Camera User Guide
Advanced
Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
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Main Features
Shooting
Automatically adjusts shooting settings to
match particular conditions (Special Scene
mode)
Automatically detects camera orientation with an
Intelligent Orientation sensor
Reduces image blur with the IS Mode
Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry
subjects when shooting by using high ISO
speed
Changes image colors to create special
effects (Color Accent, Color Swap)
Playback
Plays movies with sound
Auto plays slideshows
Editing
Adds effects to still images with the My
Colors function
Records sound memos for still images
Edits movies
Printing
Makes printing easy with the Print/Share
button
Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge
compliant printers
Uses of Recorded Images
Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/
Share button
Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using
the My Camera settings
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Conventions Used in this Guide
Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the
procedure can be used.
In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to
as the Advanced Guide.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera.
These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
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.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 131).
Continuous Shooting
Shooting Mode
Mode Dial
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)
33
How to Use the IS Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shooting in a Special Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shooting in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Postcard Date Imprint Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Movie Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide . . . . .12
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . .15
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Switching between Focusing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .50
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . 52
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .74
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
TV monitor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 116
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Viewing Images on a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Handling Precautions
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly
recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the
camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., 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
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal
use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or
contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and
regulations. 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 European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with
your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the European
Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
Please Read
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Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 94).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to change the language setting.
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions"
section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the
camera is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended
to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and
its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other
persons and equipment. Be sure you fully understand them before
reading the rest of the manual.
Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately
sold compact power adapter.
Battery refers to the battery pack.
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Safety Precautions
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Warnings
Equipment
Do not look directly at the sun or at other intense light
sources through the viewfinder that could damage your
eyesight.
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could
result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this
occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not
touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a
soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the
camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,
thinners or other flammable substances to clean or
maintain the equipment.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
Use only recommended power accessories.
Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and
wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the
exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical
shock.
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Battery
Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
battery.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts
that could damage the casing.
Use only recommended battery and accessories.
Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and
damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances,
immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging
or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,
bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it
is charging.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat
and distort, resulting in fire.
Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
The battery charger and compact power adapter are
designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it
with other products or batteries.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in
fire or electrical shock.
Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape
or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other
objects.
Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions.
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Others
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the
flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from
infants when using the flash.
Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
Cautions
Equipment
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the
equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other
damage.
Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places
subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the
dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.
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 if not
fully plugged into the outlet.
Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or
explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and
store the equipment in a safe place.
The battery can run down.
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Equipment
Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for
foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,
excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
Flash
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck
to the surface of the flash.
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The
resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in burns.
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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors
or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic
fields.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or
corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures
may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external
and internal surfaces.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory
card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming
use.
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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Front View
Wrist Strap Mount
Microphone (p. 82)
Viewfinder Window (p. 21)
AF-assist Beam (p. 27)
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 41)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)
Lens
* When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera
or catch it on other items.
Attaching the Wrist Strap*
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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide
Back View
LCD Monitor (p. 15)
Viewfinder (p. 21)
DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 94)
Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19)
Tripod Socket
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 115)
Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2)
The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected
simultaneously.
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Operation Panel
Speaker
Indicators (p. 22)
Power Lamp
Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Zoom Lever (p. 73, Basic Guide p. 9)
Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)
Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)
Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5)
Mode Dial (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6)
(Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide pp. 14, 22)
DISP. (Display) Button (p. 15)
FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 25)
MENU Button (p. 26)
(Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 10)
(ISO Speed)/ (Jump)/ Button (pp. 67, 75)
(Flash)/ Button (Basic Guide p. 9)
(Single Image Erase)/ (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)/
Button (pp. 39, 41, Basic Guide p. 11)
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the
camera power is turned off.
The LCD monitor does not shut off in the , , ,
or mode.
The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in
the index playback mode (p. 74).
Using the LCD Monitor
1 Press .
The display mode changes as follows with each press.
In the shooting modes, the shooting information displays for
approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless
of the selected display mode.
Shooting Mode Playback Mode
(, , or ) ( )
Standard Standard
(No Information)
Detailed Detailed
(Information View)
Off No Information
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Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time
for a 5-second* interval using the
following two methods.
* Default setting
Method 1
Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting mode, hold the
FUNC./SET
button down.
If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you
hold it vertically, the time and date display.
However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to
display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in
the same way as when the camera is held horizontally.
You can change the display color by pressing the or
button.
The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or
when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or
the mode dial.
The clock’s display interval can be changed in the (Set up)
menu (p. 29).
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following
two ways.
Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 29)
Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of
the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISP
button for more than one second.*
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP
button for more than one second again.
- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at
the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.
* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if
you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.
Night Display
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically
brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*,
making it easier to frame the subject.
* The movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it
will not affect the recorded images. The brightness of the image displayed
in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be
different.
LCD Monitor Brightness
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Shooting Information (Shooting mode)
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Exposure Compensation (p. 54)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 55)
White Balance
(p. 57)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 33)
Recording Pixels (pp. 33, 46)
Low Battery (p. 111)
Shooting Method (pp. 39, 41)
Shooting Mode (pp. 36, 43, 47, 63, 64,
Basic Guide pp. 6 – 8)
Spot Frame
Camera Shake Warning (p. 99)
*
Rec.
Movie Recording (p. 43)
* * *
Zoom Magnification* (p. 38)
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time
ISO Speed (p. 67)
Auto Rotate (p. 68)
*
*
Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide
p. 10
)
AE Lock (p. 51)
FE Lock (p. 52)
AF Lock (p. 50)
*
*
*
Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)
AF Frame (p. 49)
Frame Rate (Movie)
(p. 46)
My Colors
(p. 60)
*
Grid Lines* (p. 27)
Metering Mode (p. 53)
(The shutter speed will also display
when the displays.)
(Red)*
Create Folder (p. 69)
Time Zone (p. 23)
Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 45)
*
IS Mode (p. 35)
*
** *
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon
displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a
slow shutter speed will be selected. Shoot using the
following methods.
- Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off] (p. 35).
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 67).
- Select a setting other than (flash off).
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device.
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
Protection Status (p. 88)
WAVE Format Sound (p. 82)
Folder Number-File Number
Shooting Date/Time
Displayed image number
Total number of images
Movie
(p. 76)
Compression (Still Images) (p. 33)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 33)
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Detailed
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display
correctly.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the
file format is not recognized.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System
Standards
RAW image
Unrecognized data type
Exposure Compensation (p. 54)
White Balance
(p. 57)
ISO Speed (p. 67)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 9)
Histogram
Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10)
My Colors (Shooting)
(p. 60)
Long Shutter Mode (p. 55)
File Size
Shooting Mode (pp. 36, 43, 47, 63, 64,
Basic Guide pp. 6 – 8)
Recording Pixels
(Movies) (p. 46)
Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 46)
Movie Length (Movies) (p. 43)
Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 33)
Metering Mode (p. 53)
My Colors (Playback) (p. 81)
Image with the My Colors effect (p. 81)
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD
monitor off (p. 15) while shooting.
Histogram Function
The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness
of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph,
the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the
brighter the image.
If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a
positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative value if the image is too bright (p. 54).
Using the Viewfinder
Sample Histograms
Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image
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The camera indicators light or flash under the following
circumstances.
Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot
Blinking Green: Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring
(when connected to a computer)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode/infinity mode/AF lock mode
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once)
This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button
again to restore power.
* This time can be changed.
The power saving function will not activate during a slide
show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 29).
Indicators
Never do the following while a green indicator is flashing.
These actions may corrupt image data.
- Shake or jolt the camera
- Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery
cover
Power Saving Function
Shooting Mode
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor
automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is
accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Press any button other than the power button or change
the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
Playback Mode
Connected to a Printer
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last
control is accessed on the camera.
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
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.
Setting the Home/World Time Zones
Setting the World Clock
1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
.
3 Use the or button to
select a home time zone
.
To set the daylight saving option,
use the or button to display
. The time will advance by 1
hour.
4
.
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Switching to the Destination Time Zone
If you change the date and time when the World option is
selected, the Home date and time will also change
automatically.
5 Use the or button to select a destina-
tion time zone .
As in Step 3, you can set the day-
light saving option.
6 Use the or button to select [Home/
World], and the or button to select
.
1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Use the or button to
select
.
To change the destination time
zone, use the FUNC./SET button.
Time Difference from the
Home Time Zone
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as
well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep.
The following menus are available.
FUNC. Menu
Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
FUNC. Menu
This menu sets many of the common shooting functions.
Turn the mode dial to , , or .
Press the FUNC./SET button.
Use the or button to select a menu item.
Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Use the or button to select an option for the menu
item.
You can select further options with the MENU button for some
options.
After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to
shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again,
allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
Press the FUNC./SET button.
Menus and Settings
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Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera
Menus
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set
with these menus.
Press the MENU button.
Use the or button to switch between menus.
You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
Use the or button to select menu items.
Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
Use the or button to select an option.
Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after
pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.
Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
Press the MENU button.
(My Camera) Menu
• This example shows the Rec. menu.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display.
You can switch
between menus with
the or button
when this part is
selected.
(Rec.) Menu
(Set up) Menu
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu
Rec. Menu
Menu List
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Manual Mode
p. 36
My Colors
p. 60
Special Scene Mode
p. 36
Metering Mode
p. 53
Movie Mode
p. 43
Compression (Still Image)
p. 33
Exposure Compensation
p. 54
Frame Rate (Movie)
p. 46
Long Shutter Mode
p. 55
Recording Pixels
(Still Image)
p. 33
White Balance
p. 57
Recording Pixels
(Movie)
p. 46
Menu Item Options Page/Topic
AiAF On*/Off p. 49
Self-timer
10 seconds*/ 2
seconds/ Custom Timer
(Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30
sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10)
p. 41
AF-assist Beam On*/Off –
Digital Zoom On/Off*
(On in standard movie
mode.)
p. 38
Review Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold Basic Guide
p. 6
Save Original On/Off* p. 66
Grid Lines On/Off* You can display grid lines
(splits screen into nine
areas) to make it easier to
judge the horizontal and
vertical alignment of a
photographic subject and to
make composition easier.
The lines will not be
recorded in the images.
The icons shown below are the default settings.
* Default setting
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Play Menu
Print Menu
Set up Menu
IS Mode Off/Continuous*/Shoot Only/
Panning
p. 35
Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 40
Long Shutter On/Off* p. 55
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Transition p. 80 Protect p. 88
Slide Show p. 84 Rotate p. 79
My Colors p. 81 Erase All p. 88
Sound Memo p. 82 Transfer Order p. 92
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Print
p. 89
Clear All Selections
p. 91
Select Images & Qty. Print Settings
Select All Images
Menu Item Options Page/Topic
Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds
except warning sounds. (Basic p. 5)
Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up
sound, operation sound, self-timer
sound, shutter sound and playback
sound. The volume cannot be
adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up
sound when the camera is turned on.
Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation
sound that plays when any button
other than the shutter button is
pressed.
Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer
sound played 2 sec. before the shutter
is released.
* Default setting
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound
played when the shutter releases. The
shutter sound does not play when a
movie is recording.
Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds
and sound memos.
LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust the
brightness. If you press the or
button, the display returns to the Set
up menu. You can check the
brightness in the LCD monitor while
you are adjusting the setting.
Power Saving p. 22
Auto Power
Down
On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera
automatically powers down after a set
period of time elapses without the
camera being operated.
Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./
30 sec./1 min.*/
2 min./3min.
Sets the length of time before the LCD
monitor turns off when no camera
operation is performed.
Time Zone Home*/World p. 23
Date/Time Basic Guide p. 4
Clock Display
0–5*–10 sec./20
sec./30 sec./1
min./2 min./3
min.
p. 16
Format p. 32
File Numbering Continuous*/
Auto Reset
p. 70
Create Folder p. 69
Create New Folder
Check mark
(On)/
No check
mark (Off)
Creates a folder for the next shooting
session.
Auto Create
Off*/Daily/
Monday–Sunday/
Monthly
You can also set a creation time.
Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 68
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*1You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to
change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in
the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a
Canon SELPHY CP710/CP510 Compact Photo Printer. Since this setting is
saved even when the power is turned off, ensure that you return the setting
to [Auto] to print other image sizes.
My Camera Menu
Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Sets the timing of the lens retraction
when you switch from the shooting to
the playback mode.
Language Basic Guide
p. 4
Video System NTSC/PAL p. 94
Print Method Auto*/ See below.
*1
Reset All p. 31
Menu Item Available Settings Page
Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera
settings item.
p. 95
Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power
is turned on.
Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is
turned on.
Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than
the shutter button is pressed.
Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter
releases in self-timer mode.
Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is
pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies.
My Camera
Menu Contents
(Off)/
*
/ /
* Default setting
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations
Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer or to a printer.
The following cannot be reset.
- Shooting mode
- The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video
System] options in the (Set up) menu (p. 29, 30)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white
balance function (p. 58)
- Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 63) or [Color
Swap] (p. 64) modes.
- Newly added My Camera settings (p. 96)
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
1
(Set up) Menu [Reset All].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Select [OK] and press .
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You should always format a new memory card or one from which
you wish to erase all images and other data.
Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think
that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has
dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with
some memory cards.
Formatting Memory Cards
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card
erases all data, including protected images and other file
types.
1 (Set up) Menu [Format].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Select [OK] and press .
To perform a low level format, use
the button to select [Low Level
Format] and the or button
to add a check mark.
You can stop formatting a card
when [Low Level Format] is
selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still
use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its
data will be erased.
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Shooting
Shooting
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
Changing the Recording Pixels and Com-
pression
(Still Images)
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels)/ *
(Compression).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
Use the or button to select
recording pixels/compression set-
tings and press the FUNC./SET
button.
Recording Pixels Purpose
(Large)
2816 x 2112
pixels
High Printing to about A3-size*
297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
(Medium 1)
2272 x 1704
pixels
Printing to about A4-size*
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
Printing to about Letter-size*
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
(Medium 2)
1600 x 1200
pixels
Print postcard-size prints
148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.)
Print L-size prints
119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)
(Small)
640 x 480
pixels
Low
Send images as e-mail attachments
or shoot more images
(Postcard Date
Imprint Mode)
1600 x 1200
pixels
When printing to postcards (p. 40).
(Widescreen)
2816 x 1584
pixels
Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 width-
to-height aspect ratio. Portions not recorded
are left black.)
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Shooting
By using the IS mode, you can reduce image blur when magnifying
a distant subject or shooting in low-light situations.
How to Use the IS Mode
Shooting Mode
Continuous
You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur
on the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs
continually. This makes it easier to compose images
and focus on subjects.
Shoot Only
IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is
pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced
blur even if their movements the LCD monitor are not
smooth. This option is not available in the mode.
Panning
This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down
camera motions on the image. This option is
recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally.
This option is not available in the mode.
1
(Rec.) Menu
[IS Mode] [Off]/[Continu-
ous]*/[Shoot Only]/[Panning].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
*Default setting.
It may not be possible to completely stabilize images when
shooting at night or at low shutter speeds. Use a tripod to
shoot under these conditions.
Excessive hand motion may not be completely stabilized.
Use the camera in its horizontal orientation for panning
(the IS mode has no effect in the vertical orientation).
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You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate
shooting mode.
You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, white
balance and ISO speed, when shooting in this mode.
Shooting in a Special Scene Mode
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Portrait).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to select
a shooting mode and press the
FUNC./SET button.
See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for
explanations of the Special Scene
modes.
2
Shoot.
Shooting in Manual Mode
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Manual).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for
Manual mode explanations.
2
Change the settings as required and shoot.
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Shooting
You can shoot a subject 2 – 60 cm (0.79 in. – 2.0 ft.) from the end of
the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom,
the image area is 7.5 x 5.5 mm (0.30 x 0.22 in.) at maximum zoom
(approximately 4.0 times).
Magnified Close-Up Shooting
(Digital Macro)
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Manual) (Digital
Macro).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
2
Choose the angle of view with the zoom
lever and shoot.
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You can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and
optical zooms.
Stills: zoom up to approximately 16 times
Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 16 times
Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.
Using the Digital Zoom
Shooting Mode
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the (Postcard Date
Imprint mode) or the (Widescreen) mode.
1
(Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [On].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in
the LCD monitor.
When you press the zoom lever toward , the zoom stops
when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto set-
ting (when shooting still images).
Press the zoom lever toward again to activate the digital
zoom and further zoom the image digitally.
Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
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Shooting
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter
button is held down.
If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot
continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting
interval until the memory card is full (p. 123).
*Recommended Memory Card
Super high speed SDC-512 MSH memory card (sold separately)
newly formatted with low level formatting (p. 32).
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
• Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be
full.
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Press the button twice to display .
The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in
memory of the camera fills.
If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens
because the flash must charge.
Continuous Shooting
Shooting Mode
1
Press the to display .
2
Shoot.
The camera will continue to record successive images while
the shutter button is fully pressed. Recording will cease
when the shutter button is released.
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You can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by
composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of
approximately 3:2) shown in the LCD monitor.
For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
Postcard Date Imprint Mode
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels)
(Post Card Date Imprint).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
The recording pixels are set to
(1600 x 1200) and the compres-
sion to (Fine).
When you press the shutter but-
ton halfway, the area that will not
get printed at postcard size grays
out.
The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode.
Embedding the Date in the Image Data
You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard
Date Imprint Mode) is selected.
1
(Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Date]/
[Date & Time].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
LCD Monitor Display
: [Off]
: [Date]/[Date & Time]
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Shooting
You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay
time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after
the shutter button is pressed.
To Cancel the Self-Timer
Press the button to display .
You can change the self-timer sound (p. 96).
Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set
beforehand (p. 29).
The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image
data once it has been set.
Using the Self-Timer
Shooting Mode
1
Press the button to display , or .
2
Shoot.
When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will
activate and the self-timer lamp will blink. When using red-
eye reduction, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit
for the last 2 seconds.
Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time ( / )
1
(Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] or .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
The following occurs with
each option.
- : 2 sec. before the
shutter releases, the self-
timer lamp and sound will
speed up*.
- :The self-timer sound will play when the shutter but-
ton is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later.
* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 95).
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Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (
).
You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and
number of shots (1–10). These settings, however, cannot be
set for the Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist or movie
mode.
1 (Rec.) Menu [Self-timer] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Change [Delay]/[Shots]
.
The self-timer sound will
behave as follows.
- The self-timer sound will
start in the last 2 seconds
when the delay is set to 2
seconds or more.
- If multiple shots have
been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will
play for the first shot only.
If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the
following occurs.
- The exposure and white balance are locked at the
settings selected for the first shot.
- If the flash is used, the interval between shots
lengthens because the flash must charge.
- The interval between shots lengthens when the built-
in memory of the camera fills.
- Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card
becomes full.
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Shooting
The following movie modes are available.
Movie Shooting
Shooting Mode
Standard
You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the
memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used,
such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be
used while shooting in this mode. (p. 38)
• Recording Pixels: (640 x 480), (320 x 240)
• Frame Rate: (30 frames/sec.), (15 frames/sec.)
• Maximum Size: 1 GB*/movie
Fast Frame Rate
Use this mode to record fast moving subjects, such as in sports
photography.
• Recording Pixels: (320 x 240)
• Frame Rate: (60 frames/sec.)
• Maximum Clip Length: 1 minute
Compact
Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small,
this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or
when the memory card capacity is low.
• Recording Pixels: (160 x 120)
• Frame Rate: (15 frames/sec.)
• Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes
Color Accent Color Swap
You can shoot and change all colors except a selected one to black
and white or shoot and change a selected color to another (pp. 63,
64). As with the Standard mode, you can also select the recording
pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a
super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended
SDC-512MSH).
• Recording Pixels: (640 x 480), (320 x 240)
• Frame Rate: (30 frames/sec.), (15 frames/sec.)
• Maximum Size: 1 GB*/movie
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• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card
you use (p. 123).
* Recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the
recorded data volume has not reached 1 GB.
1
FUNC. Menu * (Standard).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to select
a movie mode and press the
FUNC./SET button.
In ,
or
mode, you can
change the recording pixels and
frame rate (p. 46).
See Changing Colors (p. 62) for the procedures for using
and .
2
Shoot.
Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the
exposure, focus and white balance settings.
Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and
sound simultaneously.
During shooting the recording time and [Rec] appear on
the LCD monitor.
Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
Recording will stop automatically under the following cir-
cumstances.
- When the maximum recording time elapses
- When the built-in memory or memory card become full
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Shooting
Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 51) and
exposure shift.
1. Press the button.
The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift
bar will appear in the LCD monitor.
2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure.
Press the button again to release the setting. Also,
the setting will be canceled if you press the MENU button
or change the white balance, My Colors or shooting
mode settings.
QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies
(Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a
computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh
platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
You are recommended to use a memory card that has
been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 32).
The card supplied with the camera may be used without
further formatting.
Be careful of the following while recording.
- Try not to touch the microphone.
- Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the
movie.
- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and
white balance to suit the shooting conditions during
recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made
by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may
also be recorded.
The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for
subsequent frames at the values selected for the first
frame.
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Changing Recording Pixels and Frame
Rates
You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when
the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent)
or (Color Swap).
1
FUNC. Menu * (Recording Pixels)/ *
(Frame Rate).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to
select recording pixels/
frame rate settings and
press the FUNC./SET but-
ton.
Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back
each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the
appearance of motion.
*1 Default setting
*2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.
See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 124).
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
(p. 123).
Recording Pixels
Frame Rate (frames/sec.)
Standard
Color Accent
Color Swap
640 x 480 pixels
–
*1
320 x 240 pixels –
Fast Frame
Rate
*2
320 x 240 pixels
––
Compact
*2
160 x 120 pixels – –
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Shooting
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu *(Manual) / (Stitch
Assist)
.
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
You can select from the following
two shooting directions.
- Left to right horizontally
- Right to left horizontally
2
Shoot the first image in
the sequence.
The exposure and white balance
are set and locked with the first
image.
The overlap-
ping seams of sev-
eral adjacent
images can be
joined into a single
panoramic image.
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Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the
images on a computer.
3
Compose the second image so that it over-
laps a portion of the first and shoot.
You can retake a shot by pressing the or button and return-
ing to the previously recorded image screen.
Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be cor-
rected when the images are stitched together.
4
Repeat the procedure for additional images.
A sequence may contain up to 26 images.
Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot.
You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in
Stitch Assist mode.
The settings for the first image are applied to the second
image onward.
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Shooting
You can select between the following two focusing modes
according to the AiAF setting.
The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital
zoom is used.
The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on)
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
- Green: Shooting preparations complete
- Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])
Switching between Focusing Modes
Shooting Mode
(No frame) On
The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF
frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to
determine the focus.
Off
The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is
convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject
with greater certainty.
1
(Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [On]/[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
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It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects.
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
Subjects that are moving quickly
Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as
possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
Shooting with the Focus Lock
The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode.
Shooting with the AF Lock
The AF lock can be used in the , , , or mode.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock)
Shooting Mode
1
Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject is
centered in the viewfinder or in the AF
frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the shutter button halfway.
3
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
1
Turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Aim the camera so that an object at the
same focal distance as the main subject is
centered in the AF frame.
3
Press the shutter button halfway and press
the / button.
The icon will display and the lower indicator will light yellow.
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Shooting
To Release the AF Lock
Press the / button.
When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD
monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 49) makes shooting easier
since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the
shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF
lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you
to capture a second image with the same focus.
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective
when the contrast is too strong between the subject and
background or when a subject is backlit.
To Release the AE Lock
Press the button.
4
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and shoot.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You must set the flash to [ ]. The AE lock cannot be set if
the flash fires.
1
Turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
3
Press the shutter button halfway and press
the button.
The icon will display.
4
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
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AE lock can also be set and released in mode (p. 45).
You can use the FE lock when using the flash.
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are
correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.
To Release the FE Lock
Press the button.
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting
(FE Lock)
Shooting Mode
1
Turn on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the button and set it to (flash
on).
3
Focus on the part of the subject on which
you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.
4
Press the shutter button halfway and press
the button.
The flash will pre-fire and will display.
5
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
desired and press the shutter button fully.
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Shooting
Metering Methods
Switching between Metering Modes
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to select
the metering mode and press the
FUNC./SET button.
Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camera divides images
into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex
lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject,
the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting,
and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the
main subject.
Center
Weighted
Average
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the
center.
Spot
Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center
of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to
set the exposure on the subject in the center of the
monitor.
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Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the
subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background
or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
Restore the compensation value to [0].
In mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 45).
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to adjust
the exposure compensation and
press the FUNC./SET button.
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Shooting
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark
subjects appear brighter.
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
Shooting Mode
1
(Rec.) Menu [Long Shutter] [On].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
FUNC. Menu * (Exposure Compensation) .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
3
Use the or button to select the shutter
speed .
The higher the value, the brighter
the image and the lower the value,
the darker the image.
If you press the MENU button at
this point. you will return to the
Exposure Compensation setting
screen.
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Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was
recorded at the desired brightness.
Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low
shutter speeds. Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off] , or
shoot with the camera attached to a tripod.
Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If
this occurs, shoot with the flash set to .
The following are unavailable:
- Exposure Compensation
-Metering
-AE Lock
-FE Lock
- ISO speed: Auto, High ISO Auto
- Flash: Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the
recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This
camera, however, applies special processing to images shot
at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the
noise, thereby producing high-quality images. A certain
amount of processing time, however, may be required before
the next image can be shot.
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Shooting
Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal
white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking
colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the
light source.
White Balance Settings
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
Shooting Mode
1
FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to select
a white balance setting and press
the FUNC./SET button.
Auto
Settings are automatically set by the camera
Day Light
For recording outdoors on a bright day
Cloudy
For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies
Tungsten
For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-
wavelength fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent H
For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight
fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting
Custom
For recording with the optimal white balance data
retained in the camera from a white-colored object,
such as white paper or cloth
This setting cannot be adjusted when the My Colors mode is
set to or .
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Using the Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal
setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera
evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth,
or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the
standard white color.
In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the
following situations that are difficult for the
(Auto) setting
to detect correctly.
Shooting close-ups
Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or
forest)
Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a
mercury-vapor lamp)
1
FUNC. Menu * (Auto) (Custom).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
2
Aim the camera at a piece of white
paper or cloth and press .
If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that
the center frame is completely filled with the white
image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure
that the entire field is filled.
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Shooting
You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
and the exposure compensation setting to [±0]
before setting a custom white balance.
The correct white balance may not be obtained
when the exposure setting is incorrect (image
appears completely black or white).
Shoot with the same settings as when reading the
white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal
white balance may not be set.
In particular, the following should not be changed.
-ISO Speed
-Flash
Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If
the flash fires when reading the white balance
data with the flash set to (Auto) or (Auto
Red-eye Reduction), make sure that you also use
the flash when you shoot.
Since the white balance data cannot be read in
Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in
another shooting mode beforehand.
The camera will retain the custom white balance
setting that you record even if you reset the camera
to the default settings (p. 31).
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You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.
My Colors Settings
* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered.
* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
Shooting in a My Colors Mode
Shooting Mode
My Colors Off
Records normally with this setting.
Vivid
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to
record bold colors.
Neutral
Tones down the contrast and color saturation to
record neutral hues.
Sepia
Records in sepia tones.
B/W
Records in black and white.
Positive Film
Use this option to make red, green or blue colors
more intense like the Vivid Red, Vivid Green or Vivid
Blue effects. It can produce intense natural-
appearing colors like those obtained with positive
film.
Lighter Skin
Ton e*
Use this option to make skin tones lighter.
Darker Skin
Ton e*
Use this option to make skin tones darker.
Vivid Blue
Use this option to emphasize blue tints. It makes
blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid.
Vivid Green
Use this option to emphasize green tints. It makes
green subjects, such as mountains, new growth,
flowers and lawns, more vivid.
Vivid Red
Use this option to emphasize red tints. It makes red
subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid.
Custom Color
Use this option to adjust the contrast, sharpness or
saturation settings or the color balance between red,
green, blue and skin tones*. It can be used to make
subtle adjustments, such as making blue colors
more vivid or face colors brighter.
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Shooting
1
FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
Use the or button to select
a My Colors mode.
In
See Setting the Camera to a Cus-
tom Color Mode (p. 61).
When not in
Press the
FUNC./SET
button to return to the shooting screen.
2
Shoot.
Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode
This mode allows you to adjust the contrast, sharpness and
saturation and the color balance for red, green, blue and
skin tones.
1 FUNC. Menu
* (My Colors Off)
(Custom Color) .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
2
Use the or but-
ton to select [Con-
trast], [Sharpness],
[Saturation], [Red],
[Green], [Blue] or
[Skin Tone] and the
or button to adjust
the setting.
The altered color will display.
Select a
category
Adjust it
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You can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can
be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to
enjoy photographing with image or movie effects.
However, depending on the shooting conditions, the images may
appear rough or you may not get the expected color. Before you try
to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot trial images and check the results.
If you set [Save Original] (p. 66) to [On] when shooting a still image,
you can record the original image as well the transformed one.
The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may
increase the "noise" in the image.
3 .
This completes the setting.
If you press the
MENU
button at this point, you will return
to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.
Changing Colors
Shooting Mode
Color Accent
Use this option to have only the color specified in the
LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to
black and white.
Color Swap
Use this option to transform a color specified in the
LCD monitor into another. The specified color can
only be swapped into one other color, multiple colors
cannot be chosen.
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Shooting
Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
1
Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Portrait)
(Color Accent).
Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard)
(Color Accent).
See Menus and
Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
2
.
The Color Accent mode will take effect.
3
.
The camera will switch to color
input mode and the display will
alternate between the original
image and the color accent image
(using the previously set color).
4
Aim the camera so that the color you wish
to retain appears at the center of the LCD
monitor and press the button.
Only one color can be specified.
You can use the or button to specify the range of col-
ors that are retained.
• -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain
• +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to
retain
5
Press to complete the setting, then
shoot.
Stills Movies
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The default color accent is green.
You may not obtain the expected results if you use the
flash.
The specified color accent is retained even if the camera's
power is turned off.
Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
1
Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Portrait)
(Color Swap).
Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard)
(Color Swap).
See Menus and
Settings (p. 25).
*Default setting.
2
.
The Color Swap mode will take effect.
Original Color
(Before Swapping)
Desired Color
(After Swapping)
Stills
Movies
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Shooting
The default setting for color swap mode changes green into
white.
You may not obtain the expected results if you use the
flash.
The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained
even if the camera's power is turned off.
3
.
The camera will switch to color input
mode and the display will alternate
between the original image and the
color swap image (using the previ-
ously set color).
4
Aim the camera so that the original color
appears at the center of the LCD monitor
and press the button.
Only one color can be specified.
You can use the or button to specify the range of col-
ors that are swapped.
• -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap
• +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to
swap
5
Aim the camera so that the desired color
appears at the center of the LCD monitor
and press the button.
• Only one color can be specified.
6
Press to complete the setting, then
shoot.
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Changing the Save Method for the
Original Image
When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode, you can set whether or not to save the original
image (pre-transformation) as well as the transformed one.
1
(Rec.) Menu [Save Original]
[On]/[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
If [On] is selected, the two
images will be numbered
consecutively with the
altered image following the
original.
When [Save Original] is Set to [On]
- Only the transformed image displays in the LCD
monitor while shooting in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode.
- The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD
monitor after shooting in the Color Accent or Color
Swap mode. If you erase the image at this point, the
original image is erased along with the transformed
image. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a
file.
- Since two images are recorded with each shot, the
number of shots remaining is approximately half the
number displayed when this function is set to [Off].
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Shooting
Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to
reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to
turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
Adjusting the ISO Speed
Shooting Mode
1
Press the button and switch settings.
Cycle through the ////// speeds with
each press of the button.
Selecting (Auto) sets the optimal ISO speed according
to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting
will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will
select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of
camera shake.
Selecting (High ISO Auto)* sets the sensitivity to a
higher value than the setting. This sets the shutter
speed faster, reducing the potential for camera shake or
blurry subjects compared with the setting.
* Noise in the recorded image may be higher than for the
setting.
When in (Auto) shooting mode, only or can be
selected.
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Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that
detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held
vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when
viewing it in the LCD monitor.
When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent
Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the
lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white
balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This
function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto
Rotate function.
You can set the Auto Rotate function separately for the
shooting and playback modes.
- When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] in shooting
mode, the camera's orientation is recorded and the
image is automatically switched to the correct orientation
in playback mode.
- When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] in playback
mode, images are rotated to their correct orientation in
the LCD monitor according to the camera's orientation.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
Shooting Mode
1
(Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]/[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
When shooting and the Auto Rotate
function is set to [On] and the LCD
monitor is set to the detailed display
mode, the (normal), (right
end is down) or (left end is down)
will appear in the display.
This function may not operate correctly when the camera
is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is
pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the
Auto Rotate function to [Off].
Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of
images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the
software used to download the images.
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Shooting
You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images
will be automatically saved to that folder.
Creates a folder the next time you shoot.
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
Creating an Image Destination (Folder)
Shooting Mode
Create New Folder
Creates a new folder the next time you shoot
images. To create an additional folder, insert
another check mark.
Auto Create
You can also specify a date and time if you wish to
create a new folder using a shooting time after the
specified date and time (p. 29).
1
(Set up) Menu [Create
Folder].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Use the or button to
add a check mark beside
[Create New Folder] .
z displays in the LCD monitor.
The symbol will cease to display
after the new folder is created.
1
(Set up) Menu [Create
Folder].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
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Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder
will automatically be created when you record more than that
number even if you are not creating new folders.
The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You
can select how the file number is assigned.
2
Select a day for the [Auto
Create] option and a time in
the [Time] option .
z displays when the specified
time arrives. The symbol will cease
to display after the new folder is
created.
Resetting the File Number
Shooting Mode
1
(Set up) Menu [File numbering]
[Continuous]/[Auto reset].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
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Shooting
File Number Reset Function
*When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used,
the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last
one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
File and Folder Numbers
Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting
with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned
numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000
images can be saved into a single folder.
Continuous
A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned
to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your
images together on a computer because you avoid file
name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.*
Auto reset
The folder and image number are reset to the starting value
(100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a
folder-by-folder basis.
New Folder Created
Memory Card Exchanged for Another
Continuous
Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2
Auto Reset
Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2
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zImages may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient
free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less
than 2,000 because the following types of image are always
saved together into the same folder.
- Images from continuous shooting
- Self-timer images (custom)
- Stitch Assist mode images
- Still images shot in Color Accent/Color Swap mode with the
[Save Original] category set to [On]
zImages cannot be played back when the folder numbers are
duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders.
zPlease refer to the Software Starter Guide for information
regarding folder structures or image types.
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Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing
Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11).
To Cancel the Magnified Display
Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it
immediately by pressing the MENU button.)
Magnifying Images
1
Press the zoom lever toward .
will display and a
magnified portion of the image will
display.
Images can be magnified up to a
factor of approximately 10x.
2
Use the , , or button to move
around the image.
If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified
display, the camera switches to image advance mode and
will display. You can use the or button to
advance to the next or previous image at the same level of
magnification. The image advance mode is canceled when
you press the FUNC./SET button again.
You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever.
Movie frames and index playback images cannot be
magnified.
Approximate Location of
the Displayed Area
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To Return to Single Image Playback
Press the zoom lever toward .
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine
(Index Playback)
1
Press the zoom lever toward .
Up to nine images can be viewed
at once.
Use the , , or button
to change the image selection.
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
The jump bar will display if you press
the zoom lever toward while in
index playback and you can switch the
display between sets of nine images.
Use the or button to move to
the previous or next set of nine
images.
Hold the FUNC./SET button down
and press the or button to
jump to the first or last set.
Selected Image
Movie
Jump Bar
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Playback/Erasing
When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is
handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find
the object of your search.
To Return to Single Image Playback
Press the MENU button.
Jumping to Images
Jump 10 Images
Jumps over 10 images at a time.
Jump 100 Images
Jumps over 100 images at a time.
Jump Shot Date
Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.
Jump to Movie
Jumps to a movie.
Jump to Folder
Displays the first image in each folder
.
1
In single image playback mode, press the
button.
The camera will switch to jump
search mode.
The screen sample will vary
slightly according to the search
key.
2
Use the or button to select a search
key and press the or button.
Number of images
matching search key.
Location of image
currently being
displayed.
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Operating the Movie Control Panel
Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when
playing a movie on a TV set (p. 94).
The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback.
Viewing Movies
Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.
1
Display a movie and
press .
Images with a icon are
movies.
2 Select (Play) and press .
The movie will pause if you press the
FUNC./SET
button during
playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame
displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the
movie control panel.
Ends playback and returns to single image playback
Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct
Print User Guide for details.)
Play
Slow Motion Playback (You can use the
button to slow down
or the button to speed up playback.)
Displays the first frame
Previous Frame (Rewinds if the
FUNC./SET
button is held down)
Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the
FUNC./SET
button is held down)
Displays the last frame
Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 77)
Volume Level
(Adjust with the
or button)
Movie Control Panel
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Playback/Erasing
You can delete portions of recorded movies.
Editing Movies
Protected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration
cannot be edited.
1
Select (Edit) in the
movie control panel and
press .
The movie editing panel and the
movie editing bar will display.
2
Use the or button to select (Cut
Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or
button to specify the cut point( ).
To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and
press the FUNC./SET button.
Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie
control panel.
3 Select (Save) and press .
Movie Editing Bar
Movie Editing Panel
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It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie.
If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie
clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is
recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately
sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (p. 115).
4
Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press
.
[New File] saves the edited movie
under a new file name. The pre-
edit data is left unchanged.
Note, if you press the FUNC./SET
button while saving the movie,
saving is canceled.
[Overwrite] saves the edited
movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
When there is not enough space left on the memory card,
only [Overwrite] can be selected.
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Playback/Erasing
Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.
Rotating Images in the Display
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Use the or button to select an image to
rotate and press to rotate it.
Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each
press of the FUNC./SET button.
This also can be set in the index playback mode.
Movies cannot be rotated.
When images are downloaded to a computer, the
orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend
upon the software used to download the images.
Original 90° 270°
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You can select the transition effect displayed when switching
between images.
The transition effect will not display when an image is
switched while the camera is reading an image from the
memory card.
Playback with Transition Effects
Standard display.
The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually
brightens until it is displayed.
Press the button to have the previous image display from the left
and the button to have the next image display from the right.
1
(Play) Menu / .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
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Playback/Erasing
You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My
Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is
available. For details, see p.60.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
Vivid Lighter Skin Tone
Neutral Darker Skin Tone
Sepia Vivid Blue
B/W Vivid Green
Positive Film Vivid Red
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Use the or button to
select an image and
press .
3
Use the or button to
select the My Colors type
and press .
The displayed image will reflect
the My Colors effect.
You can press the zoom lever
toward to check the image at a
higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can
press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image
transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non-
transformed image.
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The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient
space on the memory card.
Although My Colors effects can be added any number of
times to an image, the image quality will gradually
deteriorate with each application and the intended colors
may not be achieved.
Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 60) in shooting
mode and images edited with the My Colors function in
playback mode may differ slightly.
In playback mode (including single image playback and index
playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an
image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.
4
Select [OK] and press .
The newly saved image
transformed with the My Colors
effect will be the last one in the
list.
To continue adding effects to
other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward.
5
Press and select [Yes]
or [No], then press .
Selecting [Yes] displays the image
transformed with the My Colors
effect, while [No] returns you to
the Play menu.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
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Playback/Erasing
Sound Memo Panel
2
Use the or button to select an image to
attach a sound memo to and press .
The sound memo panel will display.
3 Select (Record) and press .
The elapsed time and the
remaining time display.
Pressing the FUNC./SET button
pauses the recording. Pressing it
again resumes recording.
Up to one minute of recordings
can be added to any one image.
Exit
Record
Pause
Play
Erase
Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the
FUNC./SET
button.
You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.
Volume
(Adjust with the or
button)
Elapsed Time/
Remaining Time
Sound Memo Panel
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Automated Playback of Memory Card Images.
*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
standard (p. 89).
Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
All Images
Plays all images on a memory card in order.
Date
Plays images bearing a specified date in order.
Folder
Plays images in a specified folder in order.
Movie
Plays movie files only, in order.
Stills
Plays still images only, in order.
–
Custom 1–3
Plays the images selected for each slide show,
Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3, in order
(p. 86).
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Select , , , , or – .
For or , select the image date
or folder to be played back (p. 86).
For , or , select the
images to be
played back
(p. 86)
.
If you want to add a transition
effect to play back images, use
the button to select [Effect]
and choose the type of effect with the or button (See
the next page).
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Playback/Erasing
Transition Effects
You can select the transition effect used when one image is
replaced by another.
In single image playback mode (when displaying a still
image), you can start a slide show from the current image
displayed by holding the FUNC./SET button while you press
the button. Please note that if you do this while the last
image shot is displayed, the slide show will start from the first
image using the same date.
3
Select [Start] and press .
The following functions are
available during slide shows.
- Pausing/resuming the slide
show: press the FUNC./SET
button
- Fast forwarding/rewinding the
slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the
button to switch between images more rapidly)
- Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
Standard display.
The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the
bottom.
The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands
to display the full image.
Portions of the new image move horizontally, then the image expands
to display the full image.
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Selecting an Image Date or Folder for
Playback (
/
)
1
Select or and press .
2
Use the or button to select the
date or folder to be played back and
press .
Selecting Images for Playback ( – )
Select only the images that you wish to play back and save
them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can
be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection.
1
Select
, or and press .
Only the icon will display at first. When you set ,
the icon will change to and will display. and
will change in the same way when they are set.
2
Use the or but-
ton to move between
images for playback
and the button to
select or deselect
them.
You can also select images
in the index playback mode.
Pressing the MENU button
cancels the setting.
Date Folder
Number indicating
the selection order
Check mark
indicating selection
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Playback/Erasing
Selecting All Images
1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 86), use the button
to select [Mark all] and press the
FUNC./SET
button.
2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the
FUNC./SET button.
3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the
FUNC./SET button.
To deselect all images, select [Reset].
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
Play Time
Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between
3*–10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time
can vary slightly depending on the image.
* Default setting.
Repeat
Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have
been displayed or continues until stopped.
1 Select [Set up] and press .
2
Select [Play Time] or
[Repeat] and then
the desired option.
Pressing the MENU button
cancels the setting.
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You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.
Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only
image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 32).
Protecting Images
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Use the or button to
select an image to
protect and press .
Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again cancels the setting.
You can also protect images in the
index playback mode.
Erasing All Images
Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise
adequate caution before erasing an image.
Protected images cannot be erased with this function.
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2 Select [OK] and press .
To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Protection Icon
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify
the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The
settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing
on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a
photo developing service that supports DPOF.
Single Images
Setting the DPOF Print Settings
The icon may display for a memory card with print
settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
1
Set the mode dial to (playback)
(Print) Menu [Select Images & Qty.].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
Selecting [Clear All Selections]
cancels all print settings for the
images.
2
Use the or button to
select
images for printing.
Selection methods differ for the
Print Type settings (p. 91).
- (Standard)/ (Both)
Select an image, press the
FUNC./SET button and use the
or button to select the
number of print copies (up to
99).
Number of Print Copies
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All the Images on a Memory Card
z Images are printed in order according to the file number.
z A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
z When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can
be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies
cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).
- (Index)
Select an image and the press
FUNC./SET button to select or
deselect it.
zYou can also select images in the
index playback mode.
zIf you are connected to a printer,
the button will light blue
while you are selecting images.
You can start printing at this point by pressing the but-
ton, confirming that [Print] is selected and pressing the
FUNC./SET button.
1
Set the mode dial to (playback)
(Print) Menu [Select All Images].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
zOne copy of every image will be
set to print.
z
Selecting [Clear All Selections] can-
cels all print settings for the images.
zIf you are connected to a printer,
the button will light blue after
the FUNC./SET button is pressed. You can start printing at
this point by pressing the button, confirming that [Print]
is selected and pressing the FUNC./SET button.
2 Select [OK] and press .
z The output of some printers or photo developing services
may not reflect the specified print settings.
z Print settings cannot be set for movies.
Index Print Selection
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Setting the Print Style
After setting the print style, select the image(s) to print. The
following print settings can be selected.
The Date and File No. settings change according to the
Print Type as follows.
- Index
[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same
time.
- Standard or Both
[Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time,
however, the printable information may vary between
printers.
*Default setting
Print Type
Standard*
Prints one image per page.
Index
Prints the selected images together at a
reduced size in an index format.
Both
Prints the images in both the standard and
index formats.
Date (On/Off*)
Adds the date to the print.
File No. (On/Off*)
Adds the file number to the print.
Clear DPOF data (On*/Off)
Clears all print settings after the images
print.
1
Set the mode dial to (playback)
(Print) Menu [Print Settings].
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or
[Clear DPOF data] and then specify the set-
tings.
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Embedded dates in (Postcard Date Imprint mode)
(p. 40) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off].
Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing
images that have had the date embedded with the [Date
Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed
twice.
Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu
(p. 29).
You can use the camera to specify settings for images before
downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for
instructions on how to transfer images to your computer.
The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) standards.
Single Images
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
The icon may display for a memory card with transfer
settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These
settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera.
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2 Select [Order] and press .
Selecting [Reset] cancels all
transfer order settings.
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings
All the Images on a Memory Card
Images are transferred in order according to the file
number.
A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
3 Use the or button to select
an image to
transfer and press .
Pressing the FUNC./SET button
again deselects the setting.
You can also select images in the
index playback mode.
1
(Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2 Select [Mark all] and press .
Selecting [Reset] cancels all
transfer order settings.
3 Select [OK] and press .
Transfer Selection
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Viewing Images on a TV set
You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or
play back images when it is connected to the camera with the
supplied AV Cable.
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to
accommodate different regional standards (p. 30). The default
setting varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others
If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may
not display properly.
1
Turn off the Camera and the TV.
2
Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V
OUT terminal.
Open the DIGITAL terminal cover
with a fingernail from the left side
and plug the AV cable in all the
way.
3
Plug the other ends of the
AV cable to the VIDEO IN
and AUDIO IN jacks on
the TV.
4
Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.
5
Turn on the camera.
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
Yel low
Black
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-
up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and
register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to
suit your own tastes.
Changing My Camera Settings
1
(My Camera) Menu Menu Item.
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2
Select the contents you
wish to set.
Select [Theme] to set all to the
same settings.
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Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds
can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu
items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your
computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to
the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera.
Registering My Camera Settings
1
Set the mode dial to (playback) (My
Camera) Menu Menu Item to register.
See Menus and Settings (p. 26).
2 Select or and press .
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information
on creating and adding to the My Camera data.
3
Select an image or record a sound.
Start-up Image
Use the or button to select
the image you wish to register and
press the FUNC./SET button.
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer
and Shutter Sounds
Select (Record) and press the
FUNC./SET button. After record-
ing, select (Register) and
press the FUNC./SET button.
- Recording will automatically
stop when the recording time elapses.
- To play it, select (Play).
- To exit instead of registering, press (Exit).
4
Select [OK] and press .
To cancel registering, select [Can-
cel].
The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings.
-Movies
- Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 82)
The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting
is added.
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Troubleshooting
Camera
Camera will not operate.
Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic
Guide p. 5).
Memory card slot/battery
cover is open.
Confirm that the memory card slot/
battery cover is securely closed
(Basic Guide p. 2).
Insufficient battery
voltage ("Change the
battery pack" message
displays).
Insert a fully charged battery into the
camera (Basic Guide p. 2).
Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
(sold separately) (p.115).
Poor contact between
camera and battery
terminals.
Polish the terminals with a soft
cotton swab before charging or
using the battery (p. 111).
Sounds come from the camera interior.
The camera's horizontal/
vertical orientation was
changed.
The camera's orientation
mechanism is operating. There is no
malfunction.
When the power is turned on
"Card locked!" message appears.
The SD memory card's
write protect tab is set to
"Write protect".
When recording to, erasing from or
formatting the SD memory card,
slide the tab upward (p.113).
The Date/Time menu appears.
The built-in rechargeable
lithium battery charge is
low.
Recharge the built-in battery
immediately (Basic Guide p. 4).
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Troubleshooting
LCD monitor
The display darkens.
The image in the LCD
monitor will darken in
strong sunlight or bright
light.
This is a normal occurrence in
devices containing CCDs and does
not constitute a malfunction. (This
image will not be recorded when
shooting still images, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.)
Display flickers.
Display flickers when
shot under fluorescent
lighting.
This is not a camera malfunction
(flickering recorded in movies, but
not in still images).
A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.
Subject is too bright. This is a normal occurrence in
devices containing CCDs and does
not constitute a malfunction. This
bar of light will not be recorded when
shooting still images, but it will be
recorded when shooting movies.
appears.
A slow shutter speed has
likely been selected
because of insufficient
lighting.
Set IS mode to a setting other than
[Off] (p.35).
Raise the ISO speed (p.67) or set
the flash to any setting other than
(flash off), or secure the camera
to something, such as a tripod
(Basic Guide p. 9).
appears.
This displays when using
a memory card that has
print settings, transfer
settings or slide show
image selections set by
other DPOF-compliant
cameras.
Take note that these settings will be
overwritten by those set by your
camera (pp. 84, 89).
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Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.
Camera automatically
lightened the image
displayed on the LCD
monitor to make it easier
to see when shooting in
a dark area (p.17).
There is no effect on the recorded
image.
Shooting
Camera will not record.
Mode dial is set to
(playback).
Set the mode dial to , ,
or (Basic Guide p. 6).
Flash is charging. The indicator will light orange when it
is charged. You can then shoot
(p.22).
Memory card is full. Insert a new memory card (Basic
Guide p. 2).
If required, download the images to
a computer and erase them from the
memory card to make space.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
Format the memory card (p.32).
If reformatting does not work, the
memory card logic circuits may be
damaged. Consult the nearest
Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
SD memory card is write
protected.
Slide the write protect tab of the SD
memory card upward (p. 113).
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
monitor when taking close-up shots.
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Troubleshooting
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate it
(p.27). Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
Set IS mode to a setting other than
[Off] (p.35).
Setting the self-timer to
(2seconds) delays the shutter
release for 2 seconds and allows the
camera to stop shaking, thus
preventing a blurred image (p. 41).
Even better results can be obtained
by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal
range.
Shoot with the subject at the correct
shooting distance (p.119).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
Use the focus lock or AF lock to
shoot (p.50)
.
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting.
Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic
Guide p. 9).
The subject is
underexposed because
the surroundings are too
bright.
Set the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting (p.54).
Use AE lock or use the spot
metering function (pp.
51
,
53
).
Subject is too far away
for flash to reach.
Shoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p.120).
Raise the ISO speed and then
shoot(p.67).
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Subject in recorded image is too bright, or
image flashes white.
Subject is too close,
making the flash too
strong.
Shoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p.120).
The subject is
overexposed because
the surroundings are too
dark.
Set the exposure compensation to a
negative (-) setting (p.54).
Use AE lock or use the spot
metering function (pp.
51
,
53
).
Too much light is shining
directly into the camera,
or is being reflected off
the subject.
Change the shooting angle.
Flash is set to on. Set the flash to (flash off) (Basic
Guide p. 9).
Image contains noise.
ISO speed is too high.
Higher ISO speeds and the (High
ISO Auto) setting may increase
image noise. For higher image
quality, select as low an ISO speed as
possible (p.67).
In , , , , , , and
modes, the ISO speed increases
and noise can appear.
White dots appear on the image.
Light from the flash has
reflected off dust
particles or insects in the
air. This is particularly
noticeable when
shooting using the wide
angle.
This is a phenomenon that occurs
with digital cameras and does not
constitute a malfunction.
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Troubleshooting
Eyes appear red.
Light is reflected back
from the eyes when the
flash is used in dark
areas.
Use the (Auto Red-eye
Reduction) or (Red-eye
Reduction On) mode (Basic Guide
p.9). For this mode to be effective,
the subject must be looking right at
the red-eye reduction lamp. Try
asking them to look directly at the
lamp.
Even better results can be obtained
by increasing the lighting in indoor
settings or approaching closer to the
subject. The shutter will not activate
for approximately 1 second after the
red-eye reduction lamp fires in order
to improve the effect.
Continuous shooting slows down.
The memory card's
performance has
dropped.
To enhance the continuous shooting
performance, you are recommended
to format the memory card in the
camera after you save all its images
to your computer (p.32).
Recording images to memory card takes a
long time.
Memory card was
formatted in another
device.
Use a memory card formatted in
your camera (p.32).
Lens will not retract.
Memory card slot/battery
cover was opened with
power on.
First close the memory card slot/
battery cover and then turn the
power on and then off again. (Basic
Guide p. 2).
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Shooting Movies
The recording time may not display properly
or shooting may stop unexpectedly.
The following types of
memory cards are used.
- Slow recording cards.
- Cards formatted on a
different camera or a
computer.
- Cards which have had
images recorded and
erased repeatedly.
Although the recording time may not
display properly during shooting, the
movie will be recorded correctly on
the memory card. Recording time
will display properly if you format the
memory card in this camera
(excluding slow recording memory
cards) (p.32).
"!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and
shooting automatically stopped.
There is insufficient free
space in the camera's
built-in memory.
Try the following procedures.
- Format the card with a low level
format before shooting (p.32).
- Lower the recording pixels or
frame rate (p.46).
- Use a high-speed memory card
(SDC-512MSH, etc.).
Zoom does not operate.
Zoom lever was pressed
while shooting in movie
mode.
Operate the zoom before shooting
in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 9).
Note the digital zoom is available
while shooting, but only in Standard
movie mode (p.38).
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Troubleshooting
Playback
Cannot play back.
You attempted to play
back images shot with
another camera or
images edited with a
computer.
Computer images that cannot be
played back will play back if they are
added to the camera using the
supplied software program
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
File name was changed
with a computer or file
location was changed.
Set the file name or location on the
file format/structure of the camera.
(Refer to the Software Starter Guide
for details).
Movies cannot be edited.
Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited.
Movies do not play back correctly.
Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may
momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory
cards.
You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when
playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system
resources.
Movies recorded at the
Fast Frame Rate
setting and with the video
signal set to the PAL
format, may play back
with a frame rate lower
than the recorded one
when output to a TV or
video. You can play every
frame by using the slow
motion playback.
To check the images at the original
frame rate, you are recommended
to play the movie back on the
camera's LCD monitor or on a
computer.
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Reading images from memory card is slow.
Memory card was
formatted in another
device.
Use a memory card formatted in
your camera (p.32).
Battery/Battery Charger
Battery consumed quickly.
Battery life exceeded if
battery loses its charge
quickly at normal
temperature (23 °C/73
°F).
Replace the battery with a new one
(Basic Guide p. 2).
Battery will not charge.
Battery life exceeded. Replace the battery with a new one
(Basic Guide p. 2).
TV monitor output
Image not showing on TV monitor.
Incorrect video system
setting.
Set the video system to the
appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL,
for your TV (p.30).
Shooting in Stitch Assist
mode.
The output will not appear on a TV
in Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the
Stitch Assist mode (Basic Guide
p. 7).
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Troubleshooting
Printing on Direct Print Compatible
Printers
Cannot print.
Camera and printer not
properly connected.
Attach the camera to the printer
securely with the supplied cable.
Printer power is off. Turn on the printer.
Incorrect print
connection.
In the (Set up) menu, select
[Print Method] and select [Auto]
(p.30).
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List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during
shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for
the messages that display during a printer connection.
Busy...
Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The
playback mode is starting up.
No memory card
You turned on the camera without a memory card installed.
Card locked!
The SD memory card is write-protected.
Cannot record
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card
installed, or attempted to attach a sound memo to a movie.
Memory card error
Memory card has experienced an anomaly.
Memory card full
Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or
saved. Or no more image settings or sound memos can be
recorded.
Naming error!
The file name could not be created because there is a file with
the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to
create, or the highest possible file number has already been
reached. In the Set up menu, set the File Numbering option to
[Auto Reset]. Save all the images you wish to retain onto a
computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that
formatting will erase all the existing images and other data.
Change the battery pack.
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at
once with a charged one or recharge the battery.
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List of Messages
No image.
No images recorded on memory card.
Image too large.
You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328
pixels or with a large data size.
Incompatible JPEG format.
You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.
Corrupted Data.
You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.
RAW
You attempted to play back a RAW image.
Unidentified Image
You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a
special data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of
another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another
camera.
Cannot magnify!
You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different
camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a
movie.
Cannot rotate
You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera
or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie.
Incompatible WAVE format.
A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data
type of the existing sound memo is incorrect.
Cannot register this image!
You attempted to register an image recorded in a different
camera or a movie as a start-up image.
Cannot modify image
You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an
image recorded in a different camera.
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Cannot transfer!
When transferring images to your computer using the Direct
Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted
data or an image taken with a different camera or data type. You
may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper]
was selected in the Direct Transfer menu.
Protected!
You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or
sound memo.
Too many marks.
Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer
settings or slide show settings. Cannot process any more.
Cannot complete!
Could not save the print, transfer or slide show settings.
Unselectable image.
You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.
Communication error
The computer was unable to download the image due to the
large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory
card.
Lens error, restart camera
Camera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the
power automatically. This error message may appear if you
press on the lens while it is moving or turn on the camera in a
dusty or sandy environment. Turn on the camera again and
shoot or playback images. Take the camera to a service center if
this message appears frequently because there may be a
problem with the lens.
Exx
(xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and
then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the
error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon
Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly
after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Check image in playback mode.
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Appendix
Appendix
Battery Handling
Battery Charge
The following icon and message will display.
Battery Handling Precautions
Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before
charging or using the battery.
At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced
and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a
pocket immediately before use.
However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the
pocket that could cause a short circuit, such as a key ring,
etc.
The battery may be short circuiting.
Do not allow any metal objects
such as key rings to touch the
( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A).
To carry the battery or store it
during periods of disuse, always
replace the terminal cover (Fig.
B).
These conditions can damage the
battery.
Battery charge is low.
Recharge it as soon as
possible it will be used for an
extended period.
Change the battery pack
Battery charge is insufficient to
operate the camera. Replace
the battery immediately.
Fig. A
Fig. B
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You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how
the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D).
You are recommended to use it in the camera until it is
completely discharged and to store it in an indoor location
with low relative humidity and between the temperatures of
0 – 30 °C (32 – 86 °F).
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one
year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do
not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and
discharge it fully in the camera about once a year before
returning it to storage.
Charging the Battery
Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely
discharge it before recharging.
It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the
battery from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s
testing standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104
°F) is recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature
and the battery's charge state.
You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or
one day before, to ensure a full charge.
Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally.
If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially
even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and
it should be replaced.
Fig. C
Fig. D
Charged Battery
Attach it so the
is visible
Spent Battery
Attach it the
opposite way to
Fig. C.
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Appendix
Handling the Memory Card
SD Memory Card Write Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not
bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks
or vibration.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the
terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the
terminals with your hands or metal objects.
Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or
cover it with another label or sticker.
When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or
ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).
Do not use or store memory cards in the following
locations.
• Locations subject to dust or sand
• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card
may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static
electricity, or camera or card malfunction, making a backup
copy of important data is recommended.
Slide the switch
up.
Slide the switch down
(you can protect the
images and other
data on the card)
W
r
it
e
P
ro
t
ec
t
T
a
b
Writing/Erasing Possible
Writing/Erasing Impossible
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For matting
Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card
erases all data, including protected images.
You are recommended to use memory cards that have been
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further
formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card
might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve
the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning,
reformatting it may solve the problem.
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or
peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
When that happens, reformat the memory card with this
camera.
If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the
camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the
camera back on and format again.
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Appendix
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or
connecting it to a computer.
Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)
Turn the camera power off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
1 Connect the power cord
to the compact power
adapter first and then
plug the other end into
the power outlet.
2 Open the memory card
slot/battery cover, then
insert the DC coupler
until it is locked.
Slide the memory card slot/battery
cover closed.
3 Open the DC coupler termi-
nal cover and attach the
cord to the DC terminal.
Compact Power Adapter
CA-DC10
Battery Lock
DC Coupler DR-30
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High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the
supporting bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this
explanation.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash
(Sold Separately)
The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF]
when you finish using the flash.
Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor
windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.
The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close
proximity.
The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or
when there are no reflective items.
For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the
first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not
loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the
camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
Tripod
Sockets
Bracket
(Comes with the flash)
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Appendix
Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it
is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the
camera’s front panel.
A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
Batteries
Charge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty
from fingerprints.
Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32°F)
Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are
recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it
up before switching it for the battery in the flash.
Non-Use over Extended Periods
Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery
fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the
High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place.
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Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass
lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove
any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary,
gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove
stubborn dirt.
Camera Care and Maintenance
Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to
clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage
the equipment.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If
dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support
Help Desk as listed on the European Warranty System
(EWS) Booklet.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These
actions may damage it or lead to other problems.
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Appendix
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to
change without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 800 IS
Specifications
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Camera Effective
Pixels
Approx. 6.0 million
Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.
6.2 million)
Lens 5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/5.5 (T)
Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination
with the optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon
TFT color LCD, approx. 173,000 pixels (Picture
coverage 100%)
AF System TTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed
to center)
Shooting Distance
(From the front of
the lens)
Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity
Macro: 2 – 60 cm (W)/40 – 60 cm (T)
(0.79 in. – 2.0 ft. (W)/1.3 – 2.0 ft. (T))
Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds 15 – 1/1600 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the
shooting mode. Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec.
or slower operate with noise reduction.
Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
(fixed to center)
Exposure
Compensation
± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800
equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
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White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
or Fluorescent H or Custom
Built-in Flash
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with
red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Flash Range
Normal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 11.5 ft.) (W),
50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
(When ISO speed is set to AUTO.)
Shooting Modes
(Still images)
Auto, Manual
1
, Digital macro
2
, Stitch assist
2,
Special Scene
3
,
1 Long shutter mode available
2 Selectable in Manual mode.
3 Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor,
Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater,
Color Accent, Color Swap
(Movies)
Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, Color
Accent, Color Swap
Continuous
Shooting
Approx. 2.1 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./
approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
Recording Media SD memory card/MultiMediaCard
This camera has been tested with memory cards
through 2GB. Use of all memory cards cannot
be guaranteed.
File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF
compliant
Data Type (Still images)
(Movies)
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
*1
Sound memos: WAVE (Monaural)
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;
Audio data: WAVE (Monaural))
Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal
Number of
Recording Pixels
(Still Images)
Large: 2816 x 2112 pixels
Medium 1: 2272 x 1704 pixels
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Postcard Date Imprint Mode:1600 x 1200 pixels
Widescreen: 2816 x 1584 pixels
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Number of
Recording Pixels
(Movies)
Standard
, Color Accent, Color Swap
:
640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is
full* (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB** at
one time).
Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.)
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
Compact: (can record for 3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-
512MSH recommended).
**Even if the clip size has not reached 1 GB,
recording will stop at the moment the clip length
reaches 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data
writing speed of the memory card, recording may
stop before reaching 1 hour or before the recorded
data volume has reached 1 GB.
Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9
thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x
(max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse
through magnified images possible), Jump
(jumps to every tenth or hundredth image, to the
first image of those sharing a certain shooting
date, to movies, or to the first image in a folder.
In index playback mode, it displays 9 images at
once.), Sound memos (up to 1 min.), Slide show,
My Colors or Movie (edit/slow motion play back
possible).
Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound,
self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture
Transfer Protocol)
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,
monaural audio)
Power Source Battery Pack NB-5L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable
battery)
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Operating
Temperatures
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
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*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a
standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and
printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image
data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high
quality prints.
Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged))
The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions
and settings.
Movie data is excluded.
At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and
the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circum-
stances, the performance can be improved by warming the bat-
tery in a pocket before use.
Test Conditions
Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F),
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide
angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals
with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera
power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off
for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned
back on and the testing procedure is repeated.
A Canon-brand memory card is used.
*Until the battery returns to normal temperature
Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F),
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), continuous
playback at 3 seconds per image.
See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 111).
Operating Humidity 10 – 90%
Dimensions 90.4 x 56.5 x 26.4 mm (3.56 x 2.22 x 1.04 in.)
Weight
(camera body only)
Approx. 165 g (5.82 oz.)
Number of Images Shot
Playback Time
LCD Monitor ON
(Based on the CIPA
standard)
LCD Monitor Off
Approx.
240
images Approx.
700
images Approx.
6
hours
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Appendix
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
: Card included with the camera
• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 39) (*Only available when
card has been formatted with a low level format).
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
Movie
Recording Pixels
Compression
16MB SDC-128M
SDC-512MSH
(Large)
2816 x 2112 pixels
445176*
875292
17 156 603
(Medium 1)
2272 x 1704 pixels
661237
12 109 425
24 217 839
(Medium 2)
1600 x 1200 pixels
13 121 471
24 217* 839
46 411 1590
(Small)
640 x 480 pixels
52 460 1777
80 711 2747
127 1118 4317
(PostCard Date
Imprint Mode)
1600 x 1200 pixels
24 217* 839
(Widescreen)
2816 x 1584 pixels
660235
11 101 392
23 205 794
Recording
Pixels
Frame
Rate
16MB SDC-128M
SDC-512MSH
Standard
640 x 480 pixels
6 sec. 1
min.
4
sec.
4
min.
9
sec.
14 sec. 2
min.
7
sec. 8 min. 14 sec.
Color Accent
320 x 240 pixels
20 sec. 3
min.
1
sec. 11 min. 42 sec.
Color Swap
40
sec.
5
min.
55
sec. 22 min. 53 sec.
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*
Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures
indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
Fast Frame
Rate
320 x 240 pixels
10 sec. 1
min.
32
sec. 5 min. 59 sec.
Compact
160x 120 pixels
1
min.
39
sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
Recording Pixels
Compression
(2816 x 2112 pixels) 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB
(2272 x 1704 pixels) 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB
(1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
(640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
(1600 x 1200 pixels) – 558 KB –
(2816 x 1584 pixels) 2026 KB 1210 KB 585 KB
Recording Pixels Frame Rate File size
Standard (640 x 480 pixels)
1920 KB/sec.
960 KB/sec.
Color Accent
Color Swap
(320 x 240 pixels)
660 KB/sec.
330 KB/sec.
Fast Frame Rate (320 x 240 pixels) 1320 KB/sec.
Compact (160 x 120 pixels) 120 KB/sec.
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Appendix
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE
Interface
Compatible with SD memory card standards
Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.)
Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.)
Interface
Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards
Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.)
Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)
Type Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery
Nominal Voltage 3.7 V DC
Typical Capac ity 112 0 mAh
Cycle Life Approx. 300 times
Operating
Temperatures
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.)
Weight Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz.)
Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
8.5 VA (100 V) – 12 VA (240 V) (CB-2LX)
0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V) (CB-2LXE)
Rated Output 4.2 V DC, 0.7 A
Charging Time Approx. 2 hour 5 minutes
Operating
Temperatures
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 57.5 x 81.6 x 21.0 mm (2.26 x 3.21 x 0.83 in.)
Weight Approx. 65 g (2.29oz.) (CB-2LX)
Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding
power cord)
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Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)
Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)
16 VA (100 V) – 26 VA (240 V)
Rated Output 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A
Operating
Temperatures
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)
Weight
(excluding power
cord)
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)
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INDEX
A
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30... 115
AE Lock .................................. 51
AF Frame ......................... 18, 49
AF Lock .................................. 50
AF-assist Beam ...................... 27
AiAF........................................ 49
Auto Play (Slide Show)........... 84
Auto Rotate Function.............. 68
AV Cable ................................ 94
B
Battery
Battery Capacity ............... 122
Charging............. 112, Basic 1
Handling ........................... 111
Installing ..................... Basic 2
C
Clock Display.......................... 16
Compression .......................... 33
Continuous Shooting.............. 39
Create Folder ......................... 69
Custom White Balance........... 58
D
Date/Time
Setting ........................ Basic 4
Using the Clock .................. 16
World Clock ........................ 23
Digital Macro .......................... 37
DIGITAL Terminal .. 13, Basic 19
Digital Zoom ........................... 38
Direct Transfer.............. Basic 22
Downloading Images to
a Computer................... Basic 16
DPOF Print Order
Print Style........................... 91
Selecting Images................ 89
DPOF Transfer Order............. 92
E
Erasing
All Images.......................... 88
Single Images.... 14, Basic 11
Exposure................................ 54
Exposure Shift ....................... 45
F
FE Lock.................................. 52
File Number ........................... 70
Flash ........................ 14, Basic 9
Focus ..................................... 49
Focus Lock ............................ 50
Frame Rate............................ 46
FUNC. Menu.......................... 25
FUNC./SET button................. 14
G
Grid Line ................................ 27
H
HF-DC1................................ 116
Histogram .............................. 21
I
Image Data Sizes (Estimated)124
Index Playback ...................... 74
Indicator ................................. 22
Infinity .................... 14, Basic 10
Interface Cable ...... Basic 14, 18
IS Mode ................................. 35
ISO Speed ............................. 67
J
JUMP (Image Search) ........... 75
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L
Language ....................... Basic 4
LCD Monitor
Information Displayed ........ 18
Night Display...................... 17
Playback Information ......... 19
Quick-bright LCD ............... 17
Shooting Information.......... 18
Using the LCD Monitor ...... 15
M
Macro..................... 14, Basic 10
Magnifying ............................. 73
Memory Card
Estimated Capacities ....... 123
Formatting.................. 32, 114
Handling........................... 113
Inserting ..................... Basic 2
Menu
FUNC. Menu................ 25, 27
Menu List ........................... 27
Menus and Settings ........... 25
My Camera Menu .............. 30
Play Menu.......................... 28
Print Menu ......................... 28
Rec. Menu ......................... 27
Set up Menu ...................... 28
MENU button ......................... 14
Messages ............................ 108
Metering Modes ..................... 53
Mode Dial............. 14, Basic 5, 6
Movie
Editing................................ 77
Playback ............................ 76
Shooting............................. 43
Mute......................... 28, Basic 5
My Camera Menu .................. 30
My Camera Settings .............. 95
My Colors (Playback)............. 81
My Colors (Shooting) ............. 60
P
Playback....................... Basic 11
Postcard Date Imprint Mode... 40
Power Button............ 14, Basic 5
Power Saving................... 22, 29
Print/Share Button 14, Basic 14, 22
Printing ......................... Basic 14
Protect.................................... 88
R
Recording Pixels .............. 33, 46
Red-Eye Reduction.. 12, Basic 9
Reset All................................. 31
Rotate..................................... 79
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S
Self-Timer ............................... 41
Set up Menu ........................... 28
Shooting Mode
Auto ............................ Basic 7
Digital Macro ...................... 37
Manual................... 36,Basic 7
Digital Macro .......... Basic 7
Stitch Assist............ Basic 7
Movie.................... 43, Basic 8
Selecting..................... Basic 6
Special Scene ...... 36, Basic 7
Beach ..................... Basic 8
Color Accent..... 63, Basic 8
Color Swap .......64, Basic 8
Fireworks................ Basic 8
Foliage.................... Basic 7
Indoor ..................... Basic 7
Kids&Pets............... Basic 7
Night Snapshot....... Basic 7
Portrait .................... Basic 7
Snow ...................... Basic 7
Underwater............. Basic 8
Stitch Assist........................ 47
Shutter Button......................... 14
Fully............................ Basic 6
Halfway....................... Basic 5
Shutter Speed......................... 55
Slide Show.............................. 84
Repeat Settings.................. 87
Selecting............................. 86
Transition Effects................ 85
Smooth Continuous Shooting. 39
Sound Memo .......................... 82
Spot AE Point Frame.............. 53
Spot Frame............................. 18
System Requirements .. Basic 17
T
Telephoto........................ Basic 9
Time Zone ........................ 23, 29
Transition Effects
Playback............................. 80
Slide Show ......................... 85
V
Video System......................... 94
W
White Balance........................ 57
Wide Angle..................... Basic 9
Wrist Strap ............................. 12
Z
Zoom.............................. Basic 9
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Trademark Acknowledgments
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer
Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
•Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• SD is a trademark.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2006 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions.
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the
hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior
notice.
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted
or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the
camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal
computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards.
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The
settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting.
Function
Page
Recording
Pixels
Large
z z z
S
z z –
p.33
Medium 1
U –
Medium 2
U
–
Small
U
–
Postcard
––
–
Widescreen
––
–
Movie
–––– – –
(1)
p.46
Compression
Super Fine
U
–
p.33Fine
z z z S z z
–
Normal
U
–
Frame Rate
–––– – –
(2)
p.46
Flash
(3)
Auto
–– –
Basic
p.9
Auto
Red-eye Reduction
z z
––
–
Red-eye Reduction
On
–––– ––
On
–
–
U
–
Off
z S z –
Slow Synchro
–
–
U
–
–
Macro Mode
– U
(4)
Basic
p.10
Infinity Mode
–
–
U
(4)
AF Lock
–
–––
(5)
p.50
AE Lock
–
–––
p.51
FE Lock
–
–– – ––
p.52
Shooting
Method
Single
zzzz z zz –
Continuous Shooting
–
–
––
p.39
10-sec. Self-Timer
p.41
2-sec. Self-Timer
Custom Timer
–
––
Autofocus Modes
– –
(6)
–
p.49
AF-assist Beam
U
(7)
p.27
Digital Zoom
(8)
–
–
z
(9)
p.38
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Setting available (
z
Default setting)
U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting)
(Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off.
With the exception of the [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System]
settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons
can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p. 31).
(1)(2) The recording pixels and frame rates for the (Movie) mode are as fol-
lows.
(3) The default flash setting is Auto Red-eye Reduction in the
modes, Auto in the modes, and Off in the modes.
- The flash cannot be set in mode.
- When the flash fires in mode, the camera will automatically use Slow Synchro
mode.
(4) You cannot switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the
modes.
(5) Cannot be selected in the or mode.
(6) AF cannot be selected in the modes.
(7) The AF-assist Beam cannot be set in mode.
(8) [Off] cannot be selected in the mode.
(9) Can only be set and used in the mode.
(10) Automatically set by the camera.
(11) can be selected.
(12) The [Shoot only] and [Panning] options cannot be selected in mode.
Metering
Method
Evaluative
–
(10)
z zz –
(10)
–
(10)
–
(10)
p.53
Center-Weighted Average
–
––––
Spot
–
––––
Exposure Compensation
– U ––
p.54
Exposure Shift
–––– – –
p.45
Long Shutter
– –– – ––
p.55
White Balance
–
U
–
(10)
–
(10)
(5)
p.57
My Colors
–
U
––
(5)
p.60
ISO Speed
(11)
––
(10)
–
(10)
–
p.67
Auto Rotate
U
–
p.68
Grid Lines
–
p.27
IS Mode
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Recording Pixels Frame Rate
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Function
Page
Camera User Guide
Advanced
Advanced Camera User Guide
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Viewing Images on a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
Appendix
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
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