ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Various Shooting Methods Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 201–209).
Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from charging batteries and installing memory cards to setting the date and time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks. Learning More (p.
1 Checking the Package Contents The following items are included in the package. If something is missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Commonly Used Shooting Functions 3 66 Shooting with the Optical Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . . 67 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Table of Contents Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Playback/Erasing Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Table of Contents Appendix 201 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . Camera Care and Maintenance. . . . . . .
6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Erasing z Printing z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map
Getting Started 8 Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. Align these symbols 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB2LXE) and plug it into a power outlet. Battery charger model names and types vary by region. Charge Indicator On Charging: lights orange For CB-2LX For CB-2LXE 3. Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Preparations 9 1. Slide the cover and open it out (a, b). a b 2. Insert the battery. It will lock into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (Only SD memory cards) • Confirm that the Write Protect Tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the card for the correct orientation. Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
Getting Started 10 Preparations 4. Close the cover (a, b). a b To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). b a To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger or the toggle on the wrist strap until the memory card clicks and then release it.
Preparations 11 Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Toggle The toggle can be used to open the DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing a memory card. It's position on the strap can be changed. It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during camera use.
Getting Started 12 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in step 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Power Button Button / / / Buttons Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ (Set up)] menu. 3. Use the or [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button to select button. 3.
Preparations 13 Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Button Button / / / Buttons Button 1. Press the button. 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. Getting Started z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera.
Getting Started 14 Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode) Mode Switch Power Button Shutter Button Indicator / Button Buttons 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Shooting). 2. Press the 3. Use the or (Auto). 4. Press the button. button to select button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject.
Shooting Still Images 15 the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green • AF frames will display in green on the LCD monitor at the points of focus. 5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot. AF frame • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button pressed fully. z Press the displayed.
Viewing Still Images 17 Button / Buttons 1. Press the button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed continuously, but they will appear coarse. If you have replayed images, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).
Getting Started 18 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Mode Switch Power Button Microphone Shutter Button Indicator / Button Buttons 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Movie). 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). 4. Press the button. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
Shooting Movies 19 the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. 5. Without changing anything else, Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [z Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. 6.
Getting Started 20 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button / / / Button Buttons 1. Press the 2. Use the or button. button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a icon are movies. 3. Use the or button to select (Playback) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. • You can adjust the playback volume with the or button.
Erasing 21 Button / Button Buttons Button 1. Press the 2. Use the or button. 3. Use the button to select [Erase] and press the press the button to select an image to erase and button. or button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Getting Started 22 Printing Printing Button Button / Buttons 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1. • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions.
Printing button and turn on the power. • The button will light blue. •A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display on movies. 4. Use the or press the The button to select an image to print and button. button will blink blue and printing will start. After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable. Getting Started 2. Turn on the printer. 3.
Getting Started 24 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports.
Downloading Images to a Computer 25 Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the installation is finished, [Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click the button that appears. 4.
Getting Started 26 Downloading Images to a Computer 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. • Slip a fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. DIGITAL Terminal USB Port Interface Cable Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Press the camera’s button and turn on the power.
Downloading Images to a Computer Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000). With Windows 2000, you can download images using the computer.
Getting Started 28 Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29). Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 25). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Button Button Buttons Button All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans.
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the the or button to select button. , or and press • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
Downloading Images to a Computer button after downloading finishes. You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC17 High-Power Flash HF-DC1
System Map Compact Photo Printers*2 *3 (SELPHY Series) USB Card Reader Direct Print Compatible Inkjet Printers*4 PCMCIA Adapter USB Port PC Card Slot SD Memory Card*5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
Getting Started 34 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Kit for using power from a household electrical outlet.
System Map 35 • SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a inkjet printer (refer to your inkjet printer user guide). • AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set.
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38 Components Guide Components Guide Front View efg d h i c b j a a Terminal Cover b DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 22, 26) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 183) d Microphone e AF-assist Beam (p. 49) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) g Self-Timer Lamp (p. 73) How to Open the Terminal Cover h Speaker i Flash (p. 71) j Lens Insert a fingernail or the wrist strap's toggle into the top of the terminal cover to open it.
Components Guide 39 Back View a b e d c a LCD Monitor (pp. 54, 55) b Wrist Strap Mount c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) d DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 210) e Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera. The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously.
40 Components Guide Controls a b c d l m e f g h i j n o k a Mode Switch (pp. 14, 44) b Power Button (p. 14) c Zoom Lever (pp. 66, 130) d e f g h i j k l m n o Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 14) (Playback) Button (pp. 43, 172) (Print/Share) Button (p. 122) FUNC./SET Button (p. 47) Touch Control Dial (p. 41) MENU Button (p. 48) DISP. Button (p. 54) Indicator (p. 45) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 72) (ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp.
Components Guide 41 Using the Touch Control Dial Touching the Dial An enlarged icon of the touch control dial will display on the LCD monitor when you place a finger on the touch control dial and the icon of the currently selected item will be enlarged. By holding down the touch control dial in the position of the enlarged icon, you can determine the item to set.
42 Components Guide The following functions can be operated using the touch control dial. Please note that some of the options for some functions cannot be operated with it. Operable Functions Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Selecting options in / / / / / Selecting options in the FUNC. menu Change exposure (movie) Playback Selecting images Operations for playing/editing movies Operations for sound memos and the Sound Recorder Operations for DPOF print settings and direct transfer settings.
Components Guide Using the 43 Button The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorder functions to the button (p. 172).
44 Components Guide How to Use the Mode Switch Slide the switch to the mode you wish to use. Movie Mode Shooting Mode Special Scene Mode Shooting Mode : Auto (p. 14) : Digital Macro (p. 70) : Color Swap (p. 118) : Manual (p. 84) : Color Accent (p. 116) : Stitch Assist (p. 93) Special Scene Mode (p. 81) : Portrait : Kids&Pets : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium : Night Snapshot : Indoor : Snow : Fireworks : Underwater Movie Mode (p.
Components Guide 45 Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions. Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/connected to computer/display off Blinking Green: Camera starting up/Time Lapse (movie) recording/ Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * Camera beeps once if difficult to focus.
46 Components Guide Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, press the FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display.
Basic Operations 47 Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 3 4 This example shows the FUNC. menu in (Auto) mode. 1 2 3 Set the mode switch to Press the Use the , or . button. or button to select a menu item.
48 Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. Shooting Mode (Auto) 1 5 Playback Mode 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 1 2 Press the Use the 4 button. or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. 3 4 Use the or Use the or button to select a menu item. button to select an option. • Menu items followed by an ellipsis (.
Basic Operations 49 Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Shooting Mode p. 44 My Colors p. 114 Special Scene Mode p. 81 Metering Mode p. 108 Movie Mode p. 88 Compression (Still Image) p. 76 Exposure Compensation p. 107 Shooting Interval (Movie) p. 92 Long Shutter Mode p. 109 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 75 White Balance p.
50 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Page/Topic Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 95 Save Original On/Off* p. 120 Auto Category On*/Off p. 121 (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both p. 124 (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines Disp. Overlay IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Date Stamp Set p. 79 Off*/Date/Date & Time button */ / Play Menu Menu Item / / / p. 78 / / / p. 122 Print Menu Page Menu Item Slide Show p.
Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item 51 *Default setting Options Page/Topic Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds. Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol.
52 Basic Operations Menu Item Time Zone Options p. 61 0–5*–10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. p. 46 Date/Time Clock Display p. 12 Format File Numbering Page/Topic Home*/World You can also select a low level format (p. 65). Continuous*/ Auto Reset Create Folder p. 128 p. 126 Create New Folder Check mark Creates a folder during the next (On)/No check shooting session. mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/ You can also set an auto creation Mondaytime.
Basic Operations My Camera Menu Menu Item *Default setting Available Settings Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode.
54 Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( , or ) Playback Mode ( ) No Information No Information Standard Information View Detailed Focus Check (still images only) • The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor is set to the Information View in the , , , or mode.
Basic Operations 55 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Grid Lines 3:2 Guide b a c d Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Face Frame/ pp. 14, 70, 81, 84, 88 Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation ••• p. 107 Long Shutter Mode ••• p. 109 White Balance p. 111 a My Colors p. 114 Metering Mode p. 108 Compression (Still image) p. 76 ( Shooting Interval (Movie) selected) Recording Pixels p. 75 Recording Pixels (Movies) p.
56 Basic Operations Flash p. 71 Drive Mode pp. 73, 85 b Auto Rotate Movie Recording p. 125 [z Rec.] Low Battery AE Lock/FE Lock AF Lock c Time Zone d p. 89 p. 206 pp. 102, 103 p. 100 p. 61 Create Folder p. 126 Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time p. 219 p. 220 Shutter Speed* – Aperture Value* – Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) p. 90 Image Stabilizer p. 79 * Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Basic Operations 57 Playback Mode (Standard) a b c a Defined Playback p. 134 Remaining battery charge will display. p. 206 Folder Number-File Number p. 126 b Displayed image number/Total number of images – Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels (Still Images) pp. 75, 91 Movie Correction/My c Red-Eye Colors/Resize pp. 151, 155, 158 WAVE Format Sound p. 160 Protection Status p. 164 Shooting Date/Time p.
58 Basic Operations Playback Mode (Detailed) a b c d e f g Histogram (p. 59) h a b Auto Category/ My Category pp. 121, 136 Shooting Mode pp. 14, 70, 81, 84, 88 Metering Mode ISO Speed p. 108 ••• p. 104 Shutter Speed – Aperture Value – ( c Shooting Interval (Movie) selected) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) d Exposure Compensation p. 92 p. 91 ••• p. 107 Flash p. 71 White Balance p. 111 My Colors, Color Accent, e Color Swap Red-Eye Correction Function Macro/Infinity pp.
Basic Operations 59 Focus Check a b a Displayed image number/Total number of images b Compression (Still Images) p. 76 Recording Pixels p. 75 The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p.
60 Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 51) • Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP. button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP.
Basic Operations 61 Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (Home). 1.
62 4 Basic Operations Select (World). 1. Use the button to select 2. Press the button. 5 . Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time.
Basic Operations 63 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. • When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the monitor.
64 Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] 2. Press the button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset.
Basic Operations 65 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. z When the icon is displayed, sound data recorded with the sound recorder exists. Exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [ ] Menu. 3.
66 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41. Shooting with the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). The zoom can be adjusted from 28 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. 1 Press the zoom lever toward • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. • Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. or .
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Selection Focal Length Standard 28 – 420 mm Off 28 – 105 mm 1.6x 44.8 – 168 mm 2.
68 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • will appear on the LCD monitor.
70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot a subject 3 – 60 cm (1.8 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 12 x 9 mm (0.47 x 0.35 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). 1 Select Digital Macro. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Using the Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. • • • : [Auto] : [On] : [Off] You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears.
72 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. Macro Infinity 1 Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Image Area at Minimum Focusing Distance from End of Lens to Subject • Maximum wide angle setting: 46 × 34 mm (1.8 × 1.3 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 3 cm (1.2 in.) • Maximum telephoto setting: 108 × 81 mm (4.3 × 3.2 in.) Minimum focusing distance: 30 cm (1.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 73 Using the Self-Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up*. 2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you press the shutter button.
74 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the button. 2 or Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and change the settings with the or button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). 1 Select a resolution setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels 3264 x 2448 8M (Large) pixels (Medium 1) 5M 2592 x 1944 pixels (Medium 2) 3M 2048 x 1536 pixels (Medium 3) 2M 1600 x 1200 pixels 0.
76 1 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Shoot normal quality images Fine Normal Purpose High Quality Shoot higher quality images Normal Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 221). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 219).
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 77 Configuring the Postcard Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 Select the Postcard Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. • Approximately 2M recording pixels, and compression settings are fixed to Fine.
78 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Embedding the Date in the Image Data See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can embed the date in the image data when selected. 1 (Postcard) is Select the Postcard Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Date Stamp]. 3 Set the date and time. 1.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 79 To imprint the date on images for all but postcard size images, use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer settings. For details, please see the user guide for each product. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228).
80 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select an image stabilizer option. 2. Press the button. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Set Auto ISO Shift (p. 105) to a setting other than [Off] or use a tripod to shoot. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically).
Various Shooting Methods 81 Various Shooting Methods You can also use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 41. Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. 1 Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and the or button to select a mode. 4. Press the button.
82 Various Shooting Methods Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors. Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
Various Shooting Methods 83 Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC17 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. z The shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
84 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Manual Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or my colors. 1 Select manual mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button.
Various Shooting Methods 85 Continuous Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 219). *Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p.
86 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). This function reduces the red appearance of eyes when the flash fires and light is reflected back. 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select [Red-Eye]. 2 or Accept the setting. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select button.
Various Shooting Methods 87 Setting the Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. You can limit the extent to which only the background darkens with flash photography while shooting night scenes or under indoor lighting. 1 Select [Slow Synchro]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Slow Synchro]. 2 Set Slow Synchro. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2.
88 Various Shooting Methods Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to Changing Recording Pixels (p. 91). * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 220). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 67).
Various Shooting Methods 1 89 Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 4. Press the button. • See Changing Colors (p. 116) for the procedures for using and . 2 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously.
90 Various Shooting Methods z Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (p. 38). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded.
Various Shooting Methods 91 Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). 1 Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion.
92 Various Shooting Methods Changing the Shooting Interval ( 1 Time Lapse) Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. • The indicator will blink green while the camera is recording. Recordable Duration z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter since the recording period may be lengthy. z The power saving setting (p. 45) will determine whether or not the LCD monitor shuts off.
Various Shooting Methods 93 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Select a shooting direction. 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and the or button to select or . 4.
94 3 Various Shooting Methods Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images. • A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 5 Press the button after the last shot.
Various Shooting Methods 95 Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can check the focus in recorded images. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes because a frame the size of the face displays in Face Detect mode. You are recommended to set [Review Info] in the [ ] menu to [Hold] beforehand. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2.
96 3 Various Shooting Methods Shoot. • The recorded image displays. Recorded Image Orange frame contents • The frame displays as follows. Frame Color Orange White Content Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right Displays at the focal point (AF frame) • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 133). To Cancel Checking the Focus Press the shutter button halfway.
Various Shooting Methods 97 Switching between Focusing Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. You can have the camera automatically detect the Face position of a face and use this data to set the focus Detect and exposure* while shooting. * Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 48).
98 Various Shooting Methods The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : Focus is achieved - Yellow : Focusing difficulty (AF frame set to [Center]) - No AF frame : Focusing Difficulty (AF frame set to [Face Detect] or [AiAF]) Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three Face frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray.
Various Shooting Methods 99 Changing the AF Frame Size When the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject. Select [Small] to constrict the focal frame to suit a small subject or to focus on a particular area of a subject. 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame Size]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Normal] or [Small]. 2. Press the button.
100 Various Shooting Methods Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
Various Shooting Methods 101 Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the / button. • The 3 icon will display. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock Press the / button.
102 Various Shooting Methods Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 2 Press the 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. (flash off). Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. • The 4 button and select icon will display.
Various Shooting Methods 103 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 2 Press the 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. button and select Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. • The flash will pre-fire and 4 (flash on). will display.
104 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the ISO Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or the ISO speed. button to change • You can advance to the next option each time you press the button.
Various Shooting Methods 105 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). If the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and record at a shutter speed that compensates for camera shake. Off button On – Allows you to check the ISO speed and the shutter speed setting in the LCD monitor before and after the change. Automatically sets the optimal ISO speed to compensate for camera shake.
106 Various Shooting Methods Shoot with [On] Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The camera selects the optimal speed according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. 4 Now press the shutter button fully. Shoot with [ 3 button] Selected Press the shutter button halfway. • If appears, the light blue. 4 button will Press the button while holding the shutter button down halfway. • The post-change ISO Speed will display.
Various Shooting Methods 107 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Adjust the exposure. 1. Press the button. 2.
108 Various Shooting Methods Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Various Shooting Methods 109 Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 Select the Long Shutter Mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Use the or button to change the shutter speed. 2. Press the button. • The higher the value, the brighter the recorded image becomes.
110 Various Shooting Methods z Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to .
Various Shooting Methods 111 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
112 Various Shooting Methods Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
Various Shooting Methods 113 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
114 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white.
Various Shooting Methods Configuring My Colors Settings (Except 1 115 ) Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2.
116 Various Shooting Methods Changing Colors See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may appear rough or you may not get the expected color.
Various Shooting Methods 117 Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button. 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified.
118 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) 1 Desired Color (After Swapping) Select the color swap mode. Still Images: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button. Movies: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 4. Press the button.
Various Shooting Methods 2 Press the 119 button. • The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the or button to specify the range of colors that are swapped.
120 Various Shooting Methods Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original image as well as the transformed one. 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [Save Original]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select button.
Various Shooting Methods 121 Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. 1 People For images shot in , or mode, or images with faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. Scenery For images shot in Events For images shot in mode. , , , , or mode. Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the button. 2.
122 Various Shooting Methods Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Not Assigned +/- (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance Digital Tele-converter * Sets the sound registered to Camera menu. 1 Select [Set Page — p 107 p 111 p 112 p 69 Menu Item DISP. Overlay Rec.
Various Shooting Methods 123 To Cancel the shortcut button Select in Step 2. Using the 1 Press the Button button. • Each time that the button is pressed, the and settings are switched. • For and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • Each press of the button records the white balance data with the option. Since the frame does not appear at this point, ensure that the white paper or cloth is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button.
124 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Display Overlays See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subject. Off Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both – Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. Helps confirm the print area for a 3:2 print.
Various Shooting Methods 125 Setting the Auto Rotate Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. Use the or [ ] menu. 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate]. 2 button.
126 Various Shooting Methods When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228).
Various Shooting Methods 127 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Auto Create] and the or button to select a creation date. 2. Use the or button to select [Time] and the or button to select a time. 3. Press the button. • displays when the specified time arrives.
128 Various Shooting Methods Resetting the File Number See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 228). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name Continuous duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* * When a blank memory card is used.
Various Shooting Methods 129 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
130 Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Use the , the image. , or button to move around • If you press the FUNC.
Playback/Erasing 131 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. . Selected Image Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward . Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.
132 Playback/Erasing Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check display) You can check the focus and peoples’ expressions by using the focus check display. Since you can also change the magnification level and switch between images, it is easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes. Displaying the Focus Check 1 Press the button. Button 2 Press the button several times until the focus check screen appears. • The frame displays on the screen as follows.
Playback/Erasing 133 Changing the Display Magnification 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Changing between Frames 3 Press . • When multiple frames display around focal points or multiple faces are detected, pressing the FUNC./ SET button switches the position of the orange frame. After you change the display magnification, the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when you switch the position of the frame.
134 4 Playback/Erasing Use the , , or button to change the display position. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button returns the orange frame to the prior position. If multiple frames are displayed, the position of the orange frame changes. To cancel the Focus Check display Press the MENU button. Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search.
Playback/Erasing 2 Use the or button to select a search key 135 Image Information • The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. • You can show/hide image information using the DISP. button. 3 Display the Images. , , Selected Select the search key 1. Use the or button to select date, category or folder for playback. 2. Press the button. • If you circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial you can check the target image.
136 Playback/Erasing The defined playback mode will be canceled under the following circumstances. - When selecting images in a range - When displaying images not supported in defined playback - When newly saving images that have effects added or edited - When images are deleted using [Erase] from the [ ] menu Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories.
Playback/Erasing 2 137 Choose a selection method. 1. Use the or button to choose a selection method. 2. Press the button. [Select] 3 Categorize the images. 1. Use the or button to select images to categorize. 2. Use the or button to select a category. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. • If you press the button in playback mode, you can display this screen immediately.
138 Playback/Erasing [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image to categorize. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image to categorize. 4. Press the button.
Playback/Erasing 5 Select a category. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select a category. 6 Accept the setting. 1. Press and choose [Select]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. This also can be set in the index playback mode.
140 Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display the movie file. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a movies. 2 icon are Play the movie. Movie Control Panel 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
Playback/Erasing 141 Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the button. or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Play Slow Motion You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback. First Frame Displays the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.
142 Playback/Erasing Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( of 15 sec.* or 30 sec.**) cannot be edited. * When the shooting interval is 1 sec. ** When the shooting interval is 2 sec. 1 Select [Edit]. 1. Use the or button to select . 2.
Playback/Erasing 3 Select [Save]. 1. Use the or button to select 2. Press the button. 4 143 . Save the file. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] 2. Press the button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
144 Playback/Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 1 90° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 270° or Rotate the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode.
Playback/Erasing 145 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right. 1 Select [Transition]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 2 or Accept the setting. 1.
146 Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. – 1 All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order. Movies Plays movie files only, in order.
Playback/Erasing 3 147 Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Start]. 3. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) To Stop the Slide Show Press the MENU button Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.
148 Playback/Erasing Select a date/category/folder to play back ( / / ) 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. 2 Select images to play back. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will appear on selected images. • To cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. • Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/ folder. • The images will play back in the order of selection.
Playback/Erasing Selecting Images for Playback ( – 149 ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or , or . • Only the first. 2. Press the button to select icon will display at button. • When you set , the icon will change to and will display. the same way when they are set. 2 Select images to play back. 1.
150 Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up]. 1. Use the or button to select [Set up]. 2. Press the button. 2 Configure the setting. 1.
Playback/Erasing 151 Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2.
152 3 Playback/Erasing Correct the image. 1. Use the or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased. • When [New File] is selected, proceed to the step 5.
Playback/Erasing 153 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the RedEye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them. Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1.
154 Playback/Erasing To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in step 2 on page 153): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects with red-eye, be sure to add one correction frame per subject. Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Adjust the position of the frame. 1.
Playback/Erasing Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 114. 1 Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red Select [My Colors]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 or Select an image. 1.
156 3 Playback/Erasing Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type 2. Press the button. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non-transformed image. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button.
Playback/Erasing 157 z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved. z Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 114) in shooting mode and images edited with the My Colors function in playback mode may differ slightly.
158 Playback/Erasing Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 or Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to resize. 2. Press the button. • The FUNC./SET button is not selectable for images that cannot be resized. 3 Select a resolution. 1.
Playback/Erasing 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • To continue resizing other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Movies and images shot in wide mode cannot be resized.
160 Playback/Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 or Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the button. • The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Record the memo. 1. Use the or button to select .
Playback/Erasing Sound Memo Panel Use the or Exit button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Ends the operation. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Erase Plays back. Erases. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
162 Playback/Erasing Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. 1 Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 or Record a sound. Sampling Rate 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • The elapsed recording time displays. • You can use the or button to change the sampling rate.
Playback/Erasing 163 Sound Recorder Panel Use the or Exit button to select an option and press FUNC./SET. Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Play Use the or button to select a sound to play and press the FUNC./SET button. Rewind Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound cannot be heard while rewinding. Fast Forward Holding down the FUNC./SET button fast forwards. The sound cannot be heard while fast forwarding.
164 Playback/Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Select Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder All Images 1 You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. You can select a first and last image and protect all the images in the range. You can protect the images from a specified date. You can protect the images in a specified category. You can protect the images in a specified folder.
Playback/Erasing [Select] 3 Protect the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2.
166 4 Playback/Erasing Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image • Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Protect the images. 1. Press and choose [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen.
Playback/Erasing 167 [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3. Press the 4 button. Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2.
168 Playback/Erasing [All Images] 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. This also can be set in the index playback mode. Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card.
Playback/Erasing 1 Select [Erase]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 or Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. [Select] 3 Select the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to erase. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. 3. Press the 4 button. Erase the image. 1.
170 Playback/Erasing [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image for the range to erase. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button.
Playback/Erasing 5 171 Erase the images. 1. Press and choose [Erase]. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to erase. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting.
172 Playback/Erasing [All Images] 3 Erase the images. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. z This also can be set in the index playback mode. z Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (p. 65).
Playback/Erasing 2 173 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select a function you wish to register. 2. Press the button. To cancel: select Using the 1 in Step 2. Button In playback mode, press the button. • This will call up the registered function. z When you press the button in shooting mode, it switches the camera to playback mode. Then when it is pressed a second time, the registered function is called up.
174 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1 175 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the [ ] menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select a menu item. 2. Use the or button to select a setting to configure. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
176 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select a print settings method Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Configures print settings for single images as you view them. For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. Configures print settings for images in the selected category.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 177 [Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 174). - Standard ( )/Both ( ) Number of Print Copies 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the button. - Index ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Select and deselect with . 3. Press the button.
178 Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select Range] 2 Select the first image. • You can circle your finger on the Touch Control Dial to select the first and last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range. 3. Press the button. 3 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last Image]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the last image in the range. 4. Press the button.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 4 179 Configure the print settings. 1. Press and choose [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 2 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to print. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC.
180 Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select All Images] 2 Configure the print settings. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image. [Clear All Selections] 2 Deselect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 181 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
182 Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Order] 3 Select the images. Transfer Selection 1. Use the or button to select images to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button. [Mark all] 3 Select [OK]. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. z Images are transferred in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
Connecting to a TV 183 Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the upper edge and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
184 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 41. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select a menu item. 1. Press the 2. Use the or [ ] menu. 3.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 185 Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera. 1 Select a menu item. 1.
186 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) - [Start-up]/[Operation]/[Self-timer]/[Shutter Sounds] 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select (Play). • To exit instead of registering, press 4 (Exit). Register the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button.
Troubleshooting 187 Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • Camera (p. 187) When the power is turned on (p. 188) LCD monitor (p. 188) Shooting (p. 190) Shooting movies (p. 194) Playback (p. 195) Battery/Battery Charger (p. 196) TV monitor output (p. 196) Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 196) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (p. 14). Memory card slot/battery cover is open.
188 Troubleshooting When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the SDHC memory card’s write write protect tab upward (p. 208). protect tab is set to “Write protect”. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable z Recharge the built-in battery lithium battery charge is low. immediately (p. 13). LCD monitor Nothing is displayed. [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off].
Troubleshooting 189 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction.
190 Troubleshooting Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. z There is no effect on the recorded Camera automatically image. lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 60). Shooting Camera will not record. Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 45). Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (p. 9).
Troubleshooting AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. 191 z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 49). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 214). z The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as macro).
192 Troubleshooting Too much light is shining z Change the shooting angle. directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on. z Set the flash to (Flash off) (p. 71). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 104). z In , , , , , and modes, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. White dots appear on the image.
Troubleshooting 193 Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 65). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 65). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.
194 Troubleshooting Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly. z Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card.
Troubleshooting 195 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are images shot with another added to the camera using the camera or images edited supplied software program with a computer. ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. File name was changed with z Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format/structure of the camera. was changed. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details).
196 Troubleshooting Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to z See Battery Handling Precautions its full capacity. (p. 206). z Replace the battery with a new one Battery life exceeded if (p. 9). battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 9). TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.
List of Messages 197 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 9).
198 List of Messages 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. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the battery pack.
List of Messages 199 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Cannot modify image You attempted to apply My Color effects, red-eye compensation or resizing to a movie or an image recorded by another camera.
200 List of Messages Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the starting image. Or, you specified more than 500 images. Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card.
Appendix 201 Appendix Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
202 Appendix Equipment z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids.
Appendix 203 Battery z Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended battery and accessories.
204 Appendix Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working.
Appendix 205 Equipment z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise.
206 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge z The following icon and message will display. Icons Message Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery soon for extended use. (blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery. Change the Battery is fully depleted and the camera can no batteries longer operate. Charge the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera.
Appendix 207 You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). Fig. C Charged Battery Fig. D Spent Battery Attach it so the S is visible. Attach it the opposite way to Fig. C. z You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is depleted and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of 0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
208 Appendix Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
Appendix 209 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
210 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet.
Appendix 211 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker.
212 Appendix z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera’s front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
Appendix 213 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens.
214 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. DIGITAL IXUS 860 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million) Lens : 4.6 (W) – 17.3 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 105 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) – f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 15x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor : 3.
Appendix Metering System : Evaluative*1, Spot*2 215 Center-weighted average or *1 When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is also evaluated *2 Fixed to center Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO speed : Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/ (Standard Output 800/1600 Sensitivity, Recommended * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
216 Appendix Data Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* Sound memos: WAVE (monaural) (Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Appendix 217 Sound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bits Sampling Rate Sound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHz Sound Recorder: 11.025 kHz/ 22.050 kHz/ 44.100 kHz Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), My Category, Jump (date, my category, folder, movie, tenth, hundredth). In index playback mode, it displays 9 images at once.
218 Appendix Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged)) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) Playback Time Approx. 270 images Approx. 6 hours z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket before use.
Appendix 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels (Large) 3264 x 2448 pixels (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels (Medium 2) 2048 x 1536 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 x 1200 pixels Compress ion 32MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH 8 35 139 14 59 231 29 123 479 11 49 190 20 87 339 41 173 671 18 76 295 32 136 529 64 269 1041 29 121 471 52 217 839 99 411 1590 111 460 1777 (Small) 640 x 480 pixels 171 711 2747 270 1118 4317 (Postcard
220 Appendix Movie :Card included with the camera Recording Pixels /Frame Rate 32MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH 640 x 480 pixels 14 sec. 1 min. 1 sec. 30 frames/sec. 3 min. 57 sec. Color Accent 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 27 sec. LP 1 min. 56 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. Color Swap 320 x 240 pixels 38 sec. 30 frames/sec. 2 min. 42 sec. 10 min. 29 sec. Compact 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. 3 min. 9 sec. 13 min. 2 sec. 50 min. 21 sec. 7 min. 30 sec. 31 min. 45 sec. 2 hrs. 3 min. 30 sec. 15 min.
Appendix 221 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression Recording Pixels 3264 x 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB 2592 x 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB 2048 x 1536 pixels 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels — 3264 x 1832 pixels 2601 KB 558 KB 1540 KB Frame Rate/Recording Pixels 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Standard — 736 KB File size 1963 KB/sec. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
222 Appendix SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) Battery Pack NB-5L Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage 3.7 V DC Typical Capacity 1120 mAh Cycle Life Approx.
Appendix Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Weight (excluding power cord) Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.
224 Index Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................ 124 A AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 ..... 210 AE Lock .................................. 102 AF Frame ............................ 55, 97 AF Lock................................... 101 AF-assist Beam................. 49, 191 AiAF .......................................... 97 Auto ISO Shift ......................... 105 Auto Rotate Function .............. 125 AV cable ................................. 183 B Battery Battery Capacity ...........
Index I Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 221 Image Stabilizer Function ......... 79 Index Playback........................ 131 Indicator .................................... 45 Infinity........................................ 72 Interface Cable.......................... 24 ISO Speed .............................. 104 J Jump (Image Search) ............. 134 L 225 Set up Menu ................... 51, 53 Metering Modes ...................... 108 Mode Switch ....................... 14, 40 Movie ................
226 Index Scene Mode.......................... 81 Stitch Assist .......................... 93 Shutter Button ........................... 40 Fully ...................................... 15 Halfway ................................. 15 Slide Show .............................. 146 Slow Synchro Function ............. 87 Smooth Continuous Shooting ... 85 Sound Memo .......................... 160 Sound Recorder...................... 162 Spot AE Point Frame ........ 55, 108 Stitch Assist ........................
227 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
228 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Long Shutter High ISO Auto { – { { – { – – { – { { ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 { { { – – – – Auto { { { { { { { { { { – { – – Continuous { { { { { { { – { – { – { { Self Timer (2 sec. 10 sec.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 229 Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here.
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