Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Camera User Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 8) 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. • Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
Package Contents Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-6LH Getting Started Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Warranty System Booklet • A memory card is not included (= 2). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide • • • • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. : Important information you should know : Notes and tips for expert camera use =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”.
• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
Tv, Av, and M Mode.....................84 Table of Contents Package Contents..........................2 Compatible Memory Cards.............2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information......................................2 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...................................3 Table of Contents............................5 Common Camera Operations.........7 Safety Precautions..........................8 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode............................................
Appendix...................................171 Troubleshooting..........................172 On-Screen Messages.................175 On-Screen Information...............178 Functions and Menu Tables........180 Handling Precautions..................188 Specifications..............................189 Index...........................................192 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions.................................
Common Camera Operations 4 Before Use Applying special effects Basic Guide Shoot Advanced Guide zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)...................................................... 28, 30 zz See several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined settings (Creative Shot Mode)..............................................................
1 View zz View images (Playback Mode).............................................................. 89 zz Automatic playback (Slideshow)........................................................... 96 zz On a TV............................................................................................... 157 zz On a computer.................................................................................... 161 zz Browse through images quickly............................................................
• Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. This could damage your eyesight. • Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the product and distance yourself from it. • Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries. • Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame.
• On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash. This could result in injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage. • Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Initial Preparations............................................ 12 Attaching the Strap................................................. 12 Holding the Camera............................................... 12 Charging the Battery Pack...............................
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. 1 Insert the battery pack. zz Thread the end of the strap through the zz After aligning the marks on the battery strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ).
3 Remove the battery pack. zz After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ). Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 149). 1 Open the cover.
3 Check the card’s write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zz Recording is not possible on memory Terminals cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position. zz Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. zz Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 4 Close the cover.
2 Set the date and time. zz Press the buttons to choose an option. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to specify the date and time. zz When finished, press the button. Before Use Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zz Press the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zz Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] 3 Set the home time zone. zz Press the buttons to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process.
Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press and hold the button, and then immediately press the button. 3 Set the display language. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a language, and then press the button. zz Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed.
Before Use 3 Compose the shot. Shoot. zz To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move zz Press the shutter button all the way the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically. zz Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. zz After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen.
Finish shooting. zz Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Before Use Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button or turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To view the next image, press the button or turn the <5> dial clockwise.
Before Use zz Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to erase. zz Press the buttons or turn the 3 Play movies. zz Press the button, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again. zz Playback now begins, and after the movie ] is displayed.
Before Use Advanced Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode On/Off................................................................. 21 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)......... 21 Shutter Button................................................... 22 Shooting Modes.........................
On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shooting Mode zz Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Playback Mode zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zz To turn the camera off, press the <1> button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 22).
Shutter Button Before Use Shooting Modes To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. Basic Guide Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Live View Control Mode Customize image brightness or colors when shooting (= 54).
Shooting Display Options Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 178). Using the FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 182 – 183) or playback mode (= 188). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zz Press the button.
3 Choose an option. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option. ] icon can be configured by pressing the button. zz To return to the menu items, press the button. zz Options labeled with a [ 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button. zz The screen before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 152).
3 Choose a menu item. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a menu item. zz For menu items with options not shown, first press the or button to switch screens, and then either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to select the menu item. zz To return to the previous screen, press the button. 4 Choose an option. zz Press the buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process.
Indicator Display Clock The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.
Before Use Basic Guide Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings............................................................. 28 Shooting (Smart Auto)............................................ 28 Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode................................ 30 Scene Icons...................
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings 3 Compose the shot. zz To zoom in or out quickly, move the zoom For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Zoom Bar Still Images Movies lever all the way toward (telephoto) or (wide angle), and to zoom in or out slowly, move it just a little in the desired direction. Shooting (Smart Auto) 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the ON/OFF button.
Before Use zz If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, move the switch to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera. Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically. zz Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends.
Still Images Movies Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The camera records 2 – 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Follow step 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” (= 28) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot. zz Follow steps 3 – 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” (= 28) to compose the shot and focus.
Before Use Still Images/Movies • If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press the buttons to choose [Off]. Still Images • A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
Still Images Before Use Movies Scene Icons In [ ] and [ ] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (= 33).
Continuous Shooting Scenes If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed, the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the following icons will be displayed to inform you that the camera will shoot continuous images: [ ], [ ], or [W]. Still Images Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS).
Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen.
Before Use • To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (= 24) > [4] tab > [Digital Zoom] > [Off]. Still Images Movies Reacquiring Subjects Lost after Zooming (Framing Assist – Seek) If you lose track of a subject while zooming in, you can find it more easily by temporarily zooming out. 1 Look for the lost subject. zz Press and hold the < > button. zz The camera zooms out and displays a white frame around the area previously shown (before you pressed the < > button).
3 Choose the face. zz Once faces are detected, [ displayed. Still Images ] is zz If multiple faces are detected, press the button to switch to the desired subject. zz [ ] is displayed around the face that the camera will continue to display at the same size. 4 Shoot. zz Even after you shoot, [ ] remains around the face displayed at a constant size. zz To cancel constant face size display, press the < > button again. [ Auto: Off] is displayed.
Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the
button, choose []] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. zz Once the setting is complete, []] is displayed.
Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [$]. zz Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” (= 37), choose [$] and press the button immediately. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a value, and then press the button. zz Once the setting is complete, [$] is displayed.
Before Use • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (= 163) - Use camera DPOF print settings (= 167) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website (= 160) to print Still Images Continuous Shooting In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In [ ] mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting. This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered person among a large number of images (= 93).
2 Register face information. zz Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. zz A white frame on the person’s face indicates that the face is recognized. Make sure a white frame is displayed on the face, and then shoot. zz If the face is not recognized, you cannot register face information. zz After [Register?] is displayed, press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button.
4 Save the settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Save], and then press the button. zz After a message is displayed, press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. 5 Continue registering face information. zz To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat step 2. zz Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information.
• Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information. • If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces. • If a person is mistakenly detected as another person and you continue shooting, you can edit or erase the name recorded in the image during playback (= 95).
Before Use zz To check face information, choose [Face Info List] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. Press the button on the screen displayed, choose face information to erase by pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial, and then press the button. After [Erase?] is displayed, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button.
3 Choose the face info to overwrite. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose the face info to overwrite, and then press the button. 4 Register face information. Before Use Erasing Registered Information You can erase information (face info, names, birthdays) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. 1 Access the [Erase Info] screen. zz Follow step 1 in “Registering Face ID Information” (= 40) and choose [Erase Info].
Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (= 190). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 23).
Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. zz Press the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 24). Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In [ ] mode, subjects or background in shots of evening scenes illuminated by mercury lamps may appear to have a greenish tinge.
Changing Movie Image Quality Still Images 4 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (= 190). zz Press the button, choose [ Before Use Helpful Shooting Features Movies Basic Guide Movies Displaying Grid Lines ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 23). zz The option you configured is now displayed.
Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [AF‑Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 24). Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the setting.
Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” (= 24). Still Images Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions. zz Press the button, choose [AF‑assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 24).
Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Before Use Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 51). Changing the Image Display Period after Shots 2 Configure the setting.
Before Use Basic Guide Other Shooting Modes Advanced Guide Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot)...................... 53 Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control).......................................... 54 Moving Subjects (Sports)........
Still Images Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot) The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings. 1 Enter [ ] mode.
Still Images Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Movies Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ Still Images Moving Subjects (Sports) Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ ]. setting screen.
• In [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed (= 71) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. • For details on the shooting range in [ ] mode, see “Shooting Range” (= 190). • There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can shoot again. Note that some types of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. • Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
Before Use Still Images Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Still Images Movies tShoot fireworks (Fireworks) zz Vivid shots of fireworks. Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) zz Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions.
Before Use Image Effects (Creative Filters) 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ Movies Camera Basics ]. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (= 23). Basic Guide Advanced Guide zz Shots in rich, vivid colors. 2 Choose a shooting mode. 3 Shoot. Still Images Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (= 57) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level. zz Press the button, choose an effect level (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot.
4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zz Press the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose [ ]. Playback Time zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects Approx. 12 sec.
Still Images Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose [ ]. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects (Creative Filters)” (= 57) and choose [ ]. (Creative Filters)” (= 57) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone.
Still Images Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting after Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [ ], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. zz The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Smile Detection on] is displayed.
4 Face the camera and wink. Still Images Using the Wink Self-Timer zz The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame. zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. 1 Choose [ ].
Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (= 76). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [ ], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [ ], and then press the button.
Still Images High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst HQ) You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” (= 190). 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 55) and choose [ ]. Before Use • • • • HQ: High Quality Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot. The screen is blank while you are shooting.
Shooting Various Movies Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Movies Shooting Movies in [E] Mode 1 Enter [E] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [E]. zz Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 180 – 183). 3 Shoot. zz Press the movie button. zz To stop movie recording, press the movie button again.
Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies using the software (= 160). 1 Choose [ ]. zz Set the mode dial to . zz Press the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 23). zz Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Shoot (= 65). • The resolution is [ ] (= 48) and cannot be changed.
Before Use Playback Time (For a 30-sec. Clip) Basic Guide Frame Rate Image Quality 240 fps (320 x 240) Approx. 4 min. Advanced Guide 120 fps (640 x 480) Approx. 2 min. Camera Basics • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever. • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. • When you play the movie (= 89), it will be played back in slow motion. • You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software (= 160).
Before Use Basic Guide P Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [G] mode. Playback Mode • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure Wi-Fi Functions • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 180 – 183).
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 69 – 83), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange.
Still Images Still Images Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Changing the Metering Method Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 2 3). zz The option you configured is now displayed. 1 Lock the exposure.
Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 23). zz The option you configured is now displayed. AUTO 100, 200 400, 800 1600, 3200 Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
Image Colors Still Images Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 23). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 23). zz The option you configured is now displayed. – My Colors Off Vivid Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper. Neutral Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Sepia Creates sepia tone images.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 190). When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified.
• When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (= 76) is [Center] and AF frame size (= 76) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (= 34) or digital tele-converter (= 75), or when using a TV as a display (= 159), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. • To hide the magnified display area, choose MENU (= 24) > [4] tab > [MF‑Point Zoom] > [Off].
Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Still Images Movies Face AiAF Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 24). • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 76) to choose [Tracking AF]. zz [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zz Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the button. zz When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [ ] is displayed.
Still Images Still Images Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zz With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zz The focus is now locked, and [f] and the MF indicator are displayed. zz To unlock the focus, after you release the shutter button, press the button again and choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial).
Before Use Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 190). 1 Raise the flash. zz Move the switch. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose a flash mode (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. zz The option you configured is now displayed.
Still Images Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 69), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. Before Use Still Images Basic Guide Shooting with the FE Lock Advanced Guide Just as with the AE lock (= 70), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [h] zz Press the button, choose [X] in (= 80).
Other Settings Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Still Images 1 Access the setting screen. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) zz Press the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 24). Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (= 190). 2 Configure the setting.
Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can choose not to reduce significant camera shake. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode Settings” (= 82) to access the [IS Settings] screen. zz Choose [Dynamic IS], and then choose [2] (= 24).
Before Use Basic Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)............... 85 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)............. 85 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode).........................................................
Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” (= 191). Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter Speed” (= 191) and “Aperture” (= 191). 1 Enter [D] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting.
Still Images Adjusting the Flash Output Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. 1 Enter [D] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial (= 23). zz Once the setting is complete, the flash output level is displayed.
Before Use Basic Guide Playback Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Viewing................................................
Viewing Still Images Before Use Movies zz Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Play movies. zz To start playback, press the button, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU (= 24) > [1] tab > [Scroll Display] > [Off]. • To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode, choose MENU (= 24) > [1] tab > [Resume] > [Last shot]. • To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (= 24) and choose your desired effect in [1] tab > [Transition Effect].
Still Images Movies GPS Information Display zz Using a smartphone connected to the GPS Display camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images on the camera, adding information such as latitude, longitude, and elevation (= 141). You can review this information in the GPS information display. zz Latitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC (shooting date and time) are listed from top to bottom. • GPS information display is not available for images that lack this information.
Still Images Viewing by Date Digest movies can be viewed by date. 1 Choose a movie. zz Press the button, choose [List/Play Digest Movies] on the [1] tab, and then choose a date (= 24). 2 Play the movie. zz Press the button to start playback. Checking People Detected in Face ID If you switch the camera to simple information display mode (= 90), the names of up to five detected people registered in Face ID (= 40) will be displayed.
Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zz Move the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zz To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward .
• To show or hide information, press the button in step 2. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigating through Images in an Index” (= 93), “Magnifying Images” (= 96), and “Viewing Slideshows” (= 96).
Editing Face ID Information 3 Choose the editing option. zz Press the buttons or If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or erase it. However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been erased. Changing Names turn the <5> dial to choose [Overwrite], and then press the button. to overwrite with. 1 Access the setting screen.
Image Viewing Options Still Images Viewing Slideshows Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image. zz Moving the zoom lever toward will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zz To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward . You can return to singleimage display by continuing to hold it. 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed.
Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab (= 24). 2 Configure the settings. zz Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (= 25). zz To start the slideshow with your settings, choose [Start] and press the button.
• Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: - There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera - An unsupported image is currently displayed - Images are shown in filtered display (= 93) - During group playback (= 94) Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 101). zz Press the button, and then choose [:] in the menu (= 23).
Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab (= 24). 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 99), choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 25). zz To return to the menu screen, press the button.
Before Use Selecting a Range zz Press the buttons or turn the 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 99), choose [Select Range] and press the button. <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the button. zz Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. 4 Protect the images. zz Press the button to choose [Protect], and then press the button.
Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 99), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. 2 Protect the images. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Protect], and then press the button. Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 98) cannot be erased.
Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 98) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (= 24). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a selection method, and then press the button.
Before Use Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 102), choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose images. zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 100) to specify images. 3 Erase the images. zz Press the button to choose [Erase], and then press the button. Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images].
Still Images Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [\]. Before Use Using the Menu 1 Choose [Rotate]. zz Press the button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab (= 24). [\] in the menu (= 23). zz Press the buttons or turn the on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the button to complete the setting. Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes 2 Rotate the image.
Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation. zz Press the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 24). Still Images Tagging Images as Favorites Movies You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images.
Using the Menu Before Use Editing Still Images 1 Choose [Favorites]. zz Press the button and choose [Favorites] on the [1] tab (= 24). Basic Guide • Image editing (= 106 – 110) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the button. [ ] is displayed. zz To untag the image, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
4 Save the new image. Still Images zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zz Press the button, and then 5 Review the new image. zz Press the button. [Display new choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab (= 24). <5> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button.
Cropping Area 3 Adjust the cropping area. Still Images zz A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped. zz The original image is shown in the upper Preview of Image After Cropping Resolution After Cropping left, and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right. zz To resize the frame, move the zoom lever. zz To move the frame, press the buttons. zz To change the frame orientation, press the button.
Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file. 1 Choose [i-Contrast]. zz Press the button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab (= 24).
3 Correct the image. zz Press the button. zz Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. zz Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” (= 96). Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. 1 Choose [*]. zz Following steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” (= 89), choose [*] and press the button. zz The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.
3 Review the edited movie. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. The edited movie is now played. zz To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. zz To cancel editing, press the buttons to choose [ ]. Press the button, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again. 4 Save the edited movie. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button.
Reducing File Sizes Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. zz On the screen in step 2 of “Editing Movies Editing Digest Movies Individual chapters (clips) (= 30) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, as needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be recovered. Movies”, choose [ ]. Choose [New File], and then press the button. zz Choose [Compress & Sav.], and then press the button. 1 Select the clip to erase.
Before Use Basic Guide Wi-Fi Functions Advanced Guide Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety of compatible devices, and use the camera with Web services Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode What You Can Do with Wi-Fi.......................... 114 Uploading Images to Web Services..................... 114 Sending Images to a Smartphone........................ 115 Sending Images to a Computer...........................
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi This camera is an approved Wi-Fi® product. You can wirelessly connect to and send images to the following devices and services. Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be referred to as Wi-Fi. Sending images via Wi-Fi requires some initial preparation on the camera and target devices. Preparations and methods of sending images vary depending on the destination.
Sending Images to a Smartphone Send images to smartphones and tablet computers that have Wi-Fi functions. You can also shoot remotely and geotag your shots from a smartphone or tablet. For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices are collectively referred to as “smartphones”. Sending Images to a Computer Use the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to a computer.
Registering Web Services Printing Images Wirelessly Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to print them. Steps in sending images Camera Printer Access point onnect directly (= 129) or via an access point (= 124) C Print images (= 163) Sending Images to Another Camera Use the Wi-Fi function to send images between Canon-brand cameras. Use a smartphone or computer to add to the camera Web services that you want to use.
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. 1 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and access the camera settings page. zz From a computer or smartphone, access http://www.canon.com/cig/ and visit the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for your region. zz Once the login screen is displayed, enter your user name and password to log in.
7 Enter the access point password. zz Press the button to access the keyboard, and then enter the password (= 124). zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Next], and then press the button. 8 Choose [Auto] and establish the connection. zz Press the buttons or turn the 10 Check the confirmation numbers and complete the setup process. zz Make sure the confirmation number on 9 Enter the authentication code.
Registering Other Web Services You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the camera first (= 117). 1 Access the Web service settings screen. zz Follow step 1 in “Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” (= 117) to log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then access the Web service settings screen. 2 Configure the Web service you want to use.
• When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. - Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This may damage the devices. - Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices together in slightly different positions. - Do not place other objects between the camera and smartphone. Also, note that camera or smartphone covers or similar accessories may block communication.
Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. What you will need: zz Computer zz USB cable (camera end: Mini-B)* * A USB cable is not included. Although you can install the software without using a cable, some features will not be added. 1 Download the software. zz With a computer connected to the Internet, 3 When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, choose whether to connect or not.
4 Install the files. zz Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection. zz Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after installation. zz After installation when the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off before disconnecting the cable. • Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update to its latest version of the software.
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu Initial Connection via Wi-Fi To start with, register a camera nickname. This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi. 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. zz Press the button. 2 Enter a nickname. zz Press the button to access the keyboard, and then enter a nickname (= 25). zz Up to 16 characters can be used.
Connecting via an Access Point Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. Also refer to the access point user manual. Confirming Access Point Compatibility Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi standards in “Wi-Fi” (= 189). If you are already using Wi-Fi, confirm the following items. For instructions on checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.
Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Wi‑Fi. You can use either Push Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for settings on a WPS supported device. 1 Confirm that the target device is connected to the access point. zz This step is not required when connecting to Web services. zz For instructions on checking the connection, refer to the device and access point user manuals. 2 Access the Wi-Fi menu (= 123).
6 Choose [PBC Method]. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [PBC Method], and then press the button. 7 Establish the connection. zz On the access point, hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds. zz On the camera, press the button to go to the next step. zz The camera will connect to the access point. zz If you have selected [ ], [2], or [ ] in step 3, devices connected to the access point are listed on the [Select a Device] screen displayed next.
9 To connect to a smartphone, printer, or computer: Choose the target device. zz Choose the target device name (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. zz If you have selected a smartphone, go to step 11. zz If you have selected a printer or Macintosh computer, go to step 12. 10 If you have selected a computer running Windows in step 9 for the first time: Install a driver.
• All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 11. To keep camera images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the smartphone, choose [No] in step 11. • To change privacy settings for smartphones added to the list, choose the smartphone whose settings you want to change from [Edit a Device] in step 4, and then choose [View Settings]. • If you chose [PIN Method] in step 6, a PIN code will be displayed on the screen.
4 Choose [Auto]. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Auto], and then press the button. zz If you selected [ ], [2], or [ ] as the target device, see “Connecting to WPSCompatible Access Points”, starting with step 9 (= 127). zz If you selected a Web service as the destination, see “Connecting to WPSCompatible Access Points”, starting with step 12 (= 127). • To determine the access point password, check on the access point itself or refer to the user manual.
zz The camera’s SSID is displayed. 5 For a smartphone connection: Start CameraWindow. zz For an NFC-compatible Android 4 Connect the target device to the network. zz In the smartphone or printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera to connect to it. smartphone (OS version 4.0 or later), activating NFC and touching the smartphone against the camera’s N-Mark ( , = 119) will start CameraWindow on the smartphone.
Before Use 7 For a smartphone connection: Adjust the privacy setting. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. zz You can now use the smartphone to browse, import, or geotag (= 141) images on the camera or shoot remotely (= 141). 8 Send or print the images. zz The screen displayed when the devices are connected varies depending on the target device. zz When the camera is connected to a smartphone, an image transfer screen is displayed.
Previous Access Points You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by following step 3 in “Connecting without an Access Point” (= 129). • To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose [Camera Access Point Mode]. • When reconnecting via a previous access point, connect the target device to the access point in step 4.
zz When the target camera has been added successfully, the image transfer screen will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” (= 133). Before Use Sending Images Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as follows. Note that when images are sent to a computer, the computer is used instead of the camera (= 136). Sending Images Individually • To add multiple cameras, repeat this procedure from the first step.
2 Send the image. zz Press the buttons to choose [Send this image], and then press the button. zz When uploading to YouTube, read the terms of service, choose [I Agree], and press the button. zz Image transfer will begin. The screen darkens during image transfer. zz After images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is displayed. Press the button to return to the playback screen.
Sending Multiple Images 1 Choose [Select and send]. zz Press the buttons to choose [Select and send], and then press the button. 2 Choose images. zz Press the buttons to choose an image to send, and then press the button. [ ] is displayed. zz To cancel selection, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to choose additional images. zz After you finish choosing images, press the button. 3 Send the images.
Saving Images to a Computer Adding Comments Using the camera, you can add comments to images that you send to e-mail addresses, social networking services, etc. The number of characters and symbols that can be entered may differ depending on the Web service. 1 Access the screen for adding comments. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. 2 Add a comment (= 25). 3 Send the image. zz Follow the steps in “Sending Images Individually” (= 133) to send the image.
• Movies will take longer to import since the file size is larger than still images. • To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera. • You can also specify to save all images or only selected images to the computer, and you can change the destination folder. Refer to “Software Instruction Manual” (= 160) for details. • Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
3 Establish the connection. zz Connect to the smartphone as described in steps 5 – 9 in “Connecting to WPSCompatible Access Points” (= 125 – 127) or steps 4 – 6 in “Connecting without an Access Point” (= 130). zz After a connection is established with the smartphone, the smartphone nickname is displayed on the camera. (This screen will close in about one minute.) zz You can now use the smartphone to import images from the camera. (The camera cannot be used to send images to the smartphone.
Clearing Registered Destinations zz Press the button, and then choose [Mobile Device Connect Button] on the [3] tab (= 24). zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz After a confirmation message is displayed, press the button. • Registered destinations are also cleared when you reset Wi-Fi settings (= 144).
3 Choose the type of images to send (only when sending movies with images). zz Press the button, and then choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab (= 24). zz Press the buttons to choose [Image Sync], and then press the buttons to choose [Stills/Movies]. • To choose a Web service as the destination, follow the steps in “Registering Other Web Services” (= 119) to update the camera settings. Before Use Sending Images Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.
Geotagging Images on the Camera GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated CameraWindow application (= 119) can be added to images on the camera. Images are tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation. • Before shooting, make sure the date and time and your home time zone are set correctly. (See “Setting the Date and Time” (= 14).) Additionally, in [Time Zone] (= 147), specify any shooting destinations that are in other time zones.
4 Shoot. zz Use the smartphone to shoot. • The camera works in [G] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance may be changed automatically. • Movie shooting is not available. • In camera settings, the smartphone must be allowed to view camera images (= 127, 131). • Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the connection environment will not affect recorded images. • No AF frames are displayed. Capture a test image to check the focus.
Before Use 5 Choose an item to edit. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an item to edit, and then press the button. zz The items you can change depend on what device or service the camera will access.
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. 1 Choose [Wi-Fi Settings]. zz Press the button, and then choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab (= 24). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode 2 Choose [Reset Settings].
Before Use Basic Guide Setting Menu Advanced Guide Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Adjusting Basic Camera Functions............... 146 Silencing Camera Operations.............................. 146 Adjusting the Volume........................................... 146 Hiding Hints and Tips........................................... 146 Date and Time...................
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions MENU (= 24) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zz Choose [Volume], and then press the Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. button. zz Choose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume. zz Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].
2 Switch to the destination time Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zz Choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose an option, and then adjust the setting, either by pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial. World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone.
Using Eco Mode Power-Saving Adjustment This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. zz Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On]. zz [ ] is now shown on the shooting Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 21). zz Choose [Power Saving], and then press the button.
Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Adjust screen brightness as follows. zz Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. 1 Access the [Format] screen.
3 Format the memory card. zz To begin the formatting process, press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the button. • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely.
File Numbering Date-Based Image Storage Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zz Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. zz Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily].
Checking Certification Logos Adjusting Other Settings Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. zz Choose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the button. The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab.
Before Use • The following functions are not restored to default settings.
Before Use Basic Guide Accessories Advanced Guide Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode System Map..................................................... 155 Optional Accessories..................................... 156 Power Supplies.................................................... 156 Other Accessories.......................
Before Use System Map Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. Included Accessories Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-6LH*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 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).
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-6LH Before Use • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). • For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack.
Still Images Using Optional Accessories Still Images Before Use Movies zz On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. Movies Playback on a TV Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input.
Still Images 4 Control the camera with the TV Movies remote. Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote zz Press the buttons on the remote Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control. Depending on the TV, you may need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the TV manual. to browse images. zz To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button.
Still Images Movies Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off. Yellow Yellow White Red 2 Connect the camera to the TV. zz On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into Before Use • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV.
4 Connect the power cord. zz Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. zz Turn the camera on and use it as desired. zz When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects.
Computer Connections via a Cable Checking Your Computer Environment The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Windows Operating System* Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Mac OS Mac OS X 10.9 Mac OS X 10.8 Mac OS X 10.
Before Use zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zz Double-click [ CameraWindow ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. zz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zz Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date. zz After images are saved, close CameraWindow, press the <1> button to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.
Still Images Printing Images Movies Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Still Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 163) to access the screen at left. 2 Configure the settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an item, and then choose an option by pressing the buttons. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added. Prints images with the file number added. Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option. 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz When choosing [N-up], press the zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. zz Press the button. Settings” (= 164) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. 2 Choose a paper size.
2 Choose the long and short side length. Movies Printing Movie Scenes zz Press the buttons or turn the 1 Access the printing screen. <5> dial to choose an item. Choose the length by pressing the buttons, and then press the button. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 163) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. 2 Choose a printing method. 3 Choose the printing area.
Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (= 169) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
2 Choose an image. Still Images zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the button. zz You can now specify the number of copies. zz If you specify index printing for the image, it is labeled with a [ ] icon. To cancel index printing for the image, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. 3 Specify the number of prints.
Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) zz When images have been added to the print list (= 167 – 168), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the button to print the images in the print list. zz Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image.
Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 169), choose [Select] and press the button. Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 169), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. 2 Choose an image.
Before Use Basic Guide Appendix Advanced Guide Camera Basics Helpful information when using the camera Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, and M Mode Playback Mode Troubleshooting.............................................. 172 On-Screen Messages...................................... 175 On-Screen Information................................... 178 Shooting (Information Display)............................. 178 Playback (Detailed Information Display)..............
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. Power Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (= 88), press the shutter button halfway (= 22). Strange display on the screen under low light (= 23). Strange display on the screen when shooting.
No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly. Subjects in shots look too dark. Before Use Subjects are affected by red-eye (= 47). • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (= 50).
Subjects look distorted. • Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not a malfunction. Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to “Software Instruction Manual” (= 160) for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera (= 150).
Cannot send images. • The destination device has insufficient storage space. Increase the storage space on the destination device and resend the images. • The write-protect tab of the memory card in the destination camera is set to the locked position. Slide the write-protect tab to the unlocked position. On-Screen Messages If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.
Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/ Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image./No identification information • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies.
Wi-Fi Connection failed • No access points were recognized. Check the access point settings (= 124). • A device could not be found. Turn the camera off and on again, and retry the connection. • Check the device you want to connect to and make sure it is ready for connection. Cannot determine access point • The WPS buttons on numerous access points were pressed simultaneously. Try reconnecting again. No access points found • Check to make sure that the access point is turned on.
On-Screen Information Remaining time (= 190) Focusing range (= 74), AF lock (= 79) Blink detection (= 49) AF frame (= 76), Spot AE point frame (= 70) Date stamp (= 38) i-Contrast (= 71) AE lock (= 70), FE lock (= 81) Shooting (Information Display) * In [ Shutter speed (= 85, 86) Aperture value (= 85, 86) Exposure compensation level (= 69) ISO speed (= 71) Grid lines (= 48) Hybrid Auto mode (= 30) Zoom bar (= 28) Auto (= 35) Wind filter (= 31) Time zone (= 147) Image stabilization (=
Playback (Detailed Information Display) Still images: Resolution (= 190) Movies: Playback time (= 190) File size • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 157). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (= 89) Exit Play Movies (= 28, 89), High-speed burst HQ (= 64) Current image no. / Total no.
Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Shooting Mode K D B M G Function Exposure Compensation (= 69) Self-Timer (= 37) E P t I Camera Basics E – O O O O – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O – – – O O – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – – – – – O O O O O O O O – h –
Shooting Mode K D B M G I Function Focusing Range (= 74, 79) e f Tracking AF Subject Selection Screen Display (= 23) No Information Display Information Display E P t E O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – – O – – – O O O O O O O O O – – O – – – O O O – – O – – – O O O – O O – – – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O – – – – – O O O – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O – – – O O O O O – – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
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Before Use Shooting Mode K D B M G E P t I Function Still Image Aspect Ratio (= 46) – – O O O – – O – O O – O O – O O – O O – O O O O – – – O O – O O – – – O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O – – – O O – – – – – – – O O O – – – – – – – – O – – – – – – – – – – – – – O O O O O – – – O O – – – – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – O – – O O – *1 – – O O O – Advanced Guide O O O O O O –
Before Use 4 Shooting Tab Menu Basic Guide Shooting Mode K D B M G Function AF Frame (= 76) Face AiAF*1 Tracking AF Center AF Frame Size (= 76)*2 Normal Small Digital Zoom (= 34) Standard Off 1.6x/2.
Before Use Shooting Mode K D B M G Function Safety MF (= 74) On Off MF Peaking Settings (= 75) Peaking On/Off Level Low/High Color Red/Blue/Yellow Flash Settings (= 47, 50, 81, 87) Auto Flash Mode Manual On Red-Eye Corr. Off Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output On Safety FE Off i-Contrast (= 71) Auto Off Hg Lamp Corr.
Before Use Shooting Mode K D B M G Function Review image after shooting (= 51) Off/Quick Display Time 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec.
3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Before Use 1 Playback Tab Menu Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Basic Guide Ref. Page Item Ref.
Handling Precautions Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Ref. Page = 104 Item Play Movie Ref. Page = 89 Protect = 98 Play Linked Digest Movie Favorites = 105 Smart Shuffle = 97 Print = 163 Image Search = 93 Group Playback = 94 Slideshow = 96 = 91, 92 • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 16.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length 30x zoom: 4.5 (W) – 135.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) – 750 (T) mm) LCD Monitor 7.5 cm (3.0 in.) color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx. 922,000 dots File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 32 GB 8 GB 1058 (Large) 16M/4608x3456 (Medium 1) 8M/3264x2448 (Medium 2) 3M/2048x1536 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 Flash Range 1705 6883 1996 8059 Maximum wide angle (j) 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11 ft.) 3069 12391 Maximum telephoto (i) 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.
Before Use Shutter Speed [ ] mode, automatically set range Available values in [M] mode (sec.) Battery Pack NB-6LH 1 – 1/3200 sec. 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.
Index A AC adapter kit............................. 156, 159 Accessories........................................ 156 AE lock................................................. 70 AF frames............................................. 76 AF lock................................................. 79 Aspect ratio.......................................... 46 Auto mode (shooting mode)........... 16, 28 AV cable............................................. 159 Av (shooting mode)..............................
P T Playback → Viewing Self-timer.............................................. 37 2-second self-timer......................... 37 Customizing the self-timer.............. 38 Face self-timer (shooting mode).... 63 Wink self-timer (shooting mode).... 62 Sending images.................................. 133 Portrait (shooting mode)....................... 55 Sending images to a computer............115 Troubleshooting.................................. 172 Poster effect (shooting mode)..............
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions • The camera’s model number is PC2091/ PC2093/PC2047. To identify your model, check the label on the bottom of the camera for a number beginning with PC. The built-in WLAN module model is written below. Country/Region of Purchase U.S.A., Canada Other WLAN Module Model WM224 WM223 • Countries and Regions Permitting WLAN Use - Use of WLAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations.
Radio Wave Interference Precautions • This product may receive interference from other devices that emit radio waves. To avoid interference, be sure to use this product as far away as possible from such devices, or avoid using the devices at the same time as this product. This product is installed with the WLAN Module which is certified to standards set by IDA Singapore.
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