Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194–201). CDI-E349-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN...
Page 2 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 You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.
Page 3: Learning More
Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... 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...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Please Read ......... . . 6 Getting Started .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ....70 Adjusting the ISO Speed ......71 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions .
Page 6 Table of Contents Red-Eye Correction Function ..... . . 136 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ... . 140 Resizing Images .
Page 7 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes 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.
Page 8: Please Read
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...
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera.
Page 10: Preparations
Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the battery charger. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LV) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LVE) and plug it into a power outlet. • Battery charger model names and types vary by region. For CB-2LV Remove the battery after charging is complete.
Page 11: Installing The Battery And Memory Card
Installing the Battery and Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it out (b). Insert the battery. • It will lock into place with a click. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Write Protect Tab (Only SD and SDHC memory cards) Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
Page 12: To Remove The Battery
Preparations Close the cover (c, d). 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.
Page 13: Attaching The Wrist Strap
Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera. To Open the Terminal Cover Toggle You can change its position on the strap. The toggle can be used to open the DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards.
Page 14: Setting The Date And Time
Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Buttons Press the power button. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the category. 2.
Page 15: Setting The Display Language
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-DC10, the battery will charge in about four hours.
Page 16: Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode)
Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images Indicator Buttons 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. Select a shooting mode. 1.
Page 17 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).
Page 18: Viewing Still Images
Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the move to the next image. •...
Page 19: Erasing
Erasing Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the press the button. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Page 20: Printing
• 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.
Page 21 [Cancel] using 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. Connect the camera to your printer. Print images.
Page 22: Embedding The Date In The Image Data
Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data 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.
Page 23 Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Use the 2. Use the • The area which will not be printed will appear gray. • Press the DISP. button, then use the button to select [Date/ Time]. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps.
Page 24: Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode)
Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Microphone Power Button Indicator Buttons Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch 2. Press the 3. Use the (Standard). 4. Press the Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
Page 25 Press the shutter button lightly (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. Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot.
Page 26: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Buttons Press the power button. Set the mode switch to Use the button. • Images with a Use the press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
Page 27: Downloading Images To A 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.
Page 28: Installing The Software
When using Windows 2000, make sure to install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Installing the software. 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.
Page 29: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s 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.
Page 30 Displaying CameraWindow. Windows 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. 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.
Page 31: Direct Transfer
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). Buttons Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Page 32: The Button
Downloading Images to a Computer 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. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously transferred.
Page 33 Use the and press the • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 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.
Page 34: System Map
(with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 DC Coupler DR-10 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Power Cord AV Cable AVC-DC300* Waterproof Case WP-DC22 Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 High-Power Flash...
Page 35 *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. System Map Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers* (SELPHY Series) Direct Print Compatible...
Page 36: Optional Accessories
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*.
Page 37: Direct Print Compatible Printers
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.
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More...
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View a Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11) b Microphone (p. 22) c AF-assist Beam (p. 53) d Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 77) e Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) f Viewfinder Window (p. 41) g Flash (p. 64) h Lens...
Page 43: Back View
Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 48, 58) b Viewfinder c Terminal Cover (p. 11) d A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 176) e DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 18, 27) f Tripod Socket g DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 202) h Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9) The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.
Page 44 Controls a Indicators (p. 44) b Power Lamp c Power Button (p. 12) d Shutter Button (p. 14) e Zoom Lever (pp. 60, 114) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ Playback: (Index)/ f Speaker g Mode Switch (pp. 14, 43) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 18, 29, 112) i FUNC./SET Button (p.
Page 45: How To Use The Mode Switch
How to Use the Mode Switch Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. Shooting Mode Movie Mode Playback Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Manual Mode (p. 76) : Stitch Assist (p. 84) : Digital Macro (p. 63) : Portrait (p.
Page 46: Indicators
Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/Display off Blinking Green: Time Lapse (movie) recording/Image recording/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Page 47: Displaying The Clock
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/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second.
Page 48: Basic Operations
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.
Page 49 Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. You can switch between menus with the button. • This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. Press the Use the menus.
Page 50: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor And Menus
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode Camera Shake Warning (p. 182) Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Display Content a Shooting Mode b Exposure Compensation ( Recording Pixels, etc. c Disp. Overlay d Digital Zoom Magnification/Digital Tele- Converter ( 1.6x/2.0x) e Macro (...
Page 51 l AF Lock ( m Time Zone (Home/World) ( n Create Folder ( o Image Stabilizer ( p Exposure Shift Bar (Movie About the Battery Charge Indicators The following icon and message will display. Icons Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (Blinking red) Low battery charge.
Page 52 Playback Mode (Detailed) Remaining battery charge will display. Histogram Display Content q Print List r Auto Category/My Category s Compression (Still Images), Recording Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( Red-Eye Correction/Resize/Trimming/ My Colors ( Images with sound memo ( Protection Status ( The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Page 53: Histogram Function
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (Detailed) - 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...
Page 54: Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode Shooting Mode (Still image) (Movie) FUNC. Menu Exposure Compensation Long Shutter Mode White Balance My Colors Metering Mode Compression Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Still Image) has not been set) Recording Pixels (Movie) Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame AF Frame Size AF-Point Zoom Digital Zoom...
Page 55 Menu Item Flash Settings Slow Synchro On/Off* Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Self-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1–3*–10 AF-assist Beam On*/Off Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Auto Category On*/Off Disp. Overlay (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both (Movie)
Page 56: Play Menu
Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Setting Page Menu Item...
Page 57: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Options Set to [On] to silence all sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/battery cover is opened during recording.
Page 58 Menu Item Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3 min. Time Zone Home*/World Date/Time Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./ 3 min. Format File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Check mark (On)/...
Page 59 (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.
Page 60: Using The Lcd Monitor
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 Shooting Mode No Information...
Page 61 The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor is set to the information view in the always set to information view. The LCD monitor will not switch to the Detailed Display or Focus Check Display while in the Magnified Display (p.
Page 62: Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm – 114 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Press the zoom lever toward • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. •...
Page 63 Safety Zoom Zone 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 maximum zoom setting before image quality is lost and you can advance the zoom further by pressing the zoom lever toward the icon again.
Page 64 Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Standard]. 2. Press the Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appears in blue).
Page 65: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)
Adjust the angle of view 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 zoom factor appear in blue). Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 3 –...
Page 66: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Press the button. 1. Use the the flash mode. • : [Off] • : [On] • : [Auto] • 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.
Page 67 Press the 1. Use the To Cancel the Macro Mode Press the button and use the (Normal). Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in Macro mode since the view through the viewfinder may not match the image taken. Using the flash in Macro mode may cause image edges to darken.
Page 68: Using The Self-Timer
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 shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up.
Page 69 Setting the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Delay] or [Shots] and change the settings with the 2.
Page 70: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Medium 3) (Small) 0.3M (Date Stamp) Available Shooting Modes button.
Page 71: Changing The Compression (Still Images)
(Widescreen) Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211). See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 213). Changing the Compression (Still Images) Select a compression setting.
Page 72: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 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. – You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually.
Page 73: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use a tripod to shoot. If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. Hold the camera horizontally while [Panning] (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically).
Page 74 The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. If the camera is set at , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information.
Page 75: Various Shooting Methods
Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3.
Page 76: Scene Mode
Scene Mode Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Allows you to shoot sunsets in vibrant colors. Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors.
Page 77 Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC22 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue.
Page 78: Shooting In Manual Mode
- Except for mode - 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 1.
Page 79: Setting The Flash
Shoot. • 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 The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills.
Page 80 Select [Flash Settings]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Flash Settings]. 3. Press the Set the flash options. 1. Use the item. 2. Use the option. 3. Press the • This screen can be displayed by pressing the followed by the MENU button (p.
Page 81: Movie Shooting
Movie Shooting 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* .
Page 82 Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the the option. 4. Press the • See Changing Colors (p. 105) for the procedures for using Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.
Page 83 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. Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (p.
Page 84 Changing Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the change the option.
Page 85: Time Lapse
Changing the Shooting Interval ( Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the change the option. 3. Press the • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy.
Page 86: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 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.
Page 87 7. Use the 8. Press the • : Left to right horizontally • : Right to left horizontally Shoot the first image in the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Shoot the next image by overlapping it with the first image.
Page 88: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check)
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) 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.
Page 89 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.
Page 90 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. Frame Color Orange White • The orange frame allows you to change the display size, the display position and the display frame (p. 117). To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway.
Page 91: Switching Between Focusing Modes
Switching between Focusing Modes The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Face Detect (No frame) AiAF Center Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select [AF Frame]. Accept the setting.
Page 92 [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green - Yellow - No AF frame : Focusing Difficulty (AF frame set to Face Detect Feature •...
Page 93 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.
Page 94: Selecting The Face To Focus On (Face Select And Track)
Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 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.
Page 95 3. Press the • The camera exits Face Select mode, and the face frame ( subject will change to white. The frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range. Shoot. 1. Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( 2.
Page 96: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) 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 •...
Page 97: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Cancel the AF Lock Press the button. When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 89) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
Page 98: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
To Cancel the AE Lock Press the button. In Movie mode, AE lock can also be set/canceled (p. 79). You can use the FE lock when using the flash. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.
Page 99: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 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.
Page 100: Switching Between Metering Modes
Switching between Metering Modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Change the metering method. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the The metering method is fixed to [Evaluative] in the Long Shutter mode. Available Shooting Modes Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
Page 101: Setting The Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode)
Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the 2. Use the 3. Press the Change the shutter speed. 1.
Page 102: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the...
Page 103: Using The Custom White Balance
Select a white balance setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance situations that are difficult for the •...
Page 104 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the • Display the white paper or cloth so that it fills the entire LCD monitor. Please note that the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is in use or •...
Page 105: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look of an image when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone* Darker Skin Tone* Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed.
Page 106 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the (Setting the Custom Colors Mode) Select 1. Press the 2. Use the and choose button. Adjust the setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone].
Page 107: Changing Colors
Changing Colors You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
Page 108 When shooting movies: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the 4. Press the Press the • The camera will switch to Color Input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color).
Page 109: When Shooting Still Images
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Select the Color Swap mode. When shooting still images: 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the 4. Press the When shooting movies: 1. Set the mode switch to 2.
Page 110 Press the • The camera will switch to Color Input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the •...
Page 111: Changing The Save Method For The Original Image
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. Select [Save Original]. 1.
Page 112: Setting The Display Overlays
Setting the Display Overlays You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. – Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps Grid Lines confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject.
Page 113: Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in People faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in Events For images shot in Select [Auto Category].
Page 114: Registering Settings To The Print/Share Button
Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Not Assigned Face Select +/ – (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance p. 101 Red-Eye Corr.
Page 115: Using The Button
To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select in Step 2. Using the Button Press the • button is pressed. • • : records the white balance data each time the is pressed. As the frame does not appear at this point, position the white paper or cloth so it appears in the center of the LCD monitor and then press the function one time, the white balance setting changes to...
Page 116: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Also refer to Viewing Still Images (p. 16). Viewing Magnified Images Press the zoom lever toward • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Use the display position.
Page 117: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the change the image selection. To Cancel Index Playback Press the zoom lever toward Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward...
Page 118: Checking The Focus And Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display)
Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
Page 119 Make changes. • Change the display size using the zoom lever. • Change the display position using • If you move the position of the orange frame, pressing the FUNC./ SET button will return the orange frame to its original position. To Cancel the Focus Check Display Press the MENU button.
Page 120: Jumping To Images
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 Images...
Page 121: Display The Images
Display the Images. Selected: 1. Use the date, category or folder for playback. • If no images are organized in categories, you can select only (None) if you select Category). 2. Press the • The camera will switch to Defined Playback mode and display a blue frame.
Page 122: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. • Image searches (p. 118) • Slide Show (p. 131) • Protect (p. 147) People Scenery Events...
Page 123 [Select] Categorize the images. 1. Use the images to categorize. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
Page 124 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image to categorize. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 125: Trimming A Portion Of An Image
Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Select an image.
Page 126 Save the image. 1. Press the 2. Use the [OK]. 3. Press the • The trimmed image is saved as a new image file. • To continue trimming another image, repeat from Step 2. Display the saved image. 1. Press the 2.
Page 127: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Display the movie file. 1. Use the movie. 2. Press the • Images with a movies. Play the movie. 1. Use the 2. Press the • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
Page 128: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Print Play Slow Motion First Frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Next Frame Last Frame Edit Movies cannot be played in the Index Playback mode. Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p.
Page 129: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( *1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec. *2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec.
Page 130 • To continue editing, repeat Step 2. • Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Select [Save]. 1. Use the 2. Press the Save the file. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite] 2. Press the •...
Page 131: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Rotate the image. 1. Use the 2.
Page 132: Playback With Transition Effects
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
Page 133: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of images on the memory card. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Date My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Movies Stills...
Page 134: Start The Slide Show
Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the [Start]. 3. Press the • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly).
Page 135 Select a Date/Category/Folder to Play Back Select a playback method. 1. Use the 2. Press the Select images to play back. 1. Use the a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. •...
Page 136: Selecting Images For Playback
Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. Select a playback method.
Page 137: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
Page 138: Red-Eye Correction Function
Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images.
Page 139 Correct the image. 1. Use the select [Start]. 2. Press the Save the image. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. •...
Page 140 When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the Red- Eye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
Page 141 To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2 on page 138): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject.
Page 142: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 103. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Select [My Colors].
Page 143 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the My Colors type. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non- transformed image.
Page 144: Resizing Images
When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved.
Page 145 Select the recording pixels. 1. Use the recording pixels. 2. Press the • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card ( lower right of the icon). Save the image. 1. Use the [OK].
Page 146: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In Playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
Page 147 Sound Memo Panel Use the button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording or playback. Play Plays back. Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the Erase confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
Page 148: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Sound recording. 1.
Page 149: Protecting Images
Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The Rewind sound cannot be heard while rewinding. Fast Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards. The Forward sound cannot be heard while fast forwarding. Select [Erase] or [Erase all] in the confirmation screen Erase and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 150 Choose a selection method. 1. Use the selection method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the [Select] Protect the image. 1. Use the image to protect. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
Page 151 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 152: All Images
[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Page 153: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. For picking a first and last image and erasing all the Select Range images in the range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date.
Page 154: Erase The Image
[Select] Select the image. 1. Use the image to erase. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. 3. Press the Erase the image. 1. Use the [OK].
Page 155 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 156 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to erase. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Page 157 Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 168).
Page 158: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 159 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Press the 3. Use the menu. 4. Use the [Print Settings]. 5. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the menu item. 2. Use the setting to configure. 3. Press the The Date and File No.
Page 160: Select A Print Settings Method
Select a Print Settings Method Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Only one copy will be printed for each selected image. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to [Standard] or [Both] (p.
Page 161 [Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 156). Standard ( )/Both ( 1. Use the images. 2. Press the 3. Use the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the Index ( 1.
Page 162 2. Use the first image in the print range. 3. Press the Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Page 163 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to print. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders.
Page 164 [Clear All Selections] Deselect the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation. Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When the camera is connected to a printer, the will light blue.
Page 165: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
Page 166 [Order] Select the images. 1. Use the images to transfer. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the Index Playback mode. • Press the MENU button to end the set up. [Mark all] Select [OK].
Page 167: Configuring The Camera
Configuring the Camera Setting the Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. When [Auto Power Down] is set to [On], the camera power turns off in the following situations. Pressing the power button restores camera power.
Page 168: Setting The World Clock
The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones.
Page 169 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the Select a destination area. 1. Use the destination time zone. 2. Press the • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone].
Page 170: Formatting Memory Cards
If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
Page 171 Accept the setting. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • To perform a low level format, use button to select [Low Level Format] and the add a check mark. • You can stop formatting a memory card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button.
Page 172: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* Continuous...
Page 173 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...
Page 174: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create Auto Create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified...
Page 175: Setting The Day Or Time For Automatic Folder
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Create Folder]. 4. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [Auto Create] and the to select a creation date. 2.
Page 176: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Select [Auto Rotate].
Page 177: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Reset All]. 4. Press the Accept the setting. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.
Page 178: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. •...
Page 179: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings Select a menu item.
Page 180: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
Page 181: Shutter Sound
[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Selftimer Sound]/ [Shutter Sound]: 1. Use the (Record). 2. Press the 3. After recording, use the 4. Press the • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select • To exit instead of registering, press Register the setting.
Page 182: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 180) • When the power is turned on (p. 181) • LCD monitor (p. 181) • Shooting (p. 183) • Shooting movies (p. 187) • Playback (p. 188) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 189) • TV monitor output (p. 189) •...
Page 183 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. LCD monitor Nothing is displayed.
Page 184 The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.
Page 185: Camera Will Not Record
Format the memory card (p. 168). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 200).
Page 186: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus
Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting.
Page 187 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.
Page 188 Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device.
Page 189 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording memory cards. - Memory cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Memory cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
Page 190 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly.
Page 191 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.
Page 192: List Of Messages
(p. 168). However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
Page 193 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset];...
Page 194 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image.
Page 195 Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Page 196: Appendix
Appendix 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 instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Page 197 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.
Page 198 Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
Page 199 Cautions Equipment Do not sit on a chair while stuffing your camera in the back pocket of your pants or skirt. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap.
Page 200: Handling Precautions
Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.
Page 201 At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the remaining battery charge icon earlier than usual. Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring, etc.
Page 202: The Memory Card
• Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.
Page 203 • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 204: Using An Ac Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 205: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
Page 206 Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel.
Page 207: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 208: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD1100 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Focusing Range Shutter...
Page 209 Metering System Exposure Compensation ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Built-in Flash Built-In Flash Range Shooting (Still Images) : Auto, Manual* Modes (Movies) : Standard, Compact, Color Accent, Color Continuous Shooting Self-timer Recording Media File Format : Evaluative* /Center-weighted average/Spot* *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect...
Page 210 Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of...
Page 211 Sound memos (it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min.), Sound Recorder (up to 2 hours sound-only recording/playback possible), Protect : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
Page 212 • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ±2 °C/73 °F ±3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
Page 213 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 76) when the memory card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Memory card included with the camera...
Page 214 Movie Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels Standard 30 frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap 30 frames/sec. 160 x 120 pixels Compact 15 frames/sec. 640 x 480 pixels Time Lapse *1 1 frame/sec.
Page 215 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3642 x 1832 pixels Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Standard 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
Page 216: Sd Memory Card
SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Battery Pack NB-4L Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Battery Life (Charge Cycles) Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Page 217 Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (excluding power cord) When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (rated input: 100 –...
Page 218: Index
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ...110 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 ...202 AE Lock ...95 AF Frame ...89 AF Lock ...94 Auto Rotate Function ...174 Battery Battery Capacity ...210 Charging ... 8 Handling ...198 Installing ... 9 Category Auto Category ...111 My Category ...120 Clock Display ...
Page 219 ISO Speed ... 71 Jump (Image Search) ...118 Language ...13 LCD Monitor Night Display ... 59 Playback Information ...50 Quick-bright LCD ... 59 Shooting Information ...48 Switching the Information Displays ... 58 List of Messages ...190 Long Shutter ... 99 Macro ...64 Magnifying ...114 Maintenance ...205...
Page 220 Fireworks ...75 Foliage ...74 Indoor ... 74 Kids&Pets ... 74 Snow ...74 Sunset ... 74 Underwater ...75 Stitch Assist ...84 Shutter Button ...42 Fully ... 15 Halfway ...14 Slide Show ...131 Slow Synchro ... 77 Sound Memo ...144 Sound Recorder ...146 Spot AE Point Frame ...98 Stitch Assist ...84 System Requirements ...
Page 221 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 222 Battery Charger CB-2LV This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Page 223: Trademark Acknowledgments
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 224: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 97) Long Shutter Mode (p. 99) Auto* ISO Speed (p. 71) High ISO Auto ISO 80 – 600 Auto* White Balance (p. 100) Other than Auto Single Shooting Continuous Shooting Drive Mode (pp.
Page 225 Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 226 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 89) AiAF (9 point) Center AF Frame Size (p. 91) AF-Point Zoom (p. 86) Digital Zoom* (p. 60) Digital Tele-Converter Red-Eye Corr. Flash Settings Red-Eye Lamp (p. 77) Slow Synchro Self Timer Setting (Delay/Shots) (p.
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Canon Powershot SD1100 IS User Manual

Functions or Procedures.

Please Read

Various Shooting Methods

Playback/Erasing

Print Settings/Transfer Settings

Configuring the Camera

Connecting to a TV

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

Appendix

Index

Functions Available in each Shooting Mode

Quick Links

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