Canon SX200 LS User Manual

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

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

Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting Started Warranty System

Canon DIGITAL

CAMERA Manuals Disk

Battery Pack NB-5L

(with Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

Canon DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk

Also refer to the manuals on the Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

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

• Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer and print.

• Software Starter Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Explains how to install and use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk.

Battery Charger

CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

Wrist Strap

WS-DC9

Booklet

• A memory card is not included.

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Read This First

Test Shots

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

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System Booklet.

LCD Monitor

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

Camera Body Temperature

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

Memory Cards

The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 – 61

Take good people shots

IF wP

Portraits

(p. 58)

Take good landscapes

Shoot various other scenes

● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 67, 84, 87

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

●

● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer). . . . . . . . . . . 66, 67

● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 71

● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72

● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

●

Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization)

● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light

conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 74

● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 86

● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

With nightscapes

(p. 58)

Landscape

(p. 58)

Indoors

(p. 59)

Sunsets

Fireworks

(p. 60)

Kids and pets

(p. 58)

(p. 59)

At the beach

Night Scene

Aquarium

(p. 60)

With snowscapes

(p. 61)

Foliage

(p. 60)

Low light

(p. 61)

. . 62

. . 144

What Do You Want to Do?

View

● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 111

● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 118

● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 139

Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

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

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

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

Conventions Used in this Guide ........9

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

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

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

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .............................16

Setting the Date and Time ...............19

Setting the Display Language..........21

Formatting Memory Cards ...............22

Pressing the Shutter Button.............23

A Taking Pictures .......................24

1 Viewing Images ..........................27

/ Erasing Images ...........................28

2 Printing Images ..........................29

E Shooting Movies.........................31

1 Viewing Movies ..........................33

Transferring Images to a

Computer ...................................34

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

Separately Sold Accessories ...........40

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

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

Information Displayed on the

Screen........................................44

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

m FUNC. Menu – Basic

Operations .................................47

n Menu – Basic Operations ....48

Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49

Changing the Screen Brightness ....50

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ..................................... 51

Low Level

Memory Card Formatting .......... 52

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ................... 53

Clock Functions............................... 54

3 Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

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

9 Shooting in Easy mode.............. 56

9 Viewing or Erasing

in Easy mode............................. 57

Shooting in Various

Conditions ................................. 58

K Shooting in Special Scenes... 59

! Turning the Flash Off .................. 62

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom)............................ 63

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 65

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

" Using the Face Self-Timer .......... 67

4 Selecting Settings Yourself

.............................................. 69

G Shooting in Program AE ............. 70

h Turning the Flash On................... 70

e Shooting Close-ups

(Macro/Super Macro) ................ 71

Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72

Table of Contents

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ......................... 72

- Changing the ISO Speed......... 74

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 75

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ........ 76

W Continuous Shooting ................. 77

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ............................... 78

Î Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ................................. 79

$ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 80

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 81

Changing the Composition with the

Focus Lock................................ 81

5 Getting More Out of Your

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

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

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

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

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

0 Selecting the Person to

Focus On (Face Select) ............ 87

Switching the Focus Setting and

Shoot......................................... 88

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 88

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 89

Using the Manual Focus in

Combination with the Auto Focus

(Safety MF) ............................... 90

¤ Shooting with the AE Lock......... 90

¤ Shooting with the FE Lock......... 91

… Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 91

M Setting the Shutter Speed ........ 92

B Setting the Aperture Value ...... 93

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value .......................... 94

@ Making Dark Subjects Appear

Brighter (i-Contrast) ...................95

Œ Red-Eye Correction ................... 96

Checking for Shut Eyes ................... 97

Setting the Flash ............................. 97

Setting the Flash Exposure

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

Setting the Flash Output.................. 98

Exposure Compensation

When Shooting With A Flash

(Safety FE) ................................ 99

Changing the Color and Shooting ..100 L Shooting Stitch Assist

Images..................................... 102

6 Using Various Functions

for Shooting Movies ......... 103

Changing the Movie Mode ............104

Changing the Image Quality.......... 104

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 105

Other Shooting Functions.............. 106

Playback Functions ....................... 106

* Editing ....................................... 107

7 Using Playback and Other

Functions........................... 109

Quickly Searching Images............. 110

‚ Viewing Images

in Filtered Playback .................111

. Viewing Slideshows .................. 112

Checking the Focus....................... 114

k Magnifying Images ...................115

Changing Image Transitions .........115

Viewing Images on a TV ...............116

Viewing Images on

a High-Definition TV ................ 117

/ Erasing All Images.................... 118

Table of Contents

: Protecting Images ...................121

; Organizing Images by Category

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

\ Rotating Images ........................125

= Resizing Images .......................126

[ Trimming ...................................127

? Adding Effects with the

My Colors Function ..................128

@ Making Dark Subjects

Appear Brighter (i-Contrast).....129

] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect...130 Printing from the Print List

(DPOF).....................................131

Selecting Images for

Printing (DPOF) .......................133

Customizing the Camera

Changing Functions ...................... 138

Changing Shooting Functions....... 142

Changing Playback Functions....... 146

Changing the Start-up Image or

Sound...................................... 146

.. 137

9 Useful Information ............ 149

Using Household Power................ 150

Troubleshooting ............................ 151

List of Messages that Appear

on the Screen .......................... 154

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode ........................ 156

Menus ........................................... 158

Handling Precautions .................... 162

Specifications ................................ 163

Index ............................................. 166

Conventions Used in this Guide

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

•

Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

• The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are

represented by the following icons.

(Up button)

(Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button)

(Control dial)

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Supplemental information.

• (p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.

• This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings.

Safety Precautions

•

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

•

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

•

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

Warning

Caution

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

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

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

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

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in fire or electrical shock. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

Safety Precautions

Battery, Battery Charger

• Use only recommended batteries.

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

Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

•

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

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

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

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

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

data CD-ROMs.

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

Caution

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

when hanging it by the strap.

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

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).

- Humid or dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

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

terminals or plug.

This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.

Safety Precautions

• Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort.

Caution

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

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is

covered by your fingers or clothing.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,

or when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

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

• Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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

contact with the LCD monitor.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you

take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view

movies and transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

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

the camera during use.

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

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

Strap

Charging the Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the S marks on the battery and

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

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug and plug

the charger into a power outlet .

CB-2LX

CB-2LXE

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

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

X The charge lamp lights red and charging

starts.

● The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power

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

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

Charging the Battery

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of shots 280

Playback Time (Hours)

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

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken.

Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

Good.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.

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

Using the battery and charger effectively

• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is visible.

• How to store the battery for long periods.

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

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

• The battery may develop a bulge.

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

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

life span. Purchase a new battery.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera.

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

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

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

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover , and open it .

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Terminals

Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

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

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Close the cover.

● Close the cover , and slide it until it

locks into place with a click.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of shots

• Values are based on the default settings.

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

subject and the memory card used.

2GB 8GB

626 2505

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

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24).

Number of shots that can be taken

Compatible Memory Cards

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

What is the write-protect tab?

SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to select an option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial

to set a value.

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

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

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menus.

● Press the n button.

Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial

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

Change the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust

the setting.

● To close the menus, press the n

button.

Date/Time battery

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

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

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

p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera

is not turned on.

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

turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

Setting the Display Language

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

Set the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button , then

immediately press the n button .

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â

dial to select a language, then press the m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the language menu will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will display if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item.

Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Select [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to select the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the Â dial

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

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

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

X The memory card will be formatted. X When formatting has finished, the menu

screen will reappear.

• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file

management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen

may be less than indicated on the memory card.

Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.

Press halfway (lightly to the first stop).

X The camera focuses and automatically

selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green.

Press fully (to the second stop).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the

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

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

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

the length of the shutter sound may change.

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

image may be blurry.

If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may not be in focus.

A Taking Pictures

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

Turn on the camera.

● Press the power button.

X The start-up sound will play, and the start-

up screen will appear.

● Pressing the power button again will turn

the camera off.

Select the A mode.

● Set the mode dial to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

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

X The camera focuses on the subject it

judges to be the main subject, and displays the icon for the determined scene in the upper right of the screen.

X When faces are detected, a white frame

appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.

X Even if the detected faces move, the

camera will follow the faces within a certain range.

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i will

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

A Taking Pictures

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire).

X Green AF frames appear where the

subject is in focus.

X Several AF frames will appear when the

camera focuses on more than one point.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

AF Frames

What if...

• The camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to select [Off].

• The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

• The camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 2 cm (0.79 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.

X The camera will play the shutter sound

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

X The indicator will blink green while the

image is recorded to the memory card.

X The image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button.

A Taking Pictures

• The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas.

• The h icon blinks when you try to take an image?

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

• The camera makes a slight noise when you tilt it?

This is the sound of the lens moving. This is not a malfunction.

Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.

Background Bright

Subject Backlit Backlit

People –*

Subjects Other Than People Landscapes

Close Subjects ––

Including Blue

Skies

Sunsets

Dark

When Using

Tripod

Icon Background Color

Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

* Displays when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in the G mode (p. 70).

1 Viewing Images

You can view your images on the screen.

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Select an image.

●

Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through

the images in the order they were taken.

● The images change more quickly if you

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

● Turning the Â dial counter-clockwise

displays images in reverse order, while turning it clockwise displays images in the order they were taken.

● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is

extended will cause the shooting screen to reappear.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses. If you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will turn off.

/ Erasing Images

You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Select the playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Select an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the p button.

X [Erase?] appears.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to select [Erase], then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

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

2 Printing Images

You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).

Items to Prepare

• Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately)

• Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2)

Turn off the camera and printer.

Connect the camera to the printer.

● Open the cover, and insert the small end

of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.

● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the

printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer.

Turn on the printer.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

X The c button will light blue.

Select an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial

to select an image.

2 Printing Images

Print images.

● Press the c button.

X Printing will start and the c button will

blink blue.

● If you want to print additional images,

repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed.

● After printing has completed, turn off the

camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable.

Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.

Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately)

By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer.

Compact Photo Printers

(SELPHY Series)

For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

Inkjet Printers

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