Canon POWERSHOT A80 User Manual

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide

• Please start by reading the

“Read This First”

section on page

6 of this manual.

• Please also see the

Software Starter Guide

and the

Direct

Print User Guide

215

Reference Page

Digital Zoom

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Evaluative Metering

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Center-Weighted Averaging

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Spot Metering ––––– –––●●●●

White Balance

(3)

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(2)

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Photo Effect

– ●●●● ●▲●●●●● 107

ISO Speed

–

(3)

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(3)

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(3)

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(3)

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(3)

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(3)

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(4)

109

On ●●●●● ● ––●●●●

118

Off ●●●●● ● ––●●●●

Light

Metering

System

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally 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.

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

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 malfunc-

tion.

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. 175).

Language Setting

Please see page 29 to change the language setting.

Please read through the “Read This First” section (p. 6) before using your

camera.

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 any time 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, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers,

peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• Canon and PowerShot and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon, Inc.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the

example below, the mode dial should be set to

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, , , ,

, or .

Using the Flash

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s

operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement

the basic operating procedures.

Question? Look here first.

3 What settings are available under each function?

3 Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the

camera off?

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212)

3 What functions are available through the menus?

FUNC. Menu (p. 165)

Rec. Menu (p. 167)

Play Menu (p. 170)

Set up Menu (p. 172)

My Camera Menu (p. 176)

3 What do the icons listed in the

Camera User Guide

mean?

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (p. 37)

Menu Settings and Default Settings (p. 52)

The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them

easy to find.

About this Camera User Guide

Available in the following modes.

Quick Start

Preparing the Camera,

Basic Functions

Shooting

Playback, Erasing

Print Settings,

Transferring

Connecting

My Camera Settings

Menu and Message Lists

Appendix

Table of Contents

: These pages include summaries of the functions or

operation of the camera.

Read This First 6

Quick Start 14

Components Guide 16

Preparing the Camera 20

Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20

Installing a CF Card ...............................................................24

Setting the Date/Time ............................................................ 26

Setting the Language ............................................................ 29

Basic Functions 31

Turning the Power On ............................................................31

Switching between Shooting and Playback .......................... 33

Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................... 34

Using the Viewfinder to Shoot ...............................................42

Using the Zoom ..................................................................... 43

Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................. 44

Selecting Menus and Settings ...........................................47

Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings 56

Auto Mode .....................................................................56

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting ............................ 58

Changing the Resolution and Compression .........................60

Using the Flash ............................................................... 64

Portrait Mode .................................................................. 67

Landscape Mode ............................................................ 68

Night Scene Mode ..........................................................69

Fast Shutter .................................................................... 70

Slow Shutter ................................................................... 71

Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ........................ 72

Movie Mode .................................................................... 76

Macro Mode .................................................................... 78

Self-Timer .............................................................................. 80

Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 82

Continuous Shooting ............................................................. 84

Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects 86

Program AE .................................................................... 86

Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................. 88

Setting the Aperture ....................................................... 91

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ........ 94

Switching Between Autofocus Modes ................................... 96

Switching Between Light Metering Modes ............................ 97

Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................... 99

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) .................................... 102

Changing the Photo Effect .................................................. 107

Changing the ISO Speed .................................................... 109

Adjusting the Flash Output .................................................. 111

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus .................... 112

Saving Custom Settings ............................................ 116

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ........................................ 118

Resetting the File Numbers ................................................. 120

Playback 122

Displaying Images Individually ............................................ 122

Magnifying Images ....................................................... 123

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ....... 124

Jumping Between Images ................................................... 125

Viewing Movies .................................................................... 126

Editing Movies ..................................................................... 128

Rotating Images in the Display ........................................... 131

Attaching Sound Memos to Images .................................... 132

Auto Play .............................................................................. 134

Protecting Images ................................................................ 135

Erasing 136

Erasing Images Individually................................................. 136

Erasing All Images ............................................................... 137

Formatting a CF Card ..........................................................138

Print Settings 140

About Printing ...................................................................... 140

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) ................................... 142

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

148

Selecting Images for Transferring ........................................ 148

Downloading Images to a Computer 150

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Via the USB Cable ............................................................ 150

Downloading Directly from a CF Card ................................ 154

Viewing Images on a TV Set 155

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

157

Changing My Camera Settings ...........................................157

Registering My Camera Settings ........................................ 160

List of Menu Options and Messages 165

FUNC. Menu ........................................................................165

Rec. Menu ...........................................................................167

Play Menu ........................................................................... 170

Set up Menu ........................................................................ 172

My Camera Menu ............................................................... 176

Resetting the Settings to Default ......................................... 178

List of Messages ..................................................................180

Appendix 182

Using the Battery Kits (Sold Separately) ............................182

Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately) ..... 186

Camera Care and Maintenance .......................................... 191

Troubleshooting 192

Specifications 199

Index 208

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

212

Please Read

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, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distribu-

tors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from

any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including

CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to

be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine

readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for

personal use and must be used in a manner that respects

international and 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 recorded for personal

use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey

it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty

claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the

Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.

Read This First

Safety Precautions

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read

and understood the safety precautions described below. 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.

• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to

the camera, its power supply accessories and the separately

sold compact power adapter.

WARNINGS

• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other

intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.

• 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.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and

infants.Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a

child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the

strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical

shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be

conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your

camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not

touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been

damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the

equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There

is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first

opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits

smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire

or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off,

remove the camera batteries and unplug the power cord from

the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have

ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing

is damaged.Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the

camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.Please consult your camera distributor or the closest

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids.Do not allow

liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been

waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or

salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that

water or other foreign substances enter the interior,

immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the

camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or

electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the

closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene,

thinners or other flammable substances to clean or

maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may

lead to fire.

• 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 electrical outlet and the surrounding area.In

dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects

around the plug over long periods of time may become

saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

•

Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power

adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical

short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.

Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When

unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of

the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage

or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires

or electrical shocks.

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• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this

equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the

equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only

the recommended power accessories.

• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose

them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse

them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and

lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock,

explosion or serious injury.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.

Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the

eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the

inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these

substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical

assistance.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts

that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and

injury.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic

objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating,

burns and other injuries.

• 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.

Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available

in your area.

• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this

equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire,

injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only

recommended batteries and accessories.

• If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size

NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with

these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries

to overheat or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.

• Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power

adapter from both the camera and power outlet after

recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid

fires and other hazards.

• The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the

compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with

your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries.

There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

• Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately

sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up lens and

conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter,

the glass shards may cause an injury. Never aim the lenses at

the sun or strong light sources. There is a risk of damage to

eyesight.

CAUTIONS

• 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. Exposure to intense

sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or

explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High

temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact

power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.

• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.

Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or

other damage.

• 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.

• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or

clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit

smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the

flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either

action could result in burns.

• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck

to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera

body may become warm. Please take care when operating

the camera for an extended period as your hands may

experience a burning sensation.

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

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold

temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form

on its external and internal surfaces.

You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight,

resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature

changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card

and batteries or power cord (if connected) from the camera and

wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming

use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove

the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the

equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended

periods with batteries installed will run down the batteries and

may damage the camera.

However, the date, time and other camera settings may reset to

default settings if the batteries have been removed for more than

three weeks.

Install the batteries

(p. 20).

Slide the battery cover lock,

then open the cover and

insert the batteries.

• For important information

about batteries, see

Proper

Battery Handling

(p. 21).

Install the CF card (p. 24).

Open the CF card slot cover

and insert a CF card.

• Push the CF card all the way

into the slot, so that the CF

card eject button pops all the

way out.

Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press

the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on

(p. 31).

Hold the ON/OFF button down until the power

indicator next to the ON/OFF button lights green.

• If the LCD monitor displays

the Date/Time menu, set the

date and time (p. 26).

• For information about how to

change the language, see

Setting the Language

(p. 29).

Slide the mode switch

(Shooting) (p. 33).

Quick Start

Power

Indicator

Quick Start

Turn the mode dial to

(p. 56).

Focus (p. 44).

Aim the camera at the

subject, and lightly press

and hold the shutter button

halfway down. The camera

beeps twice when the focus

is set.

Shoot (p. 45).

Press the shutter button all

the way. You will hear the

sound of the shutter close

when the shot is complete.

View the recorded image.

The recorded image

displays on the LCD monitor

for approximately 2 seconds

(p. 58).

For information about how to

view other images that you have already taken, see

Playback

(p. 122).

To Immediately Erase the Displayed Image

1 Press the button while the image

is displayed.

2 Confirm that [Erase] is selected and

press the

button.

6, 7

Components Guide

Zoom Lever (p. 43, 82, 123, 124, 125)

Shutter Button (p. 44)

Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19)

ON/OFF Button (p. 31)

AF-assist Beam (p. 46)

Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

(p. 66)

Self-Timer Lamp (p. 80)

Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 42)

Flash (p. 64)

Terminal Cover

Lens

Ring Release

Button

Microphone

Terminal*

(Audio/Video Out) Terminal

(p. 155)

Ring

Speaker

Power Indicator (p. 31)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Viewfinder (p. 42)

CF Card Slot

Cover (p. 24)

LCD Monitor (p. 34)

Tripod Socket

Battery Cover

Lock (p. 20)

Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items

when dangling it from the wrist strap.

To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the

following cables.

•

Computer: USB interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera)

• Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

• CP Printers

USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera) or the

Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).

• BJ Printers

Canon Direct Print

Compatible Printers:

Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

PictBridge

Compliant Printers:

USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera)

•

PictBridge

Compliant Non-Canon Printers:

USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the

System Map

or the

Direct Print User Guide

supplied

with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.

Strap

Mount

Battery Cover

(p. 20)

Attaching the wrist strap*

DC IN Terminal

(p. 185)

Indicators

The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF button or the

shutter button is pressed.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot

Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing

from CF card / Transmitting data (during a computer

connection) / Low battery

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)

Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode / Manual focus mode

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press the

shutter button, try using focus lock (p. 112))

(Flash) / Up

Button (p. 47, 64)

Mode Switch (p. 33)

Right Button (p. 47)

(Macro) / MF /

Down Button

(p. 47, 78, 114)

Left Button (p. 47)

/ (Single image erase)

Button (p. 47, 136)

Button (p. 36)

Button (p. 48)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Shooting Mode Dial

Use the shooting mode dial to select

a shooting mode.

• : Auto (p. 56)

The camera automatically selects settings.

• Image Zone

The camera automatically selects settings according to

the image composition type.

: Portrait (p. 67)

: Landscape (p. 68)

: Night Scene (p. 69)

: Fast Shutter Speed (p. 70)

: Slow Shutter Speed (p. 71)

: Stitch Assist (p. 72)

: Movie (p. 76)

• Creative Zone

The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to

achieve special effects.

: Program AE (p. 86)

: Shutter-priority AE (p. 88)

: Aperture-priority AE (p. 91)

: Manual Exposure (p. 94)

: Custom1 (p. 116)

: Custom2 (p. 116)

Auto

Installing the Batteries

The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied

with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel

metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

Be sure that the camera power is off.

Slide the battery cover lock in the

direction of the arrow, and push the

battery cover slightly forward. Then open

the cover.

Insert the batteries as shown.

Close the battery cover.

Preparing the Camera

Negative end (<)

Positive end (+)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green, do

not turn off the power or open the battery cover. The

camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an

image to or from the CF card.

• We recommend that you use the separately sold AC

Adapter Kit ACK600 to power the camera during long

usage sessions (p. 184).

• The separately sold battery charger kit lets you use

rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 182).

•

For important information, see

Battery Performance

(p. 202).

• For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and

AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the

System

Map

(separate from this guide).

Proper Battery Handling

• Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold

separately) only. For information on handling the AA-size rechargeable

NiMH batteries, see

Using Rechargeable Batteries

(p. 182).

• Never use manganese or lithium batteries, as these battery

types may overheat in the camera.

• Since the performance of alkaline batteries may differ accord-

ing to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase

may not be as long as the batteries that came with the camera.

• Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when

alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications,

alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you

are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we

recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (a four-

piece set).

• While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries,

performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.

• Never mix unused and partially used batteries. Always load

four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time.

• Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and

negative (-) ends in the right direction.

• Never mix batteries of different types or from different

manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical.

• Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well

with a dry cloth. Oil from one’s skin or other dirt may cause a

considerable reduction in the number of recordable images or

reduced usage time.

• Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (espe-

cially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camera in

cold areas and batteries are running down faster than they

should, you may be able to restore performance by placing

batteries in an inner pocket to warm them up prior to use. But

be careful that you don’t put the batteries into a pocket together

with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these

objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.

• If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the

batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place.

Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed

during prolonged periods of non-use.

Please note that the date, time and other camera settings may

reset to their default settings if the batteries have been

removed for more than three weeks.

WARNING

Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is

completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk

that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check

the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as

some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use

batteries with defective seals.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Battery Status Indications

The indicators blink as explained below, and the LCD

monitor displays an icon or message to let you know

when batteries are low or depleted.

Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace

or recharge the batteries if you wish to

continue using the camera.

If the LCD monitor is off, this icon will appear

when you press any of the following buttons:

or / MF.

Batteries are fully depleted and the camera

can no longer operate. You should replace

the batteries immediately.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical

insulation sheath) peeled off.

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding

from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up

over the edge of the metal base.

Change the

batteries

Power indicator

blinks green.

Installing a CF Card

Be sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the CF card slot cover in the

direction of the arrow, and open it.

Insert the CF card with the label facing out

and the arrow pointing in.

• Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF

card eject button pops all the way out.

• To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject button.

Arrow mark

Card label

CF card eject button

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Close the CF card slot cover securely.

• When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder

blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or

transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not

perform the following, for image data may be lost or

corrupted:

- Do not shake the camera.

- Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot

cover.

• Be aware that use of CF cards whose contents have

been edited with another camera or with another

company’s software may cause the camera to operate

incorrectly.

• You are recommended to use CF cards that have been

formatted in your camera (p. 138). The card supplied

with the camera may be used without further formatting.

For more information on CF cards, see

CF Cards and

Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

(p. 203).

About CF Cards...

• CF 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 a CF card.

• Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will

cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a

malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a

sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature

zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If

condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room

temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally.

• Do not use or store CF cards in the following locations.

- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Setting the Date/Time

The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera

power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable

lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5

to set the date and time.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the

camera (p. 31).

Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press

the

button.

The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears.

Select the [ (Set up)] menu using the left

or right button.

[ (Rec.)] menu in Auto

mode shown.

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Press the up or down button to select

(Date/Time), and then press the

button.

Set the date and time.

• Use the up or down button to change the value of the

highlighted field.

• Press the left or right button to highlight another field.

• The date can be set up to the year 2030.

Press the

button.

After adjusting the settings, press the

button to

close the menu window.

• The date, time and other camera settings may reset to the

default settings if the batteries have been removed for

more than three weeks.

• Setting the date and time settings does not cause the

date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing

images with the date on them, refer to the

Direct Print

User Guide

and

Software Starter Guide

Charging the date/time battery

• The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery

for saving settings such as the date and time. This

battery is recharged by the AA-size batteries while it is

in the camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave

fully charged batteries in the camera, or plug in the AC

Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately), for about 4 hours

to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when

the camera power is turned off.

• If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power

is turned on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the

above method to recharge it.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD

monitor display.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the

camera (p. 31).

Open the LCD monitor (p. 34) and press

the

button.

The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] Menu will display.

Select the [ (Set up)] menu using the left

or right button.

[ (Rec.)] menu in Auto

mode shown.

Select (Language) using the up or down

button and press the

button.

Select a language using the up, down, left

or right button.

Press the

button.

After adjusting the settings, press the

button.

Shortcut Operation

The Language menu can also be displayed in Playback

mode by holding down the

button and pressing the

button. This function cannot be used while a

movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is

connected to the camera.

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Turning the Power On

Press the ON/OFF button until the power

indicator lights.

Shooting Mode

If the LCD monitor is open, the current shooting mode

settings appear for about 6 seconds.

If you slide the mode switch to , the lens will retract

after approximately 1 minute.

Playback mode

The LCD monitor displays an image.

The LCD monitor must be opened (p. 34).

Turning the Camera Off

Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the power off.

Basic Functions

• You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image

when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up

sound and image, see below and pages 157 and 176.)

• The start-up image does not appear when the LCD

monitor is off or the camera is connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and

image

Press and hold the button, then turn on the power.

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function.

When this function is turned on and it activates, restore

power by pressing the ON/OFF button.

Shooting Mode

The power will automatically turn off approximately 3

minutes after the last function is accessed. The LCD

monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute* after the last

function is accessed. Press any button other than the ON/

OFF button to turn the LCD monitor back on.

* This time can be changed (p. 173).

Playback Mode

The power will automatically turn off approximately 5

minutes after the last function is accessed.

While Connected to a Printer

The power will automatically turn off after approximately

5 minutes of inactivity for both the camera and the printer.

• The power saving function will not activate while the

camera is in Auto Play mode or during a computer

connection (p. 134, 150).

• You can turn off the power saving function in the [

(Set up)] menu (p. 173).

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Switching between Shooting and Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and

Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to

shoot again after checking or deleting an image immedi-

ately after it is shot.

When shooting (Shooting mode)

• Slide the mode switch to .

When playing back (Playback mode)

• Open the LCD monitor and slide the mode

switch to

• When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images

can be printed (refer to the

Direct Print User Guide

• When a camera is connected, recorded images can be

downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 150).

• When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected,

, , or appears on the LCD monitor.

• When a computer is properly connected, the LCD

monitor turns off.

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

The lens does not retract right away

when the camera switches to Playback

mode.

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during

shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu

settings.

It can be opened to the following range of positions.

Opened right to left 180 degrees.

Tilted forward 180 degrees

toward the lens or backward 90

degrees.

The LCD monitor will

automatically turn off when it

clicks shut against the camera

body. For protection, always close

the LCD monitor after use.

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The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.

Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees

and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens.

• In this position, icons and messages do not appear on the

LCD monitor.

• The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically

flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in

front of the lens. (This reverse display function can be

turned off. (p. 169))

Fold the LCD monitor back against the

camera body.

• Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body. If

it is not fully closed, the image will appear reversed and

icons and messages will not display.

• Icons and messages will appear and images will show

properly (not reversed) when the LCD monitor is folded

right against the camera until it clicks.

The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the

monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting.

This is not a defect.

Shooting Mode

Pressing the

button cycles the LCD monitor to the

next mode each time the button is pressed.

Standard Detailed

(No Information) (Information View)

Off

• The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is

memorized when the camera is turned off. When the

camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode.

However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the

“Change the Batteries” message appears, the LCD

monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the

camera is started.

• Setting the mode dial to

or modes turns the LCD

monitor on regardless of whether it is set to on or off.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Playback Mode

• The LCD monitor always comes on when you slide the

mode switch to

• Pressing the

button cycles the information view

mode each time the button is pressed.

Single Image Playback

Standard Detailed

No display

Index Playback (9 images)

Standard No display

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Mode

When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the settings

appear on the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds even if

the LCD monitor is set to Standard or No display. (The

Shooting mode settings may not appear depending on the

camera setting.)

You can set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual

focus settings while this information appears on the

LCD monitor.

A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of

insufficient lighting if the upper indicator beside the

viewfinder blinks orange after the metering preparations

are complete and the camera shake icon displays in

the LCD monitor. Set the flash to

or , or affix the

camera to a tripod to shoot.

• After you press the shutter button and take a shot, the

recorded image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 to 10

seconds (1-second increments). It will continue to display if

you press the button while it is shown on the screen.

See

Changing the Image Display Duration

(p. 59).

• While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD

monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph

(See

About the Histogram

(p. 41)). That shows the

distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure

requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation

and reshoot (Press the button if the histogram and

other information is not shown.).

The following displays in information view.

Shutter Speed

Aperture Setting

Shots Remaining or

Remaining Movie Time (sec.)

AF Frame

Spot AE Point Frame

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Shooting Mode p. 19

-2

…

+2 Exposure Compensation p. 99

White Balance p. 102

Drive Mode p. 80/84

ISO Speed p. 109

Photo Effects p. 107

Light Metering Mode p. 97

Compression p. 60

L M1 M2 S

Resolution p. 60

Flash p. 64

Red-Eye Reduction p. 65

Macro Mode p. 78

Auto Rotate Function p. 118

Manual Focus p. 114

● (red) Movie Recording Mode p. 76

4.3× 5.3× 6.7× 8.2× 11×

Digital Zoom Setting* p. 82

Camera Shake Warning p. 38

Low Battery p. 23

• The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when the

information view is turned off.

• In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot light metering

frame ( , and mode), shutter speed, aperture setting

(

, and mode), shots remaining or remaining movie

time are displayed as in the example to the left.

* Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects.

These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.

Playback Mode

In standard display mode, the following information appears.

Compression p. 60

L M1 M2 S

Resolution (Still images)

p. 60

Sound memo (WAVE file)

p. 132

Movie p. 126

Protection status p. 135

In detailed display mode, the following information appears.

Shooting Mode p. 19

-2 uuu ±0 uuu +2 Exposure Compensation p. 99

White Balance p. 102

Photo Effects p. 107

ISO Speed p. 109

Flash p. 64

Macro Mode p. 78

Manual Focus p. 114

Light Metering Mode p. 97

Resolution (Movies) p. 60

In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting,

histogram, and recorded movie time are displayed.

File Number

Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total)

Shooting Date/Time

Shutter Speed

Aperture Value

Movie Length

Histogram

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

The following information may also appear with some

image files.

An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an

unrecognized format, is attached.

A JPEG file not supported by “Design rule for Camera File

system” (DCF) standards.

RAW format file

A file with an unrecognized format.

Please note that image information recorded by this

camera may not display correctly on other cameras and

image information recorded by other cameras may not

display correctly on this camera.

About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the

brightness of the shot image. The greater the bias toward

the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the

bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the

image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a

positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensa-

tion to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 99).

Sample histograms

Dark image Balanced image Bright image

Using the Viewfinder to Shoot

Setting the LCD monitor to off (p. 36) and using the optical

viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.

Align the square brackets (autofocus

metering field) inside the viewfinder on the

primary subject to compose the image.

About the Autofocus Function

This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence

autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field

to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It

delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject

is slightly off-center.

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image

Usually the recorded image is wider than the image seen

in the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the

LCD monitor.

The image recorded may differ from the image seen in the

viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and

lens (especially with close-ups). If you use the viewfinder to

take close-up shots, portions of the close-up subject may not

appear in the recorded image. For this reason it is better to

use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots.

Viewfinder

Shows the center of the image

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Using the Zoom

The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm to 114 mm in

35mm film equivalent terms.

Wide/Telephoto Angle

: Wide-angle

Press the zoom

lever left to zoom

out for a wide-

angle shot.

Wide-angle Telephoto

Digital Zoom

When the LCD monitor is on you can digitally zoom in on

a subject. The combined optical and digital zoom is

approximately 11 times the wide angle setting (p. 82).

Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 212).

Images become coarser, the more they are digitally

zoomed.

: Telephoto

Press the zoom

lever right to

zoom in for a

telephoto shot.

Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button features a two-stage action.

Pressing Halfway

Pressing halfway automatically sets the

exposure, focus and white balance.

The indicators light or blink as follows.

Upper Indicator

•

Green: Metering complete (two beeps

sound)

• Orange: Flash will fire

• Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning /

Insufficient exposure

Lower Indicator

•

Yellow: Macro Mode / Manual Focus

• Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty*

(single beep sounds)

* When the indicator blinks yellow, lock the

focus before shooting (p. 112).

The AF frame appears as follows when

the LCD monitor is on.

When AiAF is on (p. 96)

• Green: Metering complete (Focused AF

frame or frames)

• No AF frame: Focusing difficulty

When AiAF is off (p. 96)

(Center focus AF)

• Green: Metering complete

• Yellow: Focusing difficulty

The AF frame

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Pressing Fully

Pressing fully releases the shutter.

• You will hear the shutter sound when

the shot is complete. Do not move the

camera until you hear this sound.

• The upper indicator blinks green while

the image is recording onto the CF

card.

• If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press

halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.

• Images are first saved into the camera’s internal

memory before being recorded onto the CF card,

allowing the next images to be taken immediately as

long as sufficient space is available in the internal

memory.

• The beep and shutter sound can be set on/off in the Set

up menu (p. 172).

• Even when the shutter sound is set to [

, , (On)]

(p. 157) and [Mute] is set to [On], no sound will be

heard.

• There is no shutter sound in movie mode.

• Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

AF-Assist Beam

• The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the

shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in

certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

• The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 168).

For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the

beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them.

However, please keep in mind the following facts.

- Turning the AF-assist beam off may make it more

difficult for the camera to focus in a dark place.

- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press

the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam

is turned off.

In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the

flash fires, set both the red-eye reduction function and

the AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting menu.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings

Menus are used to adjust shooting, playback, date/time

and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed by

either pressing the

button or the

button.

Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following

procedures.

Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button

(Only in Shooting Mode)

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button.

• Icons of the selectable settings appear on the left side of

the LCD monitor.

• The current settings icons appear.

Select a menu item using the up or down

button.

Select setting contents using the left or

right button.

Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the

button and displaying the next menu. Press the

button again to confirm the setting.

Press the

button.

• The menu closes.

• Images can be shot immediately with the selected

settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter button.

Selecting Settings by Pressing the

Button

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button.

In Shooting mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu appears. In

Playback mode, the [

(Play)] menu appears.

Switch between menu tabs using the left

or right button.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

• The menu switches as follows:

[

(Rec.)] or [ (Play)]

[ (Set up)]

[

(My Camera)]

• Pressing the zoom lever also switches between the menu

tabs.

Select a menu item using the up or down

button.

Select setting contents using the left or

right button.

For the items followed by an ellipsis (...), press the

button to show submenus and select a setting. After

selecting, press the

button again to confirm the setting.

Some of the items followed by an ellipses (...) may be

selected by using the up and down buttons instead of the

left and right buttons.

Press the

button.

• The menu closes.

• In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing

the shutter button halfway.

Shooting Mode

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)

Rec. Menu*

Selectable items

vary according to

each mode.

Play Menu*

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu

Displaying a MENU Switching

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* Use the zoom lever to switch

between menus anytime.

between Menus

Setting

Options

Completing

the Procedure

Set up Menu* My Camera

Menu*

Menu Settings and Default Settings

This chart shows the options for each menu and the

default settings.

Some menu items are not available in certain Shooting modes

(p. 212).

button

Menu Item Available Settings

Reference

Page

Exposure Compensation

-2 to ±0* to +2 99

Flash Output Low* / Medium / Strong 111

White Balance * / / / / / / 102

Drive Mode * / / / /

80, 84

ISO Speed AUTO / 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 109

Photo Effect * / / /

/ / 107

Light Metering System * / / 97

Resolution, File Format,

(Still picture)

L* / M1 / M2 / S

Compression

(Movie)

* /

(Compression)

/ * /

* Default setting

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Menu Item Available Settings

Reference

Page

AiAF On*/Off 96

Red-eye On*/ Off 65

MF-Point Zoom

On*/ Off 115

AF-assist Beam

On*/ Off 168

Digital Zoom On / Off* 82

Review Off / 2* to 10 sec. 59

Reverse Disp. On*/ Off 169

Save Settings Saves customized settings 116

Protect

Turns image protection on and off

135

Rotate

Rotates the image in the display

131

Sound Memo

Adds sound memos to images

132

Erase all

Erases all images on the CF card

137

Auto Play

Automatically plays back

images in a slide show

134

Print Order Sets the print settings 142

Transfer Order Sets the transfer settings 148

button

Rec.

Play

* Default setting

Menu Item Available Settings

Reference

Page

Mute On / Off* 172

Volume

Start-up Vol.

Operation Vol.

Selftimer Vol.

Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 172

Shutter Vol.

Playback Vol.

Power

Auto Power Down

On* / Off 173

Saving

Display Off

10sec/20sec/30sec/

173

1min*/2min/3min

Date/Time

Sets the date and time

Format

Formats the CF card

138

File No. Reset On / Off* 120

Auto Rotate On* / Off 118

Distance Units

m/cm* / ft/in 174

Language

English* / Deutsch /

Français / Nederlands /

Dansk / Suomi /

Italiano / Norsk /

Svenska / Español /

Chinese / Japanese

Video System NTSC / PAL 175

Theme /

* / /

Start-up Image

* / /

157

Start-up Sound

* / /

176

Operation Sound

* / /

177

Selftimer Sound

* / /

Shutter Sound /

* / /

* Default values. Default video system settings vary between regions.

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

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• You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the

My Camera menu. For details, see

Registering My Camera

Settings

(p. 160) or the

Software Starter Guide

• Various camera settings can be restored all at once (p. 178).

Shooting-Letting the Camera Select Settings

See

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 212)

at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be

changed in which shooting modes.

Auto Mode

Available in the following modes.

In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button

and let the camera do everything else.

Check that the camera is in Shooting

mode (p. 33).

Turn the shooting mode dial to .

Aim the camera at the subject.

Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired

composition (relative subject size in the

viewfinder).

Shooting

Press the shutter button halfway (p. 44).

• Press the button halfway to make the camera focus on a

subject. Two beeps will sound when the camera has

finished metering and the indicator next to the viewfinder

will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF

frame or frames will appear green.

• The indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow and

one beep will sound if the subject is difficult to focus on.

Press the shutter button all the way (p. 45).

• You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter

releases.

• The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• You can change the length of time images show on the

LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show

at all (p. 58).

AF Frames

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting

Available in the following modes.

After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD

monitor for two seconds. There are two ways to display

the image for longer as explained below.

• Keeping the shutter button pressed

The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as

long as you keep the shutter button fully depressed.

• Pressing the

button while the image is

displayed

If you press the button while the image is displayed

on the LCD monitor, it will continue to display even after

the shutter button is released.

Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it.

You can perform the following while images are displayed.

- Erasing Images Individually (p. 15, 136)

- Magnifying Images (p. 123)

Shooting

Changing the Image Display Duration

The length of time images are displayed after a photo has

been taken can be changed from between 2 seconds to 10

seconds or turned off.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Review).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47)

Select a Review setting and press the

button.

• With the [Off] option, the image will not automatically

display.

• With the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the image will

appear for the time selected.

• You can continue to display the image as long as the

shutter button is fully held pressed regardless of the

Review setting.

• Another picture can be taken even while the last is

displayed.

Changing the Resolution and Compression

Available in the following modes.

You can change the resolution and compression (exclud-

ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you

are about to shoot.

Resolution Purpose

High

2272 x 1704 pixels

(Large)

1600 x 1200 pixels

(Medium 1)

1024 x 768 pixels

(Medium 2)

640 x 480 pixels

(Small)

Low

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

•

Print up to A4 size*

210 x 297 mm (8.3 x

11.7 in.) prints

•

Print up to Letter size*

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x

11 in.) prints

• Print postcard size 148 x

100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints

• Print L-size 119 x 89 mm

(4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints

• Print card size 86 x 54

mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints

•

Send images as e-mail

attachments

•

Shoot more images

Compression Purpose

Superfine High Quality

Fine

Normal Normal

Shoot higher quality images

Shoot normal quality images

Shoot more images

Shooting

Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

Open the LCD monitor.

Set the shooting mode dial to the desired

Shooting mode.

Press the

button.

Select L* (2272 x 1704) using the up or

down button.

* The current setting is displayed.

Select the resolution you wish to set using

the left or right button.

Excluding

Number of shots remaining

(Only displayed when the resolution,

compression or file format is selected)

Press the

button.

Select the compression you wish to set

using the left or right button.

• You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear

again, once the image is shot.

• Pressing the

button returns to Step 4 where you can

change the resolution setting.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

Shooting

• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting

modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode

(p. 212)

• Size of an image file (approximate) (p. 203)

• Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 203)

• The resolution and compression settings are affected by

the shooting mode selection as follows (only the

resolution is affected in

mode):

Ex.1: When changed from

to , the resolution and

compression settings of

are used.

Ex.2: When changed from

to , the resolution and

compression settings of

are used.

Current

Next Shooting Mode

Resolution and

Shooting Mode

Compression after Change

Settings change to those of the

next mode

Settings do not change

Settings change to those of the

next mode

Settings do not change

Settings change to those of the

next mode

Using the Flash

Available in the following modes.

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.

The flash fires automatically as

required by the lighting level, and

the red-eye reduction lamp fires

each time the main flash fires.

Auto

The flash fires automatically as

required by the lighting level.

The red-eye reduction lamp and the

flash always fire.

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button to switch between flash modes.

• The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.

• You can switch between settings by pressing the

button.

When the red-eye reduction function is on

Auto with red-eye

reduction

Flash on with red-

eye reduction

Shooting

When the red-eye reduction function is off

This operation may not work in certain shooting modes (p. 212).

Shoot the image.

• The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder

lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

(Does not fire in

• Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode

(p. 56).

Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function

The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in

dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back from

the eyes and making them appear red.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set (Red-eye)

to [On].

When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the

flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the

closer you are to the subject.

• Red-Eye Reduction

When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the

subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp

for this mode to be effective. Try asking them to look

directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained

by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing

the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to

the subject.

• Some settings are not available with certain shooting

modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode

(p. 212).

• The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be

followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the

camera to obtain the subject’s exposure data so that the

main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the

shot.

• When shooting with the flash, the distance between the

camera and the subject should be at least 45 cm (1.5 ft.)

for normal shooting and 25 cm (10 in.) for Macro shooting.

• The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is

1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the

shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is

selected.

• The flash fires with automatic adjustments when

shooting in modes other than the

mode. When

shooting in

mode, the flash fires with the manually

set adjustments.

•In

mode, the [Flash Output] option can be changed

(p. 111).

• Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

• The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to

charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according

to usage and the battery charge.

• The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off

in the

, , and Shooting modes.

Shooting

Portrait Mode

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode when you want the subject to appear

sharp and the background to blur.

Turn the shooting mode

dial to

Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode

(p. 56).

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• To best achieve the effect of the background gradually

blurring, compose the image so that the upper half of

the subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD

monitor.

• The background gets increasingly blurred the more you

adjust the focal length toward telephoto.

Landscape Mode

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes.

Turn the shooting mode

dial to

Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode

(p. 56).

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in

mode, use a tripod to shoot if the (camera shake

warning) icon appears on the LCD monitor.

Shooting

Night Scene Mode

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to capture human

subjects against the backdrop of an

evening sky or night scene. The

subject is illuminated with light from

the flash while the backdrop is

captured at a slow shutter speed so

that both appear correctly exposed.

Turn the shooting mode dial to .

Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode

(p. 56).

To shoot a night scene without a subject

To shoot a night scene without any subject in the fore-

ground, set the flash to . (A night scene usually consists

of light sources in the night. When shooting with the flash,

the light of the flash will wash out these lights, so it is better

to turn the flash off.)

This mode uses a slow shutter speed so always use a tripod

to prevent camera shake.

Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this

mode.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the

flash fires because of the slow shutter speed.

• Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect

similar to that of the

mode.

Fast Shutter

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

Turn the shooting mode

dial to

Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode

(p. 56).

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Noise in the recorded image may increase if you shoot

dark subjects.

Shooting

Slow Shutter

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them

appear blurred, such as river rapids.

Turn the shooting mode

dial to

Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode

(p. 56).

Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this

mode.

For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode when taking shots that you want to

combine into a panorama. To create the panorama itself,

you must stitch the images together with your computer.

To create the panorama with your computer, use the

PhotoStitch software that came with your camera.

Framing a Subject

The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions

of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try

to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping

portions.

Shooting

• Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of

the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalign-

ment to within 10% of the image height.

• Do not include moving items in the overlap.

• Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and

close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.

• Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final

image will appear unnatural if the difference in bright-

ness is too great.

• For good results, pan (swivel) the camera to take

successive shots.

• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject,

keeping it parallel as you move.

Shooting

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

The LCD monitor will be on.

Select the shooting sequence using the

left or right button and press the

button.

You can also press the shutter button directly to shoot

without pressing .

Shoot the first image.

The exposure and white balance settings are set and

locked with the first image.

Compose and shoot the second image so

that it overlaps the first.

• Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with

the software.

• An image can be retaken. Press the left or right button to

return to that frame.

Sequence

Shooting

Use the same procedures to shoot the

remaining frames.

A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either

horizontally or vertically.

Press the

button after the last shot.

• A custom white balance setting (p. 104) cannot be set in

mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first

set it in another shooting mode.

• The settings in place for the first image are locked in

and cannot be changed for subsequent shots.

• A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this

mode.

For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

Movie Mode

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set

to either [

(320 × 240)] or [

(160 × 120)] (p. 60).

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

The LCD monitor will be on and displays the maximum

recording time (in seconds).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously.

• During the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right

of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button all the way to

stop recording the movie.

• The maximum length of individual movie clips

(approximately 15 frames/second) is about 3 minutes.

These times may vary with the subject and shooting

conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the

maximum is reached or when the CF cards runs out of

free capacity.

Shooting

• Although the recording time may not display properly

during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly.

• Recording may stop unexpectedly with certain types of

CF cards (slow recording cards, cards formatted on a

different camera or a computer, or cards which have had

images recorded and erased repeatedly).

• You are recommended to use a CF card that has been

formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 138). The

card supplied with the camera may be used without

further formatting.

• Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting.

• The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set

and locked to the settings of the first frame.

• If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks

green after a shot, this indicates that the movie is being

written to the CF card. You cannot shoot again until it

stops blinking.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Sound is recorded monaurally.

• There is no shutter sound in movie mode.

• QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to playback movie

files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for

Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera

Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime

3.0 or later is generally bundled with the Mac OS 8.5 or

later operating system.)

Macro Mode

Available in the following modes.

Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the

range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end

and 25 to 45 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end.

Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects.

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button to turn the LCD monitor on.

Press the button.

• The icon appears on the LCD monitor.

• Pressing the

button until the icon on the LCD

monitor disappears cancels the macro mode.

Shoot the image.

• The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when

the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Shooting procedures are the same as for the

Mode

(p. 56).

Shooting

Advanced technique for the macro mode

Macro mode can make unique images when used with the

zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum

wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both

the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting

at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of

focus to make the flower stand out.

Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom

• Some settings are not available with certain shooting

modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode

(p. 212).

• Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro

mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, though

images composed with the optical viewfinder may be off-

center (p. 42).

• When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end, the

recordable area is 56 × 42 mm (2.2 in. × 1.6 in.)*

, and

at telephoto end, it is 87 × 65 mm (3.4 in. × 2.6 in.)*

When the zoom is set between the telephoto end and

the wide-angle end, the distance from lens to subject is

the same as when the zoom is set to the telephoto end.

• The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used

in macro mode.

Maximum wide angle setting.

Maximum optical telephoto setting.

Self-Timer

Available in the following modes.

With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after

the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you

want to take a memorable photo with everyone including

yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any

shooting mode.

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button.

Select * (Drive Mode) using the up or

down button.

* The current setting is displayed.

Select or

using the left or right button

and press the

button.

When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for

10 seconds, and when

is selected, the shutter release

will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter

button.

Shooting

Shoot the image.

• When is selected and the shutter button is pressed

fully, the self-timer lamp starts blinking and the self-timer

begins to beep. The blinking gets faster two seconds

before the shutter releases.

• When

is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from

the beginning. The shutter releases in two seconds.

• Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode

(p. 56).

Tip for using the self-timer

Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the

shutter button.

Setting the self-timer to

delays the shutter release for two

seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus

preventing a blurred image.

You can change the self-timer sound by changing the

setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [

(My Camera)]

menu (p. 177).

Digital Zoom

Available in the following modes.

The digital zoom can be zoomed through the following

range:

4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, and 11x

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button to turn the LCD monitor on.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital

Zoom).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [On] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

Shooting

Press the zoom lever toward and hold it.

• The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto

setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward

again to further zoom the image digitally.

• Press the lever toward

to zoom back out.

Shoot the image.

Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode

(p. 56).

The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is

off.

• Images become coarser the more they are digitally

zoomed.

• Using digital zoom tends to increase the effect of

camera shake and blurring of the image. Using a tripod

is recommended.

The combined magnifications

of the optical zoom and digital

zoom are displayed.

Continuous Shooting

Available in the following modes.

Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the

shutter button is fully pressed.

Use this mode to view the images

on the LCD monitor as you shoot

continuously. The shutter interval is

longer in this mode than in

mode.

Use this mode to shoot

continuously with a short shutter

interval. You cannot check images

while shooting continuously.

Open the LCD monitor and press the

button.

Select *(Drive Mode) using the up or

down button.

* Current settings appear.

Select or using the left or right

button and press the

button.

High-speed

Continuous Shooting

Standard Continuous

Shooting

Press the shutter button halfway to lock

the focus.

Press the shutter button all the way to

shoot.

• Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released.

• The shooting speed is as follows.

When

is selected: Approx. 1.6 frames per second*

When

is selected: Approx. 2.4 frames per second*

* Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode.

(These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The

actual figures will vary according to the shooting

conditions and settings.)

• The shutter interval may lengthen somewhat when the

internal memory becomes full.

• The built-in flash can be used, but the shutter interval

will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

Shooting-Selecting Particular Effects

Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can

be freely changed for shooting.

See

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

(p. 212)

at the end of this manual to find out which settings can

be changed in which shooting modes.

Please see Mode (p. 56) for shooting procedures

once you have changed a setting.

Program AE

Available in the following modes.

Use the program AE mode to have the camera automati-

cally set the shutter speed and aperture value to match

the brightness of the scene.

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

Shooting

Shoot the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture value will automatically

appear on the LCD monitor.

• The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed

and aperture value show in white.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter

speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD

monitor. Use the following methods to obtain the correct

exposure and make them show in white.

- Use the flash.

- Change the ISO speed setting.

- Change the light metering mode.

Differences and Similarities between the

and

Modes.

• Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and

aperture value.

• The following settings can be adjusted in

mode, but

not in

mode.

- Exposure Compensation - White Balance

- ISO Speed - Flash (Flash on)

- Photo Effects - Continuous Shooting

- Light Metering Mode - Manual Focus

- Auto Focus

• For the correlation between aperture value and shutter

speed, see page 90.

Setting the Shutter Speed

Available in the following modes.

When you set the shutter speed in the shutter-priority AE

mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value

to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you

to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject

while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you

to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

The shutter speed appears on the LCD monitor.

Select a speed using the left or right

button.

Shooting

Shoot the image.

The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and

aperture value show in white.

• If the aperture value shows in red, the image is under

exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much

light). Adjust the shutter speed using the left and right

buttons until the aperture value display turns to white.

• The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in

the recorded image increases at slow 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. Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing

time may be required before the next image can be shot.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low

shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning

appears

on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod

before shooting.

• The aperture value and shutter speed change according

to the zoom state as follows.

Aperture

Shutter Speed

(seconds)

F 2.8 to 1/1000

Wide Angle F 3.2 – 4.0 to 1/1250

F 4.5 – 8.0 to 1/2000

F 4.9 to 1/1000

Telephoto F 5.6 – 7.1 to 1/1250

F 8.0 to 1/2000

• The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is

1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the

shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is

selected (p. 66).

Shutter Speed Display

The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter

speed in seconds. For slower speeds, quote marks

indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3

second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.

1/2000 1/1600 1/1250 1/1000 1/800 1/640

1/500 1/400 1/320 1/250 1/200 1/160

1/125 1/100 1/80 1/60 1/50 1/40 1/30

1/25 1/20 1/15 1/13 1/10 1/8 1/6 1/5

1/4 0"3 0"4 0"5 0"6 0"8 1" 1"3 1"6

2" 2"5 3"2 4" 5" 6" 8" 10" 13" 15"

Shooting

Setting the Aperture

Available in the following modes.

The aperture adjusts the amount of light that passes

through the lens.

Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture)

allows you to blur the background. A higher aperture

value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground

to background into focus.

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

The aperture value appears on the LCD monitor.

Select a value using the left or right

button.

Shoot the image.

The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and

aperture value show in white.

• If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor,

the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or

overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value

using the left and right buttons until the shutter speed

display turns white.

• Some aperture values may not be available with certain

zoom positions (p. 90).

Shooting

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low

shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning

appears

on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod

before shooting.

• In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized

flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. The aperture

value setting may therefore be changed automatically to

match the synchronized flash speed even if its value

was set previously.

Aperture Value Display

The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.

F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.9 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

A green

appears next to the

adjustable item.

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Available in the following modes.

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to

achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting

fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the

correct exposure automatically.

Open the LCD monitor and turn the

shooting mode dial to

The shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD

monitor.

Select the setting (the shutter speed or the

aperture value) by pressing the

button.

Pressing the button toggles the selection.

Select a shutter speed or an aperture

value using the left or right button.

Shooting

Shoot the image.

When you press the shutter button halfway, a number

indicating the difference between the standard exposure*

and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If

the difference is more than ±2 stops, “-2” or “+2” appears in

red.

* The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function

according to the selected metering mode.

• For functions available in this mode, see page 212.

• If you wish to change the exposure, select the shutter

speed or the aperture with the button and change

the value using the left or right button.

• The LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected

shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a

fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and

set the flash to

(Flash on with red-eye reduction)

(Flash on) the LCD monitor will always brighten.

• When the flash is on, the output of the flash can be

adjusted.

• For the correlation between aperture value and shutter

speed, see page 90.

Switching Between Autofocus Modes

Available in the following modes.

You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selection

method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor

is turned on (p. 44).

The camera automatically selects

between nine AF frames to focus

according to the shooting conditions.

Off

Of nine AF frames, the middle one is

selected to focus. This is convenient

for making sure the focus is exactly

where you want it.

indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (AiAF).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [On] or [Off] using the left or right

button.

Press the

button.

You can immediately shoot the image using the selected

AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing

the

button.

The autofocus locks to center when using the digital zoom.

(Auto Selection)

(Center)

Shooting

Switching Between Light Metering Modes

Available in the following modes.

You can switch between metering modes to shoot.

Appropriate for standard shooting

conditions, including backlit scenes. The

camera divides images into several zones

for light metering. The camera evaluates

complex lighting conditions, such as the

position of the subject, the brightness, the

background, the direct light, and the

backlighting, and adjusts the settings to

the correct exposure for the main subject.

Averages the exposure from the entire

image, but places more weight on the

subject at the center. Use this mode when

the subject is backlit or surrounded by

bright light.

Meters the area within the spot AE point

frame 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.

Press the

button.

Evaluative

Light Metering

Center-Weighted

Averaging

Spot AE Point

Select * (Evaluative) using the up or

down button.

*The current setting is displayed.

Select a light metering mode using the left

or right button.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

Some settings are not available with certain Shooting

modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode

(p. 212)

Shooting

Adjusting the Exposure

Available in the following modes.

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid

making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot

against a bright background.

Press the

button.

Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down

button.

*The current setting is displayed.

100

Select a setting using the left or right

button.

• The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of

-2EV to +2EV.

• The result of adjustment can be checked on the LCD

monitor when it is on.

• You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear

again, once the image is shot.

Press the

button.

To cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to

using the left or right button.

Shoot the image.

101

Shooting

How to adjust the exposure

This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot

images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded

images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual

image depending on the shooting conditions. If this

happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.

Underexposure

The whole recorded image is dark,

which makes white elements of the

image appear gray. Shooting bright

subjects or in backlit conditions may

cause the image to be underexposed.

Adjust the exposure compensation

towards the + end.

Optimal Exposure

Overexposure

The whole recorded image is bright,

which makes black elements of the

image appear gray. Shooting dark

subjects or in dark places may cause

the image to be overexposed. Adjust

the exposure compensation towards

the - end.

102

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Available in the following modes.

When the white balance mode is set to match the light

source, the camera can reproduce colors more accurately.

Auto

The camera sets the white balance

automatically according to shooting

conditions.

Day Light

Use when shooting outdoors in sunlight on

a clear day.

Cloudy

Use when shooting outdoors and the

sunlight is not enough such as under

cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.

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 setting a custom value with a white

sheet of paper, etc., to obtain the optimal

white balance for the conditions.

Press the

button.

103

Shooting

Select * (Auto) using the up or down

button.

*The current setting is displayed.

Select the desired setting using the left or

right button.

• Please see the next page regarding the custom

setting.

• When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting

on the display.

• You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear

again, once the image in shot.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo

effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/W).

104

Setting a Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain optimal

settings for your particular shooting conditions by having

the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of

paper, cloth or a photo-quality gray card. In the following

three situations the white balance may not be correctly

adjusted in the

(Auto mode). Always shoot after reading

and setting the white balance data in (Manual mode).

• Shooting at close distances (Macro mode)

• Shooting monotone subjects (such as the sky, sea,

forest, and so on)

• Shooting under special light sources such as mercury

lamps

Press the

button.

Select * (Auto) using the up or down

button.

*The current setting is displayed.

105

Shooting

Select (Custom) using the left or right

button.

Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or

gray card and press the

button.

• Aim the camera so that the white paper, cloth or gray

card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor

screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the

button. When you press the button, the camera reads

the white balance data.

• You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear

again, once the image is shot.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

106

• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting

modes. Please refer to

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode

(p. 212)

• To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is

advisable to select the

shooting mode and set the

exposure compensation and flash exposure compensa-

tion to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be

obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is

completely black or white).

• It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose

the shot and to zoom in to the telephoto end setting.

Turn the digital zoom off.

• Since the white balance data cannot be read in

mode, preset the white balance in another shooting

mode first before selecting

mode.

• Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white

balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white

balance may not be set.

Especially the following should not be changed.

- 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

or , make sure that you also

use the flash when you shoot.

- ISO Speed

• The custom white balance setting is not cancelled even

if settings are reset to default settings (p. 178)

107

Shooting

Changing the Photo Effect

Available in the following modes.

You can shoot with different photo effects.

Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.

Vivid

Emphasizes the contrast and color

saturation to record in bold color.

Neutral

Tones down the contrast and color

saturation to record neutral hues.

Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

B/W Records in black and white.

Press the

button.

Select * (Effect Off) using the up or

down button.

*The current setting is displayed.

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Select the desired setting using the left or

right button.

• If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results by

viewing the image on the LCD monitor.

• A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the

shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot,

allowing you to adjust the setting.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

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Shooting

Changing the ISO Speed

Available in the following modes.

Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera

shake, when turning the flash off for use in dark condi-

tions, or when a fast shutter speed is required.

Press the

button.

Select * (ISO Speed) using the up or

down button.

*The current setting is displayed.

Select the desired setting using the left or

right button.

You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again,

once the image is shot.

110

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

ISO speed

The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the

camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the

higher the sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot

images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash

and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake.

This is convenient when shooting images in places where

flash photography is prohibited. The ISO speed setting

makes full use of the available light, resulting in images that

convey the feel of the place they were shot.

• Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take

clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.

• The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will

automatically raise the speed when the light from the

flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter.

ISO 50 equivalent ISO 400 equivalent

111

Shooting

Adjusting the Flash Output

Available in the following modes.

In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three

steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.

When the flash output is low, less shadow appears in the

image. However, when shooting a wide scene or area, the

image will likely be darker due to insufficient light. When

adjusting the flash output, consider all the shooting

conditions, including the distance to the subject.

Press the

button.

Select (Flash Output) using the up or

down button.

Adjust the flash output using the left or

right button.

You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by

pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again,

once the image is shot.

Press the

button.

Shoot the image.

112

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

Available in the following modes.

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of

subjects.

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surround-

ings

• Subjects mixing close and far objects

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of

the composition

• Subjects that are moving quickly

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object

at a similar distance, lock the focus and recompose the

image with the desired subject, or use manual focus.

Shooting with Focus Lock

Press the

button to turn on the LCD

monitor.

Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar

distance to the subject you wish to shoot.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock

the focus.

The AE setting will also lock when you do this. The

exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference

between the two items is too great. Use AF lock when this

happens.

113

Shooting

Keep it pressed while you recompose the

image and press the shutter button all the

way to shoot the image.

Shooting with AF Lock

Press the

button to turn on the LCD

monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock

the focus. Keep it pressed and press the

MF button.

• TheMF icon appears on the LCD monitor.

• The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and

theMF button are released.

• The manual focus setting will cancel if the MF button is

pressed again.

Recompose the image and press the

shutter button all the way to shoot the

image.

AF lock cannot be used while the shooting mode is set to

or .

• AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the

shutter button to recompose the image. The focus

remains locked after the shutter is released, so the

same focus is used in subsequent shots.

• When shooting through glass, get as close as possible

to avoid reflection off the glass.

114

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.

Press the

button to turn on the LCD

monitor.

Press the MF button until MF appears.

• TheMF indicator appears.

• TheMF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them

as a shooting guideline only.

• In the

, , or modes, pressing the button

cycles the selection between the shutter speed, the

aperture value, and the MF indicator.

(A green

appears next to the selected item).

Use the left or right button to focus.

• Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the

image appears focused on the LCD monitor.

• Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the

manual focus mode.

Shoot the image.

MF indicator

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Shooting

Manual focus cannot be used while the shooting mode is

set to

• When the (MF-Point Zoom) setting in the [ (Rec.)]

menu is [On], the AF frame is magnified.*

*Enlargement does not occur when shooting in

when using the digital zoom.

*You can choose not to have the AF frame magnified

(p. 168).

• In manual focus, the AF frame locks on the center frame.

• You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 5

to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 25 to

45 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. In this case, the

fine scale is adopted.

• You can change the MF indicator displayed distance

units (p. 174).

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Saving Custom Settings

Available in the following modes.

You can save frequently used shooting modes and

various shooting settings to the

(custom) mode. This

camera is equipped with two modes ([

] and [

]),

allowing you to save two types of custom settings. When

necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved

settings by simply turning the mode dial to

Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting

mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as

Macro mode or Drive mode) are also remembered.

Settings that can be saved to the

mode

• Shooting mode ( , , , )

• , , and mode items that can be saved (p. 212)

• Shooting menu settings

• Zoom location

• Manual Focus location

Turn the mode dial to , , or .

Set the settings you wish to save.

117

Shooting

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

(Save

Settings).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [

] or [

] and press the

button.

Selects a save destination (

Press the

button.

• When you wish to re-save partially modified settings

(except shooting mode) that were previously saved in

the

mode, select /

in Step 1.

• The settings do not influence other shooting modes.

• Saved settings can be reset (p. 178).

118

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

This 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 viewing orientation in the display. You can set

this function on/off.

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (Auto

Rotate).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [On] and press the

button.

When this function is on, an icon showing the orientation of

the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD

monitor display (when information display is on).

Normal

Right end down

Left end down

119

Shooting

• 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.

• 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 and exposure for vertical

photography. This function operates regardless of the

on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.

• When changing the camera’s orientation between the

horizontal and vertical positions, you may hear noise

coming from the orientation detection mechanism. This

is not a malfunction.

120

Resetting the File Numbers

You can select the way file numbers are assigned.

The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each

time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on

CF cards with existing files are assigned the next

available number.

Off

The file number of the last image to be shot is

memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card

start from the next number.

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File

No. Reset).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [On] or [Off] using the left or right

button.

Press the

button.

121

Shooting

Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding

file name duplication when images are downloaded to a

computer.

About File and Folder Numbers

Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and

folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998

(Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).

Folder File Capacity

Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However,

since images shot in Continuous mode and Stitch Assist

mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may

contain more than 100 images. The number of images

may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied

from a computer or images shot with other cameras.

Please note, however, that the images in folders contain-

ing 2001 or more images cannot be played back in this

camera.

100

0001 0002

0099

0100

101

0101 0102

0199

0200

198

9801 9802

9899

9900

200

0001 0002

0099

0100

Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.

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Playback

Displaying Images Individually

You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor.

The position of the LCD can be adjusted to suit your

viewing position.

Slide the mode switch to .

The last recorded image appears (single image playback).

Move between images using the left or

right button.

Use the left button to move to the previous image and the

right button to move to the next. Holding the left or right

button moves more rapidly between images, but the images

will not appear as clearly.

• Press the button to show the data for the displayed

image (p. 37).

• Press the

button to quickly delete the displayed

image (p. 136).

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Playback, Erasing

Magnifying Images

Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times.

Slide the mode switch to .

Press the zoom lever toward

• You can move around the magnified image using the left,

right, up or down button.

• Hold the button down and press the zoom lever

toward

to cycle through each setting, approximately

2.5 times, to approximately 5 times and 10 times.

Canceling the Magnified Display

Press the zoom lever toward .

Movie frames and index playback images cannot be

magnified.

You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the

LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the

image is shot (p. 58).

Approximate position

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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback.

Slide the mode switch to .

Press the zoom lever toward .

Nine images appear at once (index playback).

Change the image selection using the left,

right, up or down button.

Press the zoom lever toward .

Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single

image playback.

Press the button to show the data for the displayed

image (p. 37).

Selected Image

Movie Frame

The up button operation in this row

displays the previous set of nine

images.

The down button operation in this

row displays the next set of nine

images.

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Playback, Erasing

Jumping Between Images

The display can be advanced or set back 9 images when

in index playback.

Press the zoom lever once toward while

in index playback (p. 124).

Change the displayed images.

• Jump 9 images back or forward using the left and right

buttons.

• Holding down the

button and pressing the left or

right button jumps to the first set or the last set of 9

images.

Press the zoom lever toward

• The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to index

playback.

• If you press the zoom lever once more toward

, the

camera returns to single image playback.

Jump bar

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Viewing Movies

You can playback the images shot in mode.

Slide the mode switch to .

Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.

Select a movie using the left or right

button and press the

button.

• A movie displays with the icon on it.

• The movie playback panel appears.

Select

(Play) using the left or right

button and press the

button.

• The movie and sound will play.

• You can adjust the volume using the up or down button.

• When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last

frame. If the button is pressed in this state, the

camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the

button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from

the first frame.

Volume

Movie playback panel

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Playback, Erasing

Pausing and Resuming Play

Press the

button to pause the movie. Press it again to

resume.

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding

Select one of the following operations using the left or right

button and press the

button.

(Exit): Return to single image playback

(First Frame): Show first frame

(

Previous Frame

):Show previous frame (Rewinds if the

button is held down)

(Next Frame): Show next frame (Fast forwards if the

button is held down)

(Last Frame): Show last frame

You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup

when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient

system resources.

• The volume can also be adjusted in the Set up menu

(p. 172).

• Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when

viewing movies on a TV.

128

Editing Movies

You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second

half of a movie clip.

Select the movie you wish to edit and

press the

button.

See

Viewing Movies

(p. 126).

Select

(Edit) using the left or right

button and press the

button.

The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear.

Select an editing method using the up or

down button.

• (Cut beginning): Deletes frames in the first half of

the movie

• (Cut end): Deletes frames in the second half of

the movie

•

(Exit): Reverts to the movie playback

panel

Movie edit panel

Movie edit bar

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Playback, Erasing

Select the range you wish to edit using the

left or right button.

Select

(Play) using the up or down

button and press the

button.

• The temporarily edited movie will start playing.

• The movie will stop if you press the

button while it is

playing.

Select

(Save) using the up or down

button and press the

button.

When

is selected, the edited movie is not saved and

the camera reverts to playback.

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Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the

left or right button and press the

button.

• [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file

name as the original movie. The original

data is deleted.

• [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file

name. The original data is not deleted.

• When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only

the overwrite function is available.

• Protected movies cannot be edited.

• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited

movie. If the batteries run out of charge partway

through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When

editing movies, use fully charged NiMH batteries,

unused alkaline batteries or the separately sold AC

Adapter Kit ACK600 (p. 184).

• Movies with an original length of 2 seconds or more can

be edited.

• The minimum length for movie clips is 1 second.

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Playback, Erasing

Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the

LCD monitor.

0° (Original) 90° 270°

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Rotate).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select an image you want to rotate using

the left or right button and press the

button.

The image cycles to the next orientation (90° ➝ 270° ➝

original) each time the

button is pressed.

Press the

button.

The Play menu appears again. Press the

button

again to close the menu.

• Movie images 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.

Rotated images can be magnified (p. 123).

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Attaching Sound Memos to Images

In playback mode (including single ima ge playback, index

playback and magnifying playback) you can attach sound

memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is

saved in WAVE format.

In the [ (Play)] menu, Select

(Sound

Memo).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

appears.

Select the image to which you wish to add

a sound memo using the left or right

button, then press the

button.

The sound memo panel appears.

Select (Record) using the left or right

button, then press the

button.

Sound memo panel

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Playback, Erasing

• The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed.

Speak towards the microphone of the camera.

• To stop recording, press the

button. To restart

recording press the

button again.

• You can add as many sound memos as you like until their

total time for one image reaches 60 seconds.

Playing back the Sound memos

• Select (Play) in step 2 on the previous page. Images

with sound memos are displayed with the

mark (simple

display or detailed display).

• To stop playback, press the

button. To resume

playback, press the

button again. You can adjust the

volume using the up or down button.

Erasing the Sound Memos

Select

(Erase) in step 2 on the previous page.

Ending the Sound Memos Settings

Press the

button.

• You cannot attach sound memos to movies.

• You cannot record or playback sound memos for images

that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If

you attempt to record or play such images the “Incom-

patible Wave format” message will display. Incompatible

sound files can be deleted with this camera.

• Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased.

(p. 135).

The volume can be adjusted in the Setup menu (p. 172).

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Auto Play

Use this feature to automatically play back all of the

images in the CF card (Auto Play). The LCD monitor

displays each image for approximately 3 seconds.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Auto

Play).

• See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

• Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts.

• As with the single image display mode, pressing the left

or right button during auto play will advance through the

images more ra pidly.

Pausing and Resuming Auto Play

You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing the

button. You can then restart it by pressing the button

again.

Stopping Auto Play

To stop Auto Play, press the

button.

• The display interval may vary for some images.

•Movies play for the length of time that they were

recorded.

• The power saving function is di sabled during Auto Play

(p. 32).

135

Playback, Erasing

Protecting Images

You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect).

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select an image you want to protect using

the left or right button and press the

button.

• The icon appears on protected images.

• To remove the protection, press the button again (in

protection mode).

• You can make the selection of images easier by toggling

between single playback and index playback. (p. 124)

Press the

button.

The camera returns to the menu screen. Press the

button again to exit the menu screen.

Please note that formatti ng (initializing) a CF card erases

all data, including protected images (p. 138). Please

check the contents of a CF card before formatting it.

Protected Icon

136

Erasing

Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.

Exercise caution before erasing a file.

Erasing Images Individually

Select the image you wish to erase using

the left or right button and press the

button.

A confirmation screen appears.

Select [Erase] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

To cancel i nstead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the

button.

Protected images cannot be erased with the erase

function (p. 135).

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Playback, Erasing

Erasing All Images

In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Erase

all) and press the

button.

A confirmation screen appears.

Select [OK] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

To c ancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the

button.

Protected images cannot be erased with the erase

function (p. 135).

138

Formatting a CF Card

You should always format a new CF card or one from

which you wish to erase all images and other data.

Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases

all data, including protected images and other file types.

Please check the contents of the CF card before

formatting it.

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

(Format) and press the

button.

Select [OK] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

•To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press

the

button.

• The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will

be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not

a malfunction of the CF card or camera.

139

Playback, Erasing

• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF

card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card

may solve the problem.

• When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning,

reformatting it may solve the problem.

• CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or

peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that

happens, reformat the CF card with this camera. If

formatting in the c

amera does not work properly, turn

the camera off and remove the CF card. Then try again.

140

Print Settings

CF Card Photo lab

Printed

images

BJ Printer

About Printing

You can easily print ima ges stored in the CF card by

connecting the camera to a direct print compatible

printer*

with a cable and operating the camera buttons. In

addition, you can specify the images on your CF card you

want to print a nd how many copies you want (DPOF*

Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a

participating photo lab to have them printed out later.

The direct print

icon appears for

Canon Direct Print

compatible CP

series printers.

Digital Print Order Format

CP Printer

Direct print

compatible printer

141

Print Settings, Transferring

Please refer to the

System Map

supplied with your

camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or

Bubble Jet printers) information.

➡➡

DPOF Print Settings

• Select the image you want to print (p. 142)

• Select how many copies you want (p. 143)

• Select the print style (p. 145)

•Standard/Index/Both

•Date On/Off

•File Numbers On/Off

For printing instructions, see the

Direct Print User Guide

DPOF Transfer Settings

• Select the image you want to download to a computer

(p. 148)

➡

Print for Direct Print Compatible Printing

• Connect the camera to the printer

• Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings)

•Print

For printing instructions, see the

Direct Print User Guide

142

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)

You can select images on a CF card for printing and

specify the number of print copies in advance using the

camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the

images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a

Canon Direct Print

compatible CP printer or Bubble Jet

printer, or on a

PictBridge

compliant printer.

• The mark appears on images that have had print

marks set by another DPOF camera. These settings will

be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera.

• The output of some digital printers or photo labs may

not reflect your specified print settings.

•Print settings cannot be set for movie images.

Selecting Images for Printing

In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print

Order) and press the

button.

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [Order] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

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Print Settings, Transferring

Select images for printing.

Single Images

• When the print type (p. 145) is

set to [Standard] or [Both], select

an image using the left or right

button. You can set the number of

copies (up to 99) to be printed

using the up or down button.

• When the print type (p. 145) is

set to [Index], select an image

using the left or right button and

mark or remove marks from

images using the up or down

button.

• You can use the same

procedures to select images in

index playback (three images).

All the Images on a CF Card

•Switch to index playback (three

images).

• You ca

n set one copy of each

image to print by pressing the

button, then selecting [Mark

all] using the up or down button,

and pressing the button

again.

• When the print type is set to [Standard] or [Both], the

setting for the number of print copi es can be changed for

each image. When [Index] is selected, the print settings

can be deleted. For the instructions on changing settings,

please reread Step 3 from the beginning.

• You can cancel all the settings by selecting [Clear all].

Number of Copies

144

Press the

button.

•Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the

shooting date.

•A maximum of 998 images can be ma rked per CF card.

• Press the zoom lever in step 3 to switch between single

and 3-image index playback for selecting an image.

• 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).

•Print settings can also be assigned to images wi th the

supplied software programs on a computer.

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Print Settings, Transferring

Setting the Print Style

The following print settings ca n be selected.

Standard Prints one image per page

Print Type

Index

Prints index prints (multiple

reduced-size images per page)

Both Prints the images in both the standard

and index formats

Date Adds the date to the print

File No. Adds the file number to the print

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print

Order) and press the

button.

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [Set up] using the left or right

button and press the

button.

Select

(Print Type), (Date) or (File

No.) using the up or down button.

146

Select a setting using the left or right

button.

Press the

button.

The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will

reappear.

• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File

No.] cannot be set to [On].

• If [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.]

can be set to [On], however, only the file number is

printed for the index print.

The date prints as the date and time in the format

specified in the Date/Time menu (p. 26).

(Print Type)

Select [Standard], [Index],

or [Both].

(Date)

Select [On] or [Off].

(File No.)

Select [On] or [Off].

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Print Settings, Transferring

Resetting the Print Settings

All the print setti ngs can be reset to their defaults easily.

The print type will be reset to [Standard] and the date and

file number options set to [Off].

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Print

Order) and press the

button.

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [Reset] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

Select [OK] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

If you decide you don’t want to reset the settings, select

[Cancel] and press the

button.

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Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

You can mark the images you wish to transfer from the

camera to a computer.

These settings are compatible with DPOF (Digital Print

Order Format).

The mark will display on images that have had transfer

marks set by another DPOF-compliant camera. These

settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your

camera.

Selecting Images for Transferring

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

(Transfer Order) and press the

button.

See

Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 47).

Select [Order] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

Pressing [Reset] cancels the transfer settings for all images

on the CF card.

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Print Settings, Transferring

Select images for transferring.

Single Images

• Select an image using the left or

right button and mark or remove

marks from images using the up

or down button.

• You can use the same procedure

when you switch to index

playback (a set of three images)

by pressing the zoom lever

toward

All the Images on a CF Card

•Switch to index playback (a set of

three images) by pressing the

zoom lever toward

• Press the

button, select

[Mark all] using the up or down

button and press the button

again. (If you select [Clear all]

instead of [Mark all], you can

remove marks from all the

images.)

• You can mark or remove a mark from each image after

marking or removing marks from all the images.

Press the

button.

The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order

menu will reappear.

•Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by

the shooting date.

•A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.

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Downloading Images to a Computer

Download images taken with the camera to a computer in

one of the following ways:

• Connect the camera to a computer with the USB

cable

You can then download images directly from the

camera to a computer.

• Directly from the CF card

Using a laptop computer or a card reader, you can

download images directly from the CF card.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable

After the software is installed, you can use it to easi ly

download images and print them or send them by email.

IMPORTANT

You must install the software and driver bundled on

the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto

your computer if you are using any of the following

operation systems:

Windows 98 (including Second Edition)/Windows

2000/Windows Me

Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2

The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to

your computer before insta lling the driver and software. If

this happens, please refer to the

Troubleshooting

section

of the

Software Starter Guide

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Connecting

USB port

USB cable

terminal

1. Open the terminal cover

with your fingernail.

2. Insert the connector

until it clicks.

1. Terminal

cover

Install the driver and the software

applications bundled on the Canon Digital

Camera Solution Disk.

Please see the

Software Starter Guide

for information on

system requirements and installation instructions.

Connect the supplied USB interface cable

to the computer’s USB port and the

camera’s

terminal.

• You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when

making a USB connection.

• Please refer to your computer ma nual for information

regarding the location of the USB port.

Slide the mode switch to .

Press the ON/OFF button until the power

indicator lights.

•Aimage appears on the LCD monitor.

• When the connection between the camera and a

computer completes, the LCD monitor turns off and the

power indicator lights green.

2. USB cable

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To disconnect the cable from

the camera: Hold the cable

connector firmly at both sides

and pull it straight out.

For information about what to do after making the

connection, please see the

Software Starter Guide

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Connecting

Downloading Images without Installing the

Software

(Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2) only)

If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (10.1 or

10.2), you can use the software distributed with these

operating systems to download images (JPEG format

only) without installing the software bundled on the

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for

downloading images to a computer in which the

software is not installed.

However, please note that there are certain limi

tations

to downloading images with this method. For more

details, please refer to the supplied

For Windows

and Mac OS X Users

Leaflet.

Connect the supplied USB interface

cable to the computer’s USB port and

the camera’s

terminal. (Refer to

step 2 on page 151)

Follow the onscreen instructions to

download the images.

• It is recommended to power the camera with the

separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 when

connected to a computer (p. 184).

• All procedures performed with a connection to a USB

2.0 compliant board are not gua ranteed.

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Downloading Directly from a CF Card

Eject the CF card from the camera, and

insert it into a CF card reader connected

to the computer.

• If you are using a PC ca rd

reader or a PC card slot, first

insert the CF card into a PC

card adapter (sold separately).

Double-click the icon of the drive with the

CF card.

Depending on the operating system, a window opens

automatically.

Copy images from the card into a folder of

your choice on the hard disk.

The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located

under the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number

from 100 to 998 (p. 121)).

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Connecting

Viewing Images on a TV Set

A video-compatible television connected via the supplied

AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you

shoot or play them back.

Turn off the camera (p. 31).

Turn off the television also.

Attach the AV Cable to the terminal on the

camera.

Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the

video in and audio in jacks on the TV.

Turn on the TV and switch it to Video

mode.

To the Video In Jack

To the Audio In Jack

Yellow Plug

Black Plug

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Turn on the camera in Shooting mode or

Playback mode (p. 31).

• The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or playback

images as usual.

• If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting,

press the

button.

• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the

camera is connected to a TV monitor.

• The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL)

to accommodate different regional standards (p. 175).

The default setting will vary between regions.

NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.

PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.

If an incorrect video system is set, the output ima

ge will

not display properly.

• If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug

into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to

the TV’s manual for details.

• A TV set cannot be used in

mode.

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My Camera Settings

My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image

and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds.

Each menu item has three choices.

e.g. Start-up image

[

][ ][ ]

As default settings, My Camera setting [

] has a science

fiction theme and My Camera setting [

] has an animal

theme.

Changing My Camera Settings

Turn on the camera (p. 31).

Press the

button.

The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears.

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

158

Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using

the left or right button.

Select a menu item using the up or down

button.

Select setting content using the left or

right button.

Press the

button.

• Pressing the

button closes the menu and makes

the settings take effect.

• In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing

the shutter button halfway.

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My Camera Settings

• If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select a

consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.

•If

(Mute) in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to [On], the

beep does not sound even if each sound item such as

[Start-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound]

or [Shutter Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu is set

to [

, , (On)] (p. 172).

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Registering My Camera Settings

Images recorded onto the CF 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.

The following menu items can be saved to the camera.

•Start-up Image • Start-up Sound

• Operation Sound • Selftimer Sound

• Shutter Sound

Registering CF Card Images and Sounds

Turn on the camera (p. 31).

Slide the mode switch to .

The camera switches to Playback mode.

Press the

button.

The [ (Play)] menu appears.

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My Camera Settings

Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using

the left or right button.

Select the menu item you wish to register

using the up or down button.

Select or using the left or right

button.

appea rs.

Press the

button.

An image appears.

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[Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a

[Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound],

[Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b, 9b

Select the image you wish to register

using the left or right button.

Press the

button.

Select (Record) using the left or

right button and press the

button.

• Recording starts.

• Recording stops when the set amount of time has

passed.

Start-up Sound: 1 second, Operation Sound: 0.3

second, Selftimer Sound: 2 seconds, Shutter

Sound: 0.3 second.

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My Camera Settings

Select (Register) using the left or

right button.

Select [OK] using the left or right button

and press the

button.

• Sounds recorded with the movie (p. 76) and sound

memo (p. 132) functions cannot be added as My

Camera settings.

• When you register new My Camera settings, the

previously registered settings are erased.

File Format of My Camera Settings

My Camera settings should conform to the below file

formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera

can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of

the below formats.

• Start-up Image

•Image recording format JPEG (Base line JPEG)

•Sampling rate 4:2:0 or 4:2:2

•Image size 320 x 240 pixels

•File capacity 20 KB or less

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•Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and

Shutter Sound

• Recording format WAVE (monaural)

•Quantization bit8 bit

•Sampling frequency 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz

• Recording time

11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz

Start-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less

Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

Selftimer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less

Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

Any file format other than those described above cannot be used

with this camera.

An example of this function is to record “Say cheese” as the self-

timer sound so the camera will playback this sound 2 seconds

before the photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to

bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike

a pose fitting the music. In these ways you can customize your

camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings.

See the supplied

Software Starter Guide

for more

information on crea ting and adding to the My Camera

Settings files.

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Menu and Message Lists

List of Menu Options and Messages

FUNC. Menu

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

* Default setting

Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation.

-2 ... 0* ... +2

Flash Output Adjusts the flash output when the mode

dial is set to

(1/3 power)*

(2/3 power)

(Full power)

White Balance Sets the white balance.

•

(Auto)*

•

(Day Light)

•

(Cloudy)

•

(Tungsten)

•

(Fluorescent)

•

(Fluorescent H)

•

(Custom)

Drive Mode Sets Continuous shooting settings and

the self-timer.

•

(Standard Shooting)*

•

(Continuous Shooting)

•

(High-speed Continuous Shooting)

• (Self-timer, 10 sec.)

•

(Self-timer, 2 sec.)

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102

166

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images are

recorded.

• AUTO

• 50*

• 100

• 200

• 400

Photo Effect Switches between photo effects.

•

(Effect Off)*

•

(Vivid)

•

(Neutral)

•

(Low Sharpening)

•

(Sepia)

•

(B/W)

Light Metering System Switches between light metering

modes.

• (Evaluative)*

•

(Center Weighted Avg.)

•

(Spot)

Resolution (Stills) Sets the number of pixels used for

images.

• L Large (2272 x 1704 pixels)*

• M1 Medium 1 (1600 x 1200 pixels)

• M2 Medium 2 (1024 x 768 pixels)

• S Small (640 x 480 pixels)

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107

167

Menu and Message Lists

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Resolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used for

movies.

•

(320 x 240 pixels)*

•

(160 x 120 pixels)

Compression Sets the relative compression ratio

used for images.

•

Superfine

•

Fine*

•

Normal

AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera

automatically selects the AF frame

when taking a picture) or off (AF frame

is set to the center frame).

• On*

•Off

Rec. Menu

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

* Default setting

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Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye

reduction lamp fires.

• On*

•Off

MF-Point Zoom Sets whether or not the focusing point

is magnified when using the manual

focus.

• On*

•Off

AF-assist Beam Sets the output of the AF-assist beam

according to shooting conditions when

using the auto focus.

• On*

•Off

Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom

combines with the optical zoom to

zoom images.

•On

•Off*

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Menu and Message Lists

* Default setting

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Review Sets the duration images display on the

LCD monitor after the shutter button is

released.

•Off

• 2 sec.* to 10 sec.

Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the images are

reversed.

• On*

•Off

Save Settings Saves settings selected in the and

menus to the

shooting

mode shown on the shooting mode

dial.

116

170

* Default setting

Play Menu

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Protect Protects images from accidental

erasure.

Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees

clockwise in the display.

Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images.

Erase all Erases all images from a CF card

(excluding protected images).

135

131

132

137

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Menu and Message Lists

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Auto Play Plays images automatically one after

the other.

Print Order Sets which images and how many

copies will be printed on a direct print

compatible printer or at a photo lab.

Transfer Order Sets in advance the images that will be

transferred to a computer by the

camera.

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142

148

172

Set up Menu

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Mute Sets whether or not the beep sounds

when the shutter button is pressed or

when a menu operation is performed.

For details, see “How the Mute setting

in the [

(Set up)] menu and each

sound setting in the [

(My Camera)]

menu are related” on page 177.

•On

•Off *

Note that the error warning sound

beeps even when the Mute setting is

[On].

Volume Adjusts the volume of the start-up

sound, operation sound, self-timer

sound, shutter sound, or playback

sound. The volume cannot be adjusted

if [Mute] is set to [On].

•

(Off)

• (1)

• (2)*

• (3)

• (4)

• (5)

Start-up Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume when the

camera powers up.

Operation Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume when any

button except the shutter button is

operated.

Selftimer Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume that beeps

for two seconds before the shutter is

released.

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Menu and Message Lists

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

* Default setting

Shutter Volume

Adjusts the sound volume when the

shutter button is pressed all the way.

There is no shutter sound in Movie

mode.

Playback Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume when a

movie or a sound memo is played.

Power Saving Sets the Auto Power Down and Display

Off settings.

Auto Power Down

Sets whether or not the camera

automatically powers down after a

specified period of time elapses

without camera operation.

• On*

•Off

Display Off

Specifies a period of time before the

LCD monitor turns off when no camera

operation is performed.

• 10 sec. • 1 min.*

• 20 sec. • 2 min.

• 30 sec. • 3 min.

Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format.

126

132

174

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Format Formats (initializes) a CF card

File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to

images when new CF cards are

inserted.

•On

•Off*

Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with

the camera held vertically are

automatically rotated in the display.

• On*

•Off

Distance Units Sets the format of the MF indicator’s

displayed distance units.

• m/cm*

• ft/in

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120

118

114

175

Menu and Message Lists

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Language Sets the language used in the menus

and messages on the LCD monitor. The

menu may appear differently in some

regions.

• English* • Italiano

• Deutsch • Norsk

• Français • Svenska

• Nederlands • Español

• Dansk • Chinese

• Suomi • Japanese

You can change the language during

image playback by holding the

button and pressing the

button.

Video System Sets the video output signal standard.

• NTSC*

•PAL

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* Default setting

176

* Default setting

My Camera Menu

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound,

shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used

on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You

can also customize the [

] and [ ] opti ons for each

item with images recorded on the CF card and newly

recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See

the

Software Starter Guide

for details.

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

Theme Selects a common theme for each My

Camera settings item. *

• (Off)

•

Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn

on the camera.

•

(Off)

•

Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn

on the camera.*

• (Off)

•

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177

Menu and Message Lists

Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other

than the shutter button is pressed.*

• (Off)

•

Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the

photo will be taken in 2 seconds.*

• (Off)

•

Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound when the shutter

button is pressed all the way. There is

no shutter sound in Movie mode.

•

(Off)

•

Item/

Setting Content

Reference

Menu Screen

Page

157

How the [Mute] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu

and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)]

menu are related

To turn off the the start-up beep, the shutter sound, operation

sound, and self-timer sound all at one time, set [Mute] in the

[ (Set up)] menu to [On]. This setting overrides each setting

for those sounds. Note that the error warning sound beeps

even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

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Resetting the Settings to Default

You can reset all the menu and button operation settings

to their defaults.

Turn on the camera.

The mode dial can be turned to any setting.

Press the

button for longer than

5 seconds.

The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the

LCD monitor.

Select [OK] using the left and right

buttons, then press the

button.

• The screen below appears while resetting. The normal

screen resumes when resetting is complete.

• To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK].

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Menu and Message Lists

• Following data do not reset to default.

- Date/Time, Language, and Video system set in the

[

(Set up)] menu (p. 173, 175)

- The custom white balance (p. 104)

- Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 160)

• When the camera is connected to a computer or a

printer, this operation does not work.

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List of Messages

The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.

For messages that may appear when the camera is connected to

a printer, see the

Direct Print User Guide

Busy...: Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF

card. Resetting settings to default.

No Memory card:

You attempted to shoot or playback images

without a CF card installed.

Cannot record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF

card installed.

Memory card error:

CF card has experienced an anomaly.

Memory card full:

CF card stores images to its full capacity. No

space is left to save more images or print

settings.

Naming error!: The file could not be created because there is a

file with the same name as the directory that

the camera is attempting to create, or the

highest possible file number has already been

reached. In the Rec. menu, please set [File No.]

Reset to [On]. After you save all the images you

wish to retain onto a computer, format the CF

card (p. 138). Please note that formatting will

erase all the existing images and other data.

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the

camera. Replace with new AA-size alkaline

batteries or fully charged batteries (Be sure to

replace all batteries at the same time.).

No image: No images recorded on CF card.

Image too large:

You attempted to playback an image larger than

4064 x 3048 pixels.

You attempted to playback an incompatible

JPEG file.

Change the

batteries:

Incompatible

JPEG format:

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Menu and Message Lists

Corrupted data: You attempted to playback an image with

corrupted data.

RAW: You attempted to playback an image recorded

in an incompatible RAW format.

Unidentified Image:

You attempted to playback an image that was

recorded in a special format (proprietary format

used by the camera of another manufacturer, or

a movie that was taken with another camera.).

Cannot magnify!:

You attempted to magnify a movie, an image

that was photographed with another camera,

recorded in a different format, or edited on a

computer.

Cannot rotate: You attempted to rotate a movie, an image that

was photographed with another camera,

recorded in a different format, or edited on a

computer.

Cannot attach sound memo to the image

because the image has some sound file

recorded in an inappropriate format.

You attempted to register an image recorded

with another camera as a start-up image.

Protected!: You attempted to erase a protected image.

Too many marks:

Too many images have been marked for

printing, transferring, or auto playing. Cannot

process any more.

You attempted to set the print settings for an

non-JPEG file.

Exx: (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the

power off and then back on, then shoot and

playback. A problem exists if the error code

reappears. Note the number and contact our

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.

Incompatible

Wave format:

Cannot register

this image!:

Unselectable

image:

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Using the Battery Kits (Sold Separately)

Using Rechargeable Batteries

(Battery and Charger Kit CBK100)

Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable

AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge

batteries as shown below.

• The indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when

charging is finished.

• This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size

NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge any

other type of batteries with this charger.

• Never mix new batteries together with batteries that

have been used in other devices.

• When recharging batteries from the camera, always

recharge all four of them at the same time.

• All batteries you place in the charger should be at

approximately the same charge state, and should have

been purchased at the same time. Don’t mix batteries

with different purchase dates or different charge states.

• Do not attempt to recharge fully charged batteries, as

doing so may reduce or impair battery performance.

Also, do not charge batteries for more than 24 consecu-

tive hours.

• Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas that tend to

retain heat.

Indicator

To a power

outlet

Appendix

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Appendix

• Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become

fully depleted may cause batteries to lose capacity. Do

not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays

the “Change the batteries” message.

• Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the

following situations, as the terminals may be soiled with

oil from one’s skin or other dirt:

- If the battery usage time has considerably diminished

- If the number of recordable images has considerably

diminished

- When charging the batteries (insert and remove the

batteries two or three times before charging)

- When charging completes in a matter of a few minutes

(the battery charger indicator remains lit)

• You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to

their specifications right after purchase or after long

periods of non-use. If this happens, use the batteries

until their charge is depleted before charging them

again. After doing this several times, battery

performance will be restored.

•

Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of

time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect

performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack

in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it

at normal temperature (23° C/73° F) or less. If you do not

use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully

and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year

before returning it to storage.

• If battery usage time is considerably low despite their

terminals’ being wiped and the battery charger’s

indicator remaining lit, it is possible that the batteries

have reached the end of their lifespan. Switch to

different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new

batteries, look for Canon’s AA-size NiMH batteries (four-

piece set).

• Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage

it causing battery leakage.

Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store

in a dry cool location when not in use.

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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600

This separately sold adapter kit allows you to operate the

camera continuously without worrying about having to

stop and replace the batteries. Use of the kit is

recommended when you are planning long sessions with

the camera, and whenever you connect the camera to a

computer.

Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or

disconnecting the compact power adapter.

Connect the power cord to the compact

power adapter, and then plug the other

end into the power outlet.

To a power outlet

• It takes approximately 220 minutes for the charger to

fully recharge the batteries (as determined by testing at

Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in

areas where the temperature is outside the range of 0 to

35 °C (32 to 95 °F).

• Charging time varies according to ambient temperature

and to the batteries’ initial charge state.

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Appendix

Open the

terminal cover, and

connect the adapter’s DC plug into the

camera’s DC IN terminal.

Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you

have finished using the camera.

Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than

AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera. Use of a

different adapter may result in damage to the camera or

to the adapter.

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Using the Lenses and Lens Adapter (Sold Separately)

The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide

Converter WC-DC52A, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and

Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of

these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D.

• When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter

or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securely. If

they come loose they may fall from the lens

adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.

• Never look into the sun or into strong light through

the wide converter, tele-converter or the close-up

lens, as this can result in blindness or impairment

of vision.

• If you use the flash when shooting with the wide

converter, the outer area of the recorded image

(especially lower right corner) will come out relatively

dark.

• When using the tele-converter, please set the focal

length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the

image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.

• When using the wide converter, please set the camera

to the wide angle end.

• The wide converter blocks part of the view through the

viewfinder.

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Appendix

Wide Converter WC-DC52

Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide

converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s

lens by a factor of 0.7 (The thread diameter is 52 mm.).

Tele-converter TC-DC52A

This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion

lens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the

focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of

1.75x.

Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)

This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the

camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to

shoot subjects that are 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in.) away

from the front of the lens (telephoto end).

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Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode

Distance between

Field Coverage

Front of Lens and Subject

8 cm 45 × 34 mm

(3.1 in.) (1.8 × 1.3 in.)

11 cm 55 × 41 mm

(4.3 in.) (2.2 × 1.6 in.)

4 cm 48 × 36 mm

(1.6 in.) (1.9 × 1.4 in.)

16 cm 148 × 111 mm

(6.3 in.) (5.8 × 4.4 in.)

Telephoto

end

Wide-angle

end

It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide

converter or tele-converter.

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D (52 mm)

This separately sold adapter is required for attaching the

wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (all sold

separately).

Attaching a Lens

Be sure that the camera is turned off.

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Align the

●

marks on the Conversion Lens

Adapter and the

●

mark on the camera,

and turn the adapter in the direction of the

arrows as far as the

mark on the camera.

➔

Ring

Ring Release Button

Press the ring release button and hold it

down, and turn the ring in the direction of

the arrow.

When the marks on the ring and the

●

mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the

ring.

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Set the lens on the adapter, and attach it

securely by turning it in the indicated

direction.

• Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion

lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera

may focus on any dirt that remains.

• Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it

is easy to dirty them with finger prints.

• Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when

removing the ring.

• When shooting with these attachments, please use the

LCD monitor to compose your shots. The attachments

block part of the view through the viewfinder, and the

area shown in the viewfinder does not match the area of

the shot that is actually recorded.

• You should not shoot images in mode when using

these attachments. Although it is possible to select this

mode at the camera, the PhotoStitch software will not

be able to stitch the images together at the computer.

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Camera Care and Maintenance

Use the following procedures to clean the camera body,

lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.

Camera Body Wipe 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.

• 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 separate Canon Customer Support

leaflet.

Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt.

If necessary, gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD

monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens

wiper to remove stubborn dirt.

• Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD

monitor. These actions may damage it or lead

to other problems.

Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or detergents to

clean the camera, as these may cause damage or

deformation.

Viewfinder,

LCD monitor

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Press the ON/OFF

button for a few

moments.

Confirm that the CF

card slot cover or

battery cover is

securely closed.

Reload the batteries in

the correct direction.

• Replace with unused

alkaline or fully

recharged batteries

(four AA-size

batteries.)

• Use an AC adapter.

Use only unused AA-

size alkaline batteries

or Canon AA-size

NiMH batteries. (For

information about

alkaline batteries, see

Proper Battery

Handling

(p. 21))

Wipe the terminals with

a clean, dry cloth.

Switch the camera to

Shooting mode.

Power is not turned on

CF card slot cover or

battery cover opened

Batteries are loaded in

the wrong direction.

Insufficient battery

voltage

Batteries are not the

right type.

Poor contact between

camera and battery

terminals

The mode switch is set

(Playback).

Camera will

not operate

Camera will

not record

Problem Cause Solution

Troubleshooting

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Problem Cause Solution

Wait until the orange

indicator stops blinking

and lights steadily,

signaling that the flash

is charged, then press

the shutter button.

• Insert a new CF card.

• If required, download

the images to a

computer and erase

them from the CF

card to make space.

• Format CF card.

See

Formatting a CF

card

(p. 138).

• If reformatting doesn't

work, the CF card

logic circuits may be

damaged. Contact

the nearest Canon

Customer Support

Help Desk.

Close the CF card slot

cover or battery cover,

then turn off the

camera.

Close the covers, and

then use the ON/OFF

button to turn the

power off correctly.

Flash is charging

CF card full

CF card not formatted

correctly

Battery cover or CF

card slot cover opened

with camera on

CF card slot cover or

battery cover opened

while camera was

recording to CF card

(warning signal)

Lens will not

retract

Camera will

not record

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Problem Cause Solution

Use only unused AA-

size alkaline batteries

or Canon AA-size

NiMH batteries. (For

information about

alkaline batteries, see

Proper Battery

Handling

(p. 21))

Battery performance

deteriorates at low

temperatures. If

shooting in a cold area,

keep the batteries

warm (by placing them

in an inner pocket, etc.)

until ready to use them.

Wipe them well with a

dry cloth before use.

If batteries are

rechargeable:

Performance should

return to normal after

several charging cycles.

Replace all 4 batteries

with new ones.

Put batteries back into

the charger in the

correct direction.

Batteries are not the

right type.

The batteries are cold.

Battery terminals are

dirty.

The batteries have not

been used for over a

year.

If rechargeable

batteries: The batteries

have lost their

effectiveness.

Batteries were placed

in the charger in the

wrong direction.

Battery pack

consumed

quickly

If using

rechargeable

batteries:

Batteries do

not charge.

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Problem Cause Solution

• Be sure to set

batteries firmly into

the charger.

• Be sure that the

power cord is firmly

connected to the

charger, and is firmly

plugged in to the

power outlet.

Wipe them well with a

dry cloth before

charging.

Replace all 4 batteries

with new ones.

Hold the camera

steady when shooting.

Be careful not to block

the AF-assist beam

with your finger or

other items.

Set the AF-assist beam

to [On] (p. 168).

Poor electrical contact.

Battery terminals are

dirty.

Battery life exceeded.

The camera was

moving when you took

the shot.

Autofocus function

hampered by

obstruction to AF-

assist beam.

The AF-assist beam

has been set to [Off]

through the menu.

If using

rechargeable

batteries:

Batteries do

not charge.

Shots are

blurry or

unfocused.

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• Ensure that there is

at least 45 cm (1.5 ft.)

between the camera

lens and subject.

•

Use the macro mode

to shoot close-ups

between 5 to 45 cm

(2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from

the lens when set to

wide angle and

between 25 to 45 cm

(10 in. to 1.5 ft.) when

set to telephoto.

Use the focus lock or

the manual focus to

shoot the image.

See

Shooting Problem

Subjects for the

Autofocus

(p. 112)

Set the flash on.

Set exposure

compensation to a

positive value or use

spot AE point light

metering.

When flash is used, the

distance between lens

and subject should not

exceed 4.4 m (14.4 ft.)

at wide angle end or

2.5 m (8.2 ft.) at

telephoto end setting.

Problem Cause Solution

The subject was

outside the range over

which the camera can

focus.

Subject is hard to focus

on.

Insufficient light for

shooting.

The subject is darker

than the surroundings.

The subject is beyond

the range of the flash.

Shots are

blurry or

unfocused.

The subject

comes out

underexposed

(too dark).

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Problem Cause Solution

When flash is used, the

distance between lens

and subject should be

no less than 25 cm (10

in.).

Set exposure

compensation to a

negative value.

Adjust the camera

angle.

Set the flash to any

other mode except On.

This is a normal

occurrence in devices

containing CCDs and

does not constitute a

malfunction. (This red

bar of light will not be

recorded when

shooting still photos,

but it will be recorded

when shooting

movies.)

The subject is too

close to the flash.

The subject is

brighter than the

surroundings.

Light is shining or

reflecting into the

camera.

The flash mode is set

so that the flash

always fires.

Subject is too bright

The subject

comes out

overexposed

(too bright).

A purple-red

or other color

vertical stripe

appears on

the upper

part of the

LCD monitor

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Problem Cause Solution

This is a phenomenon

that occurs with digital

cameras and does not

constitute a

malfunction.

Set the flash to any

other mode except Off.

Set the video system to

the appropriate setting,

NTSC or PAL, for your

TV.

Turn the mode dial to

any mode other than

Operate the zoom

before shooting in

movie mode.

Use a CF card

formatted in your

camera. See

Formatting a CF Card

(p. 138)

White dots or

white

asterisks

appear on the

image

The flash

doesn’t fire.

Image not

showing on

TV.

Zoom does

not operate.

Light from the flash has

reflected off dust

particles or insects in

the air. This occurs

more frequently in the

following conditions:

- When shooting at the

wide-angle end.

- When shooting with a

high aperture value in

the aperture-priority

AE mode.

The flash mode is set

to Off.

Incorrect video system

setting.

The mode dial is

turned to (stitch

assist).

Zoom button was

pressed while shooting

in movie mode.

CF card was formatted

in another device

Reading

images from

CF card is

slow

Recording

images to CF

card takes a

long time

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All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods.

Subject to change without notice.

PowerShot A80

Camera Effective Pixels

Approx. 4 million

Image Sensor

1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx.

4.1 million)

Lens

7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm

(35mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – 114 (T) mm)

f/2.8 (W) – 4.9 (T)

Digital Zoom

Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with

the optical zoom)

Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder

LCD Monitor

1.5-inch, amorphous silicon TFT color LCD, approx.

67,000 pixels (Picture coverage approx. 100%)

TTL autofocus

AF System 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center)

Focus lock and Manual focus are available.

Normal AF: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity

Shooting Distance Macro AF: 5 – 45 cm (W)/25 – 45 cm (T)

(from the front of (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft. (W)/9.8 in. – 1.5 ft. (T))

the lens) Manual focus: 5 cm – infinity (W)/25 cm – infinity (T)

(2.0 in. – infinity (W)/9.8 in. – infinity (T))

Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter

15 – 1/2000 sec.

Shutter Speeds

1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are available in

Shutter-priority mode or Manual mode.

Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with

noise reduction.

Light Metering System

Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (center)

Exposure Control System

Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE

or Manual exposure control

Exposure Compensation

± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent

(W): Wide-angle end, (T): Telephoto end

Specifications

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TTL auto white balance, pre-set white balance

White Balance

(available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,

Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom white

balance

Built-in Flash

Auto*, on*, off

* Red-eye reduction is available.

Normal: 45 cm – 4.4 m (1.5 – 14.4 ft.) (W),

Flash Range

45 cm – 2.5 m (1.5 – 8.2 ft.) (T)

Macro: 25 cm – 45 cm (9.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W/T)

(When sensitivity is set to AUTO.)

Auto

Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority,

Aperture priority, Manual, Custom1

and Custom2Shooting Modes

Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast

shutter, Slow shutter, Stitch assist and

Movie

High-speed: Approx. 2.4 shots/sec.

Continuous Shooting

Normal: Approx. 1.6 shots/sec.

(Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off)

Self-timer

Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx.

10-sec. delay

PC-controlled Shooting

Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software

program is included in the camera kit.)

Recording Media CompactFlash

(CF) card (Type I)

File Format

Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant

Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*

Image Recording Format

Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio

data: WAVE (monaural))

Compression Super fine, Fine, Normal

Still images: Large: 2272 × 1704 pixels

Medium 1: 1600 × 1200 pixels

Medium 2: 1024 × 768 pixels

Small: 640 × 480 pixels

Number of Recording

Movies: 320 × 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.)*

Pixels

160 × 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.)*

Approx. 15 frames/second

* The data in parentheses refer to the

maximum movie length per shooting.

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Playback Modes

Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail

images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD

monitor), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto play or

image output to direct print compatible CP-series (CP-

300/CP-200/CP-100/CP-10) and Bubble Jet printers.

Display Languages

12 languages available for menus and messages

(English, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands, Dansk,

Suomi, Italiano, Norsk, Svenska, Español, Chinese

and Japanese)

The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound,

operation sound and self-timer sound can be

customized using the following methods:

My Camera Settings

1. Using the images and sounds recorded on the

camera.

2. Using downloaded data from your computer using

the supplied software.

USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])

Interface Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable,

monaural audio)

Four AA alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)

Power Source

Four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold

separately)

AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)

Operating Temperature

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Operating Humidity 10 – 90%

Dimensions

103.1 × 64.6 × 34.7 mm (4.1 × 2.5 × 1.4 in.) (excluding

protrusions)

Weight Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz.) (camera body only)

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.

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Battery Performance

Number of Shots Playback

LCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF Time

AA Alkaline

Approx. Approx. Approx.

Batteries

250 shots 800 shots 280 min.

(included with

the camera)

AA NiMH Approx. Approx. Approx.

Battery NB-1AH 350 shots 1000 shots 280 min.

* The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The

actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and

settings.

Test Conditions

Shooting: Normal temperature (23° C, 73° F), alternating wide

angle end and telephoto end shots at 20-second

intervals with flash fired once every four shots and

camera power turned off and on every eighth shot.

Playback

: Normal temperature (23° C, 73° F), continuous

playback at one image per 3 seconds.

See pages 21 and 182 for battery handling information.

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• The maximum recording time for a movie clip is approx.

3 minutes. Figures shown in the table are the maximum

continuous recording times.

•

(Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the relative

compression ratio.

• L (Large), M1 (Medium), M2 (Medium), S (Small),

and

indicate the following resolutions.

Approximate Image File Size (Estimated)

L (2272 × 1704 pixels) 2002KB 1116KB 556KB

M1 (1600 × 1200 pixels) 1002KB 558KB 278KB

M2 (1024 × 768 pixels) 570KB 320KB 170KB

S ( 640 × 480 pixels) 249KB 150KB 84KB

Movie

( 320 × 240 pixels) 330 KB/Sec

( 160 × 120 pixels) 120 KB/Sec

CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images)

FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M

FC-256MH

7 14 30 61 123

L 13 27 54 110 222

26 54 110 220 443

14 30 61 122 246

M1 26 54 109 219 440

52 108 217 435 868

25 53 107 215 431

M2 46 94 189 379 762

84 174 349 700 1390

58 120 241 482 962

S 94 196 393 788 1563

165 337 676 1355 2720

Movie

44 91 183 368 735

(in seconds)

118 242 486 973 1954

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NiMH Battery NB-1AH

Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the

Battery/Charger Kit CBK100.

Type Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery

Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC

Typical Capacity 1600 mAh (Lowest : 1550 mAh)

Cycle Life Approx. 300 times

Operating 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Temperature

Dimensions Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.)

Length: 50 mm (2 in.)

Weight Approx. 27 g (0.95 oz.)

Battery Charger CB-3AH

Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK100.

Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 8 W

Rated Output 1.6 V DC/2 A

Charging Time Approx. 220 minutes*

Operating 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F)

Temperature

Dimensions 113 × 74 × 27.5 mm

(4.4 × 2.9 × 1.1 in.)

Weight (body) Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.)

* To charge four NB-1AH NiMH Batteries

Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500

Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600.

Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.17 A

Rated Output 4.3 V DC/1.5 A

Operating 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Temperature

Dimensions 42.5 × 104.4 × 31.4 mm

(1.7 × 4.1 × 1.2 in.)

Weight (body) Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)

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CompactFlash™ Card

Card Slot Type Type I

Dimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm

(1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.)

Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.)

Wide Converter WC-DC52 (sold separately)

Magnification Approx. 0.7× (35mm film equivalent at wide

angle end: approx. 26.6 mm)

Focusing Range Approx. 0.5 cm (0.2 in.) – infinity

(from tip of lens) (when mounted on PowerShot A80, at wide

angle end)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D is

required for mounting to PowerShot A80)

Dimensions Diameter: 55.7 mm (2.2 in.)

Length: 23.7 mm (0.9 in.)

Weight Approx. 74 g (2.6 oz.)

Tele-converter TC-DC52A (sold separately)

Magnification Approx. 1.75× (35mm film equivalent at

telephoto end: approx. 200 mm)

Focusing Range Approx. 2.2 m (Approx. 7.2 ft.) – infinity

(from tip of lens) (when mounted on PowerShot A80, at

telephoto end)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D is

required for mounting to PowerShot A80)

Dimensions Diameter: 55.2 mm (2.2 in.)

Length: 49.3 mm (1.9 in.)

Weight Approx. 77 g (2.7 oz.)

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Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (sold separately)

Focal Length 250 mm

Focusing Range 4 – 25 cm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/8 – 25 cm

(3.2 – 9.8 in.) (T) (when mounted on

PowerShot A80)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

(Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D is

required for mounting to PowerShot A80)

Dimensions Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in. )

Length: 10.2 mm (0.4 in.)

Weight Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.)

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D (sold separately)

Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread

Dimensions Diameter: 55.6 mm (2.2 in.)

(from tip of lens) Length: 28.7 mm (1.1 in.)

Weight (body) Approx. 11 g (0.39 oz.)

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Index

AC Adapter Kit 184

AF Frame

Auto Selection 96

Manual Selection 96

Aperture-Priority AE (

) 91

Aperture Value 88, 91, 94

Auto Mode (

) 56

Auto Play 134

Auto Rotate 118

A/V Out Terminal 155

Batteries

Battery Cover 17

Change 20

Handling Precautions 21

Installing 20

Low Status 23

Performance 202

Rechargeable Batteries 182

Status 23

Beep 172, 173, 177

Black and White Mode 107

Care 191

CF Card 24

CF Card Reader 154

Downloading Images 150

Formatting 138

Handling 25

Installing 24

Recording Capacity 203

Slot Cover 17

Cleaning 191

CompactFlash™ Card

24, 25, 135, 203

Components 16

Compression 60, 203

Continuous Shooting (

/ ) 84

Creative Zone 19

Custom Settings 116

Date/Time 26, 173

Default Settings 52 - 55

Digital Terminal 16, 155

Digital Zoom 43, 82, 168

Display Modes 36 - 41

Detailed 36, 37

Standard 36, 37

DPOF

Print Settings 142, 147

Transfer Order 148

Erasing

All Images 137

Displayed Images 15

Single Images 136

Exposure

Aperture-Priority AE (

) 91

Compensation 99

Shutter-Priority AE (

) 88

White Balance 102

Exposure Compensation 99

Fast Shutter 70

File No. Reset 120

File Numbers 120

Flash 64

Focus

Lock 112

Manual 114

Format 138

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Household Power Source 182

Image Zone 19

Index Playback 124

Indicators 18

Information View 36 - 41

Interface

Cables 16, 155

ISO Speed 109

Jump 125

Landscape Mode ( ) 68

Language 29, 175

LCD Monitor 34 - 41

Lens 16

Close-up Lens 187

Conversion Lens Adapter 188

Tele-converter 187

Wide Converter 187

Light Metering

Center-Weighted Averaging 97

Evaluative 97

Spot AE Point 97

Macro Mode ( ) 78

Magnifying Images 123

Manual

Exposure (

) 94

Focus (

) 114

Shooting Mode 94

FUNC. 165

List of Options 165

Play 170

Rec 167

Selecting 47

Set up 172

Messages 180

Microphone 16

Movie (

)

Editing 128

Playback 126

Shooting 76

My Camera

Menu 176

Registering 160

Settings 157

Night Scene Mode ( ) 69

Operation Sound

157 - 159, 176 - 177

Photo Effect 107

Play 122

Playback

Auto Play 134

Index Playback 124

Jumping 125

LCD Monitor 34

Magnifying Images 123

Movies 126

Rotating 131

Single Image Playback 122

Portrait Mode (

) 67

Program AE (

) 86

Protect 135, 170

Printing 140

Settings 142

Selecting Images 142

Print Type 145

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Resetting 147

Power On/Off 31 - 32

Power Saving 32, 173

Power Source

AC Adapter 184

Rechargeable Batteries 182

Recordable Images 203

Red-Eye Reduction 65

Remaining Movie Time 203

Resolution 60

Resetting the settings to default

178

Ring Release Button 16, 189

Rotate 131

Self-Timer 80

Sound 157 - 159, 177

Volume 172

Shooting 33, 56

Checking Images 58

Switching from Playback Mode

TV Set 155

Shooting Mode 212

Dial 19

Functions Available 212

Shutter

Sound 157 - 159, 172, 177

Shutter-Priority AE (

) 88

Speed 88, 91, 94

Volume 173

Shutter Button 44

Pressing Halfway 44

Pressing Fully 45

Single Image

Playback

122

Slow Shutter 71

Sound Memos 132

Speaker 16

Specifications 199 - 206

Spot Light Metering 97

Start-up

Image 31, 157 - 159, 176

Sound 31, 157 - 159, 176

Stitch Assist Mode (

) 72

Framing Subjects 72

Shooting 73

Strap 17

Telephoto 43

Transfer Order

Reset 148

Selecting Images 148

Troubleshooting 192 - 198

Video System 155, 175

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor 17, 34

Optical 17, 42

Volume

Playback

173

Shooting 172

WAVE Files 40, 41, 132

White Balance 102

Wide Angle 43

Zoom 43, 82, 123

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FCC Notice

(Digital Camera, Model PC1059)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions;

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B

digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this

equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC

rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified

in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required

to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516) 328-5600

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE

CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES

EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.

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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

This chart shows the functions available in each shooting

mode. In the

and

modes, shooting can be done with

registered settings (p. 116).

Large L ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*

Medium 1 M1 ●●●●●

Resolution

Medium 2 M2 ●●●●●

Small S ●●●●●

Resolution

Movie

–––––

Movie

–––––

Superfine ●●●●●

Compression

Fine ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*

Normal ●●●●●

Auto ●* ●* ●●* ●*

Flash On – ●●●●

Off ●●●* ●●

Red-Eye Reduction ●●●●●

Flash Output –––––

AF-assist Beam ●●●●●

Single Shot ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*

Continuous Mode

– ●●●●

Drive Mode

Fast Continuous Mode

– ●●●●

Self-timer (10 sec.)

●●●●●

Self-timer (2 sec.)

●●●●●

AF Frame – ●●●●

Manual Focus – ●●●●

Macro Mode ●● – ●●

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Reference Page

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Digital Zoom

On ●●●●●

Off ●* ●* ●* ●* ●*

Exposure Compensation – ●●●●

Evaluative Metering

●●●●●

Center-Weighted Averaging

–––––

Spot Metering –––––

White Balance

(1)

–

(2)

●●●●

Photo Effect

– ●●●●

ISO Speed

–

(3)

–

(3)

–

(3)

–

(3)

–

(3)

Auto Rotate

On ●●●●●

Off ●●●●●

* : Default, ● : Available, ▲ : Available, but cannot be changed after

taking the first shot, – : Not available

: Setting is retained even after power off.

The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations

can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and

[Video System] (p. 178)

(1) The photo effect [Sepia] and [B/W] cannot be selected.

(2) The white balance is set to [AUTO].

(3) The ISO speed is automatically set by the camera.

(4) ISO [AUTO] cannot be selected.

Light

Metering

System

Canon POWERSHOT A80

Product's Documents

PowerShot A80 Camera User Guide

Specifications

Canon POWERSHOT A80 Questions and Answers