Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Canon Warranty System Booklet Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 54 Take good people shots I F Portraits With nightscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) V Kids and pets (p. 53) Take good landscapes U H Indoors (p. 53) t Fireworks (p. 53) P With snowscapes (p. 54) O Sunsets (p. 53) Shoot various other scenes w At the beach (p. 53) Foliage (p. 54) y Aquarium (p.
What Do You Want to Do? ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 68 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ● Use the viewfinder to shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 View 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Safety Precautions.............................8 1 Getting Started ....................11 Charging the Battery........................
Table of Contents Adjusting the White Balance ........... 69 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ............... 70 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 71 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ................................. 71 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 72 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock.......................... 73 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera..................... 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Safety Precautions Battery, Battery Charger • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
Safety Precautions • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other damage. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD). • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug and plug the charger into a power outlet . ● For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. X The charge lamp lights red and charging starts.
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken LCD monitor on.* LCD monitor off. Number of shots 260 shots 700 shots 6 hours Playback Time (Hours) * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Good.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it . Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it locks into place with a click. until it Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 22).
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons to set a value. Make the setting. ● Press the m button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button press the n button , then . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Format], then press the m button.
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the second stop). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.
A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the ON/OFF button. X The start-up sound will play, and the startup screen will appear. ● Pressing the ON/OFF button again will turn the camera off. Select the A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A.
A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.
A Taking Pictures • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm – 4.2 m (12 in. – 14 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and approximately 30 cm – 2.4 m (12 in. – 7.9 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • The indicator blinks orange and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway? Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 3 cm (1.
1 Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in reverse order. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.
Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase. Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Erase], then press the m button. X The displayed image will be erased.
Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer.
Printing Images Print images. ● Press the m button. ● Use the op buttons to select [Print], and press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide on the best ways to print.
E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Select the E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
E Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust. Elapsed Time ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear on the screen. Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select , then press the m button. X The movie will play. ● You can pause/resume the movie by pressing the m button again. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Pentium 1.
Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable’s small plug into the camera terminal in the direction as shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer’s USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. X CameraWindow will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Transferring Images with a Computer ● Click [Transfer Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover)*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler DR-40 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Compact Photo Printers*2 (SELPHY series) Memory Card Card Reader Inkjet Printers*2 Waterproof Case WP-DC29 Windows/ Macintosh High-Power HF-DC1 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. • Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what displays on the screen, as well as, the basic operating instructions. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. (Up button) (FUNC.
Components Guide Lamp (AF Assist Beam) (p. 24)/ Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 111)/ Self-Timer Lamp (p. 59) Microphone (p. 30) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto)/ j (Wide Angle) (p. 22) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94)/ g (Index) (p. 90) Shutter Button (p. 21) ON/OFF Button (p. 22) Flash (p. 55) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 116) Memory Card/Battery Cover (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 11) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change modes. You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 22).
Components Guide Speaker Viewfinder (p. 73) Indicators (p. 41) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 43) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 25) Mode Switch (p. 40) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 27, 34, 95) n Button (p. 46) l (Display) Button (pp. 42, 43) b (Exposure) (p. 67)/ d (Jump) (p. 91)/ o Button e (Macro) (p. 63)/ u (Infinity) (p. 63)/ q Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 45) h (Flash) (pp. 55, 62)/ r Button Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 59, 60)/ a (1 Erase Image) (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 40) ISO Speed (p. 68) White Balance (p. 69) My Colors (p. 70) Metering Modes (p. 79) Drive Mode (p. 67) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 65)/ Recording Pixels (p. 65) AE Point Frame (p. 79) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 56), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 57) * Macro (p. 63), Infinity (p. 63) Flash Mode (pp. 55, 62, 80) Red-Eye Correction (p. 82) Self-Timer (pp.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 67) White Balance (p. 69) Histogram (p. 44) Image Editing (pp. 99 – 101) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 65), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 65) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 13) Metering Modes (p. 79) Folder Number – File Number (p. 109) Displayed Image Number /Total Number of Images ISO Speed (p. 68) Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 65) i-Contrast (pp.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
m FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu and menu items differ depending on the Shooting mode (p. 122). Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. X Press the m button. Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to select a menu item. X The selectable settings for the menu item appear at the lower part of the screen. Select an option.
n Menu – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 124 – 127). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (p. 40) left or right to select a tab (category). Select a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to select a menu item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Volume], then press the m button. Change the volume.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Low level formatting a memory card completely erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Format], then press the m button.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the n Button ● Press the n button, select the 3 tab, select [LCD Brightness] and then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button again to complete the setting. With the l Button ● Press the l button for more than one second. X The screen increases to maximum brightness regardless of the setting in the 3 tab.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you set the mode switch to 4 mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode is set to A for “! Turning the Flash Off” (p.
4 Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 40). Select the shooting mode. ● Press the m button, then use the op buttons to select G. Select the desired mode. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. ● To shoot in special conditions (p.
4 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Special Conditions U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
4 Shooting in Various Conditions S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you shoot underwater with Waterproof Case WP-DC29 (sold separately). y Take shots of aquatic life in an aquarium (Aquarium) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life in indoor aquariums. O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.
! Turning the Flash Off • In F, V, H, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 68) is increased to match the shooting conditions. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 113). • In Z mode, images may appear coarse. ! Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Select !.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 12x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 22) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 65) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops. X When you release the zoom lever, the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration, and will appear.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 65) and digital tele-converter settings used. Select [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button.
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. 17). Select [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 4 tab, then press the op buttons to select [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. ● Use the qr buttons to select [Date] or [Date & Time]. ● Pressing the n button will restore the shooting screen.
Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons to select Ò, then press the m button. X Once set, Ò will appear. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays.
" Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 76) when you enter the composition. Select ". ● Follow Step 2 on p. 59 and select ". Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face focused on by the camera and white frames appear on other faces. Press the shutter button fully.
4 Selecting Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in 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. 122 – 125).
G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 40). ● G will appear. ● If G does not appear, press the m button and select the shooting mode item. Press the qr buttons to select G and press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 62 – 72). Shoot.
u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Select u. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to select u, then press the m button. X Once set, u will appear. e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.
R Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro) You can zoom in on close subjects. The possible shooting range is approximately 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens, however, you can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at some recording pixel settings (p. 65). Select R. ● Set the mode switch to 4 then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select G.
Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can select from six settings. Select the recording pixels. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 56) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 57).
Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image Quality Recording Pixels Image Quality Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Recordable Number of Images 2 GB 8 GB (Large) 10M/3648 × 2736 2565 749 2994 1226 1536 6140 (Medium 1) 6M/2816 × 2112 1620 1181 4723 780 2363 9446 (Medium 2) 4M/2272 × 1704 1116 1707 6822 556 3235 12927 (Medium 3) 2M/1600 × 1200 558 3235 12927 278 6146 24562 (Small) 0.
b Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Select the exposure compensation. ● After pressing the o button, press the qr buttons to adjust the exposure compensation, then press the m button. X The compensation range you set will display on the screen. W Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at about 1.4 images/second. Select the drive mode.
Changing the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Select the white balance. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Select My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. My Colors Off – Neutral Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 95). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Select Î. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to select Î, then press the m button. X Once set, Î will appear. ● Follow Step 3 on page 59 to shoot.
$ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 – 10 shots). Select $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op button to select $, then immediately press the n button. Select the settings. ● Press the op buttons to select [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons to select a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on page 59 to shoot.
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green. Recompose. ● Hold the shutter button pressed halfway and recompose the scene. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • “≈ Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 83) assumes you have set the mode switch to 4 and selected ≈ mode. • 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. 122 – 125).
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Select [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, select the 4 tab, select [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Face AiAF • 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.
% Shooting with the AF Lock If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. % Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % is displayed on the screen.
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button and select [AFPoint Zoom] on the 4 tab. Use the qr buttons to select [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face AiAF] (p. 76), the face selected as the main subject will appear magnified. X In [Center] (p. 76), the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified.
Changing the Metering Mode You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Select the metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions.
( Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 79), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Select h (p. 62). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ( appears, the exposure will be set. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, ( will disappear and the FE will unlock.
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [i- Contrast] from the 4 tab, and use the qr buttons to select [Auto]. X @ will appear on the screen (p. 42). Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or the exposure setting may not be suitable. You can correct recorded images (p. 100).
Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On]. X Œ will appear on the screen (p. 42). Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
≈ Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈. ● Set the mode switch to 4, the press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select G. ● Press the qr buttons to select U (rightmost icon), then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons to select ≈, then press the m button. Select the shutter speed.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “E Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E.
Changing the Image Quality You can select between two image quality settings. Select the image quality. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies. 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release the lock. Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. Shoot. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 26) g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) (p. 90) d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 91) . Viewing Slideshows (p. 92) + Changing Image Transitions (p. 94) Viewing Images on a TV (p. 95) : Protecting Images (p. 96) / Erasing All Images (p. 97) \ Rotating Images (p. 98) Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p.
7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to transfer images to a computer and how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp.
g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an image. ● Moving the zoom lever toward k, will display the selected image by itself. Searching 9 Images at a Time Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index.
d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Select a jump method. ● In Single Image Playback, press the o button. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will appear at the bottom of the screen. ● Press the op buttons and select a jump method. Jump to an image. ● Press the qr buttons.
. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the m button. Select a transition effect to start the slideshow. ● Press the qr buttons to select a transition effect, then press the m button. X A few seconds after “Loading image…” displays, the slideshow will start.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 43). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Switch frames. ● Pressing the m button will switch to a different white frame.
k Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and Approximate Location of Displayed Area will appear, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out or return to Single Image Playback. ● When appears on the screen, press the m button to switch to .
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and White or black Yellow Yellow Black fully insert the plug of the supplied AV cable into the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration.
: Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 26, 97). Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Protect] and press the m button. Protect the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to protect and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To select multiple images, repeat the above operation.
/ Erasing All Images In addition to selecting and erasing images one at a time, you can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 96) cannot be erased. Select [Erase all]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Erase all] and press the m button. Erase all images. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X All images on the memory card will be erased.
\ Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Select [Rotate]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Rotate] and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to rotate. ● The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● To restore the menu screen, press the n button.
= Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m button. Select an image size. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save the new image.
@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people’s faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [i-Contrast] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select the image and press the m button. Select a menu item.
] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Select [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Red-Eye Correction] and press the m button. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image to correct. Correct the image.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) You can select certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the selected images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers may print the date twice on these images if [Date] is also set to [On].
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select other images and the number of prints for each. ● You cannot set the number of print copies for Index prints. You can only select which images to print in Step 2. X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images].
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p. 27). Print. ● Press the op buttons, select [Print now] and press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print.
8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 46). Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons and select [Off]. Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 44) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button.
Changing Functions 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. ● Select [File Numbering], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are Continuous assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken/saved.
Changing Functions Creating Folders by Day and Time You can set a day and time for folder creation. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select [Auto Create], then press the qr buttons to select an interval. ● Select [Time], then press the qr buttons to set a time. ● The new folder will be created on the set day and time. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder.
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46). 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. 124 – 125). Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off the lamp.
Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option. ● If you select [Off], the image will not display. ● If you select [Hold], the image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting You can change the image display that appears after shooting.
Changing Shooting Functions • In mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray areas. Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Select [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Image stabilization is always on.
Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Select [Resume], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Last seen Last shot 114 Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with the most recently shot image.
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 14) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 15). Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. Connect the power cord.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 14). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 15). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease.
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • • • • • Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then shoot (p. 21). Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 128). Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 111). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 73, 77). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 49). When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 122). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 14). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Lock”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 16).
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Cannot complete! • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of settings and try again (p. 102). Naming error! • The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached (p. 109). In the 3 menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto reset] (p. 109) or format the memory card (p. 20).
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function h … Flash (pp. 55, 62, 80) ! All Range Focusing Zone (p. 63) e u Exposure Compensation (p. 67)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) " Ò Î $ *2 Self-Timer (pp. 59, 60, 71, 72) AF Lock (p. 77) AE Lock (pp. 79, 87)/FE Lock (p. 80) TV Display (p. 71) Information Display No Information Display Display Off Information Display (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set within a range of ±2. On*/Off Formats card, erasing all data Continuous*/Auto Reset Create New Folder/Auto Create On* / Off 1 min.*/0 sec. Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min.
Menus 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Selects individual images for printing. Selects all images for printing. Cancels all settings for printing. Sets the printing style. Ref. Page p. 27 p. 103 p. 104 p. 104 p.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 10 million Image Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.3 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 (W) – 18.6 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T) Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with the optical zoom) Optical Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7 V DC Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 mAh Charging cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 300 times Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.4 × 41.8 × 6.9 mm (1.35 × 1.65 × 0.27 in.) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Precautions Equipment • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide................................................ 112 A AC Adapter Kit.................................. 38, 116 Accessories .............................................. 36 AE Lock .................................................... 79 AF Frame ................................................. 23 AF J Auto Focus AF Lock .................................................... 77 Aquarium (Scene Mode) .......................... 54 AV Cable ..............................................
Index FUNC. Menu Basic Operations................................... 45 FUNC.Menu List ...................................................... 122 G Grid Lines ............................................... 112 H High Speed (ISO) ..................................... 68 High-Power Flash ..................................... 38 Histogram ................................................. 44 Household Power ................................... 116 I i-Contrast ..........................................
Index Resize (Resizing Images) ........................ 99 Rotate....................................................... 98 S Screen Display Language ................................. 19 Information Displayed ........................... 42 Menu Operations ............................ 45, 46 Switching the Display...................... 42, 43 SD/SDHC Card J Memory Card Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer............................ 59 Changing Delay andNumber of Shots .. 72 Face Self-Timer ......................
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