Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk Also refer to the manuals on the Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 – 61 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) F V With nightscapes Kids and pets (p. 58) (p. 58) Take good landscapes J Landscape (p. 58) U Sunsets (p. 59) Shoot various other scenes H Indoors (p. 59) t Fireworks (p.
What Do You Want to Do? View 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 111 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started ....................13 Charging the Battery.....................
Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ......................... 72 - Changing the ISO Speed......... 74 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 75 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ........ 76 W Continuous Shooting ................. 77 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ............................... 78 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ................................. 79 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 80 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......
Table of Contents : Protecting Images ...................121 ; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ..........................123 \ Rotating Images ........................125 = Resizing Images .......................126 [ Trimming ...................................127 ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ..................128 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast).....129 ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect...130 Printing from the Print List (DPOF).................................
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. (Up button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Safety Precautions Battery, Battery Charger • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
Safety Precautions • Playing back for a long time may cause feelings of discomfort. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This may cause the camera to malfunction.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug CB-2LX CB-2LXE and plug the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. X The charge lamp lights red and charging starts.
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots 280 Playback Time (Hours) 5 • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Good. Slightly depleted, but sufficient. (Blinking red) Nearly depleted.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it . Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it locks into place with a click. until it Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24).
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set a value. Make the setting. ● Press the m button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to select a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab.
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the second stop). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.
A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up sound will play, and the startup screen will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn the camera off. Select the A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A.
A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound AF Frames and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.
A Taking Pictures • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas. • The h icon blinks when you try to take an image? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. • The camera makes a slight noise when you tilt it? This is the sound of the lens moving. This is not a malfunction.
1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.
/ Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to display an image to erase. Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Erase], then press the m button.
2 Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer.
2 Printing Images Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start and the c button will blink blue. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.
E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode dial to E. Shooting Time Select the E mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to select E, then press the m button again. ● Press the op button or turn  dial to select E, then press the m button. Compose the shot.
E Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, Elapsed Time and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust. ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
1 Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select a movie, then press the o button. X The movie control panel will appear on the screen. Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select , then press the m button. X The movie will play. ● You can pause/resume the movie by pressing the m button again.
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Viewing images Pentium 1.
Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable's small plug into the camera terminal in the direction as shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer’s USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. X CameraWindow will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Transfer Images ● Click [Transfer Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal Memory Card TV/Video Inkjet Printers*2 Card Reader Compact Photo Printers*2 (SELPHY series) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Windows/ Macintosh 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.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. • Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-5L.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / AF Assist Beam (p. 143) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 142)) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (p. 110) Shutter Button (p. 23) Mode Dial Power Button Flash (p. 62) Speaker Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the shooting mode.
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 46) c (Direct Print) Button (pp. 29, 145) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 109) HDMI OUT Mini Terminal (p. 117) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal Terminal Cover n (Menu) Button (p. 48) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) b (Exposure) (p. 76) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 71) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 89) / q Button Control Dial (p. 43) m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 47) h (Flash) (pp. 62, 70) / r Button a (Single Image Erase) (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* Drive Mode (p. 77) My Colors (p. 78) White Balance (p. 75) i-Contrast (p. 95) Camera Shake Warning (p. 144) Metering Modes (p. 88) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 72) Recording Pixels (p. 72) * Still Images: Recordable shots (p. 18) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (p. 32) Self-Timer (pp. 66, 67, 80) AF Frame (p. 25), Spot AE Point Frame (p. 88) Digital Zoom Magnification (pp.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 131) My Category (p. 123) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 76) White Balance (p. 75) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 125 – 130) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 72), (Movies) (p. 104) Recording Pixels (p. 72) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 88) Folder Number – File Number (p. 140) Displayed image number / Total number of images ISO Speed (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 156). You can also use the FUNC. menu in the playback mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons, or turn the  Selectable Options Menu Items dial to select a menu item, then press the m button. ● Depending on the menu, the screen may switch. Select a menu item and make the setting. Select an option.
n Menu – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 158 – 161). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (p. 42) left or right to select a tab. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select a menu item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Volume], then press the m button.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [LCD Brightness], Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button again to complete the setting. With the l Button ● Press the l button for more than one second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Format], then press the m button. Perform the low level format.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the monitor and shooting can continue.
Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Hold the m button pressed. X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● You can change the display color by changing the camera's orientation, pressing the qr buttons or turning the  dial. ● Press the m button to cancel the clock display. Press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need to do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to A, 9 or K (p. 42).
9 Shooting in Easy mode The explanations of camera operations and behavior below are basically the same as in "A Taking Pictures" (p. 24) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Select the 9 mode. ● Set the mode dial to 9. Shoot.
9 Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode The explanations for viewing or erasing unwanted images are basically the same as in "1 Viewing Images" (p. 27) and "/ Erasing Images" (p. 28) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view or erase images worry-free. Viewing Single Images Press the 1 button.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select the shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● For shooting majestic landscapes.
K Shooting in Special Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, V or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 74) is increased to match the shooting conditions. K Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select the shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to K.
K Shooting in Special Scenes , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums.
K Shooting in Special Scenes P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO 3200) ● Sets the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels, p. 72). • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
! Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select !, then press the m button. X ! will appear on the screen. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 72) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops. X When you release the zoom lever, the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration, and will appear.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) The focal length when using digital zoom is 336 – 1344 mm (35mm film equivalent). Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Select [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button and select the 4 tab, then select [Date Stamp] and use the qr buttons to select [Date] or [Date & Time]. ● Press the n button again to accept the setting. X [DATE] will appear on the screen. Shoot.
Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select Ò, then press the m button. X Once set, Ò will appear. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays.
" Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 84) when you enter the composition. Select ". ● Follow Step 2 on p. 66 and select ". Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face in focus and white frames appear on other faces. Press the shutter button fully.
4 Selecting Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 156 – 159).
G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G (p. 42). Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 70 – 80). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in red. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.
e Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. In œ mode you can approach the subject even closer than in e mode. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 63) cannot be used. Press the q button. Select e or œ. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select e or œ, then press the m button. X e or œ will appear on the screen. X In œ, the zoom will lock at the maximum wide angle.
Changing the Recording Pixels If you use the flash when shooting in macro mode, the edges of the image may darken. Changing the Recording Pixels You can select the recording pixels (image size) from six settings. Select the recording pixels. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. , then Select an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 2 GB 8 GB (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 3084 626 2505 1474 1280 5116 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 2060 930 3721 980 1920 7675 (Medium 2) 5 M/2592 x 1944 1395 1365 5457 695 2672 10679 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 558 3235 12927 278 6146 24562 (Small) 0.
- Changing the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. , then Select an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. Approximate Values for ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. , then Select an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • It is recommended to set the exposure compensation to ±0 (p. 76). • When you take the white balance data using the flash, be sure to take it in an optimal shooting range (p. 75). Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness.
W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Select the drive mode. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. Select W, or , then . ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select W, button. or , then press the m Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. Drive Mode Shooting Interval Continuous Approx. 0.8 sec./image Continuous Shooting AF Approx. 0.5 sec./image Continuous Shooting LV Approx. 0.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. , then Select an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you select will display on the screen. ● After shooting, return the setting to . My Colors Off Vivid Neutral — Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.
Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be selected and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 78 and select , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option, then use the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select a value. ● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter the effect gets.
$ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $. ● Press the p button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to select $, then press the n button. Select the settings. ● Press the op buttons to select [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 66 to shoot.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 116). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. TV display is not available when using the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • The sections “M Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 92), “B Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 93), “D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 94), assume that the mode dial is set to these modes. • The section “Setting the Flash Exposure Compensation” (p.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [AF Frame] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select an option. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
Magnifying the Focal Point You can magnify the AF frame and check the focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face Detect], the face selected as the main subject will appear magnified. X In [Center], the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway X and press the q button. and the MF indicator appear. You can check the distance to the subject. Compose the scene and shoot.
0 Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the c button (p. 145). Frame Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face and press the c button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● Even if the subject moves, the frame will follow the subject within a certain range. ● If a face is not detected, will not appear.
Switching the Focus Setting and Shoot You can switch the AF setting and shoot. Continuous The camera focuses continually on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. This allows you to shoot without missing opportunities. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway. This conserves battery power. Select [AF Mode]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [AF Mode] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [Continuous] or [Single].
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can manually set the focus. Select . ● Press the q button, then use the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select then press the m button again. ● and the MF indicator appear. , Focus and shoot. ● Turn the  dial to adjust the focus to a value that displays in the MF indicator. • You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. If you want to change the AF frame, cancel the manual focus mode first.
Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. Select [Safety MF]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Safety MF] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Focus and shoot. ● First focus manually and then press the shutter button halfway. X The focus will be fine-tuned at the optimal point of focus.
¤ Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 90), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 70). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ¤ appears, the flash output will be retained. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, ¤ will disappear and the FE will unlock.
M Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for "Time value". Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
B Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value". Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F3.4, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.3, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second.
D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for "Manual". Set the mode dial to D. Standard Exposure Level Indicator Exposure Level Make the setting. ● Press the o button to select the shutter speed or aperture value. ● Turn the  dial to set a value. X The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed indicator. You can check the difference to the standard exposure level.
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [i-Contrast] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [Auto]. X @ will appear on the screen. Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable. You can correct recorded images (p. 129).
Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On]. X Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects that there is a possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Select [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, and then select the [Blink Detection] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Shoot. X When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame and appear for a few seconds. In W, " and $ mode, the function is only available for the last image shot.
Setting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 76), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Select the flash exposure compensation. ● Press the m button and select press the m button again. , then Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select the flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. • In M and B shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Auto] in advance (p. 97).
Exposure Compensation When Shooting With A Flash (Safety FE) The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. Select [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Safety FE], then press the qr buttons to select [On] or [Off].
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can select to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Select T. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to select T. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will both display. ● The color for default settings is green.
Changing the Color and Shooting Select Y. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to select Y. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button.
L Shooting Stitch Assist Images • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • The recorded color and range of colors will be saved even if you turn off the power. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. L Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Set the mode dial to K. Select the shooting mode. ● Follow Step 1 on p.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "1 Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E.
Changing the Movie Mode You can select between three movie modes. Set the mode dial to E. Select a movie mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons or turn the  dial to select E, then press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select a shooting mode, then press the m button. E Standard Normal mode.
Changing the Image Quality Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Since the number of the recording pixels is smaller, the image quality will be lower than with , but you can record three times the length. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality (Frame Rate) Shooting Time 2 GB 8 GB 10 min. 53 sec.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 63) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximum before shooting. The sound of the zoom will be recorded. • Ò Using the Self-Timer (p.
Playback Functions Summary for “1 Viewing Movies” (p. 33) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 107) Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.
* Editing X Even if you move to a point other than a point, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is selected. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is selected. X The light blue section selected with will be the section of the movie that remains after editing. Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to select , then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.
7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp.
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Select Images. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever. ● Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce the number of images. The number of images will reduce each time you move the lever. Change the displayed images.
‚ Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified condition. You can also delete (p. 118) or protect (p. 121) all images at once in the filtered condition. Select ‚. ● Press the m button to select ‚ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Select a condition. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select a condition, then press the m button. View the filtered images.
. Viewing Slideshows Filtered Playback You can use the following functions in filtered playback for processing the filtered images at once. • “/ Erasing All Images” (p. 118), “. Viewing Slideshows” (p. 112), “: Protecting Images” (p. 121), “Printing from the Print List (DPOF)” (p. 131) . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select .. ● Press the m button to select . in the FUNC.
. Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can change the time that slideshow images are displayed, transition effects and set the slideshow to repeat. You can select from seven transition effects when switching between images. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, select [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 45). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Change the magnification level or location. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
k Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out or return to Single Image Playback. ● If you turn the  dial, you can switch images in the zoomed state.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and White or black Yellow Yellow Black fully insert the plug of the cable into the camera’s terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI cable HTC-100 to connect the camera with a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn on the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI mini terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV's HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3-4 on p. 116 to display the images.
/ Erasing All Images You can select images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 121) cannot be erased. Select [Erase]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Select a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select a selection method, and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
/ Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [Select Range] and press the m button. Select the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. Select the ending image. ● Press the r button, select [Last image] and press the m button.
/ Erasing All Images Erase. ● Press the p button to select [Erase], then press the m button. Select images with the  dial You can also select the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [OK] and press the m button.
: Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 118). Select :. ● Press the m button to select : in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select [Protect] and press the m button. will appear on the screen. X Once set, If you format the memory card (p. 52), protected images will also be erased. • Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function.
: Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button, select [Protect] and press the m button. Select All Images Select [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 121 to select [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial, select [Protect] and press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you select [Unlock] in Step 2, while in [Select Range] or [All Images].
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in the Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 112), Erasing All Images (p. 118), Protecting Images (p. 121), Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 133) Select ;. ● Press the m button to select ; in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Make the setting.
; Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting Images Individually Select [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to select [Select] and press the m button. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to select images. ● Press the op buttons, select a category and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the category and disappears. ● To select multiple images, repeat the above operation. Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Select \. ● Press the m button to select \ in the FUNC. menu, then press the m button again. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to select the direction, then press the m button. X The image will rotate 90° in the selected direction. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. Using the Menu Select [Rotate].
= Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. Select an image size. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save the new image.
[ Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
• , , and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 78 for details on each menu item. Select [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Select an image.
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [i-Contrast], then press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, select the image and press the m button. Select a menu item.
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an image. ● You can zoom the image using the procedures in “k Magnifying Images” (p. 115). Correct the image. ● Press the m button.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial and select the image. Press the c button (videos will be excluded). Print list.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p. 29). Print. ● Press the op buttons, select [Print now] and press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] selected, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Selecting the Number of Copies Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and select the 2 tab, then select [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an image, then press the m button.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Select [Select Range]. ● Select [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 134 and press the m button. ● Select images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 119. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, select [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images]. ● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 134 and press the m button. Make print settings.
8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to select [Off].
Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Set the home time zone. ● Select [Time Zone] and press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, confirm the information that displays on the screen at the left, and press the m button.
Changing Functions Turning off Hints & Tips When you select an item in the FUNC. menu or when using the opqr buttons, hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Changing Functions Creating a Folder You can create new folders in which to save images. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select [Create New Folder], then press the qr buttons to select . ● Newly shot images are now saved to the new folder. Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select [Auto Create], then press the qr buttons to select an interval.
Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a shooting mode (p. 53). You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to select [0 sec.]. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48).
Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. ● Select [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option.
Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Select [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. 3:2 Guide The areas outside the 3:2 range are grayed out. This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Both Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide will display.
Changing Shooting Functions • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically. Registering Functions to the c Button ● Select [Set c button], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to select the functions to register, then press the m button.
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Select [Resume], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed.
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to select [2], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select an image, then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [OK], then press the m button to complete registration.
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 16). Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. Connect the power cord.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 16). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease.
Troubleshooting • • • • appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 62). Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 144). Set the flash to h (p. 70). Increase the ISO speed (p. 74). Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • • • • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 163). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 143). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 81, 86).
Troubleshooting the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject. Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 16). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Lock”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 18).
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Cannot select! • When selecting the selection range (pp. 119, 121, 124), you tried to select a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to select an ending image that was before the starting image. • You tried to select more than 501 images (pp. 119, 121, 124). Too many marks. • You selected more than 998 images to send in print settings. Select less than 998 images (p. 133). Cannot complete! • Print settings could not be saved correctly.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 105) A 9 G M B D — { — — { { — — — — { { { — — { { { { — { — — { { — — — — — — — — — { — { — { { { { { — { { { { { { { { { { { { { { — { — { — { { { { { { { { { { { { { { — { { { — { { { { { { { { { { { { { — — { — { — { { { { { { { { — { { { { Light Metering (p. 88) { — { — { { { { { { { { My Colors (p.
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Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function AF Frame (p. 84) AF Frame Size (p. 84) Servo AF (p. 86) AF Mode (p. 88) Digital Zoom (p. 63) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) AF-assist Beam (p. 143) MF-Point Zoom Safety MF (p. 90) Flash Settings (pp. 96, 97, 99) i-Contrast (p. 95) Safety Shift (p. 93) Review (p. 143) Review Info (p. 143) Blink Detection (p. 97) Disp. Overlay (p. 144) IS Mode (p. 144) Date Stamp (p. 65) Set c button (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute Volume On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options LCD Brightness Set the sounds played for each camera operation. Set within a range of ±7. Start-up Image Hints & Tips Format Add an image as start-up image. On*/Off Formats card, erasing all data p. 146 p. 140 p. 52 File Numbering Create Folder Continuous*/Auto Reset Create New Folder/Auto Create Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving On*/Off 1 min.*/0 sec.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow My Category Plays back images automatically. Categorizes images. p. 112 p. 123 Erase Protect i-Contrast Erases images. Protects images. Corrects dark portions of images. p. 118 p. 121 p. 129 Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize Corrects red eyes in images. Trims portions of images. Resizes and saves images. p. 130 p. 127 p. 126 My Colors Rotate Resume Adjusts colors in images. Rotates images. Last seen*/Last shot p. 128 p. 125 p.
Handling Precautions Equipment • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels. . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm f/3.4 (W) – f/5.3 (T) Digital Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Mono) Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fine, Normal Number of Recording Pixels (Still images) .
Specifications Battery Pack NB-5L Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DC Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1120 mAh Charging cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 300 times Operating temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.) Weight . . . . . . . . . .
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide................................................ 144 A AC Adapter Kit.................................. 40, 150 Accessories .............................................. 38 AE Lock .................................................... 90 AF J Auto Focus AF Frame ................................................. 25 AF Lock .................................................... 86 Aquarium (Scene Mode) .......................... 60 Audio .................................................
Index Supplementary Flash ............................ 40 Focus AF Frame .............................................. 25 AF Frame Mode .................................... 84 AF Lock ................................................. 86 AF-Point Zoom ...................................... 85 Face Selection ...................................... 87 Servo AF ............................................... 86 Focus Check........................................... 114 Focus Lock ...............................
Index Printing ..................................................... 29 Program AE.............................................. 70 Protect .................................................... 121 R Recording Pixels (Image Size) ................. 72 Red-Eye Auto Correction ..................................... 96 Correction ........................................... 130 Reduction............................................ 142 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)......... 126 Rotating Images .................