Index Playback mode (p. 115).

Changing the LCD Monitor Brightness

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

• Changing Settings Using the Menu (p. 55)

• 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 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 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 menu.

Basic Operations

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 (this setting cannot be turned
off).

• Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD
monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image.
The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the
actual image recorded will be different.

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Commonly Used Shooting Functions

You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC.
menu options. See p. 41.

Shooting with the Optical Zoom

The zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in
35mm film equivalent terms.

Press the zoom lever toward or .

1

• Wide Angle: Zooms out from
the subject.

• Telephoto: Zooms in on the
subject.

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele­Converter

You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.
The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film
equivalent) are as follows:

Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics

Standard 35 – 420 mm

Off 35 – 105 mm Enables shooting without digital zoom.

1.4x 49 – 147 mm

2.3x 80.5 – 241.5 mm

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to
12x with digital and optical zoom combined.

Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom
factor, and the focal length shifts to
maximum telephoto. This enables a faster
shutter speed and less chance of camera
shake than a shot taken at the same angle
of view with [Standard] or [Off].

Safety Zoom Zone

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This camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from
optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing until image quality is lost
at any given recording pixel setting. The icon will display at the
maximum zoom setting before image quality is lost and you can
advance the zoom further by pressing the zoom lever toward the
icon again. The Safety Zoom zone changes according to the selected
recording pixel setting as shown below.

Safety Zoom Factor

Recording

Pixels

Shooting with the Digital Zoom

Select [Digital Zoom].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

Optical Zoom Digital Zoom

Zone without deterioration Zone with deterioration

z The digital zoom cannot be used in (Date Stamp) or

(Widescreen) modes.

z The digital tele-converter [1.4x] and [2.3x] cannot be set in

button to select [Digital Zoom].

mode.

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Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[Standard].

2. Press the button.

Press the zoom lever

3

toward and shoot.

• The combined digital and optical
zoom factor will display in the LCD
monitor.

• The image may appear coarse
depending upon the selected
recording pixels (the zoom factor
appears in blue).

• Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.

Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter

The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the
effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).

Select [Digital Zoom].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [Digital Zoom].

Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[1.4x] or [2.3x].

2. Press the button.

Adjust the angle of view

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3

with the zoom lever and
shoot.

• and the zoom factor will appear
on the LCD monitor.

• The image may appear coarse
depending upon the selected
recording pixels (the icon and the
zoom factor appear in blue).

Magnified Close-Up Shooting
(Digital Macro)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the
lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the
image area is 9.5 x 7 mm (0.37 x 0.28 in.) at maximum zoom
(approximately 4.0x).

Select Digital Macro.

1

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Turn the control dial to select .

Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever

2

and shoot.

• The zoom factor appears on the LCD monitor.

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Using the Flash

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Press the button.

1

1. Use the or button to change
the flash mode.

• : [Auto]

• : [On]

• : [Off]

• Pressing the MENU button while this

screen is displayed will allow you to set flash functions such as
Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Corr., Red-Eye Lamp (p. 77).

You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a
tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon
appears.

Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot

You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots.

Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of
Lens to Subject

Macro

• Maximum wide angle setting: 38 x 28 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.)
Minimum focusing distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.)

• Maximum telephoto setting: 110 x 82 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.)
Minimum focusing distance: 30 cm (12 in.)

Infinity

Use this mode to record subjects 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from
the end of the lens.

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Press the / button.

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1

1. Use the or button to select
or .

To Cancel the Macro Mode

Press the / button and use the or button to select
(Normal).

Using the flash in Macro mode may cause image edges to
darken.

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Using the Self-Timer

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take
in advance.

10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

• 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and

sound speed up.

2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

• At the same time as the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer

sound beeps rapidly*, the self-timer lamp blinks, and the shutter
releases 2 seconds later.

Custom Timer: you can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.)
and number of shots (1–10).

• When [Delay] is set to 2 or more seconds, the self-timer sound

beeps quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases*. When
[Shots] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before
the first shot.

* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 177).

Press the button.

1

1. Use the or button to change
the Self-timer mode.

• Pressing the MENU button while this
screen is displayed will allow you to
set the delay and number of shots as
when Custom Timer is selected
(p. 67).

Shoot.

2

• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will
blink*.

* When using the flash by setting [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] in [Flash Settings]

(p. 77), the self-timer lamp will stay lit for the last 2 seconds.

To Cancel the Self-Timer

Press the button and use the or button to select .

Setting the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )

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Select [Self-timer].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [Self-timer].

3. Press the button.

Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[Delay] or [Shots] and change the
settings with the or button.

2. Press the button.

3. Press the button.

If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following
occurs.

- The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings
selected for the first shot.

- If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens
because the flash must charge.

- The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in
memory of the camera fills.

- Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card
becomes full.

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Changing the Recording Pixels
(Still Images)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Select the recording pixels.

1

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to change
the option.

3. Press the button.

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels

Recording Pixels Purpose*

(Large) 10M 3648 x 2736

(Medium 1) 6M 2816 x 2112

(Medium 2) 4M 2272 x 1704

(Medium 3) 2M 1600 x 1200

(Small) 0.3M 640 x 480

(Date Stamp)

2M 1600 x 1200

Printing to about A2-size
420 x 594 mm (16.5 x

High

23.4 in.)

Printing to about A3-size
297 x 420 mm (11.7 x

16.5 in.)

Printing to about A4-size
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
Printing to about Letter-size
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Print postcard-size prints
148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.)
Print L-size prints
119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)

Send images as e-mail

Low

attachments or shoot more
images

Embedding the date in images when
shooting (p. 20), printing L-size or
postcard-size prints. (You can check
the print area at a 3:2 aspect ratio as
you shoot.)

Printing on wide size paper (you can

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(Widescreen) 3648 x 2048

:

Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.)

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211).
z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 213).

check the composition at a 16:9
aspect ratio. Areas that will not be
recorded appear on the LCD
monitor as a black border.)

Changing the Compression (Still Images)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Select a compression

1

setting.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to change
the option.

3. Press the button.

Approximate Values for Compression Settings

Compression Purpose

Superfine High Quality

Fine Shoot normal quality images

Normal Shoot more images

Shoot higher quality images

Normal

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z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211).
z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 213).

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Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

The Image Stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake
effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been
magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.

Off –

You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur

Continuous

Shoot Only

Panning

Select [IS Mode].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [IS Mode].

on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually.
This makes it easier to compose images and focus on
subjects.

IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is
pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blur
even if their movements on the LCD monitor are not
smooth.

This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down
camera motions on the image. This option is
recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.

Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select an
image stabilizer option.

2. Press the button.

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z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting

with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use a
tripod to shoot.

z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected.
z Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization

does not work when the camera is held vertically).

z When the IS mode is set to [Shoot Only] or [Panning], if you

switch to shooting movies, the mode setting will change to
[Continuous].

Adjusting the ISO Speed

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to
reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn
the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

Press the button.

1

1. Use the or button to change
the ISO speed.

• You can advance to the next option
each time you press the button.

• Selecting (Auto) or (High ISO
Auto) sets the ISO speed to an
optimum sensitivity for the light level when shooting. As the
sensitivity is automatically raised in dark places, the camera
will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of
camera shake.

• Select to give priority to image quality.

• Selecting will set the ISO speed to an optimum sensitivity to

detect movements. Depending on the scene being shot, the
sensitivity will be set higher* than for , and subject blurring
will be reduced.

* Noise may increase in the captured image compared to .

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z can be set (p. 75).
z The camera automatically applies noise reduction

processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.

z If the camera is set at or , the ISO speed

automatically set by the camera will be displayed when
pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback
information.

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Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

(Special Scene)

When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is
selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal
shooting.

Select a shooting mode.

1

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Turn the control dial to select a

shooting mode.

Portrait

Produces a soft effect when photographing people.

Night Snapshot

Allows you to take snapshots of people against
twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects
of camera shake when firmly holding the camera,
even without using a tripod.

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Kids&Pets

Allows you to capture subjects that move around,
such as children and pets, without missing photo
opportunities.

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Indoor

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s
true color when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.

Sunset

Allows you to shoot sunsets in vibrant colors.

Foliage

Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth,
autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors.

Snow

Shoots without a blue tinge and without making
people appear dark against a snowy background.

Beach

Shoots without making people appear dark near
water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.

Fireworks

Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal
exposure.

Aquarium

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Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and
color balance to capture fish and other items in an
indoor aquarium.

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Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof
Case WP-DC24 (sold separately). This mode uses
an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish
tones and record images with a natural hue. Flash
emission is minimized.

ISO 3200

Shoots with the ISO speed set to 3200. Use it when
high speed is required. (Twice as sensitive as
ISO 1600.) Avoids blurring of the subject and the
effects of camera shake. Recording pixels are set to

(1600 x 1200 pixels).

z The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod

to avoid camera shake.

z In , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase

and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being
shot.

z Noise can be noticeable when the ISO speed is set to

mode.

Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC24 (sold
separately) to shoot underwater. You are also recommended to
use this case for shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or
on the ski slopes.

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Shooting in Manual Mode

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure
compensation, white balance or My Colors.

Select manual mode.

1

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Turn the control dial to select .

Continuous Shooting

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button
is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can
shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting
interval until the memory card is full (p. 211).

*Recommended Memory Card:

Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to
which low-level formatting (p. 168) is conducted immediately before
shooting.

- This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may
vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

- Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

Press the button.

1

1. Use the or button to select
.

Shoot.

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2

• The camera will continue to record successive images while
the shutter button is held down.

• Recording will cease when the shutter button is released.

To Cancel Continuous Shooting

Follow Step 1 to display .

z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in

memory of the camera fills.

z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens

because the flash must charge.

Setting the Flash

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.

The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This

Slow Synchro

Red-Eye Corr.

Red-Eye Lamp

About Red-Eye Correction

z When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only corrected images

z If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using

z Red eyes may not be automatically detected or may not be

reduces the chance that only the background will appear
dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken.
When [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may
become a factor. Use of a tripod is recommended.

Automatically searches for and corrects red eyes in the
image when the flash fires.

The red-eye reduction lamp lights orange before the flash
fires. This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting
back from the eyes and making them appear red.

are saved to memory card.

red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this
happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.] to [Off].

fully corrected on some images. In either case, you can
correct images with the [Red-Eye Correction] in the
(Playback) menu (p. 136).

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Select [Flash Settings].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [Flash Settings].

3. Press the button.

Set the flash options.

2

1. Use the or button to select an
item.

2. Use the or button to select an
option.

3. Press the button.

• This screen can be displayed by pressing the button
followed by the MENU button (p. 64).

Press the button.

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Available Shooting Modes p. 222

The following movie modes are available.
The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory
card you use (p. 212).

Standard

You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card
is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode
(p. 60).

• Maximum Size: 4 GB*2/movie

Compact

Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small,
this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or
when the memory card capacity is low.

• Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes

Color Accent Color Swap

You can have only the specified color remain and change all others
into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color
(pp. 105, 107). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the
recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1.

• Maximum Size: 4 GB*2/movie

Time Lapse

Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at
that interval. When played back, two hours worth of recorded frames
is compressed to 8 minutes (1-sec. interval) or 4 minutes (2-sec.
interval). You can record events from a fixed perspective, such as the
spectacle of a flower budding over time, or view changing elements in
a short period. Sound cannot be recorded in this mode.

• Maximum recording session: 2 hours.

*1 When a super high-speed memory card is used: SDC-512MSH is recommended.
*2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the

recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data
write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording
time reaches one hour.

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Select a shooting mode.

1

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Turn the control dial to select a

shooting mode.

• See Changing Colors (p. 105) for the
procedures for using and .

Shoot.

2

• Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the
exposure, focus and white balance settings.

• Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and
sound simultaneously.

• During shooting, the recording time and [
LCD monitor.

• Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
Recording will stop automatically under the following
circumstances.

- When the maximum recording time or maximum recording
capacity is exceeded.

- When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full.

Rec.] appear on the

z

z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been

formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 168). The
memory card supplied with the camera may be used without
further formatting.

z Be careful of the following while recording.

- Do not touch the microphone (p. 38).

- If you press a button, the sound of the button being

- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and

z The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for

subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.

pressed will also be recorded.

white balance to suit the shooting conditions during
recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by
the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also
be recorded.

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z In (Standard) mode, the digital zoom can be used during

shooting.

z Adjust the zoom before shooting. The zoom factor of the

combined optical zoom and digital zoom display on the LCD
monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image
will deteriorate.

z Before recording, you can set the AE lock and exposure

shift. This is effective on ski slopes and the beach when the
contrast is too strong between the subject and background
or where there are both light and dark areas in the scene and
it is desirable to adjust the exposure.

1. Press the button.
The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift
bar will appear in the LCD monitor.

2. Use the or button or turn the control dial to adjust
the exposure.
Press the button again to release the setting. Also,
the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button
or change the white balance, My Colors or shooting mode
settings.

z If you register the function with the button, you can

start shooting a movie simply by pressing the button
even if the mode switch is set to or (p. 112).

z QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/

Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (Only
Windows 2000).

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Changing Recording Pixels/Frame Rates

You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to

(Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). The frame

rate can be set depending on the recording pixels.

Select the number of

1

recording pixels.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to

change the option.

3. Press the button.

Recording Pixels and Frame Rates

Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back
each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the
appearance of motion.

Standard *1640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.

Color Accent *2640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP

Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.

Compact 160 x 120 pixels, 15 frames/sec.

Time Lapse 640 x 480 pixels, 15 frames/sec.*

*1 Default setting.
*2 To give priority to recording length over quality, select the . For the same file

size, you can record approximately twice the length.

*3 Frame rate during playback.

z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211).
z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 213).

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Select a shooting interval.

1

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to

change the option.

3. Press the button.

• The indicator will blink green while

the camera is recording.

z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an

AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy.

z The power saving setting (p. 165) will determine whether

or not the LCD monitor shuts off. The LCD monitor will
turn on if something other than the power button or shutter
button is operated.

z The LCD monitor displays the elapsed time from the start

of recording to the end in Playback mode, but the actual
playback time is shorter than the displayed time.

Recordable Duration

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Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

The overlapping seams of several
adjacent images can be joined
into a single panoramic image.

Select a shooting direction.

1

1. Set the mode switch to .

2. Turn the control dial to select or

.

• : Left to right horizontally

• : Right to left horizontally

Shoot the first image in the

2

sequence.

• The exposure and white balance are
set and locked with the first image.

Shoot the next image by overlapping it with

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the first image.

• You can press the or button to return to the previously
recorded image to retake the shot.

• Even if the overlapping portion of the image slightly deviates,
this can be corrected when combining the images on your
computer.

Repeat the procedure for additional images.

4

• A sequence may contain up to 26 images.

Press the button after the last shot.

5

z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in

Stitch Assist mode.

z The settings for the first image are applied to the second

image onward.

Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the
images on a computer.

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Checking the Focus and Peoples’
Expressions (Focus Check)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when
shooting or right after taking a shot.

Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting

When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area
can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to
capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When
you want to check the focus while shooting in Macro mode, set [AF
Frame] to [Center].

Select [AF-Point Zoom].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [AF-Point Zoom].

Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[On].

2. Press the button.

Press the shutter button halfway.

3

• The image is magnified as follows depending on the AF Frame
mode setting (p. 89).

[Face Detect]: The face that the camera detects as the subject

[Center]: The center of the LCD monitor is magnified.

To shoot, press the shutter button all the way

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down (press fully).

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In the following cases the focus point will not display magnified:

- When [Face Detect] is selected, but no face is detected, or
when the face is too large relative to the entire screen.

- When the subject is out of focus.

- When using the digital zoom.

- When the image is being displayed on a TV screen.

Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions
Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check)

You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check
peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because
a frame the size of the face displays when the AF Frame mode is set to
[Face Detect].
You are recommended to set [Review] in the menu to [Hold]
beforehand.

Select [Review Info].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [Review Info].

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Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[Focus Check].

2. Press the button.

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Shoot.

3

• The recorded image displays.

• The frame displays as follows.

Frame Color Content

Orange

White Displays at the focal point

• The orange frame allows you to change the display size, the
display position and to switch the display frame (p. 117).

To Cancel Checking the Focus

Press the shutter button halfway.

z Pressing the button while the image is displayed will

erase the image (p. 17). However, when the bottom right of
the image is enlarged, pressing the button will not delete
the image.

z You can also check the focus in Playback mode (p. 116).

Displays the area of the image shown at the
bottom right

Recorded Image

Orange frame contents

Switching between Focusing Modes

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Available Shooting Modes p. 222

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses.

You can have the camera automatically detect the
position of a face and use this data to set the focus,
exposure*1 and white balance*2 while shooting. In
addition, the camera meters the subject so that the

Face

Detect

(No frame) AiAF

Center

Select [AF Frame].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [AF Frame].

face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If
no face is detected, the camera shoots using
[AiAF].

*1 Only in Evaluative Metering mode (p. 98).
*2 Only in (p. 100)

The camera detects the subject and highlights the
AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use
to determine the focus.

The AF frame will be fixed to center.
This is recommended when the target subject is at
the center of the composition. You can change the
size of the AF frame (p. 91).

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Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select an
AF frame option.

2. Press the button.

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The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.

- Green : In focus

- Yellow : Focusing difficulty (AF frame set to [Center])

- No AF frame : Focusing difficulty (AF frame set to

Face Detect Feature

• Maximum of three frames will be displayed at the positions of the
faces the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera
judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others
appear in gray. When the shutter button is pressed halfway and
focusing is successful, up to nine green AF frames may appear.

• The camera will shoot using [AiAF] not the [Face Detect] function if
a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display, or if a
face is not detected.

• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.

• In certain cases, faces may not be detected.

Examples:

- If faces appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to
the overall composition.

- Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion
hidden.

[Face Detect] or [AiAF])

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Changing the AF Frame Size

When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized
to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal
frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a
subject.

Select [AF Frame Size].

1

1. Press the button.

2. In the menu, use the or

button to select [AF Frame Size].

Accept the setting.

2

1. Use the or button to select
[Normal] or [Small].

2. Press the button.

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The setting is configured to [Normal] when the digital zoom
or digital tele-converter is used.

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Selecting the Face to Focus On
(Face Select and Track)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to
follow the subject within a certain range.

To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the
following settings.

- Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 89).

- Register the (Face Select and Track) function to the
button (p. 112).

Select a face you wish to focus on.

1

1. When a face is detected, press the
button.

• The Face Select mode will activate
and a green face frame ( ) will
display around the main subject.
Even if the subject moves, the frame
will follow the subject within a certain
range.

2. Select the person you wish to focus
on.

• When several faces have been
detected, press the or button
or turn the control dial to move the
face frame to another subject.

• The face frame will not display when
a face is not detected.

• Holding down the DISP. button will
display face frames (up to 35) of all
the detected faces (green: face of
main subject, white: detected faces).

• Pressing the button cancels the Face Select mode.

Face Frame

Face Frame

3. Press the button again.

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• The camera exits Face Select mode,
and the face frame ( ) of the main
subject will change to white. The
frame will continue to follow the
subject within a certain range.

Shoot.

2

1. Press the shutter button halfway.

• The face frame ( ) of the main subject will change into .

2. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

In the following cases, the Face Select mode will be canceled.

- When turning the power off and back on.

- When using the digital zoom.

- When the MENU button is pressed to display the menu.

- When a selected face cannot be tracked for several seconds.

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

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

• Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the
composition

• Subjects that are moving quickly

• Subjects through glass

Shooting with the Focus Lock

Focus lock can be operated in any shooting mode.

Aim the camera so that an object at the same

1

focal distance as the main subject is centered
in the AF frame.

2

While pressing the shutter button halfway, re­compose the shot.

Press the shutter button all the way to shoot

3

the image.

Shooting with the AF Lock

Aim the camera so that an object at the same

1

focal distance as the main subject is centered
in the AF frame.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway and

2

press the / button.

• The icon will display.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as

3

desired and shoot.

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To Cancel the AF Lock

Press the / button.

z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock, setting [AF

Frame] to [Center] (p. 89) makes shooting easier since the
camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the

shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock
is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to
capture a second image with the same focus.

z The AF frame will not appear in Movie mode.
z When shooting through glass, bring your camera as close to

the glass as possible and shoot so that there is no reflection
from the glass.

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when
the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when
a subject is backlit.

Press the button and select (Flash off).

1

Aim the camera at the subject on which you

2

wish to lock the exposure.

Press the shutter button halfway and press the

3

button.

• The icon will display.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as

4

desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Cancel the AE Lock

Press the button.

z In Movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 79).
z You can use the FE lock when using the flash.

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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting
(FE Lock)

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are
correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.

Press the button and select (Flash on).

1

Aim the camera at the subject on which you

2

wish to lock the exposure.

Press the shutter button halfway and press the

3

button.

• The flash will pre-fire and will display.

Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as

4

desired and press the shutter button fully.

To Cancel the FE Lock

Press the button.

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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making
the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright
background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to
avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against
a dark background.

Adjust the exposure.

1

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to adjust the
setting.

3. Press the button.

To Cancel the Exposure Compensation

Restore the compensation value to [0].

In Movie mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 79).

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Switching between Metering Modes

Available Shooting Modes p. 222

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for metering. It

Evaluative

Center Weighted
Avg.

Spot

Change the metering

1

method.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the or button to select

and the or button to change
the option.

3. Press the button.

evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as
the position of the subject, the brightness, the
direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the
settings to the correct exposure for the main
subject.

Averages the light metered from the entire
frame, but gives greater weight to the subject
matter at the center.

Adjusts the exposure according to the subject in
the center of the frame (meters the area within
the spot AE point at the center of the LCD
monitor). Use this mode when there is a large
divergence in brightness between the subject
and surroundings.

The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long
Shutter mode.