DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E154-010 XX02XXX © 2004 CANON INC.
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons appearing beside or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. In the example below, the procedure can be used in the following mode.
Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or Read This First Please Read......................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7 Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12 Components Guide Components Guide...........................................................
Macro ........................................................................................... Portrait ......................................................................................... Landscape .................................................................................... Night Snapshot............................................................................ Indoor........................................................................................... Underwater.....................
Print Settings About Printing ................................................................................. 106 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...................................................... 108 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring ................................................... 114 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer............................................ 119 Computer System Requirements ..............
Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or exposure the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-3L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • The camera terminal of the battery charger is designed for exclusive use with your camera.
Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Components Guide Front View Flash (p. 60) AF-assist Beam (p. 44) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 61) Self-timer Lamp (p. 68) Components Guide Speaker Microphone (p. 99) Wrist Strap Mount Lens Attaching the Wrist Strap* * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.
Back View LCD Monitor (p. 35) SD Card Slot/ Battery Cover (pp. 20, 22) Tripod Socket Battery Compartment (SD card/battery compartment) Terminal Cover A/V OUT (Audio/Visual OUT) Terminal (p. 126) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p.
Operation Panel Mode Switch (p. 34) ON/OFF Button (p. 32) Button Shooting: Telephoto (p. 42) Playback: Magnify (p. 92) Button Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 43) Print/Share Button (See below) Indicator (Flash) Button (p. 60) Button Button Shooting: Wide Angle (p. 42) (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 104) Button (Self-timer) Button (p. 68) Button SET Button FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 45) MENU Button (p.
Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot/LCD monitor Off/Computer connection Blinking Green: Starting-up/Recording to SD card/Reading SD card/ Erasing from SD card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * If the subject is difficult to focus on, a single beep will sound.
Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. Insert the battery securely. 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LU) Preparing the Camera 1 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.
To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. • Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life, based on Canon's testing standards), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life.
Battery Pack Handling Precautions Preparing the Camera zKeep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-3L (supplied). Please charge the battery pack (p. 17) before you use it for the first time. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. 2 Battery Lock Symbol 2 Align the symbols on the battery pack and camera back and insert it correctly.
Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low. Preparing the Camera • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the battery pack. • Do not turn off the power or open the SD card slot/battery cover while the indicator blinks green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the SD card. • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.
Installing the SD Card Write Protect Tab The SD card has a write protect tab. Sliding the tab downward prevents recording of data and protects existing data (e.g. images). When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD card, slide the tab upward. Write Protect Tab Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Turn the camera power off and insert the SD card with the following procedures. 1 1 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Insert the SD card.
1 3 Slide the SD card slot/battery cover closed. 2 Push in the SD card until you hear it click, then release it. Preparing the Camera To remove the SD card • Please watch the loading slot area carefully as you insert and remove the SD card. • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the SD card when the indicator blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image data. - Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.
Formatting SD Cards You should always format a new SD card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) an SD card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 24 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. The (Rec.) or displayed.
5 Use the button to select [OK] and press the SET button. Preparing the Camera • To exit instead of formatting, select [Cancel]. • The capacity of the SD card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the SD card. This is not a malfunction of the SD card or camera. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted SD card might be the cause. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand SD card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.
SD Card Handling Precautions z SD cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the SD card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. z Do not peel away the original label on the SD card or cover it with another label or sticker.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. The (Rec.) or displayed.
5 Set the date and time. 6 Press the SET button. 7 Press the MENU button. • Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). • Use the or button to change its value. The setting is complete. The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. • Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following methods. This is convenient for confirming the shooting date and time. • Holding the SET Button While Pressing the ON/OFF Button - The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound will not play. - The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set. - The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on. • Pressing and Holding the SET/FUNC.
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 30 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. The (Rec.) or displayed.
Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. Preparing the Camera 5 The display will return to the shooting or playback screen. The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera.
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. • The lens extends when the mode switch is set to or . To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • If the “Card locked!” message appears right after the power is turned on, the SD card cannot record (p. 22). • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p.
Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. * This time can be changed (p. 51). Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Connected to a Printer (sold separately): Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. To Shoot Still Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Shoot Movies (Movie Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after changing the mode switch position from or to . • When a printer is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide).
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menus settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. You can change the information display contents using in the (Set up) menu. Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) [Off] [On] Basic Functions The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
How to Change the Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 In the (Set up) menu, Select and press the SET button. 4 Use the or button to select , or and use the or button to select the contents you wish to set. The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is (Shooting Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Review Info) Select [Off] or [On]. (Replay Info) Select [Off], [Standard] or [Detailed]. 5 36 Press the MENU button.
• The LCD monitor settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same settings are automatically available when the power is turned on again. • In Index playback mode (p. 93), the detailed display is not available. Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) When setting the flash, continuous mode or self-timer, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if [Shooting Info] is set to [Off].
* Low Battery (p. 21) Quick Shot (p. 44) * Spot AE Point Frame ( and Mode) * AF Frame (p. 75) Shooting Method (pp. 65, 68) Flash (p. 60) Auto Rotate (p. 88) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) 1.3x 1.6x 2.0x 2.5x 3.1x 4.1x 5.1x 6.5x Zoom Magnification* (p. 42) (Zoom powers appear when the digital zoom is activated.) Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.) * Shooting Mode (p. 62) Photo Effect (p. 86) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) Metering Mode (p. 78) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Compression (p.
Review Information (Review of an Image Right After It Is Shot) Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed) even if you release the shutter button (p. 56). If you continue to press the shutter button right after shooting an image, or press the SET button while the image is displayed, the image will continue to display. Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Basic Functions Histogram (p.
Replay Information–Standard (Playback Mode) File Number Image Number Protection Status (p. 103) Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 58) Movie (p. 94) WAVE Format Sound (p. 100) Compression (Still Images) (p. 58) Replay Information–Detailed (Playback Mode) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) Shooting Mode (p.62, 70, 72) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) White Balance (p. 82) 40 Photo Effect (p. 86) Flash (p. 60) ISO Speed (p. 87) Metering Mode (p. 78) Resolution (Movies) (p.
The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.
. Using the Digital Zoom When using the digital zoom, images can be zoomed to approximately 1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.1x, 4.1x, 5.1x or 6.5x. 1 Press the button. • The magnification factor appears in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. • Press the button again to further zoom the image. • Press the button to zoom out. • Shoot while the magnification factor display is blue for prints up to the postcard print size. This will allow you to obtain optimal print quality.
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. You can also shoot images with a single press of the shutter button without pressing it halfway first (Quick Shot). 1. Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway. z Beep Indicator • Focused: 2 beeps • Focusing difficulty: 1 beep Basic Functions Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions. • The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 49). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts.
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the SET/FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the following procedures to select settings. 1 2 Press the SET/FUNC. button. 3 Use the item. or Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the SET/FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode only) Slide the mode switch to (Shooting) or (Movie).
FUNC. Menu ( ) Shooting Mode (p. 62) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 86) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 79) ( ) Metering Mode (p. 78) ( ) Long Shutter Mode (p. 80) ( ) Compression (p. 58) ( ) White Balance (p. 82) ( ) Resolution (p. 58) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 87) ( ) Resolution (Movie) (p. 58) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 46 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback).
2 3 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. (Rec.) menu (Play) menu Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. 4 Use the item. or button to select an Basic Functions Use the or button to select the Rec./Play, Set up, or My Camera menu. See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 49). 5 Use the option. or button to select an Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...
Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Playback Mode Play Menu (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Set up Menu My Camera Menu • When the My Camera menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode / 48 : Selects items. / : Selects options. is displayed, pressing the button restores the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My camera menu.
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Self-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On* • Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. • On* • Off Sets the duration of the self-timer delay. • 10 seconds* • 2 seconds Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. • On* • Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off.
Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Auto Play Print Order Transfer Order Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from an SD card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service.
Menu Item Options – p. 68 p. 43 p. 94 p. 99 Basic Functions Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound Selftimer Vol. played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when Shutter Volume the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and Playback Vol. sound memos.
Menu Item Clock Display Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Language Video System 52 Options Sets the length of time for which the clock displays. • 0 – 5* – 10 sec. • 20 sec. • 30 sec. • 1 min. • 2 min. • 3 min. Formats (initializes) SD cards. Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted. • On • Off* Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display.
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the SD card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. 1 Press the ON/OFF button. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. Set the mode switch to any position. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. • The following cannot be reset.
Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, select (Auto). 2 Press the SET/FUNC. button. 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 43). 5 Press the shutter button fully (p. 43). Shooting • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • You can shoot right after selecting an option.
• See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 56). Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Shooting Mode Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed.
2 Use the or button to select the review setting and press the MENU button. • With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically display. • In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the image will continue to display for the specified time even if the shutter button is released.
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings Shooting Mode You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Purpose • Print larger than A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Large • Print larger than Letter-size prints* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) (Medium 1) 2048 x 1536 pixels • Print up to A4-size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.
1 * and In the FUNC. menu, select then use the MENU button to select * or *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the option. or button to select an Resolution (Still Images) , , , or . Resolution (Movies) Select , or Shooting Select . Compression (Excluding Movies) Select , or . You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC. button.
Using the Flash Shooting Mode Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Flash on with red-eye The flash and red-eye reduction lamp fire with each shot. reduction Flash on The flash fires with every shot. Flash off The flash will not fire.
• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image. - Shooting in , , , or mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.
Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting Mode You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Auto Leaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 55). Manual Lets you adjust the exposure, white balance and color effect settings yourself. Macro You can approach as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to a subject to shoot (p. 64). Portrait Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background blur.
Night Snapshot Indoor Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 2 Shooting 1 Underwater Press the SET/FUNC. button. • The display will return to the shooting screen and the icon of the selected shooting mode will appear on the LCD monitor.
Shooting Close-Ups Shooting Mode You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens. Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in macro mode. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select . 2 Press the SET/FUNC. button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • You can shoot right after selecting an option.
Continuous Shooting Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera shoots continuously at approximately 0.9 images per second* (Large/Fine) while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. * This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Press the button to display . Shooting 1 To Cancel Continuous Shooting Press the button twice to display .
Postcard Date Imprint Mode Shooting Mode You can shoot images with optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks to (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the (Fine) setting, rendering smaller file sizes.
• The icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time. • For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set at the computer or printer. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select 2 Use the or button to select [Date] or [Date & Time]. .
Using the Self-timer Shooting Mode With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Press the . button to display or • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the selftimer lamp will blink.
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time 1 In the 2 Use the or button. (Rec.) menu, select . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • The display will return to the shooting screen. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds at the same time as the shutter button is pressed. The shutter activates in 2 seconds.
Shooting a Movie The resolution can be set to either (160 x 120) (p. 58). (640 x 480), (320 x 240) or 1 Slide the mode switch to (Movie). 2 Press the shutter button fully. 3 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. The maximum recording time (in seconds) is displayed. • Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously. • During shooting the recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear on the LCD monitor. • The maximum length of a movie clip (at 10 frames/sec.
• • • • Shooting • The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of SD cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the SD card.
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally In the FUNC. menu select 2 In the (Rec.) menu, select and press the SET/FUNC. button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Shooting 1 See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 3 Use the or button to select a shooting direction and press the SET/FUNC. button.
4 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 5 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 6 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 7 Press the MENU button after the last shot.
Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear. No frame The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock in these situations. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
4 Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound. The focal distance to the object is locked. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
Switching between Light Metering Modes Shooting Mode You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates Evaluative complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Shooting * The current setting is displayed. Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to +2.
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Shooting Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select . 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). The display will return to the shooting screen. 3 In the FUNC. menu, select press the MENU button. and See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. 4 Use the or shutter speed.
5 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. Shooting The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Settings are automatically set by the camera. For recording outdoors on a bright day. For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
3 Press the SET/FUNC. button. The display will return to the shooting screen. This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected.
Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
3 Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the MENU button. 4 Shooting • Compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display before pressing the MENU button. The white data records when you press the MENU button.The camera reads the white balance data when you press the MENU button. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the SET/FUNC. button.
Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect Off Vivid Neutral Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia B/W Records in sepia tones. Records in black and white. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *.
Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). * The current setting is displayed. Use the speed. or button to select a Shooting 2 You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the SET/FUNC.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. 1 In the (Set up) menu, select . 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • The display will return to the shooting screen.
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. On The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new SD card is inserted. New images recorded on SD cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new SD card start from the next number.
About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images.
Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the or button to move between the images. Playback 2 Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Magnifying Images 1 Press the button. 2 Press the SET button. • appears on the monitor, indicating you can further magnify the image (up to approx. 10 times) by holding down the button. • When you press the or button, you can display the next or previous image at the same magnification. appears on the monitor, indicating you can scroll the magnified image using the , , or button to move around the image.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Hold down the SET button. 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Nine images appear at a time. Selected Image Playback Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Hold down the SET button.
Viewing Movies You can play movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the movie. Images with a Movie Control Panel or button to select a icon are movies. 2 Press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. Volume Level • The movie and sound will play. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.
Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Press the SET button again to resume. Operating the Movie Control Panel 1 Select a movie and press the SET button (p. 94). The movie control panel will display. Use the or button to select one of the following and press the SET button. Playback 2 : Exit (Ends playback and returns to single image playback. Pressing the MENU button also returns to single image playback.
Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. Movie Editing Panel 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button. 2 Switch to the movie editing mode. 3 Use the or button to select or and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied. • See Operating the Movie Control Panel (p. 95).
4 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the SET button. • A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays. • To stop it, press the SET button again. 5 Use the or button to select (Save) and press the SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. Playback 6 • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° 1 270° In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. Cycle through the 90°/270°/0° orientations with each press of the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the playback screen.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the or button to select an image and press the SET button. Playback 2 The sound memo control panel will display.
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos 1 Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 99) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have the icons displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. 2 Use the or button to select (Play) or (Erase) and press the SET button. (Play) Sound Memo Panel • The sound memo will play. Playback will stop when you press the SET button. Press the SET button again to resume playback. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume.
• You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the SD card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record or play sound memos for that image, and the “Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. You can erase incompatible sound data using the camera. • Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
Auto Play Use this feature to automatically playback all of the images in the SD card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). • Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts. • As with the single image playback mode, pressing the or button during auto play will advance through the images more rapidly. Pausing/Resuming Auto Play Press the SET button. Auto Play pauses.
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the or button to select an image to protect and press the SET button. Playback 2 • The icon appears on protected images. • You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by holding down the SET button. Protection Icon 3 Press the MENU button.
Erasing Erasing Single Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the SD card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. Erasing 2 To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Print Settings About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera.
This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer’s manual. Please check the System Map to confirm the compact photo printer (SELPHY CP series), card photo printer models and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) that can be used with this camera. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.
Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on an SD card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF, or for printing on a direct print compatible printer. See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print. Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images.
3 Number of Print Copies Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 112). (Standard)/ (Both) Use the or button to select an image, press the SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99). (Index) Selected for an Index Print Use the or button to move to an image and the SET button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images.
All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the , , or button to select [Mark All] and press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. The display returns to the Print Order (DPOF) menu.
4 Press the MENU button. The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen. • The symbol will display on images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print settings cannot be set for movie images.
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Standard Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Both Date Adds the date to the print. File No. Adds the file number to the print. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
3 Use the or button to select , or and the or button to select an option. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. Print Settings 4 • When the print type is set to [Index], only one or the other of the [Date] and [File No.] options can be set to [On] at the same time.
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for an SD card that has had print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
3 • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can hold down the SET button to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images. 4 Press the MENU button. The Transfer Order menu reappears. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the playback screen. Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selected for Transfer Use the or button to move between images and the SET button to select and deselect them.
All the Images on an SD Card 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45). 2 Use the or button to select [Mark All] and press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. The display returns to the Transfer Order (DPOF) menu.
4 Press the MENU button. • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per SD card. Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) The display returns to the Play menu. Press the MENU button again to go back to the playback screen.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Please read Computer System Requirements (p. 119) in advance. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows Windows Windows Windows Mac 98 Me 2000 XP OS X With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119), and the separate Software Starter Guide.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below. OS Windows 98 (Second Edition (SE) Only) Windows Me Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 Only) Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide. • You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection.
• To connect the interface cable to the camera's DIGITAL terminal, lift the terminal cover with a fingernail under its upper edge and insert the connector until it clicks into place. • Always grasp the connector’s sides to remove the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Set the mode switch to (Playback). Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • Windows: Proceed to step 5 below. • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images.
The following window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123).
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 120). New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer Wallpaper Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p.
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2 Use the or button to select or , and press the button (or SET button). 3 Use the or button to select images to download and press the button (or SET button). The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 4 Press the MENU button. The Direct Transfer menu will reappear. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after downloading.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. See steps 2-4 and onward starting on p.120. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. Connecting the Camera to a Computer If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.
Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 32) Also turn the television off. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Slip your fingernail under the left edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the cable securely.
Slide the mode switch to (Shooting), (Movie) or (Playback). 6 Press the ON/OFF button until the indicator blinks green. The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. • A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for details.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three choices. Example: Start-up Image The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings 128 1 Select the (My Camera) menu. 2 Use the item. or 3 Use the option. or See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
4 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • The beep will not sound but the start-up image will display if the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to [On] even if a setting has been selected in the My Camera menu.
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the SD card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menus can be saved to the camera. • Start-up Image • Shutter Sound • Selftimer Sound • Operation Sound • Start-up Sound A computer is required to restore the My Camera Settings to the defaults.
5 Press the SET button. 6 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and • Use the or button to select (Record) and press the SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. • After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the SET button. • Select (End) to return to the My Camera menu without registering.
File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the file formats below. However, SD card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (Excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the sound memo function (p. 99).
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List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. 134 Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, SD card. No memory card You attempted to shoot or play back images without an SD card installed. Card locked! The SD card is write-protected.
You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or format, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cause Power is not turned on SD card slot/battery cover is open Insufficient battery voltage Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Mode switch is set to (Playback) Flash is charging (Blinking in the LCD monitor) SD card is full Cannot play back 136 Solution • Press the ON/OFF button for a moment. • Confirm that the SD card slot/ battery cover is securely closed. • Insert a fully charged battery into the camera.
Problem Cannot play back Troubleshooting Cause Solution File name was • Set the file name or location on changed with a the file format/structure of the computer or file camera. location was changed See About File Numbers and Folder Numbers (p. 90). Lens will not retract SD card slot/battery • First close the SD card slot/battery cover was opened cover and then turn the power off.
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor 138 Cause Subject is out of focal range Solution • Ensure there is at least 10 cm (3.9 in.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups between 3 and 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the lens. The subject is hard • Use the focus lock to shoot.
Problem White dots appear on the image Troubleshooting Cause Solution Light from the flash • This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not has reflected off constitute a malfunction. dust particles or insects in the air. Flash does not fire Flash is set to off • Set the flash to on. Image not showing Incorrect video • Set the video system to the on TV monitor system setting appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 52).
Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens and LCD monitor. Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD20 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i5 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.4 million) Lens 6.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 39 mm) f/2.8 Digital Zoom Approx. 6.5x LCD Monitor 1.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx.
142 Shooting Modes Auto, Manual*, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night snapshot, Indoor, Underwater, Stitch assist**, Movie * Long shutter mode available ** Selectable from the Rec. menu Continuous Shooting Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2sec. delay Recording Media SD memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Image Recording Format Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.
My Camera Settings The start-up image, start- up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound can be customized using the following methods: 1.Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2.Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software.
Battery Performance Number of Images Shot Battery Pack NB-3L (Fully Charged) LCD Monitor ON (Based on the CIPA standard) Playback Time Approx. 120 images Approx. 140 minutes • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.
SD Cards and Estimated Capacities : With card included with the camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) Movie SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 11 48 195 20 85 347 40 170 687 17 74 302 32 134 542 63 264 1066 28 119 483 51 212 859 97 403 1628 108 451 1819 168 697 2812 265 1096 4420 42 seconds 178 seconds 719 seconds (320 x 240 pixels) 84 seconds 348 seconds 1406 seconds (160 x 120 pixels) 206 seconds 852 seconds 3438 secon
Image File Sizes (Estimated) Compression Resolution (2592 x 1944) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048 x 1536) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB (640 x 480) Movies 146 (640 x 480) 660 KB/sec. (320 x 240) 330 KB/sec. (160 x 120) 120 KB/sec.
SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.1 oz.) Battery Pack NB-3L Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage 3.7 V Typical Capacity 790 mAh Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 32.0 x 44.8 x 9.0 mm (1.3 x 1.8 x 0.4 in.) Weight Approx. 22 g (0.8 oz.) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.
Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer (p.68) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. How to Adjust the Exposure (p.79) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness.
ISO Speed (p.87) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited.
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Index A E AF Frame ................................... 43 AF-assist Beam.......................... 44 AiAF........................................... 44 Auto Play................................. 102 Auto Rotate Function................. 88 Autofocus.................................. 44 AV Cable AVC-DC300 .............. 126 Erasing .................................... 104 All Images.......................... 105 Single Images.................... 104 Exposure ...................................
Mode switch .............................. 34 Movie......................................... 70 Editing.................................. 96 Playback............................... 94 Shooting .............................. 70 Mute Mode ................................ 50 My Camera Menu Changing............................ 128 Registering......................... 130 My Camera Settings................. 128 File Format ......................... 132 O ON/OFF Button...........................
MEMO 153
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Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1108) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting.
Shooting Function Page Movie Digital Zoom Evaluative Light Center-Weighted Metering Average Method – – * * – – – – – – p. 42 p. 78 – – – – – – Exposure Compensation – U p. 79 Long Shutter – – – – – – – p. 80 White Balance – –(2) –(2) –(2) U p. 82 –(2) –(2) U p. 86 Spot Photo Effect – –(2) ISO Speed –(2) –(2) –(2) –(2) –(2) –(2) p.
