Camera User Guide Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer 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 z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................24 z Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................29 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 65) C w Kids and pets (p. 65) At the beach (p. 67) Shoot various other scenes J Y P O Landscape (p. 65) Night Scene (p. 66) S O Underwater (p. 67) C P Against snow Facial expressions (p. 67) (p. 78) Low Light (p. 66) t Foliage (p. 67) Fireworks (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View z Look at my pictures ......................................................................27 z Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................29 z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................126 z Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................132 z Look at my pictures on a computer. .............................................33 z Quickly search 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 Table of Contents ..............................6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started ...............
Table of Contents High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst)........................ 79 Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 80 5 Choosing Settings Yourself..............................81 Shooting in Program AE ................. 82 Turning the Flash On ...................... 82 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............ 83 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 83 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 85 Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 86 Continuous Shooting........
Table of Contents Changing Image Transitions..........131 Viewing Images on a TV................132 Protecting Images..........................135 Erasing All Images.........................138 Tagging Images as Favorites ........140 Organizing Images by Category (My Category)..............................141 Rotating Images.............................145 Resizing Images ............................146 Trimming........................................147 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function..........
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • 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 FUNC./SET button Left button Right button Control dial Down button • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p.
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used 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.
Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The Y P O latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer. C Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Y P O Charge the battery. z For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug ( CB-2LX ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots Number of Shots Approx. 210 Playback Time Approx. 4 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. z Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Battery lock Y P O Insert the memory card. C z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Y P O Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB Approx. 1231 Number of Shots C 16 GB Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings.
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. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set a value. Y P O z Once all settings are complete, press the m button. C Set the home time zone.
Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings If you choose dial to choose in Step 2 on p. 19 and press the op buttons or turn the  , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Y P O Choose [Date/Time]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Y P O z Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 177), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. • The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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. z Press the power button. X The flash will automatically rise and the start-up screen will appear. z You can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash does not fire when lowered). Y P O Enter A mode.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X The camera will play the shutter sound and C shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it has been raised.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot? The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 81). • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. z Pressing the q button or turning the  C dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest. z Pressing the r button or turning the  dial clockwise will cycle through the images from oldest to newest. z The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a, then press the m button again.
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 30) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free pictures. Shooting z Set the mode dial to 9. z Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 24 – 25 to shoot (no sound will play). z Press the r button to turn off the flash.
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. Choose A mode. z Set the mode dial to A. Remaining Time Y P O Compose the shot. z Moving the zoom lever toward i will C zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Shoot. z Press the movie button.
Shooting Movies Microphones z Do not touch the microphones while shooting. z Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. z Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the Y P O memory card fills.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. Y P O Play the movie. C z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose (Play Movie), then press the m button. X The movie will play. z If you press the m button, the movie will pause and the movie control panel will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Mac OS X (v10.5 – v10.6) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing When the installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM. z Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer’s CDROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Y P O Begin installation. z Double-click the on the CD. z Click [Install], and follow the on-screen C instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Turn on the camera. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows z Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. z If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. Y P O Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View Images z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. z Close CameraWindow when image transfer is complete. z Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-5L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Y P O *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card C USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately.
Separately Sold Accessories AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 z 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 or printer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery. Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter.
Separately Sold Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 z Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers z By connecting your camera to a Canonbrand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest SELPHY PIXMA Canon retailer. series series Y P O Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Y P O Lamp (pp. 58, 75, 171) Microphone (p. 31) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 30, 55) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 124, 128) Mode Dial C Shutter Button (p. 23) GPS Signal Receiver (p. 103) SX230 HS Speaker Flash (pp. 54, 82) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 176) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Components Guide Y P O Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 184, 186) Power Button (p. 19) Mode Dial (p. 42) Indicator (p. 45) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 132, 152) HDMI Terminal (p. 133) n Button (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 44) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 123) Control Dial C Movie Button (pp. 30, 113) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 83) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 93) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 96) / q Button Control Dial (see below) m FUNC./SET Button (p. 46) h (Flash) (pp.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 184 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display No Information Display Y P O Simple Information Display C Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 131) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available.
Indicator Histogram during Playback High Low Dark Bright z The graph that appears in Detailed Information Display (p. 186) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, but when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode or Playback mode (pp. 188 – 191, 197). Display the FUNC. menu. z Press the m button. Choose a menu item. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu item, then press the m or r button. z Choosing some menu items changes the screen to display further menu options. Available Options Menu Items C Y P O Choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 192 – 197). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose a tab. z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab. Y P O Choose an item. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z Press the n button to restore the normal screen. C Y P O • You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power.
Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Y P O Change the volume. C z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O Adjust the brightness. z Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. C Using the l Button z Press the l button for more than 2 seconds.
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. z Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. C Y P O Reset the settings. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Y P O This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer, and how to turn off the flash. C • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 188 – 195).
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose !, then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. z To turn the flash back on, follow the steps Y P O above to choose What if a flashing . appears? C When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, 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 approximately 56x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 60) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue). Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming stops. X Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. However, a recording pixel setting (p. 60) of or will cause images to appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Y P O Choose [Digital Zoom].
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date Stamp]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Y P O Choose the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò, then press the m button. X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen. C Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully.
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. z Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to choose Î. X Once set, Î will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 3 on p. 58 to shoot. Customizing the Self-Timer Y P O You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. z Follow Step 2 on p.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. z To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 – 2.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 3084 1231 5042 1474 2514 10295 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816 x 2112 1620 2320 9503 780 4641 19007 (Medium 2) 2 M/1600 x 1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 (Small) 0.
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4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Y P O This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot a still image. X A movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be recorded just before the image is taken.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose a Shooting mode. z Set the mode dial to a Shooting mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) z Produces a soft effect when Y P O photographing people. JTake landscapes (Landscape) C z Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth.
Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. z Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. C Y P O Shoot.
Shooting in Special Scenes w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) z Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with a waterproof case (sold separately) (p. 39). Y P O O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) z Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.
Shooting in Special Scenes • In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 173). • In or S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 85) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. C Y P O Shoot. Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) z Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fisheye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 69 to choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the l button. X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an effect level, then press the l button. X You can check the effect on the screen. Y P O Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shoot. • If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 69 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the l button. z [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a color tone, then press the l button. X You can check the color tone on the screen. Y P O Shoot. B/W Shoots in black and white. Sepia Shoots with sepia tones.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 69 to choose T. Press the l button.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 69 to choose Y. Press the l button. X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display. z The default setting is to change green to gray. Y P O Specify the color to be swapped. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 66 to choose , then press the l button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Y P O Point the camera at a person.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 66 to choose , then press the l button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the l button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 91).
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) z To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.1 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 66 to choose . Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1984 x 1488 pixels). • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot.
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. Choose x or v. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 66 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Y P O Take subsequent shots. z Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot.
5 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • 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. 188 – 195). • “Correcting the White Balance” (p. 84) assumes that the camera is in S mode.
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Enter G mode. z Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 83 – 106). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? Y P O If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.
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. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. z Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. z While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the brightness, then press the o button. X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. z In Step 2 on p. 83, choose . z Make sure the entire screen is filled with a plain, white colored subject, then press the l button. X The tint on the screen will change when white balance data is set.
Changing the ISO Speed • B stands for blue and A for amber. • You can also manually correct the white balance by recording custom white balance data (p. 84) and then following the steps on p. 84. • Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 2 after making adjustments in the correction level, those adjustments will be retained. However, the adjustments will be reset if custom white balance data is recorded. Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed.
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for displaying on widescreen HD (high definition) TVs.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Y P O Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. z Follow Step 2 on p. 88 to choose , then press the l button. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Y P O You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the 4 tab, then choose [Small].
Changing the AF Frame Mode Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces. • A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on.
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] from the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. X will appear in the center of the screen. Choose the subject to focus on. z Point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on and press the q button. Y P O X The camera will beep and will appear when a subject is detected.
Changing the Focusing Range (Macro) • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 95) is fixed to [On]. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • When shooting in (p. 96), press the q button for 1 second or longer. • Not available in e.
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. z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks, and and the MF indicator appear on the screen. z After you release your finger from the shutter button, press the q button again, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . The focus will unlock.
Shooting with Servo AF What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 55), digital tele-converter (p. 56), Tracking AF (p. 92), Servo AF (see below) or when using a TV as a display (p. 101).
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose . z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose then press the m button. X and the MF indicator appear. , Focusing roughly. z The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator.
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative Y P O For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Shooting with the FE Lock Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the  dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 97), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Make sure the flash is raised, then choose h (p. 82). Y P O Lock the flash exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 83), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose ~, then press the m button again. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen.
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose …. z Make sure the flash is raised (p. 24). After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose …, then press the m button. X Once set, … will appear on the screen. Shoot.
Checking for Shut Eyes Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 150). • If you press the r button then immediately press the n button when the flash is raised, the screen in Step 2 will appear. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection].
Using the GPS Function SX230 HS This function uses signals received from multiple GPS satellites to record location information (latitude, longitude, elevation) in still images and movies. The location information data can also be recorded separately from images and movies. Additionally, this function can be used to automatically update the camera’s clock. Before using the GPS function, make sure to correctly set the date/time and your home time zone (p. 19) beforehand.
Using the GPS Function Turning the GPS Function On Display the [GPS Settings] screen. z Press the n button to choose [GPS Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [GPS], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z When you press the n button, a message about the GPS function will appear on the screen. After checking the message, press the m button. z Press the n button to return to Shooting mode.
Using the GPS Function Recording Location Information and the Shooting Date in Images You can record and check the location information (latitude, longitude, elevation) and the shooting date in your images and movies (pp. 45, 104). If you use the included software (p. 2), you can also view the still images and movies you have shot on a map, using the location information recorded while shooting. Set [GPS] to [On]. z Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 103 to adjust the setting. Shoot.
Using the GPS Function Set [GPS] to [On]. z Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 103 to change the setting. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [GPS Logger], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Complete the setting. z When you press the n button, a message about the logger function will appear on the screen. After checking the message, press the m button. Y P O Turn off the camera.
Using the GPS Function • If you remove the battery after Step 4 on p. 105, the logger function will be temporarily disabled. When switching the battery, turn the camera on and then off again to enable the logger function. • SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, or an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera, you will not be able to save GPS log files.
6 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. C • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
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. Adjust the setting. z Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
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”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Adjust the setting. z Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values Y P O F3.1, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.9, F6.3, F7.1, F8.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. z Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. z Turn the  dial to set a value. X The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the flash output level. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose ~, then press the m button. Complete the setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose the flash output, then press the m button. X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen. Y P O • You can also set the flash output by pressing the n button to choose [Flash Settings] (p.
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7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. C • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by pressing the movie button.
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. z Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 114 – 120). Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode Y P O You can choose among 3 different Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose E, then press the m button again.
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. z Follow Step 1 on p. 65, Steps 1 – 2 on p. 66, or Steps 1 – 2 on p. 69 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. z Press the movie button. X Depending on the Shooting mode or movie image quality (p. 116) you choose, black bars may appear on the left and right of the screen. These sections will not be recorded.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose among 4 different image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. Audio will not be recorded. Choose . z Follow the steps for “Changing the Movie Mode” on p. 114 to choose . X Black bars will appear on the left and right sides of the screen. These areas will not be recorded when shooting. Choose a frame rate. z After pressing the m button, press the C op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at when shooting in , and when shooting in . • Even if you press the zoom lever, the zoom will not operate while shooting. • The focus, exposure and white balance will be set when the movie button is pressed. Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of is chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 116). • If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.
Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. z Press the n button to choose [Wind Filter] from the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. z Press the op buttons and choose Movie Editing Bar C or . z If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to move , will appear at points where the movie can be edited. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing Save the edited movie. z Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. X The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen.
8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Y P O This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 146 – 150) cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. z The number of images increase each time you move the lever toward g. z The number of images decrease each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. Y P O z Turn the  dial to switch images. z Press the opqr buttons to choose an image. X An orange frame appears on the chosen image.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing movies made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 64) by date for viewing. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose m button again. , then press the Choose a movie date. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial. Play the movie. z Press the m button. Y P O X The movie will play.
Viewing Slideshows z If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, only the chosen target images will display. z If you choose in Step 2, filtered playback will be canceled. Search filters Favorites Shot Date ; My Category Still image/Movie Displays the images tagged as favorites (p. 140) Displays the images shot on a specified date Displays the images of a specified category (p. 141) Displays still images, movies or movies made in (p. 64).
Viewing Slideshows Choose a transition effect. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an effect, then press the m button. X The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] appears. z In filtered playback (p. 125), only images matching a filter play back. z You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. z Press the n button to stop the slideshow. • If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback, the image will switch.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. z The display will zoom in on the image. If Approximate Location of Displayed Area you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. z If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. z If you turn the  dial, you can switch images while zoomed.
Viewing Each Image in a Group View each image in the group. z If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, only the images in the group will be displayed. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again to cancel group playback. Group playback In group playback (Step 3 above), you can use the FUNC. menu functions that appear when you press the m button, as well as search (p. 124) and magnify (p. 128) images.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select four more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. X Four images will appear as possibilities. Choose an image.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame 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. Switch frames. Y P O z Move the zoom lever toward k once. X The screen shown on the left will appear.
Viewing Images on a TV Viewing Images on a Standard TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. z Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow White Red Red White Y P O z Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Viewing Images on a TV Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Using the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100, you can connect the camera to an HD TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. z Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Y P O z Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI input. Display images. z Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 132 to display the images.
Viewing Images on a TV Connect the camera to the TV. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 133 to connect the camera to the TV. Display images. z Turn on the TV and press the camera’s 1 button. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). Use the TV’s remote control. z Press the remote control’s qr buttons to Y P O choose an image. z Press the OK/Select button to display the camera control panel.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 138). Protect the image. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose :, then press the m button again. X [Protected] will appear on the screen. z To unlock an image, follow the step above to choose : again, then press the m button. Using the Menu Y P O Choose [Protect].
Protecting Images Choose images. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image. z If you press the n button, a Y P O confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Protecting Images Choose an ending image. z Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. z You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. Y P O z Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose images with the  dial C You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 135) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choose [Erase]. z Press the n button to choose [Erase] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O to choose a selection method, then press the m button. z Press the n button to restore the menu screen.
Erasing All Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 138 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 136 to choose images. Erase. z Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Y P O Choose [All Images]. C z Follow Step 2 on p. 138 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Erase. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 125). Make the setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. X [Tagged as Favorite] will appear on the screen. z To unlock an image, follow the step above to choose again, then press the m button. Using the Menu Y P O Choose [Favorites].
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( ) (except for movies). Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Complete the setting. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. z Press the n button to choose [My Y P O Category] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 142 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Choose a category. z Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 142 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 136 to choose images. Choose a category. z Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a category. Y P O Complete the setting. z Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose \, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. z Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. z Press the m button to complete the setting. Using the Menu Y P O Choose [Rotate]. z Press the n button to choose [Rotate] C from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button to choose [Resize] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O Choose an image size. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X [Save new image?] will appear on the screen. C Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. z Press the n button to choose [Trimming] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of Y P O the image to be trimmed.
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. 88 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. z Press the n button to choose [My Colors] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. z Press the n button to choose [i-Contrast] from the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. z Press the n button to choose [RedEye Correction] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. z Press the m button. Y P O X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
9 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Y P O Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers C • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. z Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. z Insert the cable’s large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer.
Printing Images Choose 2. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose 2, then press the m button again. Print images. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Print], then press the m button. X Printing will start. z If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. z After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Y P O • Refer to p.
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item. Choose the option settings. z Press the qr buttons to choose the option setting. Default Prints the date. File No. Both Prints the file number. Prints both the date and file number. Off — C Default Off On Y P O Follows the printer’s settings.
Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area. z If you move the zoom lever or turn the  dial, you can change the frame size. z Press the opqr buttons to change the Y P O frame position. z Press the l button to rotate the frame.
Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. Y P O Choose the paper type. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. C Choose the layout.
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Choose how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. ID Photo Prints ID photos. Only images with the same resolution as the camera’s L (Large) recording pixel setting and a 4:3 aspect ratio can be chosen. Fixed Size Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints. Printing ID Photos Y P O Choose [ID Photo].
Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 152 to display the screen on the left. Choose a printing method. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the qr buttons to choose a printing method. Print images. Y P O Printing methods for movies Single Prints currently displayed scene as a still image. Sequence Prints a sequence of images from a specified scene on a single sheet of paper.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 162) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Adding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. Menu You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the FUNC. menu. Choose an image.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Adjust the settings. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. Standard Print Type Date File No. Clear DPOF data Prints 1 image per page. Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. On Prints the shooting date. Off On — Off On Y P O Prints the file number.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X You will be able to set the number of print copies. z If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. Set the number of prints. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O to set the number of prints (maximum 99). z Follow Steps 2 and 3 to choose images.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 160 to choose [Select All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. Y P O z Follow Step 1 on p. 160 to choose [Clear All Selections], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared.
10 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used Y P O functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. z Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu item. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) 2 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Choose [Low Level Format]. z Choose [Format], then press the m button.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. z Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. z Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 20), your [ time and date will automatically change. Home] Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 96), zoom bar (p. 24), and the altitude recorded with the GPS function (p. 45) SX230 HS , from m/cm to ft/in. z Choose [Units], then press the qr buttons to choose [ft/in].
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 192 – 195). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when you do not press the shutter button. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. z Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying Grid Lines You can display grid lines on the screen for vertical and horizontal guidance while shooting. z Choose [Grid Lines], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Y P O z Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. C Continuous Image stabilization is always on.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. z Choose [Auto Rotate], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Y P O • Images cannot be rotated (p. 145) if you have set [Auto Rotate] to [Off].
11 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of Y P O functions and items that appear on the screen.
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. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. z Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Follow Step 5 on p. 17 to close the cover. Terminals Y P O Plug the cord into the coupler. z Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. C Connect the power cord.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card • The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 52). • If mode is chosen, the Eye-Fi connection will be interrupted. Choosing another Shooting mode or entering Playback mode will reopen the Eye-Fi connection, but movies made with mode may be retransferred. Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info].
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 the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
Troubleshooting • • • • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 198). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 171). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 90, 94). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
Troubleshooting Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 188 – 195). Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 29). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Eye-Fi Card Cannot transfer images (p. 177). List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, 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. 17). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (pp.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, played back in Smart Shuffle, tagged as favorites, rotated, edited, registered to the start-up screen, categorized, or added to a print list. • Movies cannot be magnified (p. 128), played back in Smart Shuffle (p. 130), edited (pp. 146 – 150), added to a print list (p. 159), or registered to the start-up screen (p. 166).
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) C Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 177) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 83) My Colors (p. 88) Drive Mode (p. 87) Self-Timer (p. 58) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) Metering Method (p. 97) GPS Reception Status (p. 103) SX230 HS Compression (p. 60), Recording Pixels (p. 60) 184 Y P O Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 18) AF Frame (p. 90) Movies: Recording Pixels (p. 116) Remaining Time (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 83) Grid Lines (p. 173) Focusing Range (pp. 93, 96) * i-Contrast (p. 89) Zoom Bar (p. 24) Blink Detection (p. 101) Exposure Level (p. 110) MF Indicator (p. 96) Exposure Shift Bar (p. 119) Image Stabilizer (p. 173) Time Zone (p. 169) Wind Filter (p. 120) : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Switch Display (GPS Information Display) (p. 45) SX230 HS My Category (p. 141) Shooting Mode (p. 188) ISO Speed (p. 85), Playback Speed (pp. 117, 119) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 83), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 119) White Balance (p. 83) Histogram (p. 45) Group Playback (p. 128), Image Editing (pp. 146 – 150) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 60) / Recording Pixels (p. 60), MOV (Movies) Movies (pp. 30, 114), High-speed Burst (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip backward* (Continues to skip backward if the m button is held.) Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip forward* (Continues to skip forward if the m button is held.) * Edit (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 164 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 164 LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. p. 166 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 167 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 168 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec.
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Group Images Auto Rotate Resume Transition * Default setting Content Ref. Page Plays back images automatically. p. 126 Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 138 Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 135 Rotates images. p. 145 Tags or untags images as favorites. p.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels .................. Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ................................... 14x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 70.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 392 (T) mm) Focusing Range.............................. 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) • Macro 5 – 50 cm (W) (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)) Image Stabilizer (IS) System .......... Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ............................. DIGIC 4 LCD Monitor Type ...
Specifications Shooting Modes...................................M, Av, Tv, P, Auto*1, Easy, Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, SCN*2, Creative Filter*3, Movie*4 • Movies are recorded by pressing the movie button.
Specifications 1:1 Large: 2992 x 2992, Medium 1: 2112 x 2112, Medium 2: 1200 x 1200, Small: 480 x 480 Movies............................................. Smart Auto, Standard: 1920 x 1080 pixels (24 fps*1), 1280 x 720 (30 fps*2), 640 x 480 (30 fps*2), 320 x 240 (30 fps*2) Super Slow Motion Movie: 640 x 480 (120 fps*3), 320 x 240 (240 fps*4) Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 *5, 640 x 480*5 iFrame movie: 1280 x 720 (30 fps*2) *1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps. *2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
Specifications Battery Pack NB-5L Type.....................................................Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage ................................................3.7 V DC Capacity...............................................1120 mAh Battery Life (Charge 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 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 39, 176 Accessories ............................................... 38 AE Lock ............................................. 97, 119 AF Frames........................................... 25, 90 AF J Focus AF Lock ............................................. 94, 184 Aspect Ratio .............................................. 86 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode)............. 24, 42 Av (Shooting Mode)................................. 109 AV Cable ..............
Index Focus AF Frames .......................................... 90 AF Lock............................................... 94 AF Point Zoom.................................... 94 Servo AF............................................. 95 Focus Check............................................ 131 Focus Lock ................................................ 90 Focusing Range Macro.................................................. 93 Manual Focus ..................................... 96 Foliage (Shooting Mode) .
Index Program AE............................................... 82 Protect ..................................................... 135 R Recording Pixels (Image Size) .................. 60 Red-Eye Correction......................... 100, 150 Resizing (Making Images Smaller).......... 146 Rotate...................................................... 145 S SCN (Shooting Mode) ............................... 66 Screen Display Language............................... 21 Information Display...................
Handling Precautions • 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, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
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