Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) AV Cable AVC-DC400 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Warranty Card...
Page 3: Other
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and pets (p. 64) (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene Low Light (p. 65) (p. 65) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p.
Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ...27 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...122 Look at my pictures on a TV ...130 Look at my pictures on a computer..32 Quickly search pictures ...118 Erase pictures ...28, 138 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies ...29, 107 View movies ...31...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9...
Page 7 Shooting Stitch Assist Images ... 82 5 Choosing Settings Yourself...83 Shooting in Program AE ... 84 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 85 Turning the Flash On ... 85 Adjusting the White Balance ... 86 Changing the ISO Speed ... 88 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)...
Page 8 Table of Contents Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...159 9 Customizing Camera Settings ... 165 Changing Camera Settings...166 Changing Shooting Function Settings...173 Changing Playback Function Settings...176 10Useful Information... 177 Using Household Power ...178 Using an Eye-Fi Card... 179 Troubleshooting ... 181 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide
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 and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
Page 13: Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LV CB-2LVE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator
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. •...
Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards.
Page 17: Insert The Memory Card
Terminals Battery lock Terminals What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card 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.
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
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. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted 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.
Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
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.
Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to shoot differs depending on 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.
Page 25 Compose the shot. Zoom bar Focus. AF Frame Shoot. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 187) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 83). •...
Page 27: Viewing Images
What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 187). Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying on the subject you want to focus on.
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 29: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Elapsed Time Choose A mode.
Page 30: Shooting Time
Shooting Movies Microphone Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Operation sounds will be recorded. Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode switch is set to 4 (p.
Page 31: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button.
Page 32: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 33: Install The Software
Macintosh Mac OS X (v10.5 – v10.6) Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Page 34: Turn On The Camera
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing When the installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM. Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
Page 35 For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Open CameraWindow.
Page 36: Transfer And View Images
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View Images You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations. •...
Page 37: Accessories
Battery Pack NB-4L with Battery Charger WS-DC11 Terminal Cover* CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* AV Cable AVC-DC400* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV...
Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 can also be used. Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
Page 39: Other Accessories
Flash Other Accessories Separately Sold Accessories High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. HDMI Cable HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to ™...
Page 40 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Microphone (p. 30) Lens Speaker Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 29, 55) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 118, 125) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p.
Page 43 Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 186, 188) Movie Button (pp. 29, 107) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 130, 152) HDMI Terminal (p. 131) Strap Mount (p. 13) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 85) / o Button Components Guide e (Macro) (p.
Page 44: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 186 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays right after shooting.
Page 45: Indicator
Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode or Playback mode (pp. 190 – 197). Available Options Menu Items Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button.
Page 47: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 – 199). Display the menu.
Page 48: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and • turning on the power. • If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p.
Page 49: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound Settings Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Change the volume. Press the op buttons to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.
Page 50: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in two ways. Using the Menu Using the p Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen from the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 20), [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p. 130), [Time Zone] (p.
Page 52: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Page 53: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 190 –...
Page 54: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing tripod to prevent it from moving. Press the r button.
Page 55: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 16x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 61) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).
Page 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 57: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Display the menu.
Page 58: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. •...
Page 59 You can change the delay and number of shots (p. 59). Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button.
Page 60 Using the Self-Timer What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual.
Page 61: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again.
Page 62 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
Page 63: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions
Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Page 64: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the camera to 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G, then press the m button again.
Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 24). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Lets you take shots in dark places with...
Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from • moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p.
Page 67: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
Page 68: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode.
Page 69 Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish- eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Adding Effects and Shooting Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose an effect level. Press the n button for more than one second.
Page 70: Miniature Effect
Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical •...
Page 71: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
Page 72 Adding Effects and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Y. Press the n button for more than one second.
Page 73: Shooting In Monochrome
• Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Shoots in black and white. Sepia Shoots with sepia tones.
Page 74 Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera.
Page 75: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Page 76 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? •...
Page 77: Using The Face Self-Timer
Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. •...
Page 78 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Join the subjects and look at the camera.
Page 79: Shooting Long Exposures
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. •...
Page 80: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. •...
Page 81: Capturing The Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection)
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at •...
Page 82: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. This function is not available when a TV is used as a display (p. 105). Choose x or v.
Page 83: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Page 84: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 85: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm –...
Page 86: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.
Page 87 If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Manually Correcting the White Balance You can manually correct the white balance when in S mode (p. 65). This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color compensating filter.
Page 88: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy, or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes, or in dark interiors. Changing the ISO speed •...
Page 89: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Page 90: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. The same aspect ratio as HD TVs, used for displaying on wide-screen HD TVs. The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images.
Page 91: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.4 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 58, 59). • Continuous shooting speed increases in • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 92: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 93: Custom Color
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose press the n button.
Page 94: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
Page 95: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
Page 96: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 97). Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then •...
Page 97: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
Page 98: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 100) is fixed to [On]. •...
Page 99: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. The focus locks and % appears on the screen.
Page 100: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. •...
Page 101: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater Weighted Avg.
Page 102: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 102), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash.
Page 103: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
Page 104: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 149). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...
Page 105: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in Not available in W mode.
Page 107: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Page 108: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. I Portrait Miniature Effect Monochrome Super Vivid Poster Effect T Color Accent Other Shooting Modes You can shoot the following kinds of movies in Super Slow...
Page 109: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Page 110: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at chosen, and If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical • orientation, and you can change the area to focus in by pressing the qr buttons again.
Page 111 Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot mode.
Page 112: Changing The Image Quality
30 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...
Page 113: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect depending on the Shooting mode. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The optical zoom is not available while shooting.
Page 114: Editing
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
Page 115: Save The Edited Movie
• When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 117: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 118: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images by Scrolling Pressing the qr buttons for more than 1 second will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Page 119 To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display] from the 1 tab, then choose [Off]. Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in Quickly Searching Images mode (p. 67) by date for viewing. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose...
Page 120: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 134) or delete (p. 138) all images at once while filtered. Search filters Favorites Shot Date...
Page 121 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 118), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 122), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 125). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images”...
Page 122: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons during playback, the image will switch. If you • keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. •...
Page 123: Changing Settings
Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow].
Page 124: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. The focus check display is not available for movies. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 125: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image • playback. • Movies cannot be magnified. Move the zoom lever toward k. The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x.
Page 126: Viewing Each Image In A Group
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in Group playback In group playback (Step 3 above), you can use the FUNC. menu functions that appear when you press the m button, as well as search (p. 118) and magnify (p.
Page 127: Ungrouping Images
Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. Grouping cannot be canceled while viewing images individually (p. 126). Viewing Each Image in a Group mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. Press the n button to choose [Group Images] from the 1 tab. Choose a setting.
Page 128: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Page 129: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Press the n button to choose [Transition] from the 1 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect.
Page 130: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Viewing Images on a Standard TV Using the supplied AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White or black Yellow Yellow Black What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.
Page 131: Display Images
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Using the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100, you can connect the camera to an HD TV to view images you have shot. The supplied AV and interface cables and the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera at the same time.
Page 132 Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
Page 133 Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Group playback Play movie Slideshow Index playback l Change display • If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV’s remote control until you return to single image playback.
Page 134: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 138). If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 167), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Page 135: Choosing Images Individually
Choosing Images Individually If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 134 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images.
Page 136 Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 134 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an ending image.
Page 137: Protect Images
Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Protect images. Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose [All Images].
Page 138: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 134) cannot be erased. Choose a Selection Method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 139 Select Range Choose All Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 138 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.
Page 140: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 120). Using the Menu Make the setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again.
Page 141 If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( movies).
Page 142: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 120) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 122), “Protecting Images” (p. 134), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 143: Using The Menu
Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose [My Category]. Press the n button to choose [My Category] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Press the op buttons to choose a selection method, then press the m button.
Page 144 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
Page 145: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Using the Menu • Movies shot at • Images cannot be rotated (p. 176) if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off]. Choose \. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose \, then press the m button again.
Page 146: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images saved as • Movies cannot be edited. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button to choose [Resize] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 147: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 146) cannot be edited. •...
Page 148: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 92 for details on each menu item. If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
Page 149: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 150: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 151: Printing
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Page 152: Printing Images
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
Page 153: Print Images
• Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Print images. Press the op buttons to choose [Print], then press the m button.
Page 154: Making Print Settings
Printing Images Making Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye1 Red-Eye2* Vivid* Vivid+NR* Face No. of Copies Choose the number of copies. Trimming — Paper Settings — * Only appears when connected to a PIXMA series printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 –...
Page 155 Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choose [Trimming].
Page 156 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 157: Available Layout Options
Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an images are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with the same resolution as the camera’s L (Large) recording pixel setting and a 4:3 aspect ratio can be chosen.
Page 158: Connect The Camera To The Printer
Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to choose a movie and display the screen on the left.
Page 159: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 163) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 160: Print Settings
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Standard Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints.
Page 161: Choosing The Number Of Copies
• With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab, which can be chosen after you press the n button (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &...
Page 162 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 1 on p. 161 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 136 to choose images.
Page 163 Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 159 – 162), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list.
Page 165: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 166: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Even if you change the shutter sound, it will have no effect in Turning Off Hints &...
Page 167: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 168 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image.
Page 169 Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 170: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 171: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
Page 172 Changing Camera Settings If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Set the world time zone. Press the op buttons to choose World], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose the world time zone.
Page 173: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 174: Displaying Grid Lines
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Displaying Grid Lines You can display grid lines on the screen for vertical and horizontal guidance while shooting.
Page 175 Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. •...
Page 176: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically.
Page 177: 10Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 178: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Page 179: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 180: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card • The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 52). • Choosing will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Choosing another Shooting mode or entering Playback mode will reopen the Eye-Fi connection, but movies made with the Movie Digest function may be retransferred.
Page 181: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 182 Troubleshooting • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 96, 99). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will appear and the camera will focus.
Page 183 Shooting Movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot (pp.
Page 184: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 167) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 29, 53, 83, 107) or edit images (pp.
Page 185 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...
Page 186: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 86) My Colors (p. 92) Drive Mode (p. 91) Grid Lines (p. 174) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) Metering Method (p. 101) Compression (Image Quality) (p.
Page 187: Scene Icons
Scene Icons In A mode, 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. Subject Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit Sunsets Spotlights Dark When...
Page 188 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (p. 31), High- speed Burst (p. 80), Print List (p. 159) My Category (p. 142) Shooting Mode (p. 190) ISO Speed (p. 88), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 109) Exposure Compensation Amount (p.
Page 189 Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to rewind if you hold down the m button.) Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to fast forward if you hold down the m button.)
Page 190: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 102) Focusing Range (p. 94) Flash (pp. 54, 85, 103) AF Lock (p. 99) Screen Display (p. 44) Metering Method (p. 101) My Colors (p. 92) Shooting Modes —...
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Page 192 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function White Balance (p. 86) Underwater White Balance Compensation (p. 87) ISO Speed (p. 88) Self-Timer (pp. 58, 59) Self-Timer Settings (p. 59) Drive Mode (p. 91) Aspect Ratio (Still Images) (p. 90) Recording Pixels (p. 61) Shooting Modes FUNC.
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Page 194 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Compression Ratio (p. 61) Image Quality (Movies) (pp. 110, 112) *1 FE Lock not available when set to !. *2 Not selectable but switches to … depending on the circumstances. *3 Not selectable but switches to … when the flash fires. *4 White balance is not selectable.
Page 195 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode TY w S O P FUNC. Menu — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 196: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 95) AF Frame Size* (p. 96) Digital Zoom (p. 55) AF-Point Zoom (p. 98) Servo AF (p. 100) AF-assist Beam (p. 173) Flash Settings (pp. 104, 174) i-Contrast (p. 89) Review (p. 174) Review Info (p.
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Page 198: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...
Page 199: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images). Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range). i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images.
Page 200: Playback Mode Func. Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print Settings Protect Favorites Erase Group Playback Movie Playback Movie Digest Playback Smart Shuffle Filtered Playback Slideshow My Category Content Rotates displayed image. Selects or clears settings for printing displayed image ([Print] appears when the camera is connected to the printer).
Page 201: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 202: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 4x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm Focusing Range ... 3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer System...
Page 203 Shooting Modes...Auto, P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Digital Zoom ...Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x Continuous Shooting Mode ...Normal Speed (Normal)...Approx. 3.4 shots/sec. (In P mode) Number of Shots (Approximate) (CIPA compliant) ...Approx. 230 Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type Still Images...Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Page 204 Specifications Movies... Super Slow Motion Movie: Interface ... Hi-Speed USB Direct Print Standard ... PictBridge Power Source... Battery Pack NB-4L Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ... 93.1 x 55.9 x 19.9 mm (3.67 x 2.20 x 0.78 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) (Including the battery and 640 x 480 (120 fps when shooting, 30 fps playback), 320 x 240 (240 fps...
Page 205 Dimensions...53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.09 x 3.39 x 0.77 in.) Weight ...Approx. 60 g (2.12 oz.) (CB-2LV) Approx. 55 g (1.94 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 206: Index
Adding to Image ... 57 Changing ... 20 Setting ... 19 World Clock ... 171 Default Settings ... 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter ... 56 Digital Zoom ... 55 Display Language... 21 DPOF ... 159 Drive Mode ... 91 Dynamic Mode ...
Page 207 Focus Lock ... 96 Focusing Range Infinity ... 94 Macro... 94 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ... 65 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ... 22, 167 FUNC. Menu List ... 200 Menu... 46 Grid Lines ... 174, 186 Handheld NightScene (Shooting Mode) ...
Page 208 Shooting Using a TV ... 105 Slideshow ... 122 Smart Shuffle... 128 Smile (Shooting Mode)... 75 Snow (Shooting Mode)... 66 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Installation ... 33 Software Guide... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing... 32 Sound Settings ... 48 Stitch Assist (Shooting Mode) ...
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1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions

5 Choosing Settings Yourself

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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