Camera User Guide Y P O C • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE Battery Pack NB-9L (with Terminal Cover) Y P O C Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Warranty Card “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................25 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 61) V Kids and pets Facial Expressions (p. 61) (p. 68) w At the beach (p. 62) P Against snow (p. 63) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 62) O Y P O C Low Light (p. 62) Foliage (p. 62) t Fireworks (p. 63) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors (p. 63) Poster Effect (p. 63) Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures ......................................................................28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................110 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................115 ● Look at my pictures on a computer. .............................................33 ● Quickly search pictures ..............................................................108 ● Erase pictures ......................
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Table of Contents ..............................6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started................
Table of Contents 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...............................71 Shooting in Program AE ................. 72 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)................................ 72 Turning the Flash On ...................... 73 Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity) ................................ 73 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ....................... 74 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ...............................
Table of Contents Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ................................123 Rotating Images.............................126 Resizing Images ............................127 Trimming........................................128 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function .........................................129 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast).....................................130 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......131 8 Printing .............................
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. FUNC.
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories.
Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The Y P O C latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Y P O C Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots Approx. 150 Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. Playback Time • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct Y P O C direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Y P O C Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented Terminals correctly.
Inserting the Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 • Values are based on the default settings.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O C to set a value. Complete the setting. ● Press the m button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. Y P O C ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Y P O C ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 155), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Y P O C Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. X The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 163) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 72). • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing q or turning the  dial counterclockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest. Y P O C ● Pressing r or turning the  dial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to display an image to erase. Y P O C Erase the image. ● After pressing the m button, press op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a, then press the m button again.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode switch to A. Remaining Time Y P O C Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Shooting Movies ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the Microphone movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the Y P O C memory card fills.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. Y P O C Play the movie. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose button. (Play), then press the m X The movie will play. ● If you press the m button, the movie will pause and the movie control panel will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing What if you can’t play back movies on a computer? • Install the included software (p. 34). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to a TV.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh OS Computer model Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) RAM Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing When the installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh Place the CD in the computer’s CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL Y P O C CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Double-click the on the CD. ● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. Y P O C Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. ● When [Image import complete.] appears, click [OK], then click [X] to close CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Battery Pack NB-9L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Y P O C Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE ● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB9L. Battery Pack NB-9L ● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Y P O C AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 ● This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Separately Sold Accessories Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Other Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 ● Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Lamp (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81, 147) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 30, 57) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 108, 113) Shutter Button (p. 24) Power Button (p. 20) Mode Switch Mode Switch Flash (pp. 56, 73) Speaker Microphone (p. 31) Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 154) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18) Strap Mount (p. 13) Y P O C Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. For shooting movies (pp. 30, 97).
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 162, 164) Indicator (p. 45) Movie Button (pp. 30, 97) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 115, 134) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) n Button (p. 47) Control Dial 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 32, 107) Q (Self-Timer) (p. 60) / o Button eu (Focus Range) (p. 73) / q Button Control Dial (p. 43) m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 46) h (Flash) (pp. 56, 73) / r Button l (Display) (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 162 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display No Information Display Y P O C Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 112) You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available.
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and Playback mode (pp. 166 – 169). Display the ø menu. ● Press the m button. Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu item, then press the m or r button. Y P O C Available Options Menu Items ● Choosing some menu items changes the screen to display further menu options. Choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 168 – 171). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom Y P O C lever left or right to choose a tab. Choose an item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Y P O C ● Press the n button to restore the normal screen. You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O C Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. Using the p Button ● Press the p button for more than one second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O C Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O C to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 23), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
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3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Y P O C This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the Flash Off” (p. 56) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 60). When shooting in a mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 166 – 167). • “Shooting in Various Conditions” (p.
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose !, then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps Y P O C above to return the setting to What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing .
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. Y P O C ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the o button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò, then press the m button. Y P O C X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose G, then press the m button again. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Y P O C Shoot.
Shooting in Various Conditions Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. ● When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25). ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 3648 x 2736 pixels. Y P O C Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ● Lets you shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Shooting in Various Conditions P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. Y P O C • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150).
Detecting a Smile and Shooting Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and , try taking some test shots first. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more than one second. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the n button.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the n button for more than one second. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the n button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. Y P O C ● Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink.
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the o button. Changing the number of shots After choosing Y P O C in Step 1, press the op buttons.
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels). Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Shoot. X When the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera takes five continuous shots, and saves one picture only.
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose an effect level. ● Press the n button for more than one second. X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Y P O C choose an effect level, then press the n button. X You can check the effect on the screen. Shoot.
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. Y P O C • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 169).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (20 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 73 – 81). Shoot.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear on the screen.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Y P O C • If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital TeleConverter (p.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 10M/3648x2736 2565 1471 6026 1226 3017 12354 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 1620 2320 9503 780 4641 19007 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 (Small) 0.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Y P O C Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose W or button. , then press the m Y P O C Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen.
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 79 to choose , then press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value. ● The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button immediately. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. Y P O C ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 60 to shoot.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 115). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O C This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and set the camera to G mode. • The sections “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 92), “Shooting Long Exposures” (p. 95) and “Shooting Stitch Assist Images” (p. 96) assume you have set the mode switch to 4 and chosen the corresponding mode.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max.
Magnifying the Focal Point You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Teleconverter (p. 58). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point Y P O C If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks and % appears on the screen. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the q button again, % will disappear and the focus will unlock. Y P O C Compose the scene and shoot.
Changing the Metering Method • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Choose ! (p. 56). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the exposure will be locked. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, & will disappear and AE will unlock. Y P O C Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose …. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose …, then press the m button. X Once set, … will appear on the screen. Shoot.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button and choose [iContrast] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Auto].
Checking for Shut Eyes Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 130). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Y P O C Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Blink Detection] in the 4 tab.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose T. Press the n button for more than one second. Y P O C X The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will alternately display.
Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose Y. Press the n button for more than one second. Y P O C X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button.
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the n button accepts the setting and restores the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. Y P O C • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose ≈. ● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61. Choose the shutter speed. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Y P O C Take subsequent shots. ● Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O C This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode.
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. ● Set the mode switch to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 98 – 103). Shoot. ● Press the movie button. ● To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode Y P O C You can choose between five Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose E, then press the m button again.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. The maximum clip length you can record is approximately 30 seconds long, which will take approximately 4 minutes to play back in slow motion. Choose . ● Follow the steps for "Changing the Movie Mode" on p. 98 to choose . Shoot. ● Press the movie button. ● To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the n button for more than one second. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position. Choose a playback speed. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a playback speed. Y P O C ● Pressing the n button restores the settings screen.
Changing the Movie Quality You can choose between four movie quality settings. Choose the movie quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Y P O C Movie Quality Table Movie Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1920 x 1080 pixels, 24 frames/sec.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the r button again to release the lock. Y P O C Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the exposure. Shoot. ● Press the movie button.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in , , > or z. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects - The optical and digital zooms (p. 57) are available in E. - Only the optical zoom is available in > and z. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available while shooting in Be sure to set the optical zoom before shooting. - The sound of the zoom will be recorded. .
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p.29) • Quickly Searching Images (p.108) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p.109) • Viewing Slideshows (p.110) • Changing Image Transitions (p.114) • Viewing Images on a TV (p.115) • Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV (p.116) • Protecting Images (p.117) • Erasing Images (p.120) • Tagging Images as Favorites (p.122) • Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p.123) • Rotating Images (p.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and choose or . ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Movie Editing Bar Y P O C move . will display at a point where you can edit the movie. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button again. Save the edited movie. Y P O C ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button.
7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Y P O C This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 127 – 131) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. ● The number of images decreases each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. Y P O C ● Turn the  dial to switch images. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose an image.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 117) or delete (p. 120) all images at once while filtered. Choose ‚. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose ‚, then press the m button again. Choose a filter. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a filter, then press the m button. Y P O C View the filtered images.
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 108), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 110), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 113). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images” (p. 117), “Erasing Images” (p. 120), or “Printing from the Print List (DPOF)” (p. 137), by choosing all of the filtered images. However, if you change the category (p.
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O C to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Y P O C Switch frames. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. Approximate Location of Displayed Area ● If you turn the  dial, you can switch images while zoomed.
Changing Image Transitions Choose an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. X The chosen image will be displayed in the middle, and the next four possibilities will appear. ● Pressing the m button will display the middle image at full size. Press the m button again to restore the original display. You can also use the zoom lever in the same way. Y P O C ● Pressing the n button restores single image playback.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow Y P O C White Red Red White ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to. Turn on the camera.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Y P O C ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI terminal. Display images. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 115 to display the images.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 120). Protect the image. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose :, then press the m button again. X [Protected] will appear on the screen. ● To unlock an image, follow the Step above to choose : again, then press the m button. If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 52), protected images will also be erased.
Protecting Images Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image. Y P O C ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Protecting Images Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. Y P O C ● Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 117) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O C to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Erasing Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], Y P O C then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 120 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 109). Make the setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. X [Tagged as favorites] will appear on the screen. ● To untag the image, follow the above Step to choose again, then press the m button. Y P O C Using the Menu Choose [Favorites].
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( ) (except for movies). Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. Y P O C ● Press the n button to choose [My Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Y P O C If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose \, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. ● Press the m button to make the setting. Y P O C Using the Menu Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O C Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. Y P O C X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of or (p. 75), or images resized to (p. 127) cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors].
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose [iContrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [RedEye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. Y P O C ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
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8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Y P O C Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover and insert the small plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into Y P O C the printer.
Printing Images Choose 2. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose 2, then press the m button again. Print images. Y P O C ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Print], then press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 to 7 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback in the ø menu. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Choose c (movies will be excluded). ● After pressing the m button, press the Y P O C op buttons or turn the  dial to choose 2, then press the m button again. Add images to the print list.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 140) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). • Movies cannot be added to a print list. Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Y P O C Choose an image.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose images. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button. Y P O C Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings.
Print Added Images You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 136 – 139). Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134. Print. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you stop the printer during printing and Y P O C start again, it will start from the next print.
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. Y P O C The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Y P O C 1 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) 2 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28). If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. Turning Off the Power Saving Function Y P O C You can set the power saving function (p. 51) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power.
Changing Camera Settings Using 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. Set the home time zone. ● Choose [Time Zone], then press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays on the screen at the left, then press the m button.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 20), your [ time and date will automatically change. Home] Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 169).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 164). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to check Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus” (p. 112).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When shooting movies, the camera also reduces strong camera shake, for example when walking (Dynamic mode). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image.
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of Y P O C functions and items that appear on the screen.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminals Insert the coupler. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 17 to close the cover. Y P O C Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. Connect the power cord.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button. X The Connection info screen will appear. Y P O C Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (pp. 17, 18).
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 172). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 147). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 82, 86). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 166 – 169). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 18). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (pp. 18, 19). Cannot record! • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Invalid selection range • When choosing the selection range (pp. 118, 121, 125, 139), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image. Exceeded selection limit • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 138). • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 138).
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Y P O C Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) My Colors (p. 79) Drive Mode (p. 78) Camera shake warning (p. 27) Metering Method (p. 87) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 74) / Recording Pixels (p. 74) Still Images: Recordable Shots (pp. 15, 75) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 155) Movie Quality (p. 101) * Movies: Remaining Time (pp. 31, 101) AF Frame (p. 84) Spot AE Point Frame (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Y P O C Print List (pp. 136, 137) My Category (p. 123) Shooting mode (p. 166) ISO Speed (p. 76), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 99) Exposure Compensation (p. 72), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 102) White Balance (p. 77) Histogram (p. 45) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 74) / Recording Pixels (p. 74), MOV (Movies) 164 Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 155) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Method (p.
Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute Volume Sound Options On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 48 p. 48 p. 142 Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as a start-up image. p. 142 p. 49 p. 143 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Continuous*/Auto Reset Monthly*/Daily 1 min.*/0 sec.
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Slideshow Erase Plays back images automatically. Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 110 p. 120 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 117 Rotate Favorites My Category Rotates images. Tags or untags images as favorites. Categorizes images (Select, Select Range) p. 126 p. 122 p. 123 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. p. 130 Corrects red eyes in still images.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ..... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ...................... 10x zoom: 6.3 (W) – 63.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) – 360 (T) mm) Focusing Range ................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) • Macro: 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) Image Stabilizer (IS) System Lens-shift type Imaging Processor .................. DIGIC 4 LCD Monitor Type ...................................
Specifications Digital Zoom ............................ Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 40x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter Continuous Shooting Modes................................. Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal) .................. Approx. 3.7 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 8.8 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst mode) Number of Possible Shots (CIPA compliant) ..................... Approx. 150 shots Recording Media .....................
Specifications Battery Pack NB-9L Type ........................................ Nominal Voltage ...................... Nominal Capacity .................... Battery Life (Charge Cycles) ... Operating Temperatures ......... Dimensions.............................. Weight ..................................... Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.5 V DC 870 mAh Approx. 300 times 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 14.6 x 43.1 x 15.3 mm (0.57 x 1.70 x 0.60 in.) Approx. 21 g (0.74 oz.
Index Numerics D 3:2 Guide ................................................. 149 Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image..................................59 Changing ............................................21 Date/Time Battery...............................21 Setting.................................................20 World Clock ......................................146 Default Settings .........................................50 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ................
Index On....................................................... 73 Slow Synchro...................................... 89 Focus AF Frame...................................... 26, 84 AF Lock .............................................. 86 AF-Point Zoom ................................... 85 Servo AF............................................. 86 Focus Check ........................................... 112 Focus Lock ................................................ 82 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ................
Index R Super Vivid (Shooting Mode).....................63 Recording Pixels (Image Size) .................. 74 Red-Eye Correction ........................... 90, 131 Resizing (Making Images Smaller).......... 127 Rotate ...................................................... 126 S Screen Display Language ............................... 22 Information Display ................... 162, 164 Menu J FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display..........................
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