ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Using the Mode Dial Various Shooting Methods Playback/Erasing Camera User Guide Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 176 – 185). CDI-E363-010 XXXXXXX © 2007 CANON INC.
Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to setting the date and time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks. Learning More (p. 37) Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for shooting and playback.
Checking the Package Contents 1 Checking the Package Contents The following items are included in the package. If something is missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shooting Still Images ( Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Postcard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Table of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Shooting in a My Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . 121 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Setting the Flash Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . . 124 Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button . .
Table of Contents Appendix 5 176 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Erasing z Printing z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map
Getting Started 8 Preparations Preparations 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 Open the cover. a Slide the cover. c b 2. Install two batteries. Negative end (–) Positive end (+) Insert the two supplied AA-size alkaline batteries.
Preparations 9 it until it clicks into place (e). d e Attaching the Wrist Strap It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use. Getting Started 3.
Getting Started 10 Preparations Inserting the Memory Card 1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c). Battery Cover Lock Open the cover. a Slide the cover. c b 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back Write Protect Tab Example: SD memory card • Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the memory card for the correct orientation.
Preparations 11 it until it clicks into place (e). d e To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Getting Started 3.
Getting Started 12 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Power Button Button Control Dial Buttons Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Use the or [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button to select button. 3.
Preparations 13 Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Button Button Buttons Button 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. Getting Started You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images (p. 72).
Getting Started 14 Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images ( Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Indicator Mode DIal 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject.
Shooting Still Images 15 to set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green • If blinks red, we recommend shooting with a flash (p. 65) (the message “Raise the flash” also appears in mode). • An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. AF Frame 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button pressed fully. z Press the button while the recorded image is displayed. • Confirm the camera beeps once.
Viewing Still Images 17 Button Control Dial Buttons 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse. • You can also select images by turning the control dial.
Getting Started 18 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Power Button Sutter Button Indicator Mode Dial 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. Confirm that the camera is set to (Standard). 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. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Shooting Movies 19 to set the focus. • The camera will beep twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [zRec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Elapsed Time 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
Getting Started 20 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button Control Dial Button Buttons 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select an image by turning the control dial. 3. Use the or button. 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.
Erasing 21 Button Button Control Dial Button Buttons 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select an image by turning the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected 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 22 Printing Printing Button Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal Control Dial Buttons Button 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1. • Slide the camera’s terminal cover to the left to open and insert the interface cable all the way into the terminal. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions.
Printing 23 (Playback) button to turn on the camera. • The button will light blue. •A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • will display on movies. 4. Use the press the or button to select an image to print and button. • The button will blink blue and printing will start. • You can also select an image by turning the control dial.
Getting Started 24 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Downloading Images to a Computer 25 Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the installation is finished, [Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click the button that appears. 4.
Getting Started 26 Downloading Images to a Computer 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Slide the camera’s terminal cover to the left to open and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Terminal Cover Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). 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]. CameraWindow will display. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000).
Getting Started 28 Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh The following camera window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p. 29).
Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 25). Use this method to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows 2000) Button Buttons Button Button All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans.
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the or press the button to select button. , or and • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
Downloading Images to a Computer button after downloading finishes. You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be selected for downloading as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-200 Memory Card (16MB) AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*5 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE 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 33 Getting Started High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Direct Interface Cable*2 PCMCIA Adapter Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series)*4 USB Card Reader Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) SD Memory Card*6 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH USB Port PC Card Slot Windows/Macintosh Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal *1 *2 *3 *4 TV/Video Also available for purchase separately. See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer.
Getting Started 34 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This supplementary flash can be attached to your camera when a photographic subject is too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet.
System Map 35 • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide). • AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set.
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38 Components Guide Components Guide Front View a Microphone (p. 150) b Flash (p. 65) c Speaker d Date Battery Holder (p. 191) e AF-assist Beam (p. 47) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 93) g Self-Timer Lamp (p.
Components Guide 39 Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 51) b Terminal Cover c Wrist Strap Mount (p. 9) d Battery Cover Lock (pp. 8, 10) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 8, 10) f Tripod Socket g DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 188) h DIGITAL Terminal (p. 26) i A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 161) 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.
40 Components Guide Controls a bc e d n f g h o p q i r m l k j a Power Lamp b Power Button (p. 12) c Mode Dial (pp. 14, 18) d Zoom Lever e f g h i j k l m (pp. 60, 133, 134) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) Shutter Button (p. 15) Indicator (p. 43) (Playback) Button (p. 17) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 114, 21) MENU Button (p. 45) DISP. Button (p. 51) (Face Selector) Button (p. 101) (Print/Share) Button (pp.
Components Guide 41 Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the or button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial. When this arrow is displayed, operation is carried out using the control dial. The Shooting Functions • • • • • • • • • • • Selecting Special Scene modes (p.
42 Components Guide Button You can turn the camera on or off and switch between shooting mode and playback mode. Power Button Shutter Button Button Power Off Shooting Mode Press the power button. Press the Press the power button. button. Press the shutter button halfway. Press the button. Playback Mode Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens extended * You can change the lens retraction timing in [Lens Retract] in the menu (p. 49).
Components Guide 43 Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. Green: Blinking Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice*) Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * When the camera focuses difficulty, it beeps once. Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data.
44 Basic Operations 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. Button (FUNC. Menu) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 3 4 • This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to the shooting mode you want to use. Press the Use the button. or button to select a menu item.
Basic Operations 45 Button (Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu 1 5 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 • This example shows the Rec. menu in 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Use the 4 mode. button. or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. - Shooting: Rec.
46 Basic Operations Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. FUNC. Menu The icons shown here indicate the default settings (factory settings). Menu Item Reference Page Reference Page White Balance p. 116 Compression (Still image) p. 70 My Colors p. 119 Recording Pixels (Still image) p. 69 +/– (Flash) / Flash Output p. 121 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 82 Metering Mode p. 115 Menu Item Rec.
Basic Operations Menu Item Options Contents/ Reference Page Self-timer Delay 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots 1 – 10 (Default is 3 shots) Safety Shift On/Off* Auto ISO Shift p. 67 p. 89 Button/On/Off* p. 111 MF-Point Zoom On*/Off Safety MF On*/Off p. 105 p. 106 AF Mode Continuous/Single* p. 97 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 38 Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold You can set the length of time images display after being shot (p. 16). Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p.
48 Basic Operations Play Menu Print Menu Reference Page Menu Item Auto Play p. 143 Menu Item Print Red-Eye Correction p. 144 Select Image & Qty. Resize Select All Images p. 149 Sound Memo p. 150 Clear All Selections Protect p. 152 Print Settings Rotate p. 141 Erase all p. 153 Transfer Order p. 159 Transition p. 142 Set up Menu Menu Item Reference Page p.
Basic Operations Menu Item Options Playback Vol. 49 Contents/Reference Page Adjusts the playback volume of movies and sound memos. Start-up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is powered on. LCD Brightness –7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness. You can check the brightness while you are adjusting the setting.
50 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Language Contents/Reference Page p. 13 Video System NTSC/PAL p. 161 Print Method Auto*/ See below. Reset All p. 58 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510.
Basic Operations 51 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( ) Standard (No Information) Detailed (Information View) Playback Mode ( No Information ) Standard Detailed Focus Check (Still image only) • The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode.
52 Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing settings using the Set up menu (p. 48) • Changing settings using the Quick-bright LCD function You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP. button for more than one second*. • To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP. button for more than one second again.
Basic Operations 53 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) 3:2 Guide b Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame a Grid Lines c d ISO Speed ( … White Balance a p. 110 p. 116 My Colors p. 119 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 121 Metering Mode p. 115 Compression (Still image) p. 70 Recording Pixels (Still image) p. 69 Recording Pixels (Movies) Digital Tele-Converter/ Safety Zoom p. 82 1.6x/2.0x Flash b )* p. 61 p. 65 Drive Mode pp.
54 Basic Operations Image Stabilizer p. 73 Create Folder p. 129 c Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Camera Shake Warning (Red)* pp. 199, 200 p. 18 pp. 107, 109 AE Lock/FE Lock Shutter Speed 15 – 1/2500* pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value f/2.8 – f/11* pp. 88, 90 d Exposure Shift Bar Exposure Compensation p. 81 … p. 114 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 * Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Basic Operations 55 Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard a b Displayed image number/Total number of images — pp. 129, 131 a Folder Number-File Number Low Battery (Red) p. 182 Compression (Still Images) p. 70 Recording Pixels (Still Images) p. 69 Movie p. 17 pp. 144, 149 b Red-Eye Corrected/Resized WAVE Format Sound p. 150 Protection Status p. 152 Shooting Date/Time — Detailed a Histogram (p. 57) Shooting Mode a p.
56 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) p. 82 Metering Mode p. 115 … ISO Speed p. 110 Shutter Speed 15 – 1/2500 pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value f/2.8 – f/11 … pp. 88, 90 Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation p. 114 … p. 121 a Flash Output p. 123 White Balance p. 116 My Colors p. 119 Red-Eye Correction Function p. 144 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) Movie Length (Movies) pp.
Basic Operations 57 The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards. RAW image Image recording pixel setting not recognized z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.
58 Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the menu (pp.
Basic Operations 59 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. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Format]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button.
60 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm – 360 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 61 Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * : [Digital Tele-converter] cannot be set. You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows: Selection Focal Length Standard 36 – 1440 mm Off 36 – 360 mm 1.6x 57.6 – 576 mm 2.
62 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels. The zoom factor appear in blue (p. 63). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 63 Safety Zoom Zone • Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom) (except in the movie mode). The icon displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration. At this point, the image can be further magnified by pressing the zoom lever toward (telephoto) again.
64 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 65 Using the Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in 1 Raise the flash manually. 2 Press the mode. button. 1. Use the or button to change the flash mode. : [Auto] : [On] 3 When you are not using the flash, lower the flash until it closes. • (flash off) appears in the LCD monitor. You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon appears.
66 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Close-ups (Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (1 cm) is 29 × 21 mm. 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select . • The zoom bar will display while you adjust the zoom.
67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Self-Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up. 2 sec. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you press the shutter button.
68 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Self-timer]. 3. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and change the settings with the or button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 69 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 1 Select setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 8M 3264 × 2448 Medium 1 5M 2592 × 1944 Medium 2 3M 2048 × 1536 Medium 3 2M 1600 × 1200 0.
70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Configuring the Postcard Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor. 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. • The area that will not print displays in gray.
72 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Embedding the Date in the Image Data See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can embed the date in the image data when selected. 1 Select (Postcard) is . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Date Stamp]. 3 Set the date and time. 1.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 73 To imprint the date on images for all but , use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) or printer settings. For details, please see the user guide for each product. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Can only be set to [Continuous].
74 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Continuous], [Shoot Only], [Panning] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Switch the Auto ISO Shift (p. 111) to a setting other than [Off], or use a tripod to shoot. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Creative zone Auto Image zone Auto The camera automatically selects settings (p. 14). Image zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting (p. 76). : : : : : Portrait Landscape Night Snapshot Kids&Pets Special Scene (p. 76) : Night Scene : Indoor : Foliage : Snow : Beach : Fireworks : Aquarium : Stitch Assist (p.
76 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. 1 Set the mode dial to . , , or Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Landscape Optimized for shooting landscape scenes which contain both near and far subjects.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 77 (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select a shooting mode. . 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting mode. Night Scene Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot.
78 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 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. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. z The shutter speed is slow in or mode.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 79 Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 200). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. (p.
80 3 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [zRec] appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 81 z You can set the AE lock and exposure shift while shooting movies. This is effective on ski slopes and the beach when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or where there are both light and dark areas in the scene and it is desirable to adjust the exposure. 1 Press the button. The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in the LCD monitor. 2 Use the control dial to adjust the exposure.
82 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Movie Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard) (frame rate is fixed). 1 Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 83 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select a shooting direction. 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting sequence.
84 3 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shoot the first image in the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 4 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the or button to return to the previously recorded image to retake the shot. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 5 Repeat the procedure for additional images.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 85 Program AE See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. You can freely configure such settings as the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot. .
86 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Shutter Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. 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 Configure the shutter speed. . 1.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87 z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows: Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds) f/2.8 – 3.5 15 – 1/1600 f/4.0 – 5.0 15 – 1/2000 f/5.6 – 8.0* 15 – 1/2500 f/4.3 – 5.6 15 – 1/1600 f/6.3 – 8.0* 15 – 1/2000 * Depending on the shooting conditions, the aperture value can increase to f/11 in . z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second.
88 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, 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.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 89 z The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/500 seconds. Therefore, even if an aperture value is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.3 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Safety Shift With and modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned [On] (p.
90 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Configure the shutter speed and aperture setting. . 1. Use the button to select shutter speed or aperture. 2. Use the control dial to change the shutter speed or aperture value. 3 Shoot.
Various Shooting Methods 91 Various Shooting Methods Continuous Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 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. 199). *Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH Memory Card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p.
92 1 Various Shooting Methods Press the 1. Use the or or . 2 button. button to select , 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 procedure 1 to display . z is not displayed in mode ( can be selected). z AF frame will be set to [Center] in mode (p. 98). z Rec. Review (p. 16) will not be displayed in and modes.
93 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. This function reduces the red appearance of the eyes which results when the eyes reflect light back from the flash. 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Red-Eye]. 2 or Accept the setting. 1. Use the or or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select [On] button.
94 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. When shooting at night or under artificial indoor lighting, this function reduces the effect of background darkening when the flash fires. 1 Select [Slow Synchro]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Slow Synchro]. 2 Set Slow Synchro. 1. Use the or or [Off]. 2.
Various Shooting Methods 95 Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and look for closed eyes because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] to shoot. You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu (p. 47) in advance. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2.
96 3 Various Shooting Methods Shoot. • The recorded image will be displayed. • Frames are displayed as follows. Frame color Content Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Displays at the focal point (AF frame). • The orange frame can be shown at a Recorded Image different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (pp. 136, 137). Orange frame contents To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.
Various Shooting Methods 97 Switching between Focus Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * In mode only [Single] is available. You can set the AF mode. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed Continuous at even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. 1 Select [AF Mode]. 1.
98 Various Shooting Methods Selecting an AF Frame Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Face Detect You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
Various Shooting Methods 99 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] option) Face Detect Feature z Maximum of three AF frames will be displayed at the position of the face the camera recognizes. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray.
100 Various Shooting Methods Changing the AF Frame Size ([Center] selected) Shooting Mode You can change the AF frame size to match a subject. You reduce the area used to set the focus when you reduce the AF frame to match a small subject or to focus on a particular portion of a subject. 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame Size]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Normal] or [Small]. 2. Press the button.
101 Various Shooting Methods Selecting a Subject to Focus On (When [Face Detect] Is Selected) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject (Face Select and Track). 1 Select a face you wish to focus on. 1. When a face is detected, press the button. • The camera enters face Face Frame designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject displays in green.
102 Various Shooting Methods 3. Press the button again. • The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to white. The frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range. • You can make shooting function settings in the FUNC. menu. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( 3 ) of main subject will change into . Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.
103 Various Shooting Methods Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be used in mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
104 Various Shooting Methods Shooting with the AF Lock * Not available in or mode. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. • 3 and MF Indicator will be displayed to confirm the distance from the subject. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the button and use the (Normal).
105 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. * Not available in 1 Press the or mode. button. 1. Use the or button to select . and the MF indicator are • The displayed. • When the menu’s [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. * The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom or digital tele-converter is activated or when a TV is used as the display.
106 Various Shooting Methods You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF frame setting. 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. * Not available in 1 or mode. Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safety MF]. 2 Accept the setting.
Various Shooting Methods 107 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 Confirm that the flash is lowered. • is displayed. 2 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button.
108 Various Shooting Methods Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images (Program Shift). 1 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. • The exposure setting will lock, and will appear on the LCD monitor.
Various Shooting Methods 109 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 2 Raise the flash. 3 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. In mode, press the (flash on).
110 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the ISO Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 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.
Various Shooting Methods 111 z The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. z If the camera is set at or , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information. Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222).
112 2 Various Shooting Methods Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [ button], [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button. Shooting ([ 3 button] is Selected) Press the shutter button halfway. • When is displayed, the button lights in blue. 4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway, then press the button. • The ISO speed after adjustment is displayed. • While pressing the shutter button halfway, pressing the button again will return the ISO speed to its original condition.
Various Shooting Methods 113 Shooting ([On] is Selected) 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The ISO speed is automatically set to an optimal setting which minimizes camera shake. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down (press fully).
114 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Press to display the exposure compensation bar. 2 Configure the setting. 1.
Various Shooting Methods 115 Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 1 Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Center Weighted Avg.
116 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Various Shooting Methods 117 Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following (Auto) setting to detect correctly. situations that are difficult for the • Shooting close-ups (Macro) • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button.
118 Various Shooting Methods z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
Various Shooting Methods 119 Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 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.
120 Various Shooting Methods (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and choose with the or button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the or button to adjust the setting. Select an item Adjust • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.
Various Shooting Methods 121 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 Select [Flash Adjust]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Adjust]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Auto] or [Manual].
122 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode 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 doing flash photography. In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Adjust] to [Auto]. 1 Adjust the flash compensation setting. 1.
Various Shooting Methods 123 Setting the Flash Output See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode When shooting, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, up to FULL. In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Adjust] to [Manual]. 1 Configure the flash output setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button.
124 Various Shooting Methods Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In or shooting mode, Ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configured to [Auto] in advance (p. 121). 1 Select [Safety FE]. 1. Press the button. 2.
Various Shooting Methods 125 Registering Settings to the Print/ Share Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the (Print/Share) button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item 1 Page Page Not Assigned — Digital Tele-converter p. 64 White Balance p. 116 DISP. Overlay p. 127 Custom White Balance p. 117 Display Off p. 126 Select [Set button]. 1. Press the button. 2.
126 3 Various Shooting Methods Press the button. To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select in Step 2. Using the 1 Press the Button button. • For and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , each press of the button records the white balance data.
Various Shooting Methods 127 Setting the Display Overlays See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Only [Grid Lines] can be set. 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.
128 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Auto Rotate Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. Use the or menu. 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate]. 2 button.
Various Shooting Methods 129 When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222).
130 2 Various Shooting Methods Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the button two times. • will be displayed on the LCD will monitor when shooting. disappear from the screen when a new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1.
Various Shooting Methods 131 Resetting the File Number See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name Continuous duplication when changing folders or memory cards.
132 Various Shooting Methods 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.
Playback/Erasing 133 Playback/Erasing In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 17). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • The image is magnified. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of 10x. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Use the , the image.
134 Playback/Erasing 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. Movie To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.
Playback/Erasing 135 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 magnification and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed. Displaying the Focus Check 1 Press the button several times until the Focus Check displays. • Frames are displayed on the image as follows.
136 Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Magnification 2 Press the zoom lever toward . • Screen bottom right will be displayed prominently. Switching Frames 2 Press the button. • When multiple faces are detected, pressing the button switches the position of the orange frame.
Playback/Erasing 137 Changing the Display Position 2 Press the zoom lever toward . • Screen bottom right will be displayed prominently. 3 Use the , , or button to change the display position. • When multiple faces are detected, each press of the button switches between the different positions of the orange frames. • When only one face is detected, pressing the button will return the orange frame to its original position.
138 Playback/Erasing Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. 1 Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Jump to Folder Jumps to the first image of each folder. Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. In single image playback mode, press the button.
Playback/Erasing 139 Viewing Movies (Movie Replay Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display the movie file. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. • The Movie Control Panel is displayed. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or button to select 2. Press the button. Movie Control Panel . • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
140 Playback/Erasing 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.
Playback/Erasing 141 Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 1 90° 270° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Rotate]. 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode.
142 Playback/Erasing 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 and the 1 button to have the previous image display from the left button to have the next image display from the right. Select [Transition]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Transition]. 2 Accept the setting. 1.
Playback/Erasing 143 Automated Playback (Auto Play) 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. 1 Select [Auto Play]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Auto Play]. 3. Press the button. • During automated playback, the following functions are possible: - Pausing/resuming the Auto Play: Press the FUNC.
144 Playback/Erasing Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2.
Playback/Erasing 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the , , or select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 145 button to 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.
146 Playback/Erasing z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the RedEye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
Playback/Erasing 147 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. button to • A green frame will display. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , move the frame. or button to • Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever. 3 Add additional correction frames. 1. Press the button. • A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white.
148 Playback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame will disappear. • To continue deleting frames, repeat operations from step 2. • When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button.
Playback/Erasing Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Resize]. 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to resize. 2. Press the button. • The FUNC./SET button is not selectable for images that cannot be resized. 3 Select a resolution. 1.
150 4 Playback/Erasing Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. and mode cannot be resized. Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.
Playback/Erasing 2 151 Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the button. • The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Record the memo. 1. Use the or button to select 2. Press the button. . • The elapsed time and the remaining time display. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses the recording. Pressing it Sound Memo Panel again resumes recording.
152 Playback/Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 Select [Protect]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Protect]. 3. Press the button. 2 Protect an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. Protection Icon • You can also protect images in the index playback mode.
Playback/Erasing 153 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 or button to select [ Erase All]. 3. Press the button. 2 Erase the images. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
154 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 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.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1 155 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the or button to select a setting to configure. 3. Press the button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.
156 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images 1 Select [Select Images & Qty.]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 5. Press the button. • Selecting [Clear All Selections] cancels all print settings. 2 Select the images. • Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 154). Standard ( ) / Both ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Index ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Select and deselect with the button. 3. Press the button. 157 Index Print Selection • You can also select images in the index playback mode. • If the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light in blue while images are being selected. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./SET button is pressed, printing will begin.
158 2 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Select [OK]. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. z When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 159 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.
160 Print Settings/Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [ Transfer Order]. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [Mark all]. 1. Use the or button to select [Mark all]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK]. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button several times.
Connecting to a TV 161 Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover by sliding to the left and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Yellow VIDEO AUDIO Black 4 5 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. Turn on the camera.
162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • Camera (p. 162). When the power is turned on (p. 163). LCD monitor (p. 163). Shooting (p. 165). Shooting movies (p. 168). Playback (p. 169). Battery (p. 170). TV monitor output (p. 171). Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 171). Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (p. 12). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the Memory card slot / battery cover is securely closed (p.
Troubleshooting 163 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 write formatting the memory card, slide the protect tab is set to “Write write protect tab upward (p. 184). protect”. The Date/Time menu appears.
164 Troubleshooting A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies. appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.
Troubleshooting 165 Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 14). or connecting to a computer/ z Switch to the shooting mode after printer mode. disconnecting the interface cable in connecting to a computer/printer mode. Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 43). Memory card is full. z Insert a new memory card (p. 10).
166 Troubleshooting Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 194). z The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as (Macro) or (Manual Focus)). Cancel the setting. The subject is hard to focus z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual on. focus to shoot (p. 103). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Raise the built-in flash to on) (p. 65).
Troubleshooting Flash is set to on). (Flash z Push down the flash to (p. 65). 167 (Flash off) Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 110). z In , and , , modes in the mode or when using the Auto ISO Shift, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. White dots appear on the image.
168 Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 59). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 59). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.
Troubleshooting 169 “!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free z Try the following procedures. space in the camera’s built- - Format the memory card with a low in memory. level format before shooting (p. 59) - Lower the recording pixels (p. 82) - Use a high-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.) Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 60).
170 Troubleshooting You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. Images shot with this camera may not play back properly on other cameras. Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 59). Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to z See Battery Handling Precautions its full capacity. (p. 182).
Troubleshooting 171 TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 161). Shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different shooting mode (p. 84). Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are z Securely connect the camera and not properly connected.
172 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. 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).
List of Messages 173 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.
174 List of Messages 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 Modify Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is detected.
List of Messages 175 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. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
176 Appendix Appendix Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Appendix 177 Warnings Equipment z Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. • Doing so could damage the cameras CCD. z Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
178 Appendix Equipment z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. z Use only recommended power accessories. z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Appendix 179 Battery z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. z The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.
180 Appendix 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 Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z During shooting, do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
Appendix 181 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.
182 Appendix Battery Handling Battery Charge The following icon and message will display. Battery charge is low. If using the camera for an extended period, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Change the batteries Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. Replace the batteries immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately).
Appendix 183 z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
184 Appendix Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the memory card). Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
Appendix 185 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
186 Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. To a power outlet To a power outlet Charge Indicator 4batteries 2batteries • After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) into an outlet, or attach the power cord to the charger (CB-5AHE, not shown) and plug the other end into an outlet.
Appendix 187 z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt: - If the battery usage time has considerably diminished - If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging) - When charging completes in a space of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may not be able to ful
188 Appendix z It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted. When two batteries are placed on each side of the charger, recharging will take approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F). z The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and to the battery charge state.
Appendix 189 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.
190 Appendix 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.
Appendix 191 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.
192 5 6 7 Appendix Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up. (–) side Replace the battery holder. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 12). 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. If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country.
Appendix 193 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens.
194 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SX100 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million) Lens : 6.0 (W) – 60 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) – 360 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) – f/4.3 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 40x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor : 2.
Appendix 195 Image Stabilization : Lens shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off Metering System : Evaluative*, Center-weighted average or Spot * Still images only * When [Face Detect] is selected, the brightness of the face is also evaluated. Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Safety Shift is available.
196 Appendix Self-timer : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer 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 memos: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
Appendix 197 Audio : Quantization Bit Rate: 8 bit Sampling Rate Sound Memos and Movies: 11 kHz Remote Shooting : Shooting possible when connected to a computer using supplied software. Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.
198 Appendix Battery Capacity Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) Playback Time AA-size Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) Approx. 140 images Approx. 7 hours AA-size NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH (fully charged)) Approx. 400 images Approx. 10 hours z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly.
Appendix 199 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels (Large) 3264 × 2448 pixels Compression 16 MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH 3 35 139 6 59 231 13 123 479 5 49 190 9 87 339 19 173 671 8 76 295 15 136 529 30 269 1041 13 121 471 24 217 839 47 411 1590 52 460 1777 81 711 2747 128 1118 4317 (Postcard) 1600 × 1200 pixels 24 217 839 5 47 183 (Widescreen) 3264 × 1832 pixels 8 79 307 18 166 642 (Medium 1)
200 Appendix Movie :Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels /Frame Rate Standard Compact 16 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 640 × 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 6 sec. 1 min. 4 sec. 4 min. 9 sec. 640 × 480 pixels 30 frames/sec., LP 14 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec. 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 20 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec. 160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. 1 min. 40 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec. • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min.
Appendix 201 MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.
202 Appendix Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2 Charging Time Approx. 4 hours 40 min.*1, Approx. 2 hours*2 Operating Temperatures 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Dimensions 65.0 × 105.0 × 27.5 mm (2.56 × 4.13 × 1.08 in.) Weight (body only) Approx. 95 g (3.35 oz.
Index 203 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ....................47, 53, 127 A AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ....34, 188 Accessory (Sold Separately) .....34 ACK800 .............................34, 188 AE Lock ...................................107 AF Frame ......................53, 97, 98 AF Lock ...........................103, 104 AF Mode ...................................97 AF-assist Beam .................47, 165 Aperture Value ........87, 88, 89, 90 Auto Shooting ................................14 Auto ISO Shift .....
204 Index E Embedding the Date ................. 72 Erasing .................................... 153 All Images ........................... 153 Single Images ....................... 21 Exposure ......................... 107, 114 Exposure Compensation ......... 114 F Face Detect .............................. 98 Face Selection ........................ 101 Face Selector Button ................ 40 FE Lock ................................... 109 File Number ...................... 55, 131 Flash ..............
Index Formatting .............................59 Handling ..............................184 Inserting ................................10 MENU .................................40, 45 Menu FUNC. Menu ...................44, 46 MENU Button ........................45 Menus and Settings ..............44 Play Menu .......................45, 48 Print Menu ......................45, 48 Rec. Menu ......................45, 46 Set up Menu ...................45, 48 Menu List ..................................
206 Index Selftimer Vol. ............................. 48 Set up Menu ............................. 48 Shooting .................................... 14 Shooting Information ................. 53 Shooting Mode Creative Zone ....................... 75 Av ...................................... 88 M ....................................... 90 P ....................................... 85 Tv ...................................... 86 Functions Available ............. 222 Image Zone .....................
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220 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1256 system) 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.
221 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.
222 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Set each function according to the shooting conditions and then shoot. Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 114) Auto ISO Speed (p. 110) High ISO Auto ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance (p. 116) Drive Mode (pp.
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224 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function AF Frame (p. 98) Face Detect Center AF Frame Size (p. 100) Digital Zoom (p. 61) Standard Digital Tele-converter Slow Synchro (p. 94) Flash Flash Adjust (Off) (p. 121) Red-Eye (p. 93) Safety FE (p. 124) Safety Shift (p. 89) Auto ISO Shift (p. 111) button/On Off MF-Point Zoom (p. 105) Safety MF (p. 106) Self-Timer (Custom Timer) (p. 68) AF Mode (p. 97) Continuous Single AF-assist Beam Review (Rec. review) (p. 16) Review Info (p.
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