Camera User Guide C Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Getting Started C Y P O DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Using the PDF Manuals Wrist Strap WS-800 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Warranty Card “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................23 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................28 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) C Kids and pets (p. 58) w At the beach (p. 59) P Against snow (p. 60) Y P O Shoot various other scenes J Landscape (p. 58) Low Light (p. 59) C Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors (p. 61) Poster Effect (p. 61) O Foliage (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures ......................................................................26 ● Easy playback (Easy Mode).........................................................28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................113 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................117 ● Look at my pictures on a computer. .............................................32 ● Quickly search pictures ..................
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Table of Contents ..............................6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started ...............
Table of Contents Changing the Focusing Range (Macro)............................................ 69 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ....................... 70 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ............................... 70 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 72 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 73 Continuous Shooting....................... 74 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) .....................................
Table of Contents Trimming........................................129 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function .........................................130 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast).....................................131 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......132 8 Printing.......................... 133 Printing Images..............................134 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ..........................................135 Print Chosen Images .....................
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. FUNC.
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places.
Safety Precautions • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The Y P O latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images and movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera C • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label Y P O Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( C ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) Power Source Number of Shots* Playback Time NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 130 370 7 hr. 9 hr. Y P O * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Display Summary Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. “Change the batteries” Depleted. Change the batteries. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 1231 Number of Shots 16 GB 5042 • Values are based on the default settings.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O to set a value. C Complete the setting. ● Press the m button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. C Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Y P O ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A. ● When you point the camera toward the C Focus range (approx.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Y P O ● If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to shoot. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. C Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 160) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 68). • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing q or turning the  dial counterclockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest. ● Pressing r or turning the  dial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. ● Press the a button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Erase], then press the m button.
Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom lever are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Shooting ● Set the mode dial to 9. ● Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pp. 23 – 24 to shoot (no sound will play).
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E. Remaining Time Y P O Compose the shot. C ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Shooting Movies Elapsed Time X Recording will start, and [zRec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus, brightness and tone will automatically adjust. ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. C Y P O Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose (Play), then press the m button. X The movie will play.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the Y P O on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover and insert the included interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Y P O Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click . Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will C transfer to the computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Y P O *Also available for purchase separately.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK800 ● This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the batteries inside the camera.
Separately Sold Accessories Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers ● By connecting your camera to a Canonbrand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Microphone (p. 30) Lamp (pp. 57, 64, 77, 146) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 23, 29, 54) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 115) Shutter Button (p. 22) Mode Dial C Power Button (p. 18) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 24, 69, 88) Speaker Date/Time Battery Holder (p. 152) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Cover Lock (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) Y P O Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Components Guide Control Dial C e (Macro) (p. 69) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 86) / q Button Control Dial m FUNC./SET Button (p. 44) h (Flash) (pp. 69, 88) / r Button Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 57, 76, 77) / p Button Indicator (p. 43) l (Display) Button (p. 42) n Button (p. 45) Y P O Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 159, 161) 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 84) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 26, 109) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 153) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 159 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display C No Information Display Y P O Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 114) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available.
Indicator Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 42), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High Low Dark Bright Indicator C The graph that appears in “Detailed Information Display” (p. 161) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 162 – 165). Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the ø menu. ● Press the m button. Y P O Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item C appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 164 – 167). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever left or right to choose a tab. Y P O Choose an item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button to restore the normal screen. Y P O You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. C Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
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3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. C • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” (p. 54) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 57). When shooting in a mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 162 – 163). • “Shooting in Various Conditions” (p.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 70) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 18). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò, then press the m button. Y P O X Once set, Ò will appear. C Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Turn the mode dial to choose the desired Shooting mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Y P O JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a C real sense of depth.
Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. ● Set the mode dial to K. Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Y P O choose a shooting mode, then press the m button. C Shoot.
Shooting in Special Scenes O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Y P O t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. C In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
Shooting in Special Scenes Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) ● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Y P O Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and modes, try taking some test shots first.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Point the camera at a person. Y P O ● Each time the camera detects a smile it will shoot after the lamp lights.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the l button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green frame appears around Y P O the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully.
Using the Face Self-Timer • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 80).
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Y P O Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose . Choose an effect level. C ● Press the l button.
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose . X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame Y P O size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position.
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 162 – 165).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 1 cm – infinity (0.4 in. – infinity) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m – infinity (3.3 ft. – infinity) at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. ● Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 68 – 77). Shoot.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Raise the flash. Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear. What if the setting screen does not appear even when you press r? Y P O The flash is lowered.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar underneath the zoom bar, and the camera will not focus. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Y P O . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio (Large) 12M/4000x3000 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 4000x2248 C Single Image Data Size (Approx.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Auto Y P O Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose W or button. , then press the m Shoot. Y P O X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. Mode W Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Maximum Speed (Approx. images/sec.) Description C 1.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. My Colors Off Y P O — Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 75 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value. ● The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets.
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button immediately. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] Y P O or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 57 to shoot.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 117). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Y P O Focus.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. C • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 89), “Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 90), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 91), assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode. • The section “Adjusting the Flash Output” (p.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Y P O You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose [Small].
Shooting with the AF Lock • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, an AF Frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway. • The AF frame will appear in the center of the screen if you press the shutter button halfway when Servo AF (p. 83) is set to [On] and a face is not detected. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: • Subjects that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects that are dark or light.
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button to choose [AF- Point Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face Detect] (p. 80), the face detected Y P O as the main subject will appear magnified. X In [Center] (p. 80), the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified.
Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button to choose [Servo AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. Y P O • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 80). Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range. ● If a face is not detected, will not appear.
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative Y P O Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose . ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose then press the m button. X and the MF indicator appear. , Focusing roughly. Y P O ● The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When appears, the exposure will be locked. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the b button again, will disappear and AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Raise the flash. Choose …. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose …, then press the m button. X Once set, … will appear on the screen. Y P O Shoot.
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values Y P O F3.4, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Make the setting. ● Press the b button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. ● Turn the  dial to set a value. X The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator C indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose [i- Contrast] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Auto].
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial Y P O to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Once set, Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with Exposure Compensation (p. 68), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose Flash Output. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the amount of Flash Output, then press the m button. X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen. Y P O • You can also set the flash output. Press the n button and choose [Flash Settings] (p. 93) from the 4 tab.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose T. Press the l button. X The unchanged image and the Color Y P O Accent image will alternately display. ● The color for default settings is green.
Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 59 to choose Y. Press the l button. Y P O X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. C Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button.
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Press the l button to restore the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. C • This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode. • The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode.
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie mode, then press the m button again. E Standard Miniature Effect > Color Accent z Color Swap Normal mode. You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (p. 101).
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback. Audio will not be recorded. Choose . ● Perform the operations on p. 100 to choose . X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Y P O Content 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting high-definition movies.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release the lock. Y P O Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the exposure. Shoot.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in , > or z. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects* - The optical and digital zoom (p. 54) are available in E. - Only the optical zoom is available in > and z. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available while shooting in set the optical zoom before shooting. - The sound of the zoom will be recorded.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 27) Quickly Searching Images (p. 110) Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 111) Viewing Slideshows (p. 113) Changing Image Transitions (p. 115) Viewing Images on a TV (p. 117) Protecting Images (p. 118) Erasing All Images (p. 122) Tagging Images as Favorites (p. 124) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 125) Rotating Images (p.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 31 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and choose Movie Editing Bar or . ● If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to move , will appear at points where the movie can be edited. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button again. Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons, or turn the  dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. X The movie will be saved as a new file.
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7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Y P O This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 128 – 132) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. ● The number of images decreases each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. Y P O ● Turn the  dial to switch images. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose an image.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 122) all images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (p. 124) Jump Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date. Jump to My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p. 125). Jump to Still/Movie Displays either still images or movies.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 110), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 113), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 115). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images” (p. 118), “Erasing All Images” (p. 122), or “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. C Y P O Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images Choose [Start].
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 42). ● For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the 0 button. X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. ● If you turn the  dial, you can switch images while zoomed.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes. Choose [Smart Shuffle]. ● Press the n button to choose [Smart Shuffle] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. X Four images will appear as possibilities. Choose an image.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow White Red Red White C ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Y P O Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 27, 122). Choose a selection method Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Y P O ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. C If you format the memory card (pp.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Y P O Protect the image. ● If you press the n button, a C confirmation screen will appear.
Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Y P O choose an image, then press the m button. C Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image.
Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Y P O Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. C Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Protect], then press the m button.
Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Y P O Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Erasing All Images Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 122 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Y P O Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 120 to choose images. Erase. C ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 111). Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Y P O choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again untags the image and disappears.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113), Protecting Images (p. 118), Erasing All Images (p. 122), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 135) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or C modes.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a category. ● Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Rotating Images If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Y P O Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to C choose an image. X The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. C Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of Y P O the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 75 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O Choose a menu option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose [i- Contrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be Y P O corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 38). Y P O Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Y P O Turn on the printer.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print images. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print], then press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 38 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Standard Print Type Date File No. Clear DPOF data Prints one image per page. Index Prints several reduced size images per page. Both Prints both standard and index formats. On Prints the shooting date. Off On — Prints the file number. Off On — Removes all print settings after printing. Off — • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ● If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Pressing the m button again will deselect the image and will disappear. Set the number of prints. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99). ● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each. ● You cannot set the number of copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print (as shown in Step 2).
Print Chosen Images Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. ● In Step 1 on p. 136, choose [Clear All Selections], then press the m button. Y P O All selections will be cleared. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. C Print Chosen Images You can print images added to the print list (pp.
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used Y P O functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 45). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) Y P O 2 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) 2 Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time Y P O For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 26).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 49). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [ World]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the destination time zone. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. ● Press the m button. Choose the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the n button. X will appear on the shooting screen (p. 159). Y P O If you change the date or time in the setting (p.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 45). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 162 – 165). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 161). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to check Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus” (p. 114).
Changing Playback Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Shoot Only Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and Y P O contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Remove the date/time battery holder. Y P O Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. C Insert the battery holder. Turn on the camera and set the date/time (p. 18).
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord to the compact C Y P O power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● Turn the camera on to use it.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the batteries are the correct type, and are not depleted (p. 17). Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 14). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 15).
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • • • • • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 22). Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 168). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 146). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 78, 81). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 50). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 162 – 165). Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 28).
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 15). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (pp. 14, 15). Cannot record! • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Invalid selection range • When choosing the selection range (pp. 120, 123, 126, 137), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image. Exceeded selection limit • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 136). • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 136).
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) C Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 73) My Colors (p. 75) Drive Mode (p. 74) Grid Lines (p. 148) Camera shake warning (p. 25) Metering Method (p. 85) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70) / Recording Pixels (pp. 70, 102) Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 71) Movies: Remaining Time (p. 102) * Y P O Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) Disp. Overlay (p. 148) Digital Zoom Magnification (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 125) Shooting Mode (p. 162) ISO Speed (p. 72), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 101) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 68), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 103) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 43) Image Editing (pp. 128 – 132) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70) Recording Pixels (pp. 70, 102), MOV (Movies) Y P O Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Metering Method (p. 85) Folder Number – File Number (p.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes D B M G A 9 Function Exposure Compensation (p. 68)/Exposure Shift (p. 103) — { { { — — AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 87, 103) — { { { — — ISO Speed (p. 72) Ò Î Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) $ Flash (pp. 69, 88)*3 Program Shift (p. 87) AF Lock (p.
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Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes D B M G A 9 Function AF Frame (p. 80) AF Frame Size (p. 80)*2 Center { { { { — Face Detect { { { { *1 — *1 Normal/Small { { { { — — Standard { { { { { *3 Digital Zoom (p. 54) Off { { { { { — Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) { { { { { — AF-Point Zoom (p. 82) On/Off { { { { { — Servo AF (p. 83) On/Off { { { { *4 — Continuous AF (p. 146) On/Off { { { { *3 *3 AF-assist Beam (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 46 p. 46 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 140 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 140 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 47 Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. p. 141 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 142 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 143 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 116 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 113 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 122 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images) p. 118 Rotate Rotates images. p. 127 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 124 My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range) p. 125 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. p.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels .................. Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ................................... 12x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm) Focusing Range.............................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) • Macro 1 – 50 cm (W) (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)) Image Stabilizer System ................. Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ..............................
Specifications Shooting Modes...................................M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1 Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks *2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom ........................................Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx.
Specifications Power Source...................................... AA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH) x 2 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Dimensions.......................................... 113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in.) • CIPA compliant Weight (CIPA compliant) ..................... Approx. 308 g (10.9 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 260 g (9.17 oz.) (camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon.
Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide................................................. 148 A AC Adapter Kit................................... 37, 153 Accessories ............................................... 37 AE Lock ............................................. 87, 103 AF Frames........................................... 24, 80 AF J Focus AF Lock ..................................................... 81 AF-Point Zoom .......................................... 82 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode).............
Index AF-Point Zoom.................................... 82 Face Select......................................... 84 Servo AF............................................. 83 Focus Check............................................ 114 Focus Lock ................................................ 78 Focusing Range Macro.................................................. 69 Manual Focus ..................................... 86 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ...........................
Index Rotate...................................................... 127 S SCN (Shooting Mode) ............................... 59 Screen Display Language............................... 20 Information Display................... 159, 161 Menu J FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display ......................... 42 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 Second Self-Timer......................... 57 Changing Delay and Number of Shots ..................................................
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