Camera User Guide C Y P O 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) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started AV Cable AVC-DC400 C Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Y P O DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Warranty Card “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 56 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 54) F At night (p. 54) Shoot various other scenes ’ Indoors (p. 55) t V Kids and pets (p. 55) Y P O Fireworks (p. 56) C w At the beach (p. 55) S Underwater (p. 56) P Against snow (p. 56) Low light (p. 55) Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Look at my pictures on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 95 Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions.............................9 1 Getting Started...............13 Charging the Battery........................
Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....................... 73 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer .............. 74 Customizing the Self-Timer............. 75 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock.................... 76 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera ...........................77 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 78 Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 80 Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 81 Changing the Metering Mode..........
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./SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) Y P O • : Things you should be careful about. • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Safety Precautions Battery and 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 • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction.
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1 Getting Started Y P O This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. C Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Y P O Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug CB-2LY 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.
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots 240 7 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, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Y P O Sufficient charge.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • • • • • • SD memory cards (2GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (More than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards (More than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it Y P O locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. C Terminals Close the cover.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 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. Y P O Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots C 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 • Values are based on the default settings.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Y P O ● Press the op buttons to set a value. C Complete 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. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Y P O Time], then press the m button. C Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then press the n button. Y P O Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. Y P O ● Press the op buttons to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Pressing the Shutter Button ● Press the m button. Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Y P O Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound C and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. X The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Background Bright Including Blue Skies Dark Sunsets Subject Backlit When Using Tripod Backlit People — Non-Human Subjects/ Landscapes Close Subjects Icon Background Color Y P O * * — Gray Light Blue Orange — Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 78). • What if the indicator blinks orange and blinks on the screen? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest. ● Pressing the r button will cycle through the images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button. X The displayed image will be erased.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Shooting Time Y P O Compose the shot. C ● 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.
Shooting Movies X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust. ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. C Y P O Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. X The movie will play. ● You can pause/resume the movie by pressing the m button again.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Y P O Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover, and insert the cable's smaller plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer. 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. Y P O Open CameraWindow.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. • Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click . Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC7 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-6L* (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* AV Cable AVC-DC400* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* C Y P O Memory Card *Also available for purchase separately.
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 or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Y P O Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-6L.
Separately Sold Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC36 Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 When using the Waterproof Case to take photographs underwater, the weights prevent the case from floating.
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2 Learning More Y P O This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Y P O Lamp (pp. 43, 117) Microphone (p. 31) Lens Speaker Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 94, 98) Mode Switch C Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button (p. 19) Flash (pp. 57, 66) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 122) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting (p. 24).
Indicator Y P O Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 93, 107) Mode Switch A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 99, 108) n Button (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 44) Indicator C b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 65) / d (Jump) Button (p. 95)/ o Button e (Macro) (p. 67) / u (Infinity) (p. 66) / q Button m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 46) h (Flash) (pp. 57, 66, 85) / r Button Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 61, 74, 75) / a (Single Image Erase) (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 128 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display C No Information Display Y P O Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 97) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available.
Screen Display Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions 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.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 130 – 131). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode switch to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Y P O Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item C appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 132 – 135). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab. Y P O Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose 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. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button again to return to Y P O the normal screen. Adjusting the Volume C Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button twice to return to the normal screen. C Using the l Button ● Press the l button for more than one second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. Y P O ● Press the op buttons to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. C • When you choose a Shooting 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 switch is set to A for “Turning the Flash Off” (p.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose G. Choose the desired shooting mode. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the Y P O desired mode, then press the m button. ● To shoot special scenes (p. 55), choose (at the far right), then press the l button.
Shooting in Various Conditions VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.
Shooting in Various Conditions S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● Lets you take natural-colored shots of aquatic life and underwater scenery when used with Waterproof Case WP-DC36 (sold separately). OTake shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. PTake shots of people in snow (Snow) Y P O ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the steps Y P O above to return the setting to C .
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum equivalent of 16x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 68) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 68) and digital tele-converter settings used. Choose [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. 19). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then press the m button. Y P O X Once set, Ò will appear. C 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 To take a photo that includes the photographer, such as a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 78). Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and choose . Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face focused on and white frames appear on other faces. Y P O Press the shutter button fully.
4 Choosing Settings Yourself Y P O In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C • 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. 130 – 131).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose G. ● Choose G in Step 2 on p. 54 and press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 65 – 76). Shoot. Y P O What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ● Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness and press the m button. X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm – 4.0 m (12 in. – 13 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear on the screen.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. The shooting range (focusing zone) is approximately 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is moved toward j and held until the lens stops moving, which is the maximum wide angle setting of the lens). Choose e. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear on the screen.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the Y P O screen. If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 59).
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear 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 to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the Y P O screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Y P O . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will appear on the screen.
Continuous Shooting Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, and color saturation in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 72 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons to choose a value. ● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter the effect gets. ● Press the l button to accept the setting.
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 61, 62, 74, 75). • Continuous shooting speed increases in (p. 55). • For a certain interval, images may not be recorded, and the shooting speed for may slow down depending on the shooting conditions and the camera settings. • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● Press the p button, then press the op buttons to choose $, then press the n button. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] Y P O or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 61 to shoot.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 99). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Y P O Focus.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. C • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 86) assumes you have set the mode switch to 4 and chosen ≈. • 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. 130 – 131).
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face AiAF Y P O • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
Changing the AF Frame Mode Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 59) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face AiAF] (p. 78), the face detected Y P O as the main subject will appear magnified. X In [Center] (p. 79), the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the q button again, % will disappear and the focus will unlock. Y P O Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure” Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the exposure will be locked. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, & will disappear and the AE will unlock. Y P O Compose the scene and shoot.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [Auto].
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Red- Y P O Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose …. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to choose …, then press the m button again. X Once set, … will appear on the screen. Shoot.
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. Choose ≈. ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 3 on p. 54 and press the m button. Choose the shutter speed. Y P O ● Press the o button. ● Press the qr buttons to select the shutter speed, then press the m button. Confirm the exposure.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. C • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E (Movie mode).
Changing the Image Quality You can choose between two image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Image Quality Table Y P O Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release the lock. Y P O 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. • Zooming in Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 58) You can use the digital zoom while shooting, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the optical zoom to the maximum before shooting. The sounds from zoom operation will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 61) • Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) (p. 66) • Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 29) Quickly Searching Images (p. 94) Searching for Images Using the Jump Display (p. 95) Viewing Slideshows (p. 96) Changing Image Transitions (p. 98) Viewing Images on a TV (p. 99) Protecting Images (p. 100) Erasing All Images (p. 101) Rotating Images (p. 102) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p.
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7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Y P O This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 103 – 105) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available.
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple 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. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever. ● Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce the number of images. The number of images will reduce each time you move the lever. Y P O Choose an image.
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. Choose 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 to choose the desired search method. Y P O Switch images. ● Press the qr buttons. X The camera will use the chosen search method to jump to an image.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. C Y P O Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images Choose [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. 44). 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. Y P O Switch frames. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
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 maximum 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 continue to hold it to 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 (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. White or Black Yellow Yellow Black C ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Y P O Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected. Turn on the camera.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 101). Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an Y P O image, then press the m button. X will appear. ● If you press the m button again, will disappear. ● To protect additional images, repeat the above procedure. C Protect images.
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 100) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, choose [Erase All] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Erase all images. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be erased. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Y P O ● The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button, choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the image and press the m button. Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an Y P O option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. C Save the new image.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images will be saved as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast].
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. Y P O ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be C corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
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8 Printing Y P O This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately, p. 39). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (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. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Y P O Turn on the printer.
Printing Images Print images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [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 for details on printing. • Refer to pp. 37, 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Choose an image. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK] and press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. Y P O ● In Step 1 on p. 111, choose [Clear All Selections] and then press the m button. All selections will be cleared. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], C then press the m button.
9 Customizing Camera Settings Y P O You can customize various settings 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 Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Turning Off the Start-up Image You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Y P O 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.
Changing Camera Settings • If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 51). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types.
Changing Camera Settings Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). 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. 132 – 133). Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. Off No image displays Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Y P O You can change the way the image displays after shooting.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Gray bars will appear on the top and bottom of the display. This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide will appear.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Last shot C 120 Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with the most recently shot image.
10 Useful Information Y P O This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 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. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 17). Terminals Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug Y P O into the coupler. Connect the power cord.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the battery is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 136). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 117). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 76, 81). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF 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. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51) 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” (pp. 130 – 131). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 17). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC 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 Exceeded selection limit • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 110). • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 110). Communication error • Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a commercially available USB card reader to transfer the images.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p. 72) i-Contrast (p. 83) Drive Mode (p. 73) Camera Shake Warning (p. 123) Metering Modes (p. 81) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 68), Recording Pixels (p. 68, 88) C * Y P O Still Images: Recordable Shots (pp. 15, 69) Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (pp. 31, 88) Self-Timer (pp. 61, 62, 74, 75) AF Frame (p. 78) Spot AE Point Frame (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) C Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 70) Exposure Compensation (p. 65), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 89) White Balance (p. 71) Histogram (p. 45) Image Editing (pp. 103 – 105) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 68), Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) Y P O Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 81) Folder Number – File Number (p.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function A 4 G I Exposure Compensation (p. 65) — { { AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 82) — { — — — — — { — { { { — { — — { — { { { — { { … *1 { — ! { { { { { { Ò Î { { { $ *3 { { { AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 89) e Focusing Zone (pp. 66, 67) u AF Lock (p. 81) h Flash (pp. 57, 66, 85)*3 Self-Timer (pp. 61, 74, 75) ISO Speed (p. 70) White Balance (p. 71) C Y P O Func. Menu My Colors (p. 72) Light Metering (p.
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Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function A 4 G I { Face AiAF { { Center — { { Normal/Small — { — Standard { { { Off { { { Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) { { { AF-Point Zoom (p. 80) On/Off { { { AF-assist Beam (p. 117) On/Off { { { Flash Settings (p. 84, 117) Red-Eye Corr. On/Off { { { Red-Eye Lamp On/Off { { { i-Contrast (p. 83) Auto/Off *2 { — Review (p. 118) Off/2 – 10 sec./Hold { { { Review Info (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49 Start-up Image On*/Off p. 114 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 114 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 115 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Power Saving Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min.
Handling Precautions 2 Print Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Print Displays printing screen. p. 108 Select Images & Qty. Chooses individual images for printing. p. 111 Select All Images Chooses all images for printing. p. 112 Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing. p. 112 Print Settings Sets the printing style. p. 110 Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) – f/5.9 (T) Zoom Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the digital zoom) LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Number of Recording Pixels (Still images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels (Movies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.*) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.*) * Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames/sec. Compression (Still images). . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC 1000 mAh Approx.
Index Numerics E 3:2 Guide ................................................ 119 Editing i-Contrast .............................................104 Red-Eye Correction .............................105 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) .....103 Rotating Images ..................................102 Equipment ..................................................2 Default Settings ..................................... 50 Holding the Camera ..............................13 Erasing All Images ......................
Index G Green Leaves/Autumn Foliage (Scene Mode) ........................................... 56 Grid Lines ............................................... 119 H Histogram ................................................. 45 Household Power ................................... 122 N I i-Contrast .......................................... 83, 104 Image Quality (Compression) ................... 68 Image Quality J Compression Ratio Images Display Time .......................................
Index Number of Shots ................................... 75 Face Self-Timer ..................................... 62 Two Second Self-Timer ......................... 74 Sepia Tones ............................................. 72 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV ................................. 76 Shutter Button ........................................... 23 Slideshow ................................................. 96 Snow (Scene Mode) .................................
MEMO C 142 Y P O
MEMO C Y P O 143
MEMO C 144 Y P O
MEMO C Y P O 145
MEMO C 146 Y P O
MEMO C Y P O 147
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