Camera User Guide
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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Check if the following items are included in your camera package.
If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased
the camera.
Checking the Package Contents
Camera
Battery Pack NB-9L
(with Terminal Cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Battery Charger
CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Using the Manuals
Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.
• Camera User Guide (This Guide)
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many
features to shoot more challenging photos.
• Personal Printing Guide
Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer
(sold separately) and print.
• Software Guide
Read when you want to use the included software.
• A memory card is not included.
• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/
Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only
for manuals for the Middle East).
Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Warranty System
Booklet
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Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Canon
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Warranty System
Booklet.
LCD Monitor (Screen)
• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots.
This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using
the camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
Read This First
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What Do You Want to Do?
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● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................25
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At the beach
(p. 62)
Against snow
(p. 63)
Facial Expressions
(p. 68)
Portraits
(p. 61)
Take good people shots
Foliage
(p. 62)
Shoot various other scenes
Low Light
(p. 62)
Fireworks
(p. 63)
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Kids and pets
(p. 61)
Night Scene
(p. 62)
Miniature Effect
(p. 70)
Super vivid colors
(p. 63)
Poster Effect
(p. 63)
Fish-eye Effect
(p. 69)
Shoot with special effects
Shoot
● Focus on faces.................................................................25, 62, 84
●
Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash)
....56
● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) .................60, 66, 81
● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................59
What Do You Want to Do?
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● Look at my pictures......................................................................28
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................110
● Look at my pictures on a TV ......................................................115
● Look at my pictures on a computer. .............................................33
● Quickly search pictures ..............................................................108
● Erase pictures ......................................................................29, 120
View
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● Shoot movies .........................................................................30, 98
● View movies .................................................................................32
●
Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion
....99
Shoot/View Movies
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● Easily print pictures ....................................................................134
Print images
● Save images to a computer .........................................................33
Save
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● Turn off sounds ............................................................................48
● Use the camera abroad........................................................15, 146
● Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................162
Other Accessories
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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
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold
Separately) ......................................16
Inserting the Battery.........................17
Inserting the Memory Card ..............18
Setting the Date and Time ...............20
Setting the Display Language..........22
Formatting Memory Cards ...............23
Pressing the Shutter Button.............24
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25
Viewing Images ...............................28
Erasing Images................................29
Shooting Movies ..............................30
Viewing Movies................................32
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing .......................................33
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........39
Components Guide..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicator ...........................................45
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46
MENU – Basic Operations...............47
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 50
Power Saving Function (Auto
Power Down)................................... 51
Clock Functions............................... 51
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ....................................... 52
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 56
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom).................................. 57
Inserting the Date and Time............ 59
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 60
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 61
Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 64
Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 65
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 66
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst) .......................... 67
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions
(Best Image Selection).................... 68
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye
Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ..................... 69
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature
Model (Miniature Effect) .................. 70
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started................... 13
2 Learning More.................... 41
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions ..................55
Table of Contents
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Shooting in Program AE ................. 72
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) .............. 72
Turning the Flash On ...................... 73
Changing the Focusing Range
(Macro/Infinity) ................................ 73
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size).................................... 74
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................... 74
Changing the ISO Speed................ 76
Adjusting the White Balance ........... 77
Continuous Shooting....................... 78
Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors) ..................................... 79
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent
Camera Shake ................................ 80
Customizing the Self-Timer............. 81
Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 82
Changing the Composition with
the Focus Lock................................ 82
Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84
Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 85
Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 86
Shooting with Servo AF .................. 86
Changing the Metering Method....... 87
Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 88
Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 88
Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 89
Correcting the Brightness and
Shooting (i-Contrast)....................... 90
Red-Eye Correction ........................ 90
Checking for Shut Eyes................... 91
Changing the Color and Shooting ... 92
Shooting Long Exposures ...............95
Shooting Stitch Assist Images......... 96
Shooting Movies in E Mode........... 98
Changing the Movie Mode .............. 98
Shooting Super Slow Motion
Movies ............................................. 99
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) ..99
Changing the Movie Quality .......... 101
AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 102
Other Shooting Functions.............. 103
Playback Functions ....................... 104
Editing ........................................... 105
Quickly Searching Images.............108
Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback........................................ 109
Viewing Slideshows....................... 110
Checking the Focus....................... 112
Magnifying Images ........................ 113
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle) .............................. 113
Changing Image Transitions .........114
Viewing Images on a TV ...............115
Viewing Images on a
High-Definition TV ......................... 116
Protecting Images ......................... 117
Erasing Images .............................120
Tagging Images as Favorites........ 122
4 Choosing Settings
Yourself...............................71
5 Getting More Out of Your
Camera................................83
6 Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies................ 97
7 Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions ............ 107
Table of Contents
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Organizing Images by Category
(My Category) ................................123
Rotating Images.............................126
Resizing Images ............................127
Trimming........................................128
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function .........................................129
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast).....................................130
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......131
Printing Images..............................134
Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) ..........................................136
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) ..........................................137
Print Added Images .......................140
Changing Camera Settings ........... 142
Changing Shooting Function
Settings ......................................... 147
Changing Playback Function
Settings ......................................... 151
Using Household Power................ 154
Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 155
Troubleshooting ............................ 157
List of Messages That Appear
on the Screen................................ 160
Information Displayed on
the Screen..................................... 162
Handling Precautions .................... 165
Functions Available in Each
Shooting Mode.............................. 166
Menus ........................................... 168
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu........ 171
Specifications ................................ 172
Index ............................................. 175
8 Printing ............................. 133
9 Customizing Camera
Settings.............................141
10 Useful Information..........153
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• 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.
• : Things you should be careful about
• : Troubleshooting tips
• : Hints for getting more out of your camera
• : Supplemental information
• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)
• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Right button
FUNC./SET button
Up button
Left button
Down button
Control dial Â
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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories
youuse.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.
Inparticular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using
the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately
turn the camera power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones
to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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• Use only the recommended battery.
• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals
or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could
cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with
water.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of injury.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when
hanging it by the strap.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places.
- Places subject to strong sunlight.
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
- Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger
casing.
• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
Safety Precautions
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Caution
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may 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. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other
foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or
when you are not using it.
• Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
• Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in
fire or damage.
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the screen.
• Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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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 latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies
and transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera
• Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your
wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.
• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
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Strap
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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 ( ).
Charge the battery.
● For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug ( ) and
plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
● For CB-2LBE: Plug the power cord into
the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
The charge lamp lights orange and
charging starts.
The charge lamp will light green when
charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Remove the battery.
● Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in () and up ().
Charging the Battery
CB-2LB
CB-2LBE
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
Charging the Battery
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Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
• 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.
Number of Shots
Approx. 150
Playback Time
Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.
Display Summary
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.
• How to store the battery for long periods:
Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.
• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter.
Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
• The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of
its life span. Purchase a new battery.
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• 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.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not
be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
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Insert the included battery.
Open the cover.
● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
● 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.
Close the cover.
● Close the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Removing the Battery
● Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
The battery will pop up.
Inserting the Battery
Terminals
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Insert a memory card (sold separately).
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 ( ) and 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
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the camera.
Close the cover.
● Close the cover ( ) and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
Removing the Memory Card
● Open the cover and push the memory card
in until you hear a click, then slowly release
it.
The memory card will pop up.
Inserting the Memory Card
Terminals
Inserting the Memory Card
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Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
• 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.
What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab.
If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen
and you will not be able to take or erase images.
Memory Card
4 GB 16 GB
Number of Shots
1471 6026
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. 25).
Number of shots that can be taken
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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.
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.
Complete the setting.
● Press the m button.
Once the date and time have been set, the
Date/Time screen will close.
● Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn off
the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
Setting the Date and Time
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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. 20 to adjust the
setting.
● Pressing the n button will close the
menu.
Date/Time battery
• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
has been removed.
• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera
is not turned on.
• If the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you
turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 20 to set the date and time.
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You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button, then
immediately press the n button.
Set the display language.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose a language, then press the
m button.
Once the display language has been set,
the settings screen will close.
Setting the Display Language
What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.
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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 (p. 155), be sure to install the software
contained on the card to a computer.
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.
Choose [OK].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
Complete formatting.
When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the
screen.
● Press the m button.
Formatting Memory Cards
Pressing the Shutter Button
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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 (Press lightly to focus).
● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice
and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
● Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.
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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.
The start-up screen will appear.
Choose A mode.
● Set the mode switch to A.
● When you point the camera toward the
subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.
The icon for the determined scene will
appear in the upper right of the screen.
The camera will focus on detected faces
and display frames on them.
Black bars will appear on the left and right
sides of the screen. These areas cannot
be recorded when shooting.
Compose the shot.
● Moving the zoom lever toward i
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)
● If you move the zoom lever all the way
toward j (wide angle) or i (telephoto),
you will zoom quickly. If you move it
slightly, you will zoom slowly.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Zoom bar
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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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.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
The camera will play the shutter sound and
shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions.
The image will appear on the screen for
about two seconds.
● You can take a second picture even while
an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.
AF Frame
What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?
The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen.
For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 163).
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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What if...
•
What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected?
The scene icon
(p. 163)
that appears on the screen may not match the actual
scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode
(p. 72)
.
• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward
a subject?
When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main
subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range (p. 84).
If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only
the white frame.
• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
• What if the indicator blinks orange and flashes on the screen?
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur
the image.
• What if the camera does not play any sounds?
Pressing the n 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 to choose [Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
•
What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?
Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting
and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more
away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and
you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away
from the end of the lens.
• 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.
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You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image.
● Pressing q or turning the  dial counter-
clockwise will cycle through the images in
the reverse order they were taken, from
the newest image to the oldest.
● Pressing r or turning the  dial
clockwise will cycle through images in the
order they were taken, from oldest to
newest.
● The images change more quickly if you
keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will
appear coarse.
● The lens will retract after approximately
1 minute elapses.
● Pressing the 1 button again while the
lens is retracted will turn off the power.
Viewing Images
Switching to Shooting mode
• Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the
camera to Shooting mode.
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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
display an image to erase.
Erase the image.
● After pressing the m button, press op
buttons or turn the  dial to choose a,
then press the m button again.
[Erase?] appears on the screen.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [Erase], then press the m button.
The displayed image will be erased.
● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.
Erasing Images
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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 switch to A.
Compose the shot.
●
Moving the zoom lever toward
i
will zoom
in on your subject, making it appear larger.
Moving the lever toward
j
will zoom out
from your subject, making it appear smaller.
Shoot.
● Press the movie button.
The camera will beep once, recording will
start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will
appear on the screen.
● Once shooting begins, take your finger off
the movie button.
● If you change the composition of your shot
during shooting, the focus, brightness and
tone will automatically adjust.
Shooting Movies
Remaining Time
Elapsed Time
Shooting Movies
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● Do not touch the microphone while
shooting.
●
Do not press any buttons other than the
movie button while shooting. The sound the
buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Stop shooting.
● Press the movie button again.
The camera will beep twice and stop
shooting the movie.
The movie will record to the memory card.
Shooting will automatically stop when the
memory card fills.
Estimated Shooting Times
• Shooting times are based on default settings.
• Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
Microphone
Magnifying the subject while shooting
Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject.
However, operation sounds will be recorded.
When the mode switch is set to A, the icon for the determined scene
will appear (p. 163). “When Moving” icons and "With Strong Facial
Shadows" icons will not appear, however. Under certain conditions, the
icon that appears may not match the actual scene.
•
If you change the composition while shooting so the optimum white
balance is not possible, press the Movie button to stop recording, then
start recording again. (only when the movie quality is fixed at (p. 101))
• Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode
switch is in positions other than A (p. 97).
• When the mode switch is set to E, you can set each setting for shooting
movies (p. 97).
Memory Card
4 GB 16 GB
Shooting Time
14 min. 34 sec. 59 min. 40 sec.
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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.
Play the movie.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose (Play), then press the m
button.
The movie will play.
● If you press the m button, the movie will
pause and the movie control panel will
appear. Press the qr buttons or turn the
 dial to choose (Play), then press the
m button to resume playback.
● Press the op buttons to adjust the
volume.
After the movie finishes, appears.
Viewing Movies
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
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You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the
camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
System Requirements
Windows
* For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be
installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.
What if you can’t play back movies on a computer?
• Install the included software (p. 34).
• When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s
capabilities.
• If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card,
you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback
you can also connect the camera to a TV.
OS
Windows 7
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.
CPU
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 2.6 GHz or
higher (movies)
RAM
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit): 1 GB or more
(still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more*
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
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Macintosh
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.
Begin installation.
●
Click [Easy Installation] and follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed with the
installation.
● If the [User Account Control] window
appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to proceed.
OS
Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6)
Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.
CPU
PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo
2.6 GHz or higher (movies)
RAM Mac OS X v10.4 – v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or
more (movies)
Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more
(movies)
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
ImageBrowser: 250 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
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When the installation finishes, click
[Restart] or [Finish].
Remove the CD-ROM.
●
Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop
screen appears.
Macintosh
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.
Begin installation.
●
Double-click the on the CD.
● Click [Install], and follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed with the
installation.
Connect the camera to the
computer.
● Turn off the camera.
● Open the cover and insert the small plug of
the included interface cable (p. 2) firmly
into the camera terminal in the direction
shown.
● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into
the computer. For connection details, refer
to the user guide provided with the
computer.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
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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].
CameraWindow will appear.
● If CameraWindow does not appear, click
the [Start] menu and choose [All
Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Macintosh
CameraWindow will appear when you
establish a connection between the
camera and computer.
● If CameraWindow does not appear, click
the CameraWindow icon on the Dock
(the bar which appears at the bottom of
the desktop).
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.
Click on the task bar.
In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program.
Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon
CameraWindow] and click [OK].
Double click .
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Transfer and View Images
● Click [Import Images from Camera], and
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
All images not previously transferred will
transfer to the computer. Transferred
images will be sorted by date and saved in
separate folders in the Pictures folder.
● When [Image import complete.] appears,
click [OK], then click [X] to close
CameraWindow.
● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable.
● For details on how to view images using
a computer, refer to the Software Guide.
You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in
the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
There are, however, the following limitations.
• It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the
computer until you can transfer images.
• Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the
horizontal orientation.
• Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to
a computer.
• There may be problems transferring images or image information
correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use,
the file size, or the software in use.
• Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as
editing movies, and transferring images to the camera.
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Accessories
Wrist Strap
WS-DC7
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU*
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST*
Supplied with Camera
Battery Pack NB-9L with
Terminal Cover*
Battery Charger
CB-2LB/CB-2LBE*
USB card reader
Windows/Macintosh
Memory Card
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
TV
*Also available for purchase separately.
High-Definition TV
HDMI Cable HTC-100
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The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are
not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
Power Supplies
Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
● An adapter for charging Battery Pack
NB-9L.
Battery Pack NB-9L
● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70
● 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 camera battery.
Separately Sold Accessories
Using Accessories Abroad
The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have
100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter.
Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
Separately Sold Accessories
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Flash
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
● This externally mounted flash can be used
to capture photographic subjects that are
too distant for the built-in flash to
illuminate.
Other Accessories
HDMI Cable HTC-100
● Use this cable to connect the camera to
the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition
TV set.
Printers
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant
Printers
● By connecting your camera to a Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant printer, you
can print your images without having to
use a computer.
For more information, visit your nearest
Canon retailer.
SELPHY series
Inkjet Printers
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., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Learning More
This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the
screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
2
42
Mode Switch
Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.
Components Guide
Lamp (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81, 147)
Lens
Zoom Lever
Shooting: i (Telephoto) /
j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 30, 57)
Playback: k (Magnify) /
g (Index) (pp. 108, 113)
Shutter Button (p. 24)
ON/OFF button (p. 20)
Mode Switch
Flash (pp. 56, 73)
Speaker
Microphone (p. 31)
Battery Cover (p. 17)
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 154)
Tripod Socket
Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18)
Strap Mount (p. 13)
For shooting movies
(pp. 30, 97).
You can leave it to the camera to
select settings for fully automatic
shooting (p. 25).
You can shoot with the best settings for the scene
(p. 61) or choose settings yourself to take various
types of pictures (pp. 55, 71, 83).
Components Guide
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Control Dial
Turning the control dial allows you to perform
operations such as choosing items or
switching images. Except for a few
operations, the same operations are possible
with the opqr buttons.
If you touch the control dial in a Shooting
mode, the function assigned to the position
you touch will appear on the screen. When
you switch to Playback mode, the function
assigned to the dial in Playback mode will
appear for a few seconds.
Screen (LCD Monitor)
(pp. 44, 162, 164)
Indicator (p. 45)
Movie Button (pp. 30, 97)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) /
DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 115, 134)
HDMI Terminal (p. 116)
n Button (p. 47)
1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 32, 107)
Q (Self-Timer) (p. 60) / o Button
eu (Focus Range) (p. 73) / q Button
Control Dial (p. 43)
m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button
(p. 46)
h (Flash) (pp. 56, 73) / r Button
l (Display) (p. 44) / p Button
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Switching the Display
You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 162 for
details on information that appears on the screen.
Shooting
Playback
Screen Display
Information Display No Information Display
Focus Check
Display (p. 112)
Detailed Information
Display
No Information
Display
Simple Information
Display
You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image
displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not
available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the
n button, then choosing [Review info] in the 4 tab (p. 149).
Indicator
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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.
Overexposure Warning during Playback
In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 44), overexposed areas of the image
flash on the screen.
Histogram during Playback
● The graph that appears in “Detailed
Information Display” (p. 164) is called the
histogram. The histogram shows the
distribution of brightness in an image
horizontally, and the amount of brightness
vertically. 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.
The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending
on the camera’s status.
Bright
Dark
High
Low
Colors Status Operation Status
Green
Lights Shooting preparation complete/Display off (p. 145)
Blinks Recording/reading/transmitting image data
Orange
Lights Shooting preparation complete (flash on)
Blinks Camera shake warning (pp. 27, 56)
When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read or various
information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the
memory card slot cover/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These
actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card
to malfunction.
Indicator
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Commonly used functions can be set with the ø menu.
The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode and
Playback mode (pp. 166 – 169).
Display the ø menu.
● Press the m button.
Choose a menu item.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a menu item, then press the m
or r button.
● Choosing some menu items changes the
screen to display further menu options.
Choose an option.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an option.
● You can also choose settings by pressing
the n button on options that display
.
● To return to the menu item, press the q
button.
Complete the setting.
● Press the m button.
The shooting screen will reappear and the
setting you chose will display on the
screen.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
Menu Items
Available Options
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Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ
depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 168 – 171).
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose a tab.
● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom
lever left or right to choose a tab.
Choose an item.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an item.
● Some items require you to press the m or
r button to display a submenu in which
you change the setting.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Complete the setting.
● Press the n button to restore the
normal screen.
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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.
Muting Sounds
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Mute].
●
Press the
qr
buttons to choose the
3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Mute], then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].
● Press the n button to restore the
normal screen.
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.
Change the volume.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the volume.
● Press the n button twice to restore
the normal screen.
Changing the Sound Settings
You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and
turning on the power.
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The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.
Using the Menu
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [LCD Brightness].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [LCD Brightness].
Change the brightness.
● Press the qr buttons to change the
brightness.
● Press the n button twice to restore
the normal screen.
Using the p Button
● Press the p button for more than one
second.
The screen increases to maximum
brightness regardless of the setting in the
3 tab.
● Pressing the p button again for more than
one second will return the screen to the
original brightness.
Changing the Screen Brightness
• The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the
brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab.
• When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you
cannot change the brightness with the p button.
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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.
The camera will reset to the default
settings.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings
Are there functions that cannot be reset?
• The [Date/Time] (p. 21) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 22), [Video System]
(p. 115), [Time Zone] (p. 146), and the image registered in [Start-up Image]
(p. 143).
• The saved data for custom white balance (p. 77).
• Colors that were chosen in Color Accent (p. 92) or Color Swap (p. 93).
• Shooting modes set with the mode switch set to 4 or E (pp. 61, 98).
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To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down
automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
Power Saving during Shooting
The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last
operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will
turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted,
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on the screen and shooting
can continue.
Power Saving during Playback
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last
operated.
You can check the current time.
● Press and hold the m button.
The current time appears.
● If you hold the camera vertically while
using the clock function, it will switch to
vertical display. Press the qr buttons or
turn the  dial to change the display
color.
● Press the m button again to cancel the
clock display.
• You can turn off the power saving function (p. 145).
• You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 145).
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Clock Functions
When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press
the ON/OFF button to display the clock.
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Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera
does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a
memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise
adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Format], then press the m
button.
Choose [Low Level Format].
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Low Level Format], then press
the qr buttons to display .
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose [OK], then press the m
button.
Start the low level format.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Low level formatting starts.
When low level formatting ends, [Memory
card formatting complete] will appear.
Complete the low level format.
● Press the m button.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting
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• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 23),
since all recorded data is erased.
• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.
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55
Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions
This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as
how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off
the flash.
• This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the
Flash Off” (p. 56) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 60). When shooting in a
mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode
(pp. 166 – 167).
• “Shooting in Various Conditions” (p. 61) to “Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)” (p. 70) assumes that the corresponding
mode has been chosen.
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56
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.
● To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps
above to return the setting to .
Turning the Flash Off
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. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.
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You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 40x 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. 74)
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 when you release
the zoom lever.
Move it toward i again.
The digital zoom will zoom in even further
on the subject.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)
Zoom Factor
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?
Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.
Turning off the digital zoom
To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in
the 4 tab, then choose [Off].
The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is
36 – 1440 mm, and 36 – 360 mm when using the optical zoom alone
(all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent).
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
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Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x.
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. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used.
Choose [Digital Zoom].
● Press the n button.
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Digital Zoom].
Accept the setting.
● Press the qr buttons to choose a
magnification.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
shooting screen.
The view will be enlarged and the zoom
factor will appear on the screen.
● To return to standard digital zoom, choose
[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?
Using this function at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image
deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).
• The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 50.4 –
504 mm and 82.8 – 828 mm (35mm film equivalent).
• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.
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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. 20).
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].
● Pressing the n button will restore the
shooting screen.
Once set, [DATE] will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
The shooting date or time will be recorded
in the image’s lower right corner.
● To restore to the original setting, choose
[Off] in Step 2.
Inserting the Date and Time
You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an
embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images
with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice.
• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 137) to print.
• Use the included software to print.
Refer to the Software Guide for details.
• Print using printer functions.
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.
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The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
Press the o button.
Choose Ò.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose Ò, then press the m button.
Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.
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.
Two seconds before the shutter releases,
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).
● To cancel shooting with the timer after
countdown has started, press the o
button.
● To restore the original setting, choose
in Step 2.
Using the Self-Timer
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 81).
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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Set the mode switch to 4.
Choose the Shooting mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
G, then press the m button again.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a Shooting mode, then press the
m button.
Shoot.
I Take portraits (Portrait)
● Produces a soft effect when
photographing people.
V Take shots of kids and pets
(Kids&Pets)
● Lets you capture subjects that move
around, such as children and pets, without
missing photo opportunities.
● At maximum wide angle setting you will be
able to focus on subjects that are about
1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of
the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting
you will be able to focus on subjects that
are about 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more away from
the end of the lens.
Shooting in Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions
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Take nightscapes without using a
tripod (Handheld NightScene)
● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city
nightscenes by combining several
continuous shots to reduce camera shake
and noise.
● When using a tripod, you should shoot in
A mode (p. 25).
● A recording pixel setting of will display,
and the image will be fixed at 3648 x 2736
pixels.
Take shots in low light conditions
(Low Light)
● Lets you shoot in dark places with reduced
camera shake and subject blur.
● A recording pixel setting of will display,
and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368
pixels.
w Take shots of people at the beach
(Beach)
● Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on
sandy beaches where the reflected
sunlight is strong.
O Take shots of foliage (Foliage)
● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,
in vivid colors.
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P Take shots of people in snow
(Snow)
● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots
of people against snowy backgrounds.
t
Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)
● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid
colors.
Adding Effects and Shooting
Shoot images with vivid colors
(Super Vivid)
● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense
colors.
Take posterized shots
(Poster Effect)
● Lets you take shots that look like an old
poster or illustration.
• In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode]
to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 150).
• In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are
captured in succession.
• In V or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed
(p. 76) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
• If camera shake is too strong while shooting in mode, the camera
may not be able to combine images or you may not obtain the expected
result depending on shooting conditions.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting
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The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it
detects a smile.
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,
then press the n button for more than
one second.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose , then press the n button.
The camera will enter shooting stand-by,
and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the
screen.
Point the camera at a person.
● Each time the camera detects a smile it will
shoot after the lamp lights.
● Pressing the o button will pause smile
detection. Press the o button again to
resume smile detection.
Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in
and , try taking some test shots first.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting
What if a smile is not detected?
Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth
enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Changing the number of shots
After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.
• You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the
camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile.
• You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button.
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Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera
will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,
then press the n button for more than
one second.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose , then press the n button.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.
●
Confirm that a green frame appears around
the face of the person who will wink.
Press the shutter button fully.
The camera will enter shooting stand-by,
and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the
screen.
The lamp will blink and the self-timer
sound will play.
Face the camera and wink.
The shutter will release approximately
2 seconds after a wink is detected from the
person with a frame around the person’s
face.
● To cancel the countdown, press the o
button.
Using the Wink Self-Timer
What if a wink is not detected?
• Wink a bit slowly.
• A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing
glasses.
Using the Face Self-Timer
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The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects
a new face (p. 84). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in
the image, such as a group photo.
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,
then press the n button for more than
one second.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose , then press the n button.
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.
The camera will enter shooting stand-by,
and [Look straight at camera to start count
down] will appear on the screen.
The lamp will blink and the self-timer
sound will play.
Changing the number of shots
After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.
• 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
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst)
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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 o
button.
You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately
8.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.
The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels).
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .
Shoot.
As long as you hold the shutter button
down, the camera will shoot successive
images.
Changing the number of shots
After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.
Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will
release approximately 15 seconds later.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst)
• Focus, exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.
• Depending on the shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom
position, the shooting speed may slow down.
•
As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.
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The camera takes five continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the
shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as
the best.
The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1824 x 1368 pixels).
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .
Shoot.
When the shutter button is pressed fully,
the camera takes five continuous shots,
and saves one picture only.
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions
(Best Image Selection)
• The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot.
• Depending on the shooting condition, you may not obtain the expected
result.
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Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Choose .
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .
Choose an effect level.
● Press the n button for more than one
second.
[Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an effect level, then press the
n button.
You can check the effect on the screen.
Shoot.
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens
(Fish-eye Effect)
Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
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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. 61 to choose .
Choose the area to keep in focus.
● Press the n button for more than one
second.
A white frame (the area that will not be
blurred) appears on the screen.
● Move the zoom lever to change the frame
size, and press the op buttons to change
the frame position, then press the n
button.
Shoot.
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature
Model (Miniature Effect)
• For the screen in Step 2, pressing the qr buttons will allow you to
change the frame vertical orientation and also change the area to focus
in. Pressing the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal
orientation.
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
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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 you have set the mode switch to 4 and the
camera is in G mode.
• 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).
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You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (20 in.) – infinity at maximum wide
angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto
(i).
Enter G mode.
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose G.
Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 73 – 81).
Shoot.
You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop
increments in the range of -2 to +2.
Enter Exposure Compensation mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
#, then press the m button again.
Adjust the brightness.
● While watching the screen, press the op
buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the
brightness, then press the m button.
The exposure compensation amount will
appear on the screen.
Shooting in Program AE
What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear 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.
• Turn on the flash (p. 73)
• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 76)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 30 cm – 3.5 m (12 in. – 12 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j),
and approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
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 on the screen.
When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both
near and far, you can change the focusing range to focus more reliably.
Choose a focusing range.
● After pressing the q button, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose an
option, then press the m button.
The icon for the set mode will appear.
* When at the maximum wide angle (j) setting of the lens.
Turning the Flash On
Changing the Focusing Range
(Macro/Infinity)
Focusing Range Description
e Approx. 1 – 50 cm* (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)
Only focuses on close subjects.
u Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
Only focuses on far-away subjects.
In macro shooting, the edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.
How can I take better close-ups?
Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in Î to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image (p. 80).
For macro shooting, e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar
underneath the zoom bar, and the camera will not focus.
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You can choose from five recording pixel (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 again.
Choose an option.
●
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
The setting will appear on the screen.
You can choose from the following two compression ratios (image quality):
(Fine), (Normal).
Choose the compression ratio
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
Â
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
The setting will appear on the screen.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting
(Image Size)
• If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Tele-
Converter (p. 58).
• If you press the movie button when the camera is set to , the aspect
ratio of the display will change and recording will begin (when set to [640]
or [320] (p. 101)).
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression
Ratio
• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Approximate Values for Paper Size
● Suitable for sending images as e-mail
attachments.
● For printing on wide size paper.
Recording Pixels
Compression
Ratio
Single Image Data
Size (Approx. KB)
Number of Shots per
Memory Card
4 GB 16 GB
(Large)
10M/3648x2736
2565 1471 6026
1226 3017 12354
(Medium 1)
6M/2816x2112
1620 2320 9503
780 4641 19007
(Medium 2)
2M/1600x1200
558 6352 26010
278 12069 49420
(Small)
0.3M/640x480
150 20116 82367
84 30174 123550
(Widescreen)
3648x2048
1920 1978 8101
918 4022 16473
A2
A3 – A5
5" x 7"
Postcard size
3.5" x 5"
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Choose the ISO speed.
● 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 appear on the screen.
Changing the ISO Speed
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting
conditions.
Low
High
Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
Cloudy, twilight
Nightscapes, dark interiors
Changing the ISO speed
• Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an
increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.
• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring
and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,
however, will appear coarse.
When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to
display the automatically set ISO speed.
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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 again.
Choose an option.
●
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
The setting will appear on the screen.
Custom White Balance
You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location.
Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual
scene you will shoot.
● In Step 2 above, choose .
● Make sure the entire screen is filled with a
plain, white colored subject, then press the
n button.
The tint on the screen will change when a
white balance data is set.
Adjusting the White Balance
Auto
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting
conditions.
Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting
Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions
Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent H
Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Custom Manually sets a custom white balance.
If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone
may not turn out properly.
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As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot
continuously.
Choose a Drive mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons 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 W or , then press the m
button.
Shoot.
As long as you hold the shutter button down,
the camera will shoot successive images.
* When in t (p. 63) or AF lock modes (p. 86), will change to .
Continuous Shooting
Mode
Maximum Speed
(Approx. images/
sec.)
Description
W Continuous 3.7
The camera shoots continuously with the focus and
exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Continuous
Shooting AF
0.8
The camera shoots continuously and focuses.
The [AF Frame] is set to [Center].
Continuous
Shooting LV*
0.9
In t mode, the focus is locked on the first shot.
• Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 60, 80, 81).
• Continuous shooting speed increases in mode (p. 62).
• Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera settings and the
zoom position, the camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the
shooting speed may slow down.
•
As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.
• If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down.
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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 again.
Choose an option.
●
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
The setting will appear on the screen.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
My Colors Off —
Vivid
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid
impression.
Neutral
Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral
hues.
Sepia Sepia tones.
B/W Black and white.
Positive Film
Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid
Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those
obtained with positive film.
Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter.
Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker.
Vivid Blue
Emphasizes blue tints. Makes the sky, ocean and other
blue subjects more vivid.
Vivid Green
Emphasizes green tints. Makes mountains, foliage and
other green subjects more vivid.
Vivid Red Emphasizes red tints. Makes red subjects more vivid.
Custom Color
You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation
etc. to your preference (p. 80).
• The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 77).
• In and modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change.
You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake
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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. 79 to choose , then
press the n button.
● Press the op buttons to choose an
option, then press the qr buttons or turn
the  dial to choose a value.
● The more to the right, the stronger/darker
(skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the
left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the
effect gets.
● Press the n button to complete the
setting.
The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is
pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter
button.
Choose Î.
● After pressing the o button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
Î, then press the m button.
Once set, Î will appear on the screen.
● Follow Step 3 on p. 60 to shoot.
Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake
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You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots
(1 – 10 shots).
Choose $.
● After pressing the o button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
$, then press the n button
immediately.
Choose the settings.
● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay]
or [Shots].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose a value, then press the m button.
● Follow Step 3 on p. 60 to shoot.
Customizing the Self-Timer
What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?
• Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.
• If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take
longer than usual.
• If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp
and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash
will fire, the lamp lights).
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You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.
• To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on
aTV” (p. 115).
• Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.
While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure
are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.
Focus.
● Center the subject you want in focus, and
press the shutter button halfway.
● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject
is green.
Recompose.
● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway
and move the camera to recompose the
scene.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold
separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor
Changing the Composition with the
Focus Lock
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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 you have set the mode switch to 4 and set the
camera to G mode.
• The sections “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 92), “Shooting Long
Exposures” (p. 95) and “Shooting Stitch Assist Images” (p. 96) assume
you have set the mode switch to 4 and chosen the corresponding mode.
• 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).
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You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you
want to shoot.
Choose [AF Frame].
● After pressing the n button, choose
[AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose an option.
Face Detect
• 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. 2) will
appear on other faces.
• A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range.
• When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will
appear on faces that the camera focuses on.
Center
The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific
point.
Changing the AF Frame Mode
• If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear,
an AF Frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press the
shutter button halfway.
• The AF frame will appear in the center of the screen if you press the
shutter button halfway when Servo AF (p. 86) is set to [On] and a face is
not detected.
• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.
• If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,
the AF frame will not appear.
• Subjects that are far away or extremely close.
• Subjects that are dark or light.
• Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
Magnifying the Focal Point
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If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can
check the focus.
Choose [AF-Point Zoom].
● Press the n button to choose [AF-
Point Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
Check the focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway.
In [Face Detect] (p. 84), the face detected
as the main subject will appear magnified.
In [Center] (p. 84), the contents of the
center AF frame will appear magnified.
You can reduce the AF frame size
• Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose
[Small].
• The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 57) or Digital Tele-
converter (p. 58).
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the
AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Magnifying the Focal Point
What if the display does not magnify?
The display will not appear magnified in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the
camera cannot focus.
The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 57),
Digital Tele-converter (p. 58), Servo AF (p. 86) or when connected to a TV
(p. 82).
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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.
The focus locks and % appears on the
screen.
● If you release your finger from the shutter
button and press the q button again, %
will disappear and the focus will unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will
continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without
missing a shot.
Choose [Servo AF].
● Press the n button to choose [Servo
AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].
Focus.
● The focus and exposure will be maintained
where the blue AF frame appears while
you press the shutter button halfway.
Shooting with the AF Lock
Shooting with Servo AF
Changing the Metering Method
87
You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.
Choose the metering method.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons 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 appear on the screen.
• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing
the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and
exposure with the AF frame setting.
• 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.
• You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
• The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF
mode.
• Not available when using Self-Timer (pp. 60 , 80, 81).
Changing the Metering Method
Evaluative
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting
conditions.
Center
Weighted Avg.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
weight to the center.
Spot
Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at
the center of the screen.
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You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure
separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.
Choose ! (p. 56).
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
locked.
● If you release your finger from the shutter
button and press the o button again, &
will disappear and AE will unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Just as with the AE lock (p. 88), you can lock the exposure for shooting with
the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.
Choose h (p. 73).
Lock the flash exposure.
● Point the camera toward the subject and
press the o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.
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 again, (
will disappear and FE will unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with the AE Lock
Shooting with the FE Lock
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You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the
camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light
from the flash cannot reach.
Choose ….
● After pressing the r button, press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose …,
then press the m button.
Once set, … will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the
subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.
Shooting with Slow Synchro
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 150).
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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 and choose
[i-Contrast] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [Auto].
Once set, @ will appear on the screen.
You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with
the flash.
Choose [Flash Settings].
● Press the n button to choose [Flash
Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
Adjust the setting.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
Once set, Πwill appear on the screen.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting
(i-Contrast)
Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be
corrected properly.
You can correct recorded images (p. 130).
Red-Eye Correction
Checking for Shut Eyes
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When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,
appears.
Choose [Blink Detection].
● Press the n button, then choose
[Blink Detection] in the 4 tab. Press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
Shoot.
When a person with shut eyes is detected,
a frame and appear.
Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes.
For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
• You can correct recorded images (p. 130).
• You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then
the n button.
Checking for Shut Eyes
• In or $ mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, this
function is only available for the last image shot.
• Not available in W, , or mode.
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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. 61 to choose T.
Press the n button for more
than one second.
The unchanged image and the Color
Accent image will alternately display.
● The color for default settings is green.
Specify the color.
● Position the center frame so it is filled with
the color you want and press the q button.
The specified color will be recorded.
Specify the range of colors.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to change the range of colors to be
retained.
● 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 n button accepts the
setting and restores the shooting screen.
Changing the Color and Shooting
Recorded color
Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.
Changing the Color and Shooting
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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. 61 to choose Y.
Press the n button for more
than one second.
The unchanged image and the Color Swap
image will alternately 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.
The specified color will be recorded.
Specify the target color.
● Position the center frame so it is filled with
the color you want and press the r button.
The specified color will be recorded.
Changing the Color and Shooting
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Specify the range of colors to be
swapped.
●
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial
to adjust the range of colors to be changed.
● Choose a negative value to limit the range
of colors. Choose a positive value to
extend the range of colors to similar colors.
● Pressing the n 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.
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You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot
long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent
the camera from moving and blurring the image.
Choose ≈.
● Choose ≈ in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61.
Choose the shutter speed.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
, then press the m button again.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose the shutter speed, then press
the m button.
Confirm the exposure.
● When you press the shutter button
halfway, the exposure for the chosen
shutter speed will appear on the screen.
Shooting Long Exposures
• The brightness of the image may differ from the brightness of the screen
in Step 3 when the shutter button was pressed halfway.
• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are
processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.
• You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod
(p. 150).
If the flash fires, the image may be overexposed. If this happens, set the
flash to
! and shoot.
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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. 61 to choose x
or v.
Take the first shot.
The exposure and white balance will be set
with the first shot.
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.
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.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images
This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 82).
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Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies
This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting
Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how
to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies.
• This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E.
• The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing
assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode.
Shooting Movies in Modes Other than E
• When the mode switch is set to A, the camera can automatically select
all settings so that you can shoot movies (p. 30).
• You can shoot movies by pressing the movie button, however, certain
settings made in the ø and Shooting menus will automatically change
to match settings for shooting movies.
• When you finish shooting a movie, the settings will return to those before
the movie was shot.
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Enter E mode.
● Set the mode switch to E.
Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 98 – 103).
Shoot.
● Press the movie button.
● To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
You can choose between five Movie modes.
Choose a Movie mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
E, then press the m button again.
●
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
Â
dial to
choose a mode, then press the
m
button.
Shooting Movies in E Mode
Changing the Movie Mode
E Standard Normal mode.
Super Slow Motion
Captures fleeting moments at high-speed for playback in slow
motion (p. 99).
Miniature Effect You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (p. 99).
> Color Accent
These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the
chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color
for another color, when shooting. See “Changing the Color and
Shooting” (p. 92) for details. Choose the color you wish to leave
in or change before shooting the movie.
z Color Swap
Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in > and z
modes.
• Pressing the movie button in mode will record a movie in E.
• Even if you press the movie button when in T or Y, you can shoot
movies with Color Accent (p. 92) or Color Swap (p. 93).
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You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion.
The maximum clip length you can record is approximately 30 seconds long,
which will take approximately 4 minutes to play back in slow motion.
Choose .
● Follow the steps for "Changing the Movie
Mode" on p. 98 to choose .
Shoot.
● Press the movie button.
● To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.
You create the miniature model effecty by choosing the upper and lower
portions of the scene that will be blurred and the playback speed, which
makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Audio will not be recorded.
Choose .
● Follow the steps for "Changing the Movie
Mode" on p. 98 to choose .
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
Viewing Super Slow Motion Movies
• The movie will play back in slow motion when you following Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32.
• You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot
in . Refer to the Software Guide for details.
• Even if you press the zoom lever, the zoom will not operate while
shooting.
• The focus, exposure and white balance will be set when the movie button
is pressed.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature
Model (Miniature Effect)
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
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A white frame (the area that will not be
blurred) appears on the screen.
Choose the area to keep in focus.
● Press the n button for more than one
second.
● Move the zoom lever to change the frame
size, and press the op buttons to change
the frame position.
Choose a playback speed.
● Press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose a playback speed.
● Pressing the n button restores the
settings screen.
Shoot.
● Press the movie button.
● To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips)
Speed Playback Time
12 sec.
6 sec.
3 sec.
• For the screen in Step 2, pressing the qr buttons will allow you to
change the frame vertical orientation and also change the area to focus
in. Pressing the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal
orientation.
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
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You can choose between four movie quality settings.
Choose the movie 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
Â
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
The option you set will appear on the screen.
Movie Quality Table
Estimated Shooting Time
Changing the Movie Quality
Movie Quality
(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate)
Content
1920 x 1080 pixels, 24 frames/sec.
For shooting full high-definition movies.
1280 x 720 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
For shooting high-definition movies.
640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. For shooting standard quality movies.
320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
Since the number of recording pixels is smaller than
in , the movie quality will appear coarse, but you
can record approximately three times the length.
Movie Quality
Shooting Time
4 GB 16 GB
14 min. 34 sec. 59 min. 40 sec.
20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec.
43 min. 43 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec.
1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec.
•Based on Canon’s testing standards.
•Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the
recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in or , and
approximately 1 hour when shooting in or .
•Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
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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.
Theexposure shift bar appears.
● Press the r button again to release
thelock.
Change the exposure.
● While watching the screen, turn the  dial
to adjust the exposure.
Shoot.
● Press the movie button.
● To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift
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The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images
when in , , > or z.
• Zooming in More Closely On Subjects
- The optical and digital zooms (p.57) are available in E.
- Only the optical zoom is available in
> and z.
- Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available while shooting in .
Be sure to set the optical zoom before shooting.
- The sound of the zoom will be recorded.
• Using the Self-Timer (p.60)*
• Changing the Focusing Range (Macro/Infinity) (p.73)
Neither macro nor infinity shooting are available in
.
• Adjusting the White Balance (p.77)
• Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p.79)
• Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p.80)*
• Customizing the Self-Timer (p.81)
The number of shots cannot be changed.
• Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p.82)*
• Shooting with the AF Lock (p.86)
• Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p.147)*
• Displaying the Overlay (p.149)*
[3:2 Guide] is not available.
• Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p.150)*
You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].
Other Shooting Functions
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The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
• Erasing Images (p.29)
• Quickly Searching Images (p.108)
• Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p.109)
• Viewing Slideshows (p.110)
• Changing Image Transitions (p.114)
• Viewing Images on a TV (p.115)
• Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV (p.116)
• Protecting Images (p.117)
• Erasing Images (p.120)
• Tagging Images as Favorites (p.122)
• Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p.123)
• Rotating Images (p.126)
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies”
(p.32)
Exit
Playback
Slow motion playback (you can use the qr buttons or the  dial to adjust the
speed. Sound will not play back.)
Display the first frame
Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.)
Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)
Display the last frame
*
Edit (p.105)
Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p.134).
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.
Playback Functions
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You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.
Choose *.
● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p.32 to choose *,
then press the m button.
The movie editing panel and the movie
editing bar will appear.
Set the editing range.
● Press the op buttons and choose
or .
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
move . will display at a point where
you can edit the movie. If you choose ,
you can trim the beginning of the movie
from . If you choose , you can trim the
end of the movie from .
Even if you move to a point other than a
, only the portion from the nearest to
the left will be trimmed when is chosen.
Only the portion from the nearest to the
right will be trimmed when is chosen.
The section indicated with will be the
section of the movie that remains after
editing.
Editing
Movie Editing Bar
Movie Editing Panel
Editing
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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], then press the m
button again.
Save the edited movie.
● Press the op buttons to choose , then
press the m button.
● Press the opqr buttons, or turn the Â
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.
• If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips
may not be saved.
• When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery, or an AC
adapter kit (sold separately) (p.39).
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Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions
This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.
• Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.
• It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited
on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a
different camera.
• The edit function (pp. 127 – 131) cannot be used if the memory card
does not have free space available.
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Searching Images Using Index Display
Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image
you want.
Move the zoom lever toward g.
Images will display in an index.
● The number of images increases each
time you move the lever toward g.
● The number of images decreases each
time you move the lever toward k.
Choose an image.
● Turn the  dial to switch images.
●
Press the
opqr
buttons to choose an image.
An orange frame appears on the chosen image.
● Press the m button to display the chosen
image by itself.
Searching Images Using the Control Dial
Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search
them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display).
Choose an image.
● If you set the camera to single image
playback and turn the  dial quickly, the
images will display as shown on the left.
Turn the  dial to choose an image.
● Pressing the m button restores single
image playback.
● If you press the op buttons during Scroll
Display, you can search images by the
shooting date.
Quickly Searching Images
To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display] in
the 1 tab, then choose [Off].
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When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display
them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p.117) or delete (p.120) all
images at once while filtered.
Choose ‚.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
‚, then press the m button again.
Choose a filter.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a filter, then press the m
button.
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 Â
dial, only the chosen target images will
display.
● If you choose in Step 2, filtered
playback will be canceled.
Search filters
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback
Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (p.122)
Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date
;
My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p.123)
File Type Displays only still images or movies
What if you can’t choose a filter?
Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen.
Viewing Slideshows
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You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each
image displays for approximately 3 seconds.
Choose ..
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
., then press the m button again.
Choose a transition effect.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an effect, then press the m
button.
The slideshow will start a few seconds after
[Loading image...] appears.
● In filtered playback (p.109), only images
matching a filter play back.
● You can pause/restart a slideshow by
pressing the m button again.
● Press the n button to stop the
slideshow.
Filtered playback
In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching
Images” (p.108), “Viewing Slideshows” (p.110), and “Magnifying Images”
(p.113). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations
in “Protecting Images” (p.117), “Erasing Images” (p.120), or “Printing from the
Print List (DPOF)” (p.137), by choosing all of the filtered images.
However, if you change the category (p.123), or edit an image and save it as a
new image (p. 127), a message will appear, and filtered playback will cancel.
Viewing Slideshows
• If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial during playback, the
image will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-
forward through images.
• The power saving function (p.51) does not work during slideshows.
Viewing Slideshows
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Changing Settings
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 to choose
[Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the
m button.
Make the setting.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the setting.
● If you choose [Start] and press the m
button, the slideshow starts with your
settings.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].
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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 p button to 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.
Switch frames.
● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
The screen shown to the left will appear.
● Press the m button to move to a different
frame when multiple frames appear.
Change the magnification level or
location.
● Use the zoom lever to change the display
size, and the opqr buttons to change
the display position while checking the
focus.
● Pressing the n button resets the
display to Step 1.
Checking the Focus
113
Move the zoom lever toward k.
● The display will zoom in on the image. If
you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will
zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x.
● If you press the opqr buttons, you can
move the location of the displayed area.
● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom
out, or continue to hold it to return to single
image playback.
● If you turn the  dial, you can switch
images while zoomed.
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 .
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
, then press the m button again.
Four images will appear as possibilities.
Magnifying Images
Approximate Location of
Displayed Area
You can return to single image playback immediately by pressing the
n button while the image is magnified.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Changing Image Transitions
114
Choose an image.
● Press the opqr buttons to choose the
image you want to view next.
The chosen image will be displayed in the
middle, and the next four possibilities will
appear.
● Pressing the m button will display the
middle image at full size. Press the m
button again to restore the original display.
You can also use the zoom lever in the
same way.
● Pressing the n button restores single
image playback.
You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images
in single image playback.
Choose [Transition].
● Press the n button to choose
[Transition] in the 1 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose a transition effect.
• Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle.
• is not available in the following situations:
- If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card.
- If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle.
- During filtered playback.
Changing Image Transitions
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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.
Turn on the TV and switch it to the
input the cable is connected to.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
The image will appear on the TV (nothing
will appear on the screen of the camera).
● After you finish, turn off the camera and
TV, and unplug the cable.
Viewing Images on a TV
Yellow
White
White
Yellow
Red
Red
What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?
Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL)
does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and
[Video System] to switch to the correct video system.
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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 camera’s terminal cover and fully
insert the cable plug into the camera’s
terminal.
● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s
HDMI terminal.
Display images.
● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p.115 to display
the images.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV
The supplied stereo A/V and interface cables and the separately sold
HDMI Cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera at the same
time. Doing so could cause the camera to malfunction.
Operation sounds will not play when connected to a high-definition TV.
117
You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased
with the camera (pp.29, 120).
Protect the image.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
:, then press the m button again.
[Protected] will appear on the screen.
●
To unlock an image, follow the Step above to
choose
:
again, then press the
m
button.
Using the Menu
Choose [Protect].
● Press the n button to choose
[Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose a selection method.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a selection method, then press
the m button.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select].
● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],
then press the m button.
Protecting Images
If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 52), protected images will also be
erased.
Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function.
Toerase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Protecting Images
118
Choose images.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
Protect the image.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
● Follow Step 2 on p.117 to choose [Select
Range], then press the m button.
Choose a starting image.
● Press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the
operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.
Protecting Images
119
Choose an ending image.
● Press the r button to choose [Last image],
then press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
● You cannot choose images before the first
image.
Protect images.
● Press the p button to choose [Protect],
then press the m button.
Choose All Images
Choose [All Images].
● Follow Step 2 on p.117 to choose
[AllImages], then press the m button.
Protect images.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Protect], then press the m
button.
Choose images with the  dial
You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper
screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step
4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].
120
You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images
cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected
images (p.117) cannot be erased.
Choose a selection method
Choose [Erase].
● Press the n button to choose [Erase]
in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Choose a selection method.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a selection method, then press
the m button.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select].
● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select]
and press the m button.
Choose an image.
If you follow Step 2 on p.118 to choose
images, will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
Erase.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Erasing Images
Erasing Images
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Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
● Follow Step 2 on p.120 to choose [Select
Range], then press the m button.
Choose images.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p.118 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.120 to choose
[AllImages], then press the m button.
Erase.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
122
When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those
images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or
erasing (p.109).
Make the setting.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
, then press the m button again.
[Tagged as favorites] will appear on the
screen.
● To untag the image, follow the above Step
to choose again, then press the m
button.
Using the Menu
Choose [Favorites].
● Press the n button to choose
[Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again untags the
image and disappears.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
Make the setting.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Tagging Images as Favorites
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
123
You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a
category in Filtered Playback (p.109) and process all images at once by
using the functions below.
• Viewing Slideshows (p.110), Protecting Images (p.117), Erasing All
Images (p. 120), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 137)
Choose ;.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
;, then press the m button again.
Choose a category.
● Press the op buttons to choose a
category, then press the m button.
will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the
setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the
computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 ( ) (except for
movies).
Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are
shot.
: Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V mode.
: Images detected as , or in A mode, or images shot in
or O mode.
: Images shot in w, P or t mode.
Organizing Images by Category
(My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
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Make the setting.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Using the Menu
Choose [My Category].
● Press the n button to choose [My
Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose a selection method.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a selection method, then press
the m button.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select].
● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],
then press the m button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image.
Choose a category.
● Press the op buttons, or turn the  dial
to choose a category, then press the m
button.
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in
Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
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will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
Make the setting.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
● Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select
Range], then press the m button.
Choose images.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose
images.
Choose a category.
● Press the p button to choose an item,
then press the qr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose a category.
Choose the setting.
● Press the p button to choose [Select],
then press the m button.
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in
Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category.
If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in
the [Select Range] category.
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You can change the orientation of an image and save it.
Choose \.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
\, then press the m button again.
Rotate the image.
● Press the qr buttons to rotate the image
90° in the chosen direction.
● Press the m button to make the setting.
Using the Menu
Choose [Rotate].
● Press the n button to choose [Rotate]
in the 1 tab, then 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.
Rotating Images
Movies with a resolution of or cannot be rotated.
127
You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as
a separate file.
Choose [Resize].
● Press the n button to choose
[Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
Choose an image size.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
The [Save new image?] screen will appear.
Save the new image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK] and press the m button.
The image will be saved as a new file.
Display the new image.
● When you press the n button, the
[Display new image?] screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [Yes], then press the m button.
The saved image will be displayed.
Resizing Images
• You cannot resize an image to a larger size.
• Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 74), or saved as in Step
3 cannot be edited.
128
You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.
Choose [Trimming].
● Press the n button to choose
[Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
Adjust the trimming area.
A frame will appear around the portion of
the image to be trimmed.
The original image will display in the upper
left and the trimmed image will display in
the lower right.
● If you move the zoom lever to the left or
right, you can change the frame size.
● If you press the opqr buttons, you can
move the frame.
● If you press the m button, you can change
the frame orientation.
● In an image with detected faces, gray
frames appear around the faces located in
the upper left image. The frames can be
used for trimming. You can switch between
frames by turning the  dial.
● Press the n button.
Save as a new image and display.
● Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 127.
Trimming
Trimming Area
Trimming Area Display
Recorded pixels after
trimming
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
129
You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer
to p. 79 for details on each menu item.
Choose [My Colors].
● Press the n button to choose [My
Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
Choose a menu option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
Save as a new image and display.
● Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 127.
• Images recorded at a pixel setting of or (p. 75), or images resized
to (p. 127) cannot be edited.
•
The width and height ratio of an image that can be trimmed is fixed at 4:3.
• The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than
before trimming.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will
gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
The color of images changed with this function may vary from those
recorded with the My Colors function (p. 79).
130
The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that
are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also,
when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically
correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels
of correction, and save the image as a new file.
Choose [i-Contrast].
● Press the n button to choose
[i-Contrast] in the 1 tab, then press the
m button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
Choose a menu item.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
Save as a new image and display.
● Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 127.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)
• Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or not be
corrected properly.
• Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause it to become coarse.
What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as
well as you would like?
Choose [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.
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You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.
Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
● Press the n button to choose [Red-
Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press
the m button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image.
Correct the image.
● Press the m button.
Red-eye detected by the camera will be
corrected and a frame will appear around
the corrected portion.
● You can magnify or reduce the size of the
image using the procedures in “Magnifying
Images” (p. 113).
Save as a new image and display.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose [New File], then press the
m button.
The image will be saved as a new file.
● Follow Step 5 on p. 127.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
• Some images may not be corrected properly.
• When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is
overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.
• Protected images cannot be overwritten.
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134
You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface
cable (p. 2).
Turn off the camera and printer.
Connect the camera to the printer.
● Open the cover and insert the small plug of
the included interface cable (p. 2) firmly
into the camera terminal in the direction
shown.
● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into
the printer. For connection details, refer to
the user guide provided with the printer.
Turn on the printer.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
Choose an image to print.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image.
Printing Images
Printing Images
135
Choose 2.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
2, then press the m button again.
Print images.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Print], then press the m button.
Printing will start.
● If you want to print additional images,
repeat Steps 5 to 7 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. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
• Index printing (p. 137) is not available on certain Canon-brand
PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
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You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during
playback in the ø menu.
These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standards.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image.
Choose c (movies will be
excluded).
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
2, then press the m button again.
Add images to the print list.
● Press the op buttons to choose the
number of prints, then press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Add]
and press the m button.
● To cancel adding images, repeat Steps 1
and 2, and press the qr buttons or turn
the  dial to choose [Remove], then
press the m button.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF)
You cannot add images when the camera is connected to the printer.
137
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
(p. 140) 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].
● Press the n button to choose [Print
Settings] in the 2 tab, then press the m
button.
Adjust the settings.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a menu item, then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
● Pressing the n button accepts the
settings and restores the menu screen.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
Print Type
Standard Prints one image per page.
Index Prints several reduced size images per page.
Both Prints both standard and index formats.
Date
On Prints the shooting date.
Off —
File No.
On Prints the file number.
Off —
Clear DPOF
data
On Removes all print settings after printing.
Off —
• Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all
of the settings in the prints.
• may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a
different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by
your camera.
• If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
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Choosing the Number of Copies
Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
● Press the n button to choose [Select
Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press
the m button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
You will be able to set the number of print
copies.
● If you choose images in [Index],
appears on the screen. Pressing the m
button again will deselect the image and
will disappear.
Set the number of prints.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to set the number of prints (maximum 99).
● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other
images and the number of prints for each.
● You cannot set the number of copies for
index prints. You can only choose which
images to print (as shown in Step 2).
● Pressing the n button accepts the
settings and restores the menu screen.
• 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).
• Movies cannot be added to a print list.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
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Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select
Range], then press the m button.
● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 118 to choose
images.
Make print settings.
● Press the op buttons to choose [Order],
then press the m button.
Set All Images to Print Once
Choose [Select All Images].
● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Select All
Images], then press the m button.
Make print settings.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Clearing All Selections
Choose [Clear All Selections].
● In Step 1 on p. 138, choose [Clear All
Selections], then press the m button.
All selections will be cleared.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
140
You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 136 – 139).
Connect the camera to the printer.
● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134.
Print.
● Press the op buttons to choose [Print
now], then press the m button.
Printing will start.
● If you stop the printer during printing and
start again, it will start from the next print.
Print Added Images
Number of copies to print
141
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.
The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings
to suit your purposes.
9
142
You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab
(p. 47).
Changing Sounds
You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds.
● Choose [Sound Options], then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Turning Off Hints & Tips
When you choose an item in the ø menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a
description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this
function.
● Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr
buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Camera Settings
1
Preset sounds (cannot be modified)
2
Preset sounds
You can use the included software to
change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings
143
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the
camera.
● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option.
Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up
Screen
When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can
register an image.
● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [2], then press the m button.
● 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.
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.
Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when
registering a new start-up image.
Changing Camera Settings
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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.
Creating Folders by Shooting Date
Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also
create folders by shooting date.
● Choose [Create Folder], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Daily].
● Images will be saved into folders created
on each shooting date.
Register the start-up image or sounds with the included
software
The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software
can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
Continuous
Even if you shoot using a new
memory card, the file numbers
are assigned consecutively
until an image with the number
9999 is taken/saved.
Auto Reset
If you replace the memory card
with a new one, or a new folder
is created, file numbering
begins with 0001 again.
• If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned
file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous]
and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format
the memory card before use (p. 23).
• Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or
image types.
Changing Camera Settings
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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. 28). 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.].
Turning Off the Power Saving Function
You can set the power saving function (p. 51) 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].
●
If you set the power saving function to [Off],
be sure to turn the camera off after use.
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 51). This
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m
button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Display Off], then press the qr
buttons to choose a time.
● In order to save battery power, you should
choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings
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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], then press the m
button.
● When setting this for the first time, check
the information that displays on the screen
at the left, then press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose the home time zone.
● To set daylight saving time (adds 1 hour),
press the op buttons to choose .
● Press the m button.
Set the world time zone.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [ World], then press the m
button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose the destination time zone.
● You can also set the daylight saving time
as in Step 1.
● Press the m button.
Choose the world time zone.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose , then press the n
button.
will appear on the shooting screen
(p. 162).
Changing Shooting Function Settings
147
If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the
settings in the 4 tab (p. 47).
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.
● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
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].
If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 20), your [ Home]
time and date will automatically change.
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).
Changing Shooting Function Settings
On
Since the camera focuses continuously
until you press the shutter button
halfway, it allows you to shoot without
missing photo opportunities.
Off
The camera does not focus
continuously, thereby conserving
battery power.
Changing Shooting Function Settings
148
Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this
function.
● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing the Image Display Time Right After
Shooting
You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.
● Choose [Review], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
2 – 10 sec.
Displays images for the set time.
Hold
The image displays until you press
the shutter button halfway.
Off
Images will not display.
Changing Shooting Function Settings
149
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.
Displaying the Overlay
You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide
to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints.
● Choose [Disp. Overlay], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
Off
Displays the image only.
Detailed
Displays detailed information
(p. 164).
Focus Check
The area inside the AF frame is
magnified, allowing you to check
the focus. The procedure is the
same as in “Checking the Focus”
(p. 112).
Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen.
3:2 Guide
Gray bars appear on the top
and bottom of the screen. This
area will not print when printing
on paper with a 3:2 aspect
ratio.
Both
Both grid lines, and the 3:2
guide appear.
• In , you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both].
• Grid lines will not be recorded on the image.
• The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will not be
printed. The actual image recorded will include the portion in the gray
areas.
Changing Shooting Function Settings
150
Changing the IS-Mode Settings
● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
Continuous
Image stabilization is always on.
You can confirm the effects
directly on the display, which
makes it easier to check the
composition or focus. When
shooting movies, the camera also
reduces strong camera shake, for
example when walking (Dynamic
mode).
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.
* Setting changes to [Continuous] when
shooting movies.
• If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should
also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod.
• When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image
stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
When shooting movies, if you press the zoom lever toward j and zoom
out, the effect increases.
151
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.
Changing Playback Function Settings
Last seen
Resumes with the image last
viewed.
Last shot
Resumes with the most
recently shot image.
152
153
Useful Information
This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card
(both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of
functions and items that appear on the screen.
10
154
If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (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.
● Follow Step 1 on p. 17 to open the cover,
then insert the coupler as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
● Follow Step 3 on p. 17 to close the cover.
Plug the cord into the coupler.
● Open the cover and fully insert the plug
into the coupler.
Connect the power cord.
● Connect the power cord to the compact
power adapter, then plug the other end into
a power outlet.
● Turn the camera on to use it.
● After you finish, turn off the camera and
unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
Using Household Power
Terminals
Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on.
This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
155
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. For details on how to setup
and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer
to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or contact the manufacturer.
If you put an Eye-Fi card into the camera, the connection status can be
checked in the shooting screen (Information Display) and playback screen
(Simple Information Display).
will appear on transferred images.
Using an Eye-Fi Card
Please keep the following things in mind when using an Eye-Fi card.
(Gray) Not connected
(Flashing white) Connecting
(White) Transfer standby
(Animated) Transferring
Interrupted
Error retrieving Eye-Fi card info (Turn the camera off and on again.
If this continues to appear, there may be a problem with the card.)
The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 51).
• Even if you set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] (p. 156), the Eye-Fi card may
transmit radio waves. Be sure to remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera
before entering areas that prevent unauthorized transmission of radio waves,
such as hospitals and airplanes.
• If you have trouble transferring images, check the card or computer settings.
For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the card.
• Depending on the connection status of the wireless network, it may take time
to transfer images, or image transfer may be interrupted.
• Due to its transfer function, the Eye-Fi card may become hot.
• Battery consumption will be quicker than in normal use.
• Camera operations will be slower than in normal use. This may be resolved
by setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].
Using an Eye-Fi Card
156
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.
The Connection info screen will appear.
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer
You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer.
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
● Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi
Settings] from the 3 tab, then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Eye-Fi trans.], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Disable].
What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear?
[Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.
If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the
card's connection status, or set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] when the tab is
in the locked position.
157
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 battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15).
• Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17).
• Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (pp. 17, 18).
• If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery several times.
Battery is consumed quickly.
• Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the battery, for example,
by placing it in your pocket with the terminal cover on.
Lens will not retract.
• Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is on. After closing the
memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (pp. 17, 18).
TV output
Image is distorted or not showing on TV (p. 115).
Shooting
Cannot shoot.
• When in Playback mode (p. 22), press the shutter button halfway (p. 24).
The screen is off (p. 157).
Screen does not display properly in dark places (p. 45).
Screen does not display properly while shooting.
Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded in movies.
• When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken.
• When shooting under fluorescent or LED lighting, the screen may flicker or horizontal
lines may appear across the screen.
•
When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the screen.
A flashing h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even
though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 27).
appears when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 56).
• Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 150).
• Set the flash to h (p. 73).
• Increase the ISO speed (p. 76).
• Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 150).
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
158
Image is blurred.
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot
(p. 24).
• Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 172).
• Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 147).
• Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
• Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 82, 86).
Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not
appear, and the camera does not focus.
• If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the shutter
button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will appear
and the camera will focus.
Subject is too dark.
• Set the flash to h (p. 73).
• Correct the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 72).
• Adjust the image with i-Contrast (pp. 90, 130).
• Use AE Lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. 87, 88).
Subject is too bright (overexposed).
• Set the flash to ! (p. 56).
• Correct the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 72).
• Use AE Lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. 87, 88).
• Reduce the light illuminating the subject.
Image is dark even though the flash fired (p. 27).
• Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 73).
• Increase the ISO speed (p. 76).
Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed).
• Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 73).
• Set the flash to ! (p. 56).
White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash.
• Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or other objects in the air.
Image appears rough or grainy.
• Shoot with the ISO speed on a lower setting (p. 76).
• Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may
appear rough or grainy (pp. 62, 63).
Eyes appear red (p. 90).
• Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 148). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on
the front of the camera) lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while the camera
is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is
looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the
lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Troubleshooting
159
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. 52).
Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu.
• The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer
to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 166 – 169).
Shooting movies
Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
• Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at
high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded
video will be the length that it was actually shot (pp. 23, 31).
appeared on the screen and shooting ended automatically.
The camera’s internal memory was insufficient. Try one of the following:
• Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52).
• Change the movie quality setting (p. 101).
• Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds (p. 101).
Subject appears distorted.
• The subject may appear distorted if it passes quickly in front of the camera while
shooting. This is not a malfunction.
Playback
Cannot play back images or movies.
• If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to
play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding
folder structure or file names.
Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
• Use a memory card that has had a low-level format performed on it with this camera
(p. 52).
• If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt
momentarily.
• Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop
or the audio may cut out.
Computer
Cannot transfer images to a computer.
It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via
cable by reducing the transfer speed.
• Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Then press and hold the n button
and press the o and m buttons together. In the screen that appears, press the qr
buttons to choose [B] and press the m button.
Eye-Fi Card
Cannot transfer images (p. 155).
160
If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.
No memory card
• The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the
correct direction (p. 18).
Memory card locked
• The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card’s write
protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (pp. 18, 19).
Cannot record!
• You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. Install the memory card in
the correct direction to shoot (p. 18).
Memory card error (p. 52)
• If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the
correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18).
Insufficient space on card
• There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 25, 30, 55, 71, 98)
or edit images (pp. 127 – 131). Erase the images (pp. 29, 120) to open space for new
images, or insert an empty memory card (p. 18).
Change the battery pack. (p. 15)
No Image.
• There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed.
Protected! (p. 117)
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/
RAW
• Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed.
• Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have
been taken with a different camera may not display.
Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot
rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/
Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image.
• Incompatible images cannot be magnified (p. 113), played back in Smart Shuffle
(p. 113), tagged as favorites (p. 122), rotated (p. 126), edited (pp. 127 – 131),
registered to the start-up screen (p. 143), categorized (p. 123), or added to a print list
(p. 136).
• Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have
been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, played back in Smart
Shuffle, tagged as favorites, rotated, edited, registered to the start-up screen,
categorized, or added to a print list.
• Movies cannot be magnified (p. 113), played back in Smart Shuffle (p. 113), edited
(pp. 127 – 131), added to a print list (pp. 136, 137), or registered to the start-up screen
(p. 143).
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
161
Invalid selection range
• When choosing the selection range (pp. 118, 121, 125, 139), you tried to choose a
starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image
that was before the starting image.
Exceeded selection limit
• You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images
(p. 138).
• Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and
try again (p. 138).
• You chose 501 or more images in Protect (p. 117), Erase (p. 120), Favorites (p. 122),
My Category (p. 123) and Print Settings (pp. 136, 138).
Communication error
• Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of
images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a commercially available USB
card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer’s card slot
to print.
Naming error!
• The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with the same file
name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest
possible file number has already been reached. In the 3 menu, change [File
Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 144) or format the memory card (p. 23).
Lens Error
• This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a
location with excessive dust or sand in the air.
• If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
A camera error was detected (Error number)
• If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been
recorded. Check the image in Playback mode.
• If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon
Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
162
Shooting (Information Display)
* : 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.
Information Displayed on the Screen
Battery Charge Indicator
(p. 15)
Camera Orientation*
White Balance (p. 77)
My Colors (p. 79)
Drive Mode (p. 78)
Camera shake warning
(p. 27)
Metering Method (p. 87)
Image Quality
(Compression) (p. 74) /
Recording Pixels (p. 74)
Still Images: Recordable
Shots (pp. 15, 75)
Eye-Fi Connection
Status (p. 155)
Movie Quality (p. 101)
Movies: Remaining Time
(pp. 31, 101)
AF Frame (p. 84)
Spot AE Point Frame
(p. 87)
Digital Zoom
Magnification (p. 57) /
Digital Tele-converter
(p. 58)
Focusing Range (p. 73),
AF Lock (p. 86)
Shooting Mode (p. 166),
Scene Icon (p. 163)
Flash Mode
(pp. 56, 73, 89)
Red-Eye Correction
(p. 131)
Date Stamp (p. 59)
ISO Speed (p. 76)
Self-Timer
(pp. 60, 80, 81, 66)
Disp. Overlay (p. 149)
AE Lock (p. 88),
FE Lock (p. 88)
Shutter Speed
Aperture Value
Exposure Compensation
Amount (p. 72)
i-Contrast (p. 90)
Super Slow Motion Movie
Elapsed Time (p. 99)
Zoom Bar (p. 25)
Blink Detection (p. 91)
Time Zone (p. 146)
Image Stabilizer (p. 150)
Exposure Shift Bar
Information Displayed on the Screen
163
Scene Icons
In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined
and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject
brightness and color.
* Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
Subject People
Non-
Human
Subjects/
Land-
scapes
Close
Subjects
Icon
Background
Color
Background
When
Moving
With
Strong
Facial
Shadows
Bright
Gray
Backlit —
Including
Blue Skies
Light Blue
Backlit —
Sunsets — — Orange
Spotlights
Dark Blue
Dark
When
Using
Tripod
*
—
*
—
Information Displayed on the Screen
164
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Print List (pp. 136, 137)
My Category (p. 123)
Shooting mode (p. 166)
ISO Speed (p. 76),
Playback Speed
(Movies) (p. 99)
Exposure Compensation
(p. 72), Exposure Shift
Amount (p. 102)
White Balance (p. 77)
Histogram (p. 45)
Compression (Image
Quality) (p. 74) /
Recording Pixels (p. 74),
MOV (Movies)
Eye-Fi Transfer
Complete (p. 155)
Battery Charge Indicator
(p. 15)
Metering Method (p. 87)
Folder Number – File
Number (p. 144)
Displayed image number
/ Total number of images
Shutter Speed, Movie
Quality, Frame Rate
(Movies) (p. 101)
Aperture Value
Flash (p. 73)
i-Contrast (pp. 90, 130)
Focusing Range (p. 73)
File Size (pp. 75, 101)
Still Images: Recording
Pixels (p. 74)
Movies: Movie Length
(p. 101)
Image Editing
(pp. 127 – 131)
Protect (p. 117)
Favorites (p. 122)
My Colors (pp. 79, 129)
Red-Eye Correction
(pp. 90, 131)
Shooting Date and Time
(p. 20)
165
• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject
it to strong impacts.
• Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that
generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields
may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
• If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with
a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
• Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to wipe the camera
or screen.
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens.
For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed
in your Warranty System Booklet.
• When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures,
condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
To avoid condensation, put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag
and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from
the bag.
• If condensation has formed on the camera, stop using it immediately, as
continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory
card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before
resuming use.
Handling Precautions
166
*1 The number of shots cannot be specified, and the time delay cannot be set to 0 seconds.
*2 Not selectable but switches to … depending on the circumstances.
*3 Not selectable but switches to … when the flash fires.
*4 White Balance data not recordable.
*5
Shooting modes
A
4
G I V
Function
Self-Timer (pp. 60, 66, 80, 81)
———
———
AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 102)
— ——————
AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 88)
—
—————
Flash (pp. 56, 73, 89)
—
*
2
—————
Focusing Range (p. 73)
—
—————
—
—————
AF Lock (p. 86)
—
—————
FUNC. Menu
Metering Method (p. 87)
—
—————
My Colors (p. 79)
—
—————
White Balance (p. 77)
—
—————
ISO Speed (p. 76)
—
—————
Exposure Compensation (p. 72)
—
Drive Mode (p. 78)
———
—
———
—
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Recording Pixels (p. 74)
Movie Quality (p. 101)
Compression Ratio (p. 74)
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*6 Recording pixels are fixed to .
*7 Fixed to .
*8 Recording pixel setting not selectable.
*9 Fixed to .
*10 or is not available.
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4 Shooting Menu
Shooting Modes
A
4
G I V
Function
AF Frame (p. 84)
Face Detect
*
1
Center
—
———
AF Frame Size (p. 85) Normal/Small
—
—————
Digital Zoom (p. 57)
Standard
Off
Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x)
AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off
—
Servo AF (p. 86) On/Off
*
3
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———
Continuous AF (p. 147) On/Off
*
4
—
*
4
*
4
*
4
AF-assist Beam (p. 147) On/Off
*
4
Flash Settings
(pp. 90, 148)
Red-Eye Corr. On/Off
Red-Eye Lamp On/Off
i-Contrast (p. 90) Auto/Off
*
5
—————
Review (p. 148) Off/2 – 10 sec./Hold
Review Info (p. 149) Off/Detailed/Focus Check
Blink Detection (p. 91) On/Off
Disp Overlay (p. 149)
Grid Lines
3:2 Guide
IS Mode (p. 150)
Continuous/Off
*
6
Shoot Only/Panning
—
Date Stamp (p. 59) Off/Date/Date & Time
*1 9 points when a face is not detected.
*2 Only available for shooting still images.
*3 [On] when movement is detected.
*4 Fixed to [On].
*5 Fixed to [Auto].
*6 Fixed to [Continuous].
Menus
Menus
169
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Selectable, or set automatically. – Not selectable
Menus
170
3 Set up Menu
2 Print Menu
Item Content Ref. Page
Mute On/Off* p. 48
Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48
Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 142
Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 142
LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 49
Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. p. 143
Format Formats memory card, erasing all data pp. 23, 52
File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 144
Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 144
Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. p. 145
Power Saving
Auto Power Down: On*/Off
Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min.
pp. 51, 145
Time Zone Home*/World p. 146
Date/Time Date and time settings p. 21
Video System NTSC* / PAL p. 115
Eye-Fi Settings Eye-Fi connection settings (only appears when
Eye-Fi card is inserted)
p. 155
Language Choose display language. p. 22
Reset All Returns camera to default settings. p. 50
* Default setting
Item Content Ref. Page
Print Displays printing screen (When connected to
a printer).
—
Select Images & Qty. Chooses individual images for printing. p. 138
Select Range Chooses starting and ending images for
printing.
p. 139
Select All Images Chooses all images for printing. p. 139
Clear All Selections Cancels all settings for printing. p. 139
Print Settings Sets the printing style. p. 137
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
171
1 Playback Menu
Item Content Ref. Page
Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 110
Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range,
All Images)
p. 120
Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range,
All Images)
p. 117
Rotate Rotates images. p. 126
Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 122
My Category Categorizes images (Select, Select Range) p. 123
i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still
images.
p. 130
Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 131
Trimming Trims portions of still images. p. 128
Resize Resizes and saves still images. p. 127
My Colors Adjusts colors in still images. p. 129
Scroll Display On*/Off p. 108
Resume Last seen*/Last shot p. 151
Transition Fade*/Scroll/Slide/Off p. 114
* Default setting
Item Content Ref. Page
Rotate Rotates displayed image. p. 126
Print List Selects or clears settings for printing displayed
image. (Print appears when the camera is
connected to the printer)
p. 136
Protect Protects/unlocks displayed image. p. 117
Favorites Tags/untags displayed image as favorites. p. 122
Erase Erases displayed image. p. 120
Play Movie Starts Play Movie. p. 32
Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 113
Filtered Playback Filters/cancels filter for displayed image. p. 109
Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 110
My Category Categorizes images. p. 123
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
172
Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels ..... Approx. 10 million pixels
Lens
Focal Length ...................... 10x zoom: 6.3 (W) – 63.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 (W)
– 360 (T) mm)
Focusing Range ................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
• Macro: 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W)
Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Lens-shift type
Imaging Processor .................. DIGIC 4
LCD Monitor
Type ................................... TFT color (wide viewing angle type)
Size .................................... 7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
Effective Pixels................... Approx. 230,000 dots
Aspect Ratio....................... 16:9
Function ............................. Brightness adjustment (5 levels), Quick-bright LCD
Focus
Control System................... Autofocus: Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous
Servo AF (Servo AE)
AF Frame ........................... Face Detect, Center
Metering Method ..................... Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Compensation (Still Images)
/Exposure Shift (Movies) ......... 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed............................... Auto, ISO 125/200/400/800/1600/3200
(Standard Output Sensitivity,
Recommended Exposure Index)
White Balance ......................... Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H,
Custom
Shutter Speeds........................ 1 – 1/4000 sec.
15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Aperture
Type ................................... Blade (x2)
f/number ............................. f/3.4 – f/7.1 (W), f/5.6 – f/9.0 (T)
Flash
Flash Mode ........................ Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off
Range................................. 30 cm – 3.5 m (W), 1.0 – 2.0 m (T)
(12 in. – 12 ft. (W), (3.3 – 6.6 ft. (T))
Shooting Mode ........................ Auto, P, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*
1
, High-speed Burst,
Best Image Selection, Handheld NightScene, Low Light, Super
Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect,
Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long
Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie*
2
*
3
*1 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
*2 Smart Auto available
*3 Standard, Super Slow Motion, Miniature Effect, Color
Accent, Color Swap
Specifications
Specifications
173
Digital Zoom ............................ Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 40x in
combination with the optical zoom)
Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Continuous Shooting
Modes................................. Normal, AF, LV
Speed (Normal).................. Approx. 3.7 shots/sec. (In P mode)
Approx. 8.8 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst mode)
Number of Possible Shots
(CIPA compliant) ..................... Approx. 150 shots
Recording Media ..................... SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card,
MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
File Format .............................. Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1)
compliant
Data Type
Still Images......................... Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movies ................................ MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Recording Pixels
Still images ......................... Large: 3648 x 2736, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x
1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 3648 x 2048
• Fixed to 1824 x 1368 when in High-speed Burst, Best Image
Selection, and Low Light
Movies ................................ Smart Auto, Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1920 x 1080
(24 fps*
1
), 1280 x 720 (30 fps*
1
), 640 x 480 (30 fps*
1
), 320 x 240
(30 fps*
2
)
Super Slow Motion: 320 x 240 (240 fps*
3
when shooting,
30 fps*
2
during playback)
Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps,
Playback: 30 fps*
2
), 640 x 480 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps,
Playback: 30 fps*
2
)
*1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
*2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
*3 Actual frame rate is 239.76 fps.
Interface................................... Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output
Analog audio output (stereo)
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
Direct Print Standard ............... PictBridge
Power ...................................... Battery Pack NB-9L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70
Dimensions (CIPA compliant).. 101.3 x 58.5 x 22.3 mm (3.99 x 2.30 x 0.88 in.)
Weight (CIPA compliant) ......... Approx. 190 g (6.70 oz.) (Including the battery and memory
card)
Approx. 167 g (5.89 oz.) (camera body only)
Specifications
174
Battery Pack NB-9L
Type ........................................ Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Nominal Voltage...................... 3.5 V DC
Nominal Capacity .................... 870 mAh
Battery Life (Charge Cycles) ... Approx. 300 times
Operating Temperatures ......... 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions.............................. 14.6 x 43.1 x 15.3 mm (0.57 x 1.70 x 0.60 in.)
Weight ..................................... Approx. 21 g (0.74 oz.)
Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
Regions ................................... CB-2LB: Japan/Americas
CB-2LBE: Europe/Asia/Oceania
Rated Input.............................. 100 V – 240 V (50/60 Hz)
8.5 VA (100 V) – 12 VA (240 V)
0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V)
Rated Output........................... 4.2 V, 0.7 A
Charging Time......................... Approx. 1 hour and 50 min. (when using NB-9L)
Charge Indicator...................... Charging: Orange, Fully charged: Green
Two indicator system
Operating Temperatures ......... 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions.............................. 82.0 x 59.0 x 24.5 mm (Protrusion: 26.4 mm)
(3.23 x 2.32 x 0.96 in. (Protrusion:1.04 in.))
Weight ..................................... CB-2LB: Approx. 73 g (2.57 oz.)
CB-2LBE: Approx. 67 g (2.36 oz.) (excluding power cord)
• All data is based on tests by Canon.
• Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
175
Numerics
3:2 Guide................................................ 149
A
AC Adapter Kit.................................. 39, 154
Accessories .............................................. 39
AE Lock ............................................ 88, 102
AF Focus
AF Frames................................... 26, 84
AF Lock...................................... 86, 162
AFB Mode............................................... 162
AF-Point Zoom ......................................... 85
AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode).................. 25
AV Cable ................................................ 115
B
Battery
Battery Charger ................................. 14
Charge Indicator ................................ 15
Date/Time Battery.............................. 21
Power Saving............................. 51, 145
Recharge ........................................... 14
Battery Charger .................................... 2, 39
Beach (Shooting Mode)............................ 62
Best Image Selection................................ 68
Black and White Images........................... 79
Blink Detection.......................................... 91
C
Camera
Default Settings ................................. 50
Holding the Camera........................... 13
Camera Shake............................ 27, 56, 150
Center (AF Frame Mode) ......................... 84
Clock Functions........................................ 51
Color Accent (Shooting Mode) ........... 92, 98
Color Swap (Shooting Mode) ............. 93, 98
Components Guide................................... 42
Compression (Image Quality)................... 74
Continuous Shooting ................................ 78
AF ...................................................... 78
Best Image Selection......................... 68
High-speed Burst............................... 67
LV ...................................................... 78
D
Date and Time Date/Time
Date/Time
Adding to Image................................. 59
Changing ........................................... 21
Date/Time Battery.............................. 21
Setting................................................ 20
World Clock ..................................... 146
Default Settings ........................................ 50
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ............... 2
Digital Tele-Converter............................... 58
Digital Zoom ............................................. 57
Display Language..................................... 22
DPOF.............................................. 136, 137
Drive Mode ............................................... 78
Dynamic Mode........................................ 150
E
Editing
i-Contrast ......................................... 130
My Colors......................................... 129
Red-Eye Correction ......................... 131
Resizing (Making Images Smaller) .. 127
Trimming.......................................... 128
Erasing Images................................. 29, 120
Error Messages ...................................... 160
Exposure
AE Lock ..................................... 88, 102
Correction .......................................... 72
FE Lock.............................................. 88
Shift.................................................. 102
Eye-Fi Card ...................................... 16, 155
F
Face Detect (AF Frame Mode)................. 84
Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) ............ 66
Factory Settings Default Settings
FE Lock ............................................ 88, 162
File Numbering ....................................... 144
Filtered Playback.................................... 109
Fireworks (Shooting Mode) ...................... 63
Fish-eye Effect (Shooting Mode) .............. 69
Flash
Off ...................................................... 56
Index
Index
176
On...................................................... 73
Slow Synchro..................................... 89
Focus
AF Frame..................................... 26, 84
AF Lock ............................................. 86
AF-Point Zoom .................................. 85
Servo AF............................................ 86
Focus Check .......................................... 112
Focus Lock............................................... 82
Foliage (Shooting Mode) .......................... 62
Format Memory Cards, Formatting
Formatting (Memory Card) ................. 23, 52
FUNC. Menu
List................................................... 171
Menu.................................................. 46
G
Grid Lines....................................... 149, 162
H
Handheld NightScene (Shooting Mode)... 62
High-speed Burst...................................... 67
Household Power................................... 154
I
i-Contrast.......................................... 90, 162
Image Quality Compression Ratio
Images
Display Time.................................... 148
Editing Editing
Erasing Images.......................... 29, 120
Playback Viewing
Protect ............................................. 117
Included Items Accessories
Indicator.............................................. 43, 45
Interface Cable............................. 2, 35, 134
ISO Speed........................................ 76, 162
K
Kids&Pets (Shooting Mode) ..................... 61
L
Lamp ........................................ 42, 147, 148
LCD Monitor (Screen) ................................ 3
LCD Monitor Screen
Long Shutter (Shooting Mode) ................. 95
Low Light (Shooting Mode) ...................... 62
M
Magnified Display ................................... 113
Manual White Balance ............................. 77
Memory Cards.......................................... 16
Available Shots............................ 19, 75
Formatting ................................... 23, 52
Shooting Time ........................... 31, 101
Memory Cards Card
Menu
Basic Operations ............................... 47
List ................................................... 168
Metering Method ...................................... 87
Miniature Effect (Movie Mode) ................. 99
Miniature Effect (Shooting Mode)............. 70
Movies
Editing.............................................. 105
Modes................................................ 98
Movie Quality (Recording Pixels/
Frame Rate) .................................... 101
Shooting Time ........................... 15, 101
Viewing (Playback) .................... 32, 104
MultiMediaCard/MMCplus Memory Cards
My Category........................................... 123
My Colors ................................................. 79
P
P (Shooting mode) ................................... 72
Personal Printing Guide ............................. 2
PictBridge......................................... 40, 134
Playback Viewing
Playback With Transition Effects............ 114
Portrait (Shooting Mode) .......................... 61
Poster Effect (Shooting Mode) ................. 63
Power Battery, AC Adapter Kit
Power Saving ................................... 51, 145
Printing ................................................... 134
Program AE.............................................. 72
Protect .................................................... 117
Index
177
R
Recording Pixels (Image Size) ................. 74
Red-Eye Correction.......................... 90, 131
Resizing (Making Images Smaller)......... 127
Rotate..................................................... 126
S
Screen
Display Language.............................. 22
Information Display.................. 162, 164
Menu FUNC. Menu, Menu
Switching the Display......................... 44
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Memory
Cards
Self-Timer
10 Second Self-Timer........................ 60
Changing Delay and Number of
Shots ................................................. 81
Face Self-Timer (Shooting Mode)...... 66
Two Second Self-Timer ..................... 80
Wink Self-Timer (Shooting Mode)...... 65
Sepia Tones ............................................. 79
Servo AF................................................... 86
Shooting
Display Overlay................................ 149
Number of Shots.................... 15, 19, 75
Shooting Date and Time Date/Time
Shooting Info ................................... 162
Shooting Time............................ 31, 101
Shooting Using a TV................................. 82
Slideshow ............................................... 110
Smart Shuffle.......................................... 113
Smile (Shooting Mode) ............................. 64
Snow (Shooting Mode)............................. 63
Software
DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ........ 2
Installation.......................................... 34
Software Guide.................................... 2
Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing .............................................. 33
Sound Settings ......................................... 48
Stereo AV Cable................................. 2, 115
Stitch Assist (Shooting Mode) .................. 96
Strap......................................................... 13
Super Slow Motion (Movie Mode) ............ 99
Super Vivid (Shooting Mode).................... 63
T
Tag Images as Favorites ........................ 122
Terminal.................... 35, 115, 116, 134, 154
Travel Abroad............................. 15, 39, 146
Trimming................................................. 128
Troubleshooting...................................... 157
V
Video Movies
Viewing
Filtered Playback ............................. 109
Images on a TV ....................... 115, 116
Index Display ................................... 108
Magnified Display ............................ 113
Single Image Playback ...................... 28
Slideshow ........................................ 110
Smart Shuffle................................... 113
Viewing Images on a TV................. 115, 116
W
White Balance .......................................... 77
Wide (Recording Pixels) ..................... 74, 75
Wink Self-Timer (Shooting Mode) ............ 65
World Clock ............................................ 146
Z
Zoom ............................................ 25, 30, 57
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