ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Y P O Camera User Guide C Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 – 172). CDI-E354-010 © CANON INC.
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Let’s Get Started! 1 Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next... C Y P O Learning More p. 39 Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a or procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Still Images ( Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Table of Contents Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Playback (Slide Shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 5 Index 197 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide 60 Using the Flash 1 Press the button. Mode switch position: Shooting ( )/ Playback ( ) Y P O Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. C : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
6 Please Read 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.
Please Read Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
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9 Y P O Getting Started C zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zErasing zPrinting zEmbedding the Date in the Image Data zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map
Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Installing the batteries 1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c). Battery Cover Lock a Open the cover (c). b Slide the cover (b). C 2. Install two batteries. Y P O Positive end (+) Negative end (–) Insert the two supplied AA-size alkaline batteries.
Preparations 11 Getting Started 3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Write Protect Tab (Only SD and SDHC memory cards) Front • Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD and SDHC memory cards). • Check the card for the correct orientation. Y P O 4. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (e). C d e Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
Getting Started 12 Preparations To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. Take care that you do not drop the batteries. Y P O To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. C Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
Preparations The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Power Button Button Button Buttons Y P O 1. Press the power button. 2. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. C 1. Use the or an option. button to select 2. Use the value. button to set the 3. Press the or button. To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. 1. Press the 2.
Getting Started 14 Preparations The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184). Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Mode Switch Buttons Y P O 1. Set the mode switch to C 2. Hold down the 3. Use the 4. Press the or Button (playback). button and press the button to select a language. button. Button button.
Shooting Still Images Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Indicators Mode Dial Button Y P O 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. C 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the shooting mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject.
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed. • If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will continue to display.
Shooting Still Images 17 1. Set the mode dial to C (Easy mode). Y P O 2. Aim the camera at the subject. 3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. No settings, other than flash settings, can be made in Easy mode. Even if you press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no menu will display. Getting Started Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camera settings except the flash.
Getting Started 18 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Power Button Mode Switch Buttons 1. Press the power button. Y P O 2. Set the mode switch to 3. Use the to view. or (playback). button to display the image you wish C • 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, but they will appear coarse. z In the menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] (p. 51).
Erasing 19 Mode Switch Button Buttons Button 1. Set the mode switch to 2. Use the press the Y P O (playback). or button to select an image to erase and button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected C and press the 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 20 Printing Printing Terminal Cover Mode Switch Button DIGITAL Terminal Y P O Buttons 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. C • Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For detail, see the Direct Print User Guide. 2.
Printing 21 You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer. Add to the Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Add to the print list. 1. Use the or button to select the number of print copies. 2. Use the [Add]. or 3. Press the button to select Y P O button.
Getting Started 22 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Embedding the Date in the Image Data This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 13). • The image size is fixed to the 2M (1600 × 1200) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints.
Embedding the Date in the Image Data (Date Stamp). 1. Press the button. 2. Use the . or button to select 3. Use the or to select . • The area that will not print displays in gray. • Press the button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. Y P O You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. • Set with the camera’s Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Set [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu.
Getting Started 24 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators Y P O Buttons 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. C 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to 3. Use the or (Standard). (Movie). button to select 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 25 to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. • Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Y P O • During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [zRec.] will display in the LCD monitor. C Elapsed Time 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
Getting Started 26 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Power Button Mode Switch Button Buttons 1. Press the power button. Y P O 2. Set the mode switch to 3. Use the the or button to display a movie and press button. C • Images with a 4. Use the (playback). or button. icon are movies. button to select • 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.
Downloading Images to a Computer 27 We recommend to use the supplied software. 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.
Getting Started 28 Downloading Images to a Computer Preparing to Download Images With Windows 2000, 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. Y P O 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete.
Downloading Images to a Computer 29 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Y P O Interface Cable C 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Set the mode switch to (playback) to turn the camera on. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes].
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 4. Open the CameraWindow. Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. Y P O CameraWindow appears. C Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Buttons C Y P O Button Button Button 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. 2. Press the Direct Transfer Menu button.
Getting Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. 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. Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings.
Downloading Images to a Computer or and press the button to select images to download button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button after downloading finishes. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. Y P O The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s power is turned off.
Getting Started 34 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 Y P O Memory Card (32 MB) C AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*4 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. • Two batteries are used for this camera.
System Map Tele-converter TC-DC52A Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Direct Interface Cable*2 Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Y P O Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) PCMCIA Adapter USB Card (PC Card Adapter) Reader C Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*2 (PIXMA series) SD Memory Card*5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH USB Port Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal PC Card Slot TV/Video Windows/Macintosh *1 Also available for purchase separately.
Getting Started 36 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. Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.7x when attached.
System Map 37 Other Accessories • 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 Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide). Y P O • AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set. C Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
Getting Started 38 System Map Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
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40 Components Guide Front View C Y P O a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p.
41 Back View Components Guide Y P O a LCD Monitor (p. 54) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 10) g Tripod Socket C Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 54) while shooting. 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.
42 Controls Y P O a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) e f g h i j k l m n o C Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 15) Mode Switch (p. 18) (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 19, 99) (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 108) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) MENU Button (p. 45) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) Button (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp.
43 The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.
44 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 or Set up menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 C • This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Y P O 3 Set the mode switch to on the camera. Press the Use the 5 4 (shooting) and turn button. or button to select a menu item.
45 Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. 1 5 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 Y P O • This example shows the Rec. menu in 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Use the menus. 4 mode. button. C or button to switch between • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec.
46 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Shooting Mode b e d f c g AF Frame h a ) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value C Exposure Level Indicator (p. 78) Y P O i Camera Shake ( (p. 152) Spot AE Point Frame/ kj Information Displayed Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies) Setting Method a ISO Speed or Recording Pixels, etc. FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) b Display Overlays Digital Tele-Converter ( c 2.
47 About the Battery Charge Indicator Playback Mode (Detailed) l Low Battery Displayed image number/ Total number of images Folder Number-File Number o Shooting information Histogram Y P O nm Information Displayed l m Print List C Red-Eye Correction Function/ Resized image ( ) Image with Sound Memo ( ) Protection Status ( ) Shooting Date/Time Setting Method button, MENU button (Print menu) MENU button (Play menu) Compression (Still Images)/Recording FUNC./SET button ) (FUNC.
48 Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. By using the exposure compensation function, you can correct the image brightness before shooting (p. 99).
49 FUNC. Menu Menu Item Reference Page Options p. 68 White Balance p. 101 Drive Mode pp. 84, 62 My Colors p. 104 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 86 Metering Mode p. 100 Compression Recording Pixels (Still Image) Menu Item AF Frame / / / / / / / / / AF-Point Zoom p. 65 when p. 64 not imprinting date) Recording Pixels (Movie) Rec. Menu Y P O ( C Options / Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 83 * Default setting Reference Page p. 92 Center*/Face Detect/AiAF On/Off* p.
50 Menu Item Flash Settings Options Flash Mode Reference Page Auto*/Manual Flash Exp. Comp –2 to 0* to +2 Flash Output Red-Eye Corr. Minimum*/ Medium/Maximum p. 86 On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Safety FE On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 97 Safety MF On*/Off p. 98 AF-assist Beam On*/Off Review Off/ 2* sec. to 10 sec./Hold p. 16 Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 88 Auto Category On*/Off p. 107 Disp. Overlay C (Still image) (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both p.
51 Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page p. 121 My Category p. 116 Basic Operations Slide Show Red-Eye Correction p. 122 Resize p. 127 Sound Memo p. 129 Protect p. 131 Rotate p. 119 Erase all p. 132 Transfer Order p. 137 Resume p. 18 Transition p. 120 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Image & Qty. Select All Images C Y P O Summary Displays the print menu. Reference Page – Configures print settings for individual images as you view them. Configures print settings for all images. p.
52 Set up Menu Menu Item Mute * Default setting Options On/Off* Summary/Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds. (Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording.) Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Y P O Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.
53 Menu Item Options Format Summary/Reference Page You can also select a low level format (p. 141). p. 142 Create Folder Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) Auto Rotate On*/Off Distance Units m/cm*/ ft/in Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Language C Video System NTSC/PAL Print Method Auto*/ Reset All p. 144 Y P O p. 146 Sets the units for the zoom bar and MF indicator distance unit (p. 97).
54 Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode. Shooting Mode No Information C Y P O Information View Off Playback Mode or Rec.
55 z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or Night Display Y P O When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor, the camera’s “night view” option* displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor. This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off).
56 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 35 × 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Y P O Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter C Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.
57 About the Safety Zoom Safety Zoom Factor Recording pixels Optical zoom C Digital zoom Y P O : zone without deterioration : zone with deterioration z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be used in (Widescreen) modes.
58 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the 3 button to select Y P O button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. C • 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 appears in blue).
59 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]. button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the 3 Y P O button to select button. C Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor.
60 Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes 1 Press the p. 206 button. 1. Use the or flash settings. button to select the : [Off] : [On] : [Auto] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 86). Y P O You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears.
61 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Press the 1. Use the . button. or button to select Y P O To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the (Normal). C or button to select z Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center. z Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken. Commonly Used Shooting Functions Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items.
62 Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps quickly and the lamp will speed up. 2 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
63 2 Shoot. • When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.* To Cancel the Self-Timer: Follow Step 1 to select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1 Select 1. Press the . button. Y P O 2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or button to select . 3. Press the 2 button. C Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the settings. 2. Press the 3. Press the button. button.
64 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 p. 206 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Y P O Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 8M 3264 × 2448 C Medium 1 5M 2592 × 1944 Medium 2 3M 2048 × 1536 Medium 3 2M 1600 × 1200 Small Date Stamp Widescreen 0.
65 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 192) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193) Available Shooting Modes 1 p. 206 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and the or the option. 3. Press the button to select button to change Y P O button. Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images. Fine Shoot normal quality images. Normal Shoot more images.
66 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the Continuous LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
67 The Icons on the LCD Monitor [Off] [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting Reference in Rec. menu Page – p. 181 z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. 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).
68 Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 206 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 Adjust the ISO speed. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the ISO speed. Y P O • When you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto), the camera sets the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting.
69 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Creative Zone The camera automatically selects settings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17) Y P O Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait C : Night Snapshot : Indoor : Special Scene (p. 70) : Night Scene : Foliage : Beach : Aquarium : Landscape : Kids&Pets : Sunset : Snow : Fireworks : Movie (pp.
70 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. , 1 , , , or (Special Scene) Set the mode dial to or . : 1. Use the mode. or , , , , Y P O to select the scene C Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Landscape Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects.
71 Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Indoor Y P O Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Night Scene C Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene.
72 Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Y P O Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. C z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
73 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot. . Y P O z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway.
74 Setting the Shutter Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shutter speed. . Y P O 1. Use the or button to change the shutter speed. 3 Shoot.
75 z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second or slower, if a faster speed is selected. Y P O Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.
76 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing the aperture) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.
77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. C Y P O Shooting Using the Mode Dial F2.6 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.
78 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the value. Shoot. Y P O button to select the shutter speed or aperture 2. Use the or aperture value. 3 .
79 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the C Y P O Shooting Using the Mode Dial aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject that appears dark, set the flash to (Flash on) to make the LCD monitor display bright.
80 Movie Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 193). 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. 56).
81 3 Shoot. Y P O z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 141). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (p. 40). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
82 z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. z You can use digital zoom during the movie shooting in mode only. z QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer (Windows 2000 only).
83 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. 1 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Y P O Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates C Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second.
84 Advanced Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 206 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. 192). *Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 141) is conducted immediately before shooting.
85 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.
86 Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions. Flash Settings Flash Mode In the or shooting modes, you can control the flash output. – Flash Exp. Comp Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when shooting with a flash.
87 Displaying and setting [Flash Settings] 1 Y P O Select [Flash Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Settings]. 3. Press the 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or to select the option. 2. Use the setting. or button to make the 3. Press the 3 C button. Press the Example in Av mode button. button. z [Flash Settings] can also be displayed by pressing the button, followed by the MENU button. z You can also set [Flash Exp.
88 Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center].
89 3 Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The AF frame cannot be zoomed under the following circumstances: - When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom is in use. - When the LCD monitor is off. - When a TV is being used as the display.
90 Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 92). You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu in advance. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Review Info]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [Focus Check].
91 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displayed. Orange frame contents Frame color Orange White Content Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. Y P O 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. 113). To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway. C z Pressing the button while the image is displayed will erase the image (p. 19).
92 Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If no face is detected, the camera shoots using [AiAF]. Face Detect *1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 100). *2 Only in (p.
93 z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green : In focus - Yellow : Focusing difficulty ([Center] option) - No AF frame : Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] or [AiAF] option) z Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the positions of Y P O faces 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.
94 Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings. - Set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect] (p. 92). - Register the (Face Detect) function to the button (p. 108). 1 Y P O Select a face you wish to focus on. 1.
95 3. Press the Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( 3 ) of main subject will change into . Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Y P O In the following cases, the face select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power back on - Using the digital zoom - When the button is pressed to display the menu - When a selected face cannot be tracked for several seconds - When the display is turned off C Advanced Shooting Functions 2 button again.
96 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
97 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 2 Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the MF button. 1. Use the or select . button to Y P O * The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom is used or when a TV is used as the display.
98 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. 1 Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safety MF]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the [On]. 2. Press the 3 or Y P O button to select button. C First focus manually and then press the shutter button halfway.
99 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Available Shooting Modes p. 206 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. 3 Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button to display the exposure compensation bar. Y P O Configure the setting. 1.
100 Switching between Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot 1 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.
101 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 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. 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.
102 Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) • Shooting close-ups (Macro) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and use the select .
103 z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to C Y P O Advanced Shooting Functions 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.
104 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. / 1 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. Custom Color Use this option to adjust contrast, sharpness and saturation before shooting.
105 (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the 2. Use the and the button to select button to select . Y P O Advanced Shooting Functions 2 button. or or Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the setting. C or button to adjust the Select an item Adjust • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • If you press the DISP.
106 Setting the Display Overlays Available Shooting Modes p. 206 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 Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. 3:2 Guide Helps confirm the print area for L-size or postcard size in 3:2 aspect ratio*.
107 Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. People Scenery For images shot in , , or Events For images shot in , , , mode. or mode. Y P O Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Auto Category]. 2 C Make settings. 1. Use the or [Off]. 2. Press the or button to select [On] button.
108 Registering Settings to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. Menu Item Not Assigned Face Select and Track ISO Speed White Balance Custom White Balance 1 Select [Set 1. Press the Page – p. 92 p. 68 p. 101 2 Page p. 86 p. 59 p. 106 p. 52 p. 102 Y P O button]. button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Set 3. Press the Menu Item Red-Eye Corr. Digital Tele-converter DISP.
109 Using the 1 Press the Button button. C Y P O Advanced Shooting Functions • For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , each press of the button records the white balance data. 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.
110 Playback/Erasing Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18). Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • will display at the upper right and a magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. 2 Use the , the image. , C Y P O or Approximate location of the displayed area button to move around • If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display.
111 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Selected Image • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Switching between Sets of Nine Images C 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.
112 Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed. Displaying the Focus Check 1 2 Set the mode switch to (playback). Y P O Press the button several times until the Focus Check displays. C • Frames are displayed on the image as follows.
113 Changing the Display Size and Switching Frames 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. Change the setting. • You can change the display size by pressing the zoom lever. • You can change the display position by using the , , or button. • When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. When there are multiple frames displayed, the FUNC.
114 Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Jump to My Category Jumps to the first image of each folder sorted by the Auto Category (p. 107) or My Category (p. 116) functions. Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Displays the first image in each folder. Y P O Jump 10 images Jumps to a movie.
115 3 Display the Images. 1. Press the or button. Number of images matching search key • Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. • Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel (p. 118) when the is selected . To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.
116 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 114). People My Category 1 – 3 Scenery To Do Events 1 Y P O Select [My Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. C Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an image to classify. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the or button to select a button.
117 Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the movie. or 2. Press the button to select a button. • Images with a Play the movie. 1. Use the . 2. Press the or Movie Control Panel button to select Y P O button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you Playback Progress Bar press the button again. Time movie was shot • When playback ends, the movie Volume Level stops at the last frame displayed. (Adjust it with the or Press the FUNC.
118 Operating the Movie Control Panel 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. Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Last Frame Displays the last frame.
119 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the 270° Y P O button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. C Rotate the image. 1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select an image to rotate. 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.
120 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 Y P O Select [Transition]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 2 C Make settings. or 1.
121 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. 1 Y P O Select [Slide Show]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 C or button. Select an effect. 1. Use the or button to select an effect and make it active.
122 3 Play. 1. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly). - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. In single image playback mode, you can start a slide show from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC./SET button while you press the button.
123 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. Select an image. 2. Press the button. Y P O • A frame will automatically display where red-eye is detected. • If red-eye is not automatically detected, select [Add Frame] with the or button and press FUNC./SET button (p. 125). • To cancel the correction frame, select [Remove Frame] and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 126). 3 C Correct the image. 1. Use the [Start]. 2.
124 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 procedure 5. • If you wish to continue correcting another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Y P O Display the saved image.
125 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button to button. • A green frame will display. Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , move the frame. or button to Y P O • Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever. 3 Add additional correction frames. 1. Press the C button. • A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white.
126 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the 2 button. Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. Y P O • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the C button. • The selected frame will disappear. • To continue deleting frames, repeat operations from step 2. • When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button.
127 Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. Y P O 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or button. Select an image. C 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.
128 4 Save the image. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Yes]. 3. Press the Y P O button. or button to select button. C • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. and images shot in mode cannot be resized.
129 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 . 2 button. Select an image. Playback/Erasing 3. Press the or Y P O 1. Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the button. C • The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Record the memo. 1. Use the 2.
130 Sound Memo Panel Use the button. Exit or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Returns to the playback screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Begins playback. Erase Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Y P O z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
131 Protecting Image You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 Select [Protect]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the button. Protect an image. Y P O 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • The protection icon appears on the lower left of image. Protection Icon • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • If you wish to continue protecting of another image, repeat operations.
132 Erasing All Images You can erase images from a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Select [Erase all]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select . 3. Press the 2 or Y P O button. Erase the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select C button. • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
133 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 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. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. (p. 21).
134 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Print Settings]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 1. Use the option. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the or or button to select an Y P O button to specify the button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print C Type as follows. - [Index]: [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - [Standard] or [Both]: [Date] and [File No.
135 Single Images When [Print Type] (p. 133) is set to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set. 1 Select [Select Images & Qty.]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 2 button. Y P O Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 133). Standard ( 1. Use the images. 2. Press the )/Both ( ): or button to select the C Number of Print Copies button. 3.
136 All the Images on a Memory Card One copy of every image will be set to print. 1 Select [Select All Images]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or button to select [Select All Images]. 4. Press the 2 button. Select [OK]. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or Y P O button to select button. C z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
137 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. Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the Y P O button.
138 Single Images 3 Select an image to transfer. Transfer Selection 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button several times to end the setting. Mark all 3 Y P O Execute the transfering images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select C button. z Images are transferred in order according to the file number.
139 Configuring the Camera Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Display Off 1 Y P O In shooting mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns off after the selected time if no control is accessed, regardless of the [Auto Power Down] setting. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. C Select [Power Saving]. 1. Press the button. 2.
140 2 Make settings. 1. Use the option. or button to select an 2. Use the settings. or button to make 3. Press the 3 Press the button. button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
141 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. button to select the 3. Use the [Format]. button to select or 4. Press the 2 Make settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the Y P O button. C or button to select button.
142 Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Continuous 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 duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* * When a blank memory card is used.
143 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 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
144 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1.
145 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Create Folder]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 2. Use the or [Time] and the select a time. 3. Press the • button to select or button to C button. displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder.
146 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 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 button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate]. button to select Make settings. 1. Use the or [Off]. or 2. Press the C Y P O button to select [On] button.
147 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. Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. button to select the 3. Use the or [Reset All]. button to select 4. Press the 2 Y P O button. 2. Use the or menu.
148 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. Y P O • Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 C Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. VIDEO AUDIO Yellow Black 4 5 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. Turn on the camera.
149 z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 53). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.
150 Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • Camera (p. 150) When the power is turned on (p. 151) LCD monitor (p. 151) Shooting (p. 153) Shooting movies (p. 157) Playback (p. 158) Battery (p. 159) TV monitor output (p. 159) Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 160) Camera Y P O Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. C Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Press the power button (p. 42). z Confirm that the Memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (p. 11).
151 Sounds come from the camera interior. The camera’s horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z The camera’s orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction. When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or z When recording to, erasing from or SDHC memory card’s formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab is set to write protect tab upward (p. 172). “Write protect”. Y P O The Date/Time menu appears. The battery holder was removed.
152 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when z This is a normal occurrence in devices shooting a bright subject, containing CCDs and does not such as the sun or other constitute a malfunction. This bar of light source.
153 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically z There is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image. displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 55). Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode or connecting to a computer/printer mode. C Memory card is full. Memory card is not formatted correctly. Y P O z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 43).
154 Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 152). AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. 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. 50). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of focal range.
155 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 188). z Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 86). z Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 86). The subject is z Set the exposure compensation to a overexposed because the negative (–) setting (p. 99). surroundings are too dark. z Use the spot metering function (p. 100).
156 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has z This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air. This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture priority mode. Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.
157 Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 141). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. Shooting movies z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the power on then back off. Y P O The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.
158 Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 56). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting (only in Standard movie mode). Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play z Computer images that cannot be back images shot with played back may play back if they are another camera or images added to the camera using the edited with a computer. supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
159 Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery (p. 171). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 171). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold location, warm the batteries such as by placing them in your pocket before using them. Battery terminals are dirty. z Wipe the terminals well with a dry cloth before use.
160 Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. z Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method is not correct. z Select [Print Method] and select [Auto] (p. 53).
161 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 onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 10).
162 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.
163 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 modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in . Cannot assign to category You attempted to categorize an image recorded in a different camera.
164 Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or you operate it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air.
165 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 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.
166 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.
167 Battery z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Failure to follow these precautions may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
168 z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger.
169 Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. z Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. z Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds. Such conditions could lead to damage.
170 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. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns.
171 Preventing Malfunctions Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
172 z Never mix unused and partially used batteries. The partially used batteries may leak. z Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( reversed. and ) z Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
173 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. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.
174 z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such as physically destroying the memory card, to prevent personal information leaks.
175 z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or z z z z C z Y P O Appendix different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge both of them at the same time. Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as doing so may reduce or impair battery performance. Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
176 z If you store batteries for a long period of time (about 1 year), it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to then store them at room temperature (0 to 30°C/32 to 90°F) in low humidity. Storing them in a fully charged condition can shorten their lifespan or degrade their performance. Again, if you do not use batteries for more than 1 year, fully charge them once a year and deplete them in the camera before storing them.
177 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (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. Y P O Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Open the terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC IN terminal.
178 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WCDC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D (52mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G. z When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close- up lens be sure to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may fall from the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
179 It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, closeup shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 17 to 25 cm (6.7 to 9.8 in.) at maximum telephoto. Shooting area Distance from the front of the Shooting area lens to the subject Max. Telephoto 17 cm (6.7 in.) 46 × 35 mm (1.8 × 1.4 in.
180 3 4 When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the { mark on the camera. C Y P O • To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the ring release button. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.
181 z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. z Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get fingerprints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A or Closeup Lens 250D attached. 1 Y P O Select [Converter].
182 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. C Y P O Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The High-Power Flash will not fire under the following circumstances.
183 z The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
184 Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children.
185 5 6 7 8 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up. (–) side Replace the battery holder and close the cover. Y P O When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 13). Appendix C After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery.
186 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 Y P O 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.
187 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million pixels) Lens : 5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 140 (T) mm) f/2.6 (W) – f/5.5 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx.
188 Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only/Panning/Off Metering System : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2 *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
189 Recording Media : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard/MMCplus card/HC MMCplus card File Format : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* : Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo: 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.
190 Playback Modes : Playback Modes: Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, Image Inspection Tool, Jump, My Category, Movie Playback (slow motion available), Rotate, Slide Show, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Sound memos (it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min.
191 Battery Capacity Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) Playback Time Approx. 200 images Approx. 9 hours Approx. 450 images Approx. 11 hours AA-size Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA-size NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH (fully charged)) 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 Y P O low battery icon may appear very rapidly.
192 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression (Large) 3264 × 2448 pixels (Medium 1) 2592 × 1944 pixels (Medium 2) 2048 × 1536 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels (Date Stamp) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Widescreen) 3264 × 1832 pixels C 32 MB 8 14 30 11 21 42 18 33 66 30 53 102 114 177 278 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 35 139 59 231 123 479 49 190 87 339 173 671 76 295 136 529 269 1041 121 471 217 839 411 1590 460 1777 711 2747 11
193 Movie : Memory card included with the camera Standard Compact Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. LP 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. • Maximum movie clip length at continuous recording time. 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 23 sec. 1 min. 36 sec. 6 min. 12 sec. 47 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 12 min. 16 sec. 44 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 3 min. 36 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec. Y P O : 3 min.
194 MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.06 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.
195 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input Rated Output Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 565 mA*1×4, 1275 mA*2×2 Approx. 4 hours 40 min.*1, Approx. 2 hours*2 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.56 × 4.13 × 1.08 in.) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.
196 Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Magnification Focal Length*4 Focusing Range*4 Thread Diameter Dimensions Diameter × Length Weight Approx. 1.75x 245 mm (35mm film equivalent) Approx. 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T)*2 52 mm standard filter thread*3 55.2 × 46.7 mm (2.17 × 1.84 in.) Approx. 86 g (3.03 oz.) Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately) Focusing Range (from front of lens) Normal: 17 – 25 cm (6.7 – 9.8 in.) (W/T) Macro: 4 – 17 cm (1.6 – 6.7 in.
Index 197 Index Numerics D 3:2 Guide ................................106 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ..........177 Accessory .................................36 AF Frame ............................46, 92 AF-assist Beam ...................40, 50 AF-Point Zoom ..........................88 Aperture Value ....................76, 78 Auto Category .........................107 AUTO Mode ..............................15 Auto Rotate ............................. 146 Date and Time ..........................
198 Index Focus Check Display ..............112 Focus Lock ................................96 Frame Rates .............................83 G Grid Lines ................................106 H High-Power Flash ...................182 Histogram ..................................48 I Y P O Image Stabilizer ........................ 66 Index Playback ........................111 Indicators ..................................43 ISO Speed ................................68 J C Jump (Searching the Images) .
Index Red-Eye Correction (Shooting) .86 Red-Eye Reduction ...................86 Registering Settings ................108 Reset All ..................................147 Resize .....................................127 Resume .....................................18 Resume Playback .....................18 Review ...................................... 50 Review Info ............................... 90 Rotate .....................................119 Wrist Strap ................................ 12 S Safety FE .
200 MEMO C Y P O
201 MEMO C Y P O
202 MEMO C Y P O
203 MEMO C Y P O
204 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1263 Systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
205 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.
206 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 99) Auto1) ISO Speed (p. 68) High ISO Auto ISO 80 – 1600 White Balance (p. 101) Auto1) Other than Auto Single Shot Drive Mode (pp. 84, 62) Continuous Self-timer Custom Timer (delay, shots) (p. 63) My Colors (p. 104) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 86) C Flash Output Control (p.
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208 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Face Detect AF Frame (p. 92) AiAF (9-point) Center AF-Point Zoom (p. 88) Digital Zoom4) (p. 56) Standard Digital Tele-converter Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Settings (p. 86) Flash Output Red-Eye Correction Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE MF-Point Zoom (p. 97) Safety MF (p. 98) AF-assist Beam (p. 50) Review (Rec. review) (p. 50) Review Info. (p. 50) Auto Category (p. 107) Disp. Overlay (p. 106) IS Mode (p.
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