Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide 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 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Getting Started AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) Neck Strap NS-DC4 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
Read This First Test Shots 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 – 61 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) F w At night (p. 58) At the beach (p. 60) Take good landscapes J Landscape (p. 58) U Sunsets (p. 59) Shoot various other scenes Sports (p. 58) ’ Indoors (p. 59) t , Night Scene (p. 60) Fireworks (p. 60) y Aquarium (p. 60) P Against snow (p.
What Do You Want to Do? View 1 ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 117 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started ....................13 Inserting the Batteries..................
Table of Contents Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) ...................... 72 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 73 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 74 Continuous Shooting....................... 75 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ..................................... 76 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ....................................... 77 Customizing the Self-Timer............. 78 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..........
Table of Contents Erasing All Images.........................127 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ................................129 Rotating Images.............................131 Resizing Images ............................132 Trimming........................................133 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function........................134 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast).....................................135 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. (Up button) (FUNC./SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about.
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated 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. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Removing the Lens Cap • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.
Inserting the Batteries Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock slide and open the cover , then as shown. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (–) ends oriented correctly. Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place .
Inserting the Batteries Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) Power Source Number of Shots NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) LCD Monitor On* 340 600 Viewfinder On 350 620 12 14 Playback Time (Hours) * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above.
Inserting the Memory Card Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover to open it. 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 Label correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Inserting the Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24).
Opening the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or play back images. Open the LCD Monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor. ● Rotate it 180° toward the lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor away from you). X The displayed image is automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can be used in various positions. Approx. 180° Approx. 90° Approx. 170° Close the LCD Monitor.
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 ON/OFF 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 to set a value. Make 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 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 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. ● 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 language menu will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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 The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Press fully (to the second stop). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.
Taking Pictures 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 ON/OFF button. X The start-up sound will play, and the startup screen will appear. ● Pressing the ON/OFF button again will turn the camera off. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A.
Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. X When a moving face is detected, and you AF Frames keep the shutter button pressed halfway, a blue AF frame appears and the focus and exposure are continuously adjusted.
Taking Pictures • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 50 cm – 6.8 m (1.6 – 22 ft.
Viewing Images Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 68). What is the rectangular gray frame? This is the area that will be recorded in a movie.
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. Erase the image. ● Press the a button. X [Erase?] appears. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Erase], then press the m button.
Printing Images You can easily print the images you have taken if you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Items to Prepare • Camera and PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer.
Printing Images Print images. ● Press the c 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. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode dial to E. ● Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode dial is in positions other than E (p. 107). Shooting Time Compose the shot.
Shooting Movies ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the movie button. Otherwise, the sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Microphone Stop shooting. ● Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time 2 GB 10 min. 33 sec. 8 GB 42 min. 11 sec.
Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot 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 on the screen. Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose (Play), then press the m button. X The movie will play. ● You can pause/resume the movie by pressing the m button again.
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU Viewing images Pentium 1.
Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Follow the steps on p. 29 to connect the camera to a computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear.
Transferring Images to a Computer Transfer Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images that have not yet been transferred will transfer to your computer. ● After the transfer finishes, click [¯] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Accessories Speedlite 220EX/270EX/ 430EX II*4/580EX II*4 Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Supplied with Camera Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Neck Strap NS-DC4 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 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.
Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal (R/L) TV/Video Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers*2 Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Memory Card Card Reader Inkjet Printers Windows/Macintosh Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II*/580EX II* Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural images. * Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used. • Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 This allows the wireless control of slave (remote) Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX and 270EX).
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 Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (p. 116) Shutter Button (p. 23) Strap Mount (p. 13) ON/OFF Button / Power Lamp (p. 47) Flash (pp. 25, 69) Microphone (p. 32) h (Flash) Button (p. 69) Speaker Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) / AF Assist Beam (p. 146) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 147)) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood Mount (p. 55) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Battery Cover (p.
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44) c (Direct Print) (p. 29) / (Short Cut) Button (p. 149) Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 55) Viewfinder (p. 46) Hot Shoe (p. 158) Movie Button (pp. 31, 107) Mode Dial 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 115) b (Exposure) (p. 69) / d (Jump) Button (p. 117) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 83) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) The same information will display on the viewfinder. Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 74) My Colors (p. 76) i-Contrast (p. 96) Drive Mode (p. 75) Histogram (p. 148) Metering Modes (p. 87) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70), Recording Pixels (p. 70) Recordable Shots (p. 17) Self-Timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78) Recording Pixels (Movies) (p. 108) Remaining Time / Elapsed Time (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 137) My Category (p. 129) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 73) Exposure Compensation (p. 69) / Exposure Shift Amount (p. 111) White Balance (p. 74) Histogram (p. 47) Image Editing (pp. 132 – 136) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 70) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 87) Folder Number – File Number (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Switching the Display You can change the display using the l button. Shooting You can change the displayed content. Closing the screen turns on the viewfinder. Screen (LCD Monitor) Viewfinder Playback No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 120) Closing the screen turns on the viewfinder. You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting.
Indicators Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 45), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram High Low Dark Bright ● The graph that appears in “Detailed Information Display” (p. 45) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution and amount of brightness of an image. When the graph approaches the right side, the image is bright, but when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item 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 available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 – 171). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab. Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a menu 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]. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor and viewfinder separately (Press the l button to switch to the desired display before making settings). With 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. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness.
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. 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.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level 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. Perform the low level format.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor 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 monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the monitor and shooting can continue.
Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the viewfinder so that Information Display is clearly visible. Set the viewfinder display. ● Press the l button several times (p. 46). Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the diopter dial while looking through the viewfinder. Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC50 to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.
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 the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes.
Shooting in Special Scenes In F or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 73) is increased to match the shooting conditions. 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. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to K. ● Turn the  dial to choose the shooting mode. Shoot. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.
Shooting in Special Scenes , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● You can also take beautifully lit pictures of people along with the backgrounds due to the slower shutter speed. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong.
Shooting in Special Scenes P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO 3200) ● Lets you set the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels) (p. 70). • In ’ or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 73) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 80x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) 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) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 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.
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. 19). 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 camera operator. The camera will activate 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. X Once set, Ò will appear. 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.
Using the Face Self-Timer Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 82). Choose ". ● Follow Step 2 on p. 65 and choose ". Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Make sure a green frame appears on the face focused on and white frames appear on other faces. Press the shutter button fully.
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. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set 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. 166 – 169).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 69 – 78). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange. Try the following settings to obtain the correct exposure.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Choose the exposure compensation. ● Press the b button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the brightness and press the b button. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.8 m (1.6 – 22 ft.
Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. ● 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 you chose will display on the screen. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal).
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 2 GB 8 GB (Large) 12 M/4000 x 3000 3084 626 2505 1474 1280 5116 (Medium 1) 8 M/3264 x 2448 2060 930 3721 980 1920 7675 (Medium 2) 5 M/2592 x 1944 1395 1365 5457 695 2672 10679 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 558 3235 12927 278 6146 24562 (Small) 0.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. In œ mode you can approach the subject even closer than in e mode. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be used. Press the q button. Choose e or œ. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose e or œ, then press the m button. X The icon for the mode will appear. X In œ, the zoom will lock at the maximum wide angle.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● After pressing the r button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display 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. Choose the white balance. ● 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 you chose will display on the screen. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten h Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. 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. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. Shooting Interval Description Continuous Approx. 1.0 images/sec.
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 you choose will display on the screen. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral — Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.
Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 76 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/deeper the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter 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. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 65 to shoot.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 122). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor. • TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. • Digital Zoom is not available while the camera is connected to a TV, and the recording pixels are set to .
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 93), “Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 94), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 95), assume that the mode dial is set to these modes. • The section “Adjusting the Flash Output” (p. 99) assumes that the mode dial is set to D.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 82) you can change the position and size of the AF frame. Press the button. X The AF frame will turn orange. Move the AF frame. ● Turn the  dial to move the AF frame. ● Press the opqr buttons to make fine adjustments. ● When faces are detected, each press of the n button will move the AF frame to another face. ● If you keep the button pressed, the AF frame will return to the original position (center).
Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Face Detect], the face selected as the main subject will appear magnified. X In [FlexiZone] or [Center] the contents of the AF frame will appear magnified.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway X and press the o button. and the MF indicator appear. You can check the distance to the subject. Compose the scene and shoot.
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the camera to [Face Detect] (p. 82). Frame Set Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, an orange 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 Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering 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 an option, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the the shooting conditions.
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 . ● Press the o button. X and the MF indicator will appear. Focusing roughly. ● Using the bar that shows the distance display and AF point zoom as a guide, turn the  dial while looking at the magnified display to adjust the focus. X The image at the center of the AF frame is displayed enlarged.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots in the following order: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 75). The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . Set the focus adjustment level. ● Press the l button.
Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. 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 set. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press another button, ¤ will disappear and the AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 90), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Raise the flash and choose h (p. 69). Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The flash will fire and when ¤ appears, the flash output will be retained. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button and press another button, ¤ will disappear and the FE will unlock.
Shooting with Slow Synchro Set the exposure compensation amount. ● Press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the setting. ● From the exposure set by the camera, you can adjust the amount of compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. If exposure compensation (p. 69) is already being used, settings are made with the compensated value as the base. • If the flash fires, a single, normal image will be shot. • Continuous shooting (p. 75) cannot be used in this mode.
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”. Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.7, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second.
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 Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level 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, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast] menu item. 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 Control]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Control] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 69), 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 flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X ~ will appear on the screen. To set the flash exposure compensation, choose [Flash Control] (p.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the camera to D mode. Choose the 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 an option, then press the m button. • To set the flash output, choose [Flash Control] (p. 97) from the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting (p. 49).
Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing for the flash and shutter. Choose [Flash Control] (p. 97). Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Shutter Sync.] and press the qr buttons to choose [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain]. What are the 1st-curtain and 2nd-curtain? With the 1st-curtain, the flash fires right after the shutter opens. 100 With 2nd-curtain, the flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [Blink Detection] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Shoot. X When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame and • In ", $, , and image shot. • Not available in W, appear. modes, this function is only available for the last , or .
Registering Shooting Settings You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings. By simply turning the mode dial to , you can use previously registered settings to shoot. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (continuous shooting, self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Registered • • • • • • Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 69 – 95) Items in the shooting menu Zoom position Manual focus position (p.
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to choose T. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will both display. ● The color for default settings is green.
Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to choose Y. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button accepts the setting and restores the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Take subsequent shots. ● Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot. ● Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions will be corrected when the images are merged. ● Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the same procedures. (Except for images shot clockwise.) Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by pressing the movie button. Shooting Movies in Modes Other than E • Some of the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNC. and Rec. menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. Choose the image quality. ● 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, and press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot still images while shooting a movie. Focus while shooting a movie. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep). ● The movie will continue shooting. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The still image will record. • While shooting in , the recording pixel setting for taking a still image is (p. 70).
Sound Settings The sound recording levels and Wind Filter can be set. Adjusting the recording volume You can manually set the recording volume for shooting movies. ● Press the n button, choose [Movie Audio] from the 4 tab and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mic Level], then press the qr buttons to choose [Manual]. Auto The recording volume is automatically adjusted to reduce sound distortion.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before or during shooting. Lock the exposure. ● Press the b button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the b button again to release the lock. Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the brightness. Other Shooting Functions When shooting with the AF Lock, you can register % to the button to easily call it up for use (p. 149).
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 28) Quickly Searching Images (p. 116) Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 117) Viewing Slideshows (p. 119) Changing Image Transitions (p. 121) Viewing Images on a TV (p. 122) Protecting Images (p. 124) Erasing All Images (p. 127) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 129) Rotating Images (p. 131) Summary for “Viewing Movies” (p.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose * and 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 . ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to move . will display at each onesecond interval. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], and press the m button again. Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button.
7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • 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.
Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever. ● Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce the number of images. The number of images will reduce each time you move the lever. Change the displayed images.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback To turn off this function, press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Scroll Display], then choose [Off]. 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. 124) or delete (p. 127) all images at once while filtered. Jump Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date. Jump to My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p. 129).
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing images using filter playback. ● Pressing the m button will start filtered playback, and the jump method and a yellow frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, the chosen target images will display. ● Pressing the d button displays [Filtered playback settings cleared]. Pressing the m button cancels filtered playback.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. 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, and switch to the focus check display (p. 46). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Switch frames. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a 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 return to Single Image Playback. ● If you turn the  dial, you can switch images in the zoomed state.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo video cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • Stereo video cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and Yellow Yellow White Red Red White fully insert the plug of the cable into the camera’s terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 122 to display the images. Operation sounds will not play when connected to a high-definition TV.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 127). Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 53), protected images will also be erased.
Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to choose an image, and press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image.
Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and 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 Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Protect] and press the m button.
Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 124) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Erase.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 117) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 119), Protecting Images (p. 124), Erasing All Images (p. 127), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 138) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images shot as I, F, or images with faces detected.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 129 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125 to choose images. ● Press the p button, choose the item and press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to choose a type. Choose the setting. ● Press the p button to choose [Select] and press the m button.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. ● 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 and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • , and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 76 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors].
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) • If you repeatedly change the color of an image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color. • The coloration of images changed with this function may vary from those recorded with the My Colors function (p. 76). 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.
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, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. X The [Red-Eye Correction] screen will appear. 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 corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial and choose the image. Press the c button (videos will be excluded). Print list.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose certain images on a memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of print copies so they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. You can then print all the chosen images at once or take the memory card to a photo developer to order prints. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 139 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● Choose [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 139 and press the m button. Make print settings.
8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 49). Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 54) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Functions Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings. Set the home time zone. ● Choose [Time Zone] and press the m button. ● When setting this for the first time, check the information that displays on the screen at the left, and press the m button.
Changing Functions If you change the date or time in the date will automatically change. setting (p. 19), your time and Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 48) or Menu (p. 49), hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Functions 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] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 24) and the MF indicator (p. 88) from m/cm to ft/in.
Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 49). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 169). 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 Functions 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 Control], 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 the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting.
Changing Shooting Functions Customizing Display Information You can choose which information is displayed when the l button is pressed, as well as the information displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. ● Choose [Custom Display], then press the m button. ● To set what displays when pressing the l button, press the opqr buttons to choose an available custom display group ( , , , ), and press the m button. However, the currently set display mode cannot be disabled. X will appear.
Changing Shooting Functions 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 result 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.
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus • Choose if you want to cancel registration. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting. • In , each press of the button records white balance data (p. 74), and the white balance settings change to . • In %, each press of the button will adjust and lock the focus, and % will appear on the screen.
Changing Playback Functions X will appear. ● To cancel registration, press the m button, and the will disappear. ● Press the n button. Change the order in which menu items are displayed. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Sort], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose the menu item you would like to move, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to change the order, then press the m button. ● Press the n button.
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation with your recorded sounds. However, when starting the camera with the viewfinder display, the start-up image will not display, and there will be no start-up sound. Change Sounds ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option.
Changing the Start-up Image or Sound ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button to complete registration. Register images or sounds saved on a computer You can register images or sounds to the camera using the included software. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image.
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of separately sold accessories, troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end.
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. Open the cover and remove the AA batteries (p. 14). Remove the date/time battery holder. Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with (+) and (–) sides oriented correctly. Insert the battery holder. Insert the batteries and close the cover.
Using Household Power If you use Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. 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 power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. You are recommended to set the white balance to h. • When an external flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash. • Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II cannot be used with this camera. • The flash may not fire when using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series models.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can be set when the flash is set to auto exposure. However, when performing flash exposure compensation with the camera, make sure to set the flash exposure compensation on the flash to [+0].
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • The settings from the flash are applied to the flash mode, flash exposure compensation, flash output, shutter synchro, and wireless function when you turn on the camera. • Available functions aside from those in the table on p. 159 are as follows.
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 ON/OFF button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the batteries are properly inserted (p. 14). Confirm that the batteries are not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 14).
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 173). • 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. 79, 85). 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. 53) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 166). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, 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. 16). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 17).
List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Cannot select! • When choosing the selection range (pp. 125, 128, 140), 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. • You tried to choose more than 501 images in the selection range (pp. 125, 128, 140). Too many marks. • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images (p. 138).
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Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes Function *1 Face Detect *1 FlexiZone AF Frame (p. 82) *1 Center *1 Standard *1 Off Digital Zoom (p. 62) *1 Digital Tele-Converter (1.5x/2.0x) *1 AF-Point Zoom (p. 84) On/Off *1 Servo AF (p. 85) On/Off *1 Continuous AF On/Off *1 AF-assist Beam (p. 146) On/Off *1 MF-Point Zoom On/Off *1 Safety MF (p. 88) On/Off *1 Auto Flash Mode *1 Manual *1 Flash Exp. Comp –2 to +2 Flash Control Minimum/Medium/Maximum *1 Flash Output (pp. 97, 98, 99, 100, Shutter Sync.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 50 p. 50 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 152 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 144 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 51 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. p. 152 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 144 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 145 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. p.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 119 Erase Erases images. p. 127 Protect Protects images. p. 124 Rotate Rotates images. p. 131 My Category Categorizes images. p. 129 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. p. 135 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 136 Trimming Trims portions of still images. p. 133 Resize Resizes and saves still images. p.
Handling Precautions Equipment • 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 or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 (W) – 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) – f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in combination with the optical zoom) Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, FaceSelf-Timer, Custom Timer i-Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto/Off Recording Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide................................................ 148 A Accessories .......................................... 2, 38 AE Lock .................................................... 90 AF J Focus AF Frame ................................................. 25 AF Lock .................................................... 85 Aquarium (Scene Mode) .......................... 60 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit .................. 38, 40 Charge Indicator ...................................
Index Face Selection ...................................... 86 Servo AF ............................................... 85 Focus Bracketing...................................... 89 Focus Check........................................... 120 Focus Lock ............................................... 79 Format J Memory Card, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) ................. 22, 53 FUNC. Menu Basic Operations................................... 48 List ......................................................
Index R T Recording Pixels (Image Size) ................. 70 Red-Eye Auto Correction ..................................... 97 Correction ........................................... 136 Reduction............................................ 147 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)......... 132 Rotating Images ..................................... 131 Terminal ................................... 29, 122, 157 Time Zone .............................................. 143 Tone (White Balance)......................
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