Camera User Guide C Y P O 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 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Y P O STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk C Using the PDF Manuals Warranty Card Wrist Strap WS-DC9 “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
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 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................29 ● Shoot to match special conditions...........................................54-55 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 54) F At night (p. 54) C Kids and pets (p. 54) w P At the beach Against snow (p. 56) (p. 56) Y P O Shoot various other scenes J H Landscape (p. 54) C Indoors (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures ......................................................................27 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) ........................................................30 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).......................30, 113 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................117, 118 ● Look at my pictures on a computer ......................................34 – 37 ● 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 Conventions Used in This Guide .......8 Safety Precautions.............................9 1. Getting Started ...........................................
Table of Contents Continuous Shooting....................... 76 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ..................... 77 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer .......................... 78 Customizing the SelfTimer............................................... 79 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 80 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock ... 80 5. Getting More Out of Your Camera......................81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point..............
Conventions Used in This Guide 9. Customizing Camera Settings............. 143 Changing Camera Settings............144 Changing Shooting Function Settings..........................................149 Changing Playback Function Settings..........................................154 10.Useful Information ......................................... 155 Using Household Power ................156 Using the Eye-Fi Card................... 157 Troubleshooting ............................
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 • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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.
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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 in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies 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.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ∆ Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Y P O Charge the battery. ∆ For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug the charger into a power outlet CB-2LX C CB-2LXE and plug . ∆ For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of Shots 260 6 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. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • • • • • • • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ∆ Slide the cover and open it . Insert the battery. ∆ Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ∆ Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Terminals Battery Lock Y P O Insert the memory card. C ∆ Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ∆ Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ∆ Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. Y P O The memory card will pop up. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots C 4GB 16GB 1058 4334 • 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. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Y P O ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial 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 menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. Y P O ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. C Change the date and time. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 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. Y P O Set the display language. ∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button. C Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to focus). ∆ Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Press fully (all the way to shoot). The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. Y P O ∆ Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera.
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. The start-up screen will appear. The flash will automatically rise. ∆ You can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). Y P O Choose A mode.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 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 Frames Shoot. C Scene Icons Y P O ∆ Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it is raised.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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 “Including 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. 70). What if...
• What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas. • What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. What if two gray lines appear on the screen? The area between the two gray lines will be recorded in a movie. Movies can be shot simply by pressing the movie button, no matter what position the mode dial is in (p. 31).
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. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. C Y P O Erasing Images ∆ Press the p button. [Erase?] appears. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Erase], then press the m button.
Shooting in Easy mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 31) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Enter 9 mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to 9. Y P O Shoot. C ∆ Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pages 24 – 25 to shoot (no sound will play).
Viewing or Erasing 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 are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry. Viewing Single Images Choose an image. ∆ Press the 1 button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to switch images. Y P O Viewing Slideshows Start the slideshow.
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to A. Shooting Time C Y P O Compose the shot. ∆ Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Shooting Movies ∆ You can also zoom in and out with the zoom lever during shooting. ∆ Do not touch the microphone while shooting. Microphone ∆ Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Finish shooting. ∆ Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Y P O The movie will record to the memory card. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. Y P O Play the movie. C ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. The movie will play. ∆ If you press the m button again the movie will pause, and the movie control panel will appear.
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 ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, 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 CD-ROM drive. ∆ Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Y P O Begin installation. C ∆ Click [Easy Installation] and follow the 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 cable’s smaller plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ∆ Insert the cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. Y P O ∆ 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. • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click . Transfer and View Images C ∆ Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC9 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover)* Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Y P O *Also available for purchase separately. C Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables.
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 ACK-DC30 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 battery inside the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-5L.
Separately Sold Accessories Other Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. C Y P O Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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 Indicator (pp. 62, 68, 150) Lens Speaker Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 31, 65) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 116) Mode Dial C Power Button (p. 19) Microphone (p. 32) Flash (pp. 24, 29, 64, 71) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 156) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) Strap Mount (p. 13) Y P O Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Components Guide Y P O Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 164, 165) Indicator (p. 45) Mode Dial (p. 31) HDMI Terminal (p. 118) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 117, 136) Movie Button (pp. 31, 153) / c (Direct Print) (pp. 137, 138) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 30, 33, 109) n Button (p. 47) C l (Display) Button (p. 44) b Exposure Compensation (p. 70) / oButton e (Macro) (p. 71) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 87) / q Button Control Dial mFUNC./SET (Function/Set) button (p. 46) h (Flash) (pp.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to pp. 164, 165 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. 115) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting.
Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 166). You can also use the ø menu in Playback mode. 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 or turn the  dial to choose a menu item, then press the m or r buttons.
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 (p. 168). 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. Y P O Choose a menu item. C ∆ 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]. Y P O ∆ Press the n button again to accept the setting. Adjusting the Volume C Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O Change the brightness. ∆ Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. C ∆ Pressing the n button twice will restore the normal screen. Using the l Button ∆ Press the l button for more than one second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O Reset the settings. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK] and press the m button. C 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. Performing a low-level format on (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card. Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are 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. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
3 Shooting in Special Conditions and 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 • 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. • This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to A for the sections “Turning the Flash Off” (p.
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. ∆ Set the mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) Y P O ∆ Produces a soft effect when photographing people. JTake landscapes (Landscape) C ∆ Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth.
Shooting in Special Scenes H Take indoor shots (Indoor) ∆ Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 74) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes Y P O The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. C Enter SCN mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to K. Choose a shooting mode.
Shooting in Special Scenes Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ∆ Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ∆ A recording pixel setting of D will display, and the image will be fixed at 2144 x 1608 pixels. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) Y P O ∆ Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong.
Shooting in Special Scenes Modes for other scenes In addition to the modes explained here, the following scene modes are also available. Smart Shutter • - Smile (p. 60) Wink Self-Timer (p. 61) Face Self-Timer (p. 62) • T Color Accent (p. 97) • Y Color Swap (p. 98) • • Fish-eye Effect (p. 58) Miniature Effect (p. 59) • x v Stitch Assist (p.
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ∆ Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choose . Choose an effect level. ∆ Press the l button. Y P O [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an effect level, then press the l button. C You can check the effect on the screen. Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting 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. 55 to choose . Choose the area to keep in focus. ∆ Press the l button. A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Y P O ∆ Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position.
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. 55 to choose then press the l button. , ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose and press the l button. The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Y P O ∆ Each time the camera detects a smile it will shoot after the lamp lights. ∆ Pressing the p button will pause smile detection.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject 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. 55 to choose then press the l button. , ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. Y P O ∆ Confirm that a green frame appears around 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 To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button.
Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ∆ To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. Changing the number of shots Y P O For the screen in Step 1, press the l button, then press the op buttons to change the number of shots. Press the l button to accept the setting.
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. Y P O ∆ Follow the steps above to return the setting to . C What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 56x 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. 72) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ∆ Hold the lever until zooming stops. The zoom will stop when the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. 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. 72) 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. 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]. Y P O Make 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 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. Y P O Once set, Ò will appear. C Shoot. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks and the self-timer sound plays.
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 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. 70 – 80). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? Y P O 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.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 75 cm – 3.5 m (2.5 – 11.5 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) Choose h. ∆ After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose h, then press the m button. Once set, h will appear. The setting screen does not appear even when you press r. Y P O The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen. Y P O • If you choose you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 65) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 66).
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 4GB 16GB (Large) 14M/4320×3240 3597 1058 4334 1719 2194 8985 (Medium 1) 9M/3456×2592 2302 1652 6769 1100 3352 13727 (Medium 2) 5M/2592×1944 1395 2681 10981 695 5247 (Small) 0.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen. Y P O Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen.
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose W or , then press the m button. Y P O Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. Y P O The setting you chose will display on the screen.
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 at 5 different levels. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 77 to choose press the l button. , then ∆ Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value.
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. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. Y P O ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ∆ Follow Step 3 on p. 68 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. 117). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Y P O While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains Y P O how to take pictures using various functions. C • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 90), “Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 91), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 92), assume that the mode dial is set to these modes. • The section “Adjusting the Flash Output” (p. 96) 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 to choose the 4 tab. Choose [AF Frame], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face Detect Y P O • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max.
Magnifying the Focal Point You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Teleconverter (p. 66) or Manual Focus (p. 87) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ∆ Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. and the MF indicator appear. You can check the distance to the subject. ∆ After you release your finger from the shutter button, press the q button again, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial and choose , the focus will unlock.
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, focus and exposure are locked. • The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode.
Changing the Metering Method Shoot. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway. The face frame of the chosen face will change into a green . ∆ Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Y P O Choose the metering method. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. C Choose an option.
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 f. ∆ Press the q button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose f, then press the m button. and the MF indicator appear. Focus roughly. Y P O ∆ The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display. While looking at the magnified area, turn the  dial to find an approximate focus.
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 o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. When appears, the exposure will be set. ∆ If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button, will disappear and the AE will unlock. Y P O Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with Slow Synchro The flash will fire and when appears, the flash output will be retained. ∆ If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button, will disappear and the FE 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.
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. Y P O Available Aperture Values F3.1, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.9, 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 o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. ∆ Turn the  dial to set a value. The set exposure level appears on the 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 Settings]. ∆ Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Y P O Once set, Œ will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to 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. 70), 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 or turn the  dial to choose ~, then press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. Y P O ~ will appear on the screen.
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 or turn the  dial to choose ~, then press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose the flash output, then press the m button. Y P O • You can also set the flash output 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. 55 to choose T. Y P O 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 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. 55 to choose Y. Press the l button. Y P O The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both 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. The specified color will be recorded.
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 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. Y P O • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. ∆ Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Y P O Take subsequent shots. ∆ Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E. Compared to shooting movies by pressing the movie button (p. 31), you can use various functions when shooting movies (pp. 102-105). • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing movies.
Shooting Movies Enter E mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 102 – 105). Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Shoot. ∆ Press the shutter button fully. ∆ You can shoot in the same way as when you press the movie button (p. 31). Y P O Changing the Movie Mode C You can choose between three Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode.
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 or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button again. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Y P O Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ∆ After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ∆ Press the r button again to release the lock. Y P O Change the exposure. ∆ While watching the screen, turn the  dial to adjust the brightness. C 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 (Digital Zoom) (p. 65) The sounds from zoom operation will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 68)* • Changing the Focus Range (Macro) (p. 71)* • Adjusting the White Balance (p. 75) • Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 77) • Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer (p.
Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 28) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 110) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 111) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 116) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 117) • Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV (p. 118) • • • • • Protecting Images (p. 120) Erasing All Images (p. 123) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 125) Tagging Images as Favorites (p.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. ∆ In Step 3 on p. 33, choose * from the displayed movie control panel, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. Movie Editing Bar C ∆ Press the op buttons and choose or . ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to move . will display at each one second interval.
Editing Save the edited movie. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose press the m button. , then ∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen.
7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Y P O • 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. 130 - 134) 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 a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. 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. Y P O ∆ 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 Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ∆ If you set single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on the left. ∆ Pressing the m button restores single image playback. Y P O ∆ While in Scroll Display, if you press the op buttons, you can search images by the shooting date.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback View the filtered images. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a filter for playback, then press the m button (except for ). Filtered playback starts and a yellow frame appears. ∆ If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, the chosen target images will display. ∆ If you choose [All Images] in Step 2, filtered playback will be canceled. Search filters Favorites Shot Date ; My Category File Type Y P O Displays images tagged as favorites (p.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. ∆ Press the m button to choose . in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect. ∆ After pressing the o button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an effect, then press the m button. Y P O The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] displays. C ∆ In filtered playback (p.
Viewing Slideshows Change the setting. You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ∆ Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. Y P O ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Y P O 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 maximum factor of 10x. ∆ If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. Approximate Location of 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 in the zoomed state.
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. ∆ Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Yellow Yellow White Red Red White C Y P O Turn on the TV and switch it to the input to which the cable is connected.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ∆ Open the 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. 117 to display the images.
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 . ∆ Press the m button, choose in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Four images will appear as candidates. Choose an image.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 30, 123). Choose :. ∆ Press the m button to choose : in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Once protected, will appear. ∆ To unlock an image, press the m button again to choose :, then press the m button. Y P O If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on page 120 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. ∆ Pressing the m button once more deselects the image, and will disappear. ∆ To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Y P O Press the n button. Protect the image.
Protecting Images 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 the image and press the m button. ∆ You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. Y P O ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Protect] and press the m button. Choose images with the  C You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 120) 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. Y P O Choosing Images Individually C Choose [Select].
Erasing All Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 123 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 121 to choose images. Erase the image. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Y P O Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. C ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 123 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. Erase. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK] and press the m button.
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. 120), Erasing All Images (p. 123), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 140) Choose ;. ∆ Press the m button to choose ; in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Choose a category.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Category], and press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, and press the m button. ∆ Press the n button to return to the menu screen. Y P O Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. C ∆ Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select] and press the m button.
Tagging Images as Favorites Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 126 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on pp. 121 - 122 to choose images. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose the item and press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to choose a type. Make the setting. Y P O ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Select] and press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu Choose [Favorites]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Favorites], then press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Y P O Once set, will appear on the screen. ∆ Pressing the m button again untags the image as a favorite and disappears. ∆ To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. C Adjust the setting. ∆ Pressing the n button will display [Accept changes?].
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ∆ Press the m button to choose \ in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ∆ Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. Y P O ∆ Press the m button to make the setting. Using the Menu C 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.
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. Y P O Choose an image size. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button. C 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. Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming C A frame will appear around the portion of 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. 77 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Colors], 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. Y P O Choose an option. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. C The screen will change according to the chosen effect.
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 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images will be saved as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast].
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. Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Y P O Correct the image. ∆ Press the m button. C Red-eye detected by the camera will be 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 capable printer (sold separately) Y P O (p. 40). 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 using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ∆ Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ∆ Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Y P O Turn on the printer.
Printing Images Print images. ∆ Press the c button. 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. Y P O • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP500/CP400/CP330/ CP300/CP220/CP200 printers.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during 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 to choose the image. Press the c button (videos will be excluded). Y P O Print list.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ∆ Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 136. Print images. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose [Print now] and press the m button. Printing will start. Y P O ∆ If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). 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. Y P O Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ∆ In Step 1 on p. 141, choose [Select Range] and then press the m button. ∆ Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on pp. 121 – 122. Make print settings. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Y P O Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ∆ In Step 1 on p. 141, choose [Select All Images] and then press the m button. C Make print settings.
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. Y P O The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Change 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. C Y P O 1 Preset sounds. (cannot be modified) 2 Preset sounds. You can use the included software to change the sounds.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen 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 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. ∆ Choose [File Numbering], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are Continuous assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken/saved.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ∆ Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. Y P O Turning off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power.
Changing Camera Settings Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings. Set the home time zone. ∆ Choose [Time Zone] 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 Shooting Function Settings Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 24) and the MF indicator (p. 87) from m/cm to ft/in. ∆ Choose [Distance Units], then press the qr buttons to choose [ft/in]. Y P O Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. ∆ Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Y P O 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 the lamp.
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 (pp. 44, 165) 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. 115).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ∆ Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly Continuous on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Dynamic*1 C Reduces strong camera shake, for example when walking, while shooting movies. Y P O Shoot Only*2 Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the Movie Button If you register another commonly used function to the movie button, the button will act as a Shortcut button. ∆ Select [Set Movie button], then press the m button. ∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the functions to register, then press the m button. ∆ Pressing the movie button will call up the registered function. Y P O • Choose E to return to the default settings.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ∆ Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. C 154 Last seen Resumes with the image last viewed. Last shot Resumes with the most recently shot image.
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and Y P O items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. ∆ Open the cover (p. 17) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ∆ Close the cover (p. 17). Terminals Y P O Plug the cord into the coupler. ∆ Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the coupler. C Connect the power cord.
Using the Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using the Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ∆ Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button. Y P O The Connection info screen will appear. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. C Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is not depleted (pp. 2, 15). • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
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 (pp. 26, 173). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 150). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 80, 84). 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. 51). You cannot make settings for shooting functions or in the FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode (pp. 166 – 169). Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is set to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 29). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to the computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed. • Press and hold down the n button, then press and hold the o and m buttons simultaneously. Choose [B] when it appears on the screen, then press the m button. Eye-Fi Card Cannot send images (p. 157).
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category • Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 116), tagged as favorites (p. 127), rotated (p. 129), edited (pp. 130 – 134), registered to the start-up screen (p. 145), categorized (p. 125), or added to a print list (pp. 138, 140).
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) C Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 75) My Colors (p. 77) i-Contrast (p. 93) Drive Mode (p. 76) Camera Shake Warning (pp. 26, 159) Metering Methods (p. 86) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 72) / Recording Pixels (p. 72) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 157) Still Images: Recordable shots (pp. 18, 73) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (pp. 32, 103) 164 Y P O Self-Timer (pp.
Information Displayed on the Screen * : Standard / : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Playback (Detailed Information Display) C Y P O Print List (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Sound Options Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 48 p. 144 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 144 LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 146 Create Folder Lens Retract Monthly*/Daily 1 min.*/0 sec.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Protects images. Rotates images. p. 113 p. 123 p. 120 p. 129 Favorites My Category Tag or untag images as favorites. Categorizes images. p. 127 p. 125 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 133 p. 134 Trims portions of still images. Resizes and saves still images. Adjusts colors in still images.
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 have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels.......Approx. 14.1 million Image Sensor ......................1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 14.5 million) Lens ........................................5.0 (W) – 70.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 392 (T) mm f/3.1 (W) – f/5.9 (T) Zoom Magnification .............Approx. 14x (Up to approx. 56x in combination with the digital zoom) LCD Monitor.........................3.0-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx.
Specifications Self-timer..............................Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer i-Contrast .............................Auto/Off Recording Media.................. SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format...........................Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type ............................Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.
Specifications Battery Pack NB-5L Type.....................................Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage.................................3.7 V DC Capacity...............................1120 mAh Charging cycles ...................Approx. 300 times Operating temperature.........0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions ..........................32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.) Weight..................................Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Rated input ........
Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ........................................... 151 A AC Adapter Kit ............................. 39, 156 Accessories.......................................... 38 AE Lock........................................ 88, 104 AF Frames ........................................... 25 AF J Focus AF Lock................................................ 84 B C Camera Shake ............................. 64, 152 Color Accent (Scene Mode)......... 97, 102 Color Swap (Scene Mode)...........
Index Flash Off..................................................... 64 On..................................................... 71 Slow Synchro.................................... 89 Focus AF Frame Mode................................ 82 AF Frames ........................................ 25 AF Lock ............................................ 84 AF-Point Zoom ................................. 83 Servo AF........................................... 84 Focus Check......................................
Index P Package Contents J Accessories Panoramic Photos.............................. 100 Personal Printing Guide ......................... 2 PictBridge..................................... 40, 135 Playback Button ............................. 27, 43 Playback J Viewing Playback With Transition Effects ....... 116 Portrait ................................................. 54 Postcard Size....................................... 73 Power J Battery, AC Adapter Power Saving...............................
Index V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback) Images on a TV .............................. 117 Index Display .................................. 110 Magnified Display ........................... 116 Single Image Playback ..................... 27 Slideshow ....................................... 113 Viewing Images on a TV.................... 117 W White Balance...................................... 75 Wide (Recording Pixels) ................ 72, 73 Wink Self-Timer ...................................
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