Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera User Guide ●● Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 11) 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ENGLISH ●● Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
Compatible Memory Cards Before Use The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. ●● SD memory cards* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Eye-Fi cards Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ●● Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
(1) (2) (3) (6) ●● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (4) (5) (1) Speaker (14) (2) Microphone (3) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal (11) FUNC.
Table of Contents Before Use Initial Information............................................................... 2 Package Contents..................................................................... 2 Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics............................................................ 22 On/Off......................................................................................
Changing Image Resolution (Size).............................................37 Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images)......................................................................37 Red-Eye Correction....................................................................37 Changing Movie Image Quality..................................................38 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation).............50 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)......
Changing the IS Mode Settings..................................................60 Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting......................................................................60 Tagging Images as Favorites.................................................. 72 5 Playback Mode........................................................... 61 Resizing Images.........................................................................73 Cropping...........................
7 Accessories................................................................ 84 System Map............................................................................ 84 Optional Accessories............................................................... 85 Power Supplies...........................................................................85 Flash Unit...................................................................................86 Other Accessories.................................................
Flash Range......................................................................... 116 Shooting Range.................................................................... 116 Continuous Shooting Speed................................................. 116 Shutter Speed...................................................................... 116 Aperture................................................................................ 116 Battery Pack NB-11LH........................................................
Common Camera Operations Shoot Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Add a date stamp -- = 35 Against Snow (= 43) Matching specific scenes View ●● View images (Playback Mode) -- = 61 ●● Automatic playback (Slideshow) -- = 65 ●● On a TV -- = 87 Fireworks (= 43) ●● On a computer -- = 89 Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 44) ●● Focus on faces -- = 28, = 43, = 56 ●● Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) -- = 33, = 47 Shooting people well Low Light (= 43) Before Use ●● Without u
Print ●● Print pictures -- = 92 Save ●● Save images to a computer -- = 90 Safety Precautions ●● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide ●● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
●● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. ●● 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.
●● The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. ●● When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. ●● 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.
Basic Guide Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Attaching Accessories Basic Operations Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Attach the strap. (2) (1) ●● Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole (1), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (2). 2 Attach the lens cap.
(1) Holding the Camera ●● Place the strap around your wrist. ●● When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it. 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) (2) 1 Insert the battery pack.
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 (= 80). 1 Open the cover. (2 ) ●● Slide the cover (1) and open it (2). 2 Insert the battery pack.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 35). 1 Turn the camera on. ●● The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
●● Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. ●● The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 85), even if the camera is left off. ●● Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on.
Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Shoot. Shooting Still Images 4 Before Use 1) Focus. Basic Guide ●● Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Shooting Movies 1) Start shooting. (1) ●● Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time (1). 2 Browse through your images. Before Use ●● To view the previous image, press the [ ] button. To view the next image, press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● 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.
●● To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Erasing Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. ●● Press the [ ] button. ●● After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the [ ] button.
Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Before Use On/Off Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ●● Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode ●● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on and view your shots. ●● To turn the camera off, press the [ button again.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off.
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 “OnScreen Information” (= 105). Before Use 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 (= 108) or playback mode (= 113). Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Access the FUNC. menu. ●● Press the [ ] button.
4 Finish the setup process. ●● Press the [ ] button. ●● 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 (= 83). Before Use Using the Menu Screen Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [ ], playback [ ], and so on.
4 Choose an option. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process. ●● Press the [ ] button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the [ ] button in step 1. Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (= 3) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.
Before Use Clock Basic Guide You can check the current time. ●● Press and hold the [ ] button. Advanced Guide ●● The current time appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the [ ][ ] buttons to change the display color. ●● Press the [ ] button again to cancel the clock display. ●● When the camera is off, press and hold the [ press the power button to display the clock.
2 Auto Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shooting (Smart Auto) Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Still Images Movies 1 Turn the camera on. ●● Press the power button. ●● The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode.
3 Compose the shot. (1) 2) Shoot. ●● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). (A zoom bar (1) showing the zoom position is displayed.) ●● Press the shutter button all the way down. ●● As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically.
3) Finish shooting. ●● Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. ●● Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 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 ] button and choose [Mute] on the [ ] tab, and then the [ press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Off]. ●● You can change how long images are displayed after shots (= 40).
When Shooting Other Subjects Scene Icons Background Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, 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.
Image Stabilization Icons Before Use On-Screen Frames Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] mode. Image stabilization for still images (Normal) Image stabilization for still images when panning (Panning)* Image stabilization for macro shots. During movie recording, [ ] is displayed, and image stabilization for macro movie recording is used (Hybrid IS).
Common, Convenient Features Still Images ●● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU (= 25) ► [ ► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off]. 1 Move the zoom lever toward [ ]. ●● Hold the lever until zooming stops. ●● Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor (before the image becomes noticeably grainy), which is then indicated on the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward [ again.
Customizing the Self-Timer ●● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. ●● Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) ●● To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the ] button. [ ●● To restore the original setting, choose [ in step 1.
Adding a Date Stamp Still Images Movies The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 17). 1 Configure the setting. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [Date Stamp ] on the [ ] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 25). ●● Once the setting is complete, [ displayed. ●● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows.
●● During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. ●● Cannot be used with the self-timer (= 33). ●● Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. ●● As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. ●● Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
Changing Image Resolution (Size) Before Use Red-Eye Correction Still Images Movies 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 Shots per Memory Card” (= 115). ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). ●● The option you configured is now displayed.
Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Basic Guide Movies 2 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” (= 116). ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). ●● The option you configured is now displayed. ●● To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
Magnifying the Area in Focus Before Use Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images Movies 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. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [AFPoint Zoom] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [On] (= 25). 2 Check the focus. ●● Press the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified.
Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” (= 25). Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam Still Images Before Use Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp Customizing Camera Operation Movies You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
2 Configure the setting. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Display Time]. Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the desired option. ●● To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Quick]. Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again. 2 sec., 4 sec., 8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
3 Other Shooting Modes Before Use Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Still Images Basic Guide Movies Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. 1 Enter [ Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions ] mode. ●● Press the [ ] button several times until [ ] is displayed. 2 Configure the setting.
Shooting with Snowy Backgrounds (Snow) Specific Scenes Still Images Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Movies ●● Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. 1 Choose a shooting mode. ●● Press the [ ] button several times until [ ] is displayed. ] in ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [ the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24).
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Applying Special Effects Still Images Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose a shooting mode. ●● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 43) to choose a shooting mode. 2 Shoot. Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid) Still Images Movies Movies ●● Shots in rich, vivid colors. 1 Choose [ Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide ].
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Still Images Movies Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. ●● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 43) and choose [ ].
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose [ Still Images 1 Choose [ 2 2 Choose a color tone. Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. ]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Choose a color tone. ●● A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer Still Images Movies The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (= 56). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. ●● Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 43) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera.
2 Choose the shutter speed. ●● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the shutter speed, and then press the [ ] button. 3 Check the exposure. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed. 4 Shoot. ●● On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. ●● With shutter speeds of 1.
4 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style ●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [ ] mode. ●● [ ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure ●● Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [ ], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 107). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. ●● Press the [ ] button. As you watch the screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust brightness. ●● When shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed.
Changing the Metering Method Before Use Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies Still Images Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 24). For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Still Images Basic Guide Movies Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [Auto] (= 25). ●● Once the setting is complete, [ displayed.
Custom White Balance Still Images Movies For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. ●● Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (= 52) to choose [ ]. ●● Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press ] button.
Custom Color Still Images Movies Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. 1 Access the setting screen. ●● Follow the steps in “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” (= 53) to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. 2 Configure the setting. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then specify the value by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons.
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Still Images To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 116). Before Use Changing the AF Frame Mode Movies ]. For details Still Images Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. ●● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. ●● Once the setting is complete, [ displayed.
Face AiAF Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Still Images Movies ●● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). ●● After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. ●● When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range.
●● [Servo AF] (= 57) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. ●● Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. ●● [AF-Point Zoom] on the [ ] tab (= 25) is not available. ●● [ ] and [ ] are not available. ●● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ●● In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting with the AF Lock Before Use Flash Still Images Basic Guide Movies 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. Still Images ●● With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button. ●● The focus is now locked, and [ displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Movies You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene.
Before Use Other Settings ●● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 60). ●● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting Changing the IS Mode Settings Still Images Movies 1 Access the setting screen. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [IS Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button (= 25). 2 Configure the setting. ●● Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option (= 25). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (= 32).
5 Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Enter Playback mode. Playback Mode ●● Press the [ Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways ●● To prepare the camera for these operations, press the [ enter Playback mode.
●● Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Before Use Switching Display Modes Still Images Movies Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)” (= 106). 3 Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Play movies. ●● To start playback, press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button again.
Histogram Still Images Movies ●● The graph in detailed information display (= 62) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure.
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Still Images Movies Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (= 67) or delete (= 69) these images all at once. People Displays images with detected faces. Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (= 72). Still image/Movie Displays only still images or movies.
Before Use Viewing Slideshows Image Viewing Options Still Images Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Magnifying Images Still Images Movies 1 Magnify an image. ●● Moving the zoom lever toward [ ] will zoom in and magnify the image, and [ ] is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. ●● The approximate position of the displayed area (1) is shown for reference.
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. ●● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [ ] tab (= 25). 2 Configure the settings. ●● Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (= 25). ●● To start the slideshow with your settings, choose [Start] and press the [ ] button. ●● To return to the menu screen, press the ] button.
Before Use Using the Menu Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 69). ●● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 24). [Protected] is displayed. ●● To cancel protection, repeat this process ] again, and then press and choose [ the [ ] button. Basic Guide 1 Access the setting screen. ●● Press the [ ] button and choose [Protect] on the [ ] tab (= 25). Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Choose a selection method.
3 Protect the image. ●● Press the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. 3 Choose an ending image. ●● Press the [ ] button to choose [Last image], and then press the [ ] button. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. ●● Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.
Protecting All Images at Once 1 Choose [Protect All Images]. ●● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 67), choose [Protect All Images] and press the [ ] button. 2 Protect the images. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Still Images You can clear protection from all images at once. To clear protection, choose [Unprotect All Images] in step 1 of “Protecting All Images at Once”, and then complete step 2.
2 Choose a selection method. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a selection method, and then press the [ button. Selecting a Range ] ●● To return to the menu screen, press the ] button. [ Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. ●● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 69), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. Before Use 1 Choose [Select Range]. ●● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 69), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button.
2 Rotate the image. Rotating Images Still Images Movies Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [ ]. ●● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 24). 2 Rotate the image. ●● Press the [ ] or [ ] button, depending on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the [ ] button to complete the setting. Before Use ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image.
2 Choose an image. Tagging Images as Favorites Still Images 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. ●● “Viewing” (= 61), “Viewing Slideshows” (= 65), “Protecting Images” (= 67), “Erasing Images” (= 69), “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (= 95), “Adding Images to a Photobook” (= 97) ●● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 24).
5 Review the new image. Editing Still Images ●● Image editing (= 73 – = 75) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Before Use ●● Press the [ ] button. [Display new image?] is displayed. Basic Guide ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide ●● The saved image is now displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ ] (= 37).
(1) (2) (3) 3 Adjust the cropping area. ●● A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped (1). ●● The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped (2) is shown in the lower right. You can also see the resolution after cropping (3). ●● To resize the frame, move the zoom lever. ●● To move the frame, press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons. ●● To change the frame orientation, press ] button.
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Still Images Before Use Correcting Red-Eye Movies 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]. ●● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab (= 25).
3 Review the edited movie. Editing Movies Still Images Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. 1 Choose [ ] ●● The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed. (1) ●● (1) is the movie editing panel, and (2) is the editing bar. (2) ][ ] buttons to choose [ ●● To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Save the edited movie. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button.
6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide MENU (= 25) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. ●● Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. ●● Operation can also be silenced by holding down the [ ] button as you turn the camera on.
Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (= 24) or MENU (= 25) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. 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. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually.
Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the [ ] button in Shooting mode (= 22). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the [ ] button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 23). ●● Choose [Lens Retraction], and then choose [0 sec.].
Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Adjust screen brightness as follows. 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. An Eye-Fi card (= 99) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
●● The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Low-Level Formatting 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. ●● Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Formatting Memory Cards” (= 80) to continue with the formatting process.
Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Display Language 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. Change the display language as needed. ●● Choose [Language the [ ] button. ●● Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen.
Before Use Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Access the [Reset All] screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Choose [Reset All], and then press the [ ] button. 2 Restore default settings. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. ●● Default settings are now restored. ●● The following functions are not restored to default settings.
7 Accessories Before Use System Map Basic Guide Included Accessories Advanced Guide Wrist Strap Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Battery Pack NB-11LH*1 Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lens Cap (with cord) USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Memory Card Power Card Reader Cables AV Cable AVC-DC400 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 Computer Flash Unit TV/Video System PictBridge-Compatible Printers Camera Basic
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).
●● 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. Before Use Printer Basic Guide Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer.
3 Turn the TV on and switch to video Using Optional Accessories Still Images input. ●● Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Movies 4 Turn the camera on. Playback on a TV Still Images ●● Press the [ on. Movies 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. ●● On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown. ●● Make sure the cable plugs are in video inputs of the same color.
3 Insert the coupler. ●● Holding the coupler with the terminals (1) facing as shown, insert the coupler just as you would a battery pack (following step 2 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card” (= 16)). ●● 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. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Using the Software The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer. ●● CameraWindow -- Import images and change camera settings Checking Your Computer Environment The software can be used on the following computers.
Before Use Installing the Software Saving Images to a Computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some software excluded). 1 Download the software. ●● With a computer connected to the Internet, access http://www.canon.com/ icpd/.
●● Windows: Follow the steps introduced below. ●● In the screen that displays, click the [ link to modify the program. ] ●● Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. ●● Double-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. ●● Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. ●● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
4 Turn the camera on. Printing Images Still 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.
Cropping Images before Printing Configuring Print Settings Still Images Movies 1 Access the printing screen. ●● Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 92) to access this screen. 2 Configure the settings. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Off On Red-Eye 1 No. of Copies Cropping – Paper Settings – Before Use Still Images Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added.
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Still Images Movies 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. ●● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 93) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a paper size. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option, and then press the [ ] button. Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Before Use Matches current printer settings.
3 Choose the printing area. Movie Printing Options ●● Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Printing” (= 93) to choose the printing area. Single Sequence 4 Print the image. Printing Movie Scenes Still Images Movies 1 Access the printing screen. ●● Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 92) to choose a movie. This screen is displayed. 3 Print the image. Prints the current scene as a still image. Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of paper.
Standard Index Print Type Both On Off On Off Date File No. Clear DPOF data On Off One image is printed per sheet. Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet. Both standard and index formats are printed. Images are printed with the shooting date. – Images are printed with the file number. – All image print list settings are cleared after printing. – ●● Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases.
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Movies ●● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 96), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. ●● Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 68) to specify images. ●● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Order], and then press the [ ] button.
●● After importing images to your computer, also refer to “Software Instruction Manual” (= 89) and the printer manual for further information. Adding Images Individually Still Images Movies 1 Choose [Select]. ●● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 97), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. Before Use Still Images Movies ●● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 97), choose [Select All Images] and press the [ ] button.
Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). Using an Eye-Fi Card Still Images Movies (Gray) Not connected Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (= 2).
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. ●● Press the [ ] button, choose [EyeFi Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. ●● [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position.
8 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. ●● ●● ●● ●● Confirm that the battery pack is charged (= 15). Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (= 16).
Shooting No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Cannot shoot. ●● In Playback mode (= 61), press the shutter button halfway (= 23). ●● 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. Strange display on the screen under low light (= 24).
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. ●● Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (= 81). Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. ●● Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab” (= 107 – = 110). Shooting Movies ●● Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording.
On-Screen Messages Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/ Unselectable image. No memory card ●● The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (= 16). ●● The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera.
Print error Ink absorber full ●● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement. Before Use On-Screen Information ●● Check the paper size setting (= 94). If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.
(21) ISO speed (= 51) (28) Zoom bar (= 28) (22) i-Contrast (= 52) (29) IS mode icon (= 32) (23) Grid lines (= 38) (30) Blink detection (= 39) (24) AE lock (= 50), FE lock (= 59) (31) Time zone (= 78) (25) Shutter speed (33) Exposure compensation bar (= 50) (8) (9)(10) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (3) (4) (5) (6) Battery Level (19) (7) An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
●● Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 87). Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons, such as . Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons, such as . Summary of Movie Control Panel The following operations are available on the movie control panel accessed as described in “Viewing” (= 61).
Flash (= 58) Change Display (= 24) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Before Use / / / / / / / / / / / / / / *1 Settings [Dark ‒ Light]. *2 Not available, but switches to [ ] in some cases. *3 FE lock not available in [ ] flash mode. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FUNC.
ISO Speed (= 51) / / / / / Resolution (= 37) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Before Use / / / / / / / / / / / / Advanced Guide / / Basic Guide / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 / Drive Mode (= 35) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Compression (= 59) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Still Image Aspect Ratio (= 36)
AF-Point Zoom (= 39) Shooting Tab / AF Frame (= 55) Face AiAF*1 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Tracking AF / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1.6x/2.
Flash Settings (= 37, = 40) Blink Detection (= 39) Red-Eye Corr.
Date Stamp (= 35) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Date / Date & Time / / Before Use Set Up Tab Off / / / / / / / / / *1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [Center]. ] mode. *3 [On] when subject movement is detected in [ / / / Item Ref.
Playback Tab Before Use Print Tab Item Ref. Page = 65 Item Print Ref. Page – Slideshow Erase = 69 Select Images & Qty.
Handling Precautions ●● The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact. ●● Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or erase image data. ●● If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force. Specifications Camera Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.
Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm film equivalent) Digital Zoom [Standard] Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x Digital Tele-Converter 2.0x 24 – 2880 mm (Represents the combined focal length of optical and digital zoom.) 38.4 ‒ 1152.0 mm 48.0 – 1440.0 mm Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Shots Approx. 190 Number of Shots (Eco Mode On) Movie Recording Time*1 Movie Recording Time (Continuous Shooting*2) Playback Time Approx. 260 Approx. 50 minutes Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Approx.
Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card 8 GB 32 GB Image Quality 1 hr. 11 min. 43 sec. 4 hr. 49 min. 46 sec. 3 hr. 24 min. 26 sec. 13 hr. 45 min. 52 sec. ●● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Battery Pack NB-11LH Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal Capacity: 800 mAh Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions: 34.6 x 40.1 x 5.2 mm (1.36 x 1.58 x 0.20 in.) Weight: Approx. 15 g (approx. 0.53 oz.) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.41 A Charging Time: Approx. 2 hr. 20 min.
F Index A AC adapter kit 85, 87 Accessories 85 AE lock 50 AF frames 55 AF lock 58 Aspect ratio 36 AUTO mode (shooting mode) 19, 28 AV cable 86, 87 B Batteries → Date/time (date/time battery) Power saving 23 Battery charger 2, 85 Battery pack Charging 15 Eco mode 79 Level 106 Power saving 23 Black and white images 53 Blink detection 39 C Camera Reset all 83 CameraWindow (computer) 89 Center (AF frame mode) 55 Clock 27 Color (white balance) 52 Compression ratio (image quality) 59 Cropping 73, 93 Custom
Portrait (shooting mode) 43 Poster effect (shooting mode) 44 Power 85 → AC adapter kit → Battery charger → Battery pack Power saving 23 Printing 92 Program AE 49 Protecting 67 Slideshow 65 Smart Shuffle 66 Snow (shooting mode) 43 Software Installation 90 Saving images to a computer 90 Sounds 77 Strap 2, 14 Super vivid (shooting mode) 44 Red-eye correction 37, 75 Reset all 83 Resizing images 73 Resolution (image size) 37 Rotating 71 S V Saving images to a computer 90 Screen Display language 18 Icons 105
Trademarks and Licensing Before Use ●● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Basic Guide ●● Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Advanced Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ●● The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ●● All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ●● This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.